Sales Accounting

Jeffery J. Pappas, CPA

*** ******* **** *****, ****

Destin, Florida 32541

Cell 850-***-****

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FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE/ CFO, CEO

Senior level executive with more than 32 years of experience with strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills. Possesses a wide array of skills and experience that works well with a team to drive organization improvements and implementation of best practices. Superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex (legal, financial, operational) issues and motivating staff to peak performance. Exercises a high degree of discretion, mature judgment, and tact in handling issues of a sensitive nature.

Proven areas of expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership Profitability & Cost Analysis

Budgeting & Cost Management Extensive Accounting & Auditing Tasks

Process Design & Productivity Improvement All Income Tax Functions

Contract Negotiations & Strategic Alliances Litigation & Mediation

Corporate & Investment Finance Business Valuation

Growth & Expansion Strategies Complex Business & Tax Issues

Performance Measurement Financial Analysis & Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tropical Smoothie Franchise Development Corporation, Destin, FL

Chief Financial Officer, 2006-2010. Vice President of Finance, 2010 to present. This company was formerly a public accounting client from inception and required a Chief Financial Officer when the restaurant franchisor surpassed 200 stores. Company is currently franchisor to 315 stores. Responsibilities include:

Design of a new accounting system and manual for the franchisees.

All monthly and annual accounting and financial reporting requirements for the parent

corporation and subsidiaries

Preparation of annual audited financial statements

Review and approval of potential franchisee applicants

Preparation of analysis for the CEO and COO

Income and sales tax return preparation

Preparation of period and year to date same-store-sales reports

Weekly sales reporting

O’Sullivan Creel, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Senior Staff Accountant, 2001-2008. Managed client base and performed the following services::

Preparation and review of income tax returns and financial statements

Business valuation services (formerly a Certified Valuation Analyst)

Litigation support and professional witness services for several attorneys

Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, Certified Public Accountants, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Senior Staff Accountant and promoted to partner, 1983-2001.Managed client base and performed the following services:

Preparation and review of income tax returns and financial statements

Litigation support and professional witness services for several attorneys

Managed annual financial statement audits

Douglas E. Young, CPA, Destin, FL

Staff Accountant, 1980-1983. Performed the following services in aid of Douglas Young, CPA:

Monthly accounting services for clients

Income and sales tax return preparation

Auditing field work

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Okaloosa Junior College, Niceville, FL

1976-1978, Associate of Arts degree

University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL

1978-1980, Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting

National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts

2006, training and obtained credentials as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)

REFERENCES

References available upon request

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