A goal driven, results–oriented executive with a proven track record of twenty year’s experience in the enterprise software industry combined with five years experience in public accounting. A highly motivated, decisive leader/manager with an exceptional record of setting and achieving business objectives. Strong leader with management skills necessary to build, train and motivate an outstanding organization. Proven ability to perform under pressure while maintaining excellent working relationships with staff and management. Solid background in GAAP accounting and SEC reporting combined with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, both foreign and domestic. Highly creative with excellent analytical skills coupled with the ability to create tactical solutions to day-to-day problems. Excellent knowledge of software systems with a solid understanding of how to apply them to solving tactical solutions to day-to-day problems.

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A goal driven, results–oriented executive with a proven track record of twenty year’s experience in the enterprise software industry combined with five years experience in public accounting. A highly motivated, decisive leader/manager with an exceptional record of setting and achieving business objectives. Strong leader with management skills necessary to build, train and motivate an outstanding organization. Proven ability to perform under pressure while maintaining excellent working relationships with staff and management. Solid background in GAAP accounting and SEC reporting combined with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, both foreign and domestic. Highly creative with excellent analytical skills coupled with the ability to create tactical solutions to day-to-day problems. Excellent knowledge of software systems with a solid understanding of how to apply them to solving tactical solutions to day-to-day problems. Highly regarded for: • Ability to Communicate Effectively • Integrity • Building High Performance Teams • Knowledge of Software Industry • People Management Skills • Knowledge and Application of SOP 97-2 • Analytical Ability and Problem Solving • Software License Agreements BUSINESS EXPERIENCE ANALYTICAL VALUE, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia 2006 – Present Executive Consultant Serve as executive consultant assisting in financial forecasting, operations and accounting. Specific areas include assisting in raising equity capital, financial forecasting, treasury management, forensic accounting and assist in completion of external audits for emerging growth companies in the telecommunications and software industries. ALLEN SYSTEMS GROUP, INC., Naples, Florida 2003 – 2006 Chief Financial Officer, and Executive Vice President Responsible for the global accounting, finance and administrative functions of this $200 million global privately held application software solutions provider with over 1,000 employees. Interacted with sales group on a daily basis structuring software license agreements and analyzing associated revenue recognition of same. Participated in over 24 domestic and foreign acquisitions. Responsible for all aspects of $100 million debt compliance and related monthly compliance reporting. Managed staff of up to 150 employees including 80 accounting and finance professionals throughout North America, South America, Asia Pacific and Europe. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Designed and implemented more effective and efficient revenue recognition policy and procedures. • Participated in the successful completion of over 24 acquisitions over a three year period. • Routinely consulted with sales regarding revenue recognition and license modifications. • Consulted with sales and legal on revenue recognition related to third party relationships. • Successfully avoided revenue restatement avoiding breach of loan facility shortly after hiring. • Over two year period reduced personnel from 78 to 62 while increasing productivity and morale. • Designed, created and implemented cash forecasting system avoiding loan facility default. • Successfully completed various corporate acquisitions valued at over $100 million. • Assisted in completion of $125 million loan facility in 2005. • Reduced average time to close corporate books and records from 30 to 15 days. • Restored confidence in finance and administration after 5 previous CFOs in 7 years could not. SYNQUEST, INC., Atlanta, Georgia 1994 - 2002 Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary Responsible for the accounting, finance and administrative functions of this multi-national application software solutions provider. Interacted with sales group on a daily basis structuring software license agreements and analyzing associated revenue recognition of same. Involved in setting strategic and tactical direction of company as well as assisting in management of day-to day operations. Responsible for all aspects of SEC reporting including, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, earnings and press releases and communications of results to Board of Directors, Audit Committee and external financial community. Managed staff of ten accounting professionals throughout North America and Europe. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Negotiated software license agreements totaling over $150 million in license revenue. • Completed $35 million initial public offering in August 2000 (NASDAQ market symbol SYNQ). • Completed $35 million in private equity offering in 1998. • Negotiated $4 million acquisition of Dutch intellectual property. • Negotiated $6 million acquisition of French software applications company. • Negotiated $12 million acquisition of United States software applications company. • Negotiated and favorably settled in arbitration major software licensing lawsuit. • Negotiated and favorably settled in arbitration major professional services dispute. KASEWORKS, INC., Atlanta, Georgia 1992 - 1994 Chief Financial Officer Responsible for the accounting, finance and administrative functions of this client-server software company. Reported to the Chief Executive Officer. As senior member of management team, assisted in setting strategic and tactical direction of company. Instrumental in assisting Chief Executive Officer in Management of day-to-day operations. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Negotiated and closed $1.5 million in equity financing with IBM. • Negotiated Pan European distributor contract with $500,000 in prepaid royalties. AMBASSADOR CAPITAL, Atlanta, Georgia 1991 - 1992 Principal Served as principal and management consultant in strategic planning and operations. Specific areas include raising equity capital for emerging growth companies in the telecommunications, financial services and software industries. FIRST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, Atlanta, Georgia 1988 - 1991 Chief Financial Officer of Online Financial Subsidiary THE KIRCHMAN CORPORATION, Orlando, Florida 1987 - 1988 Vice President of Finance KPMG PEAT MARWICK and COOPERS AND LYBRAND, Orlando, Florida 1982 - 1987 Tax Manager, 1984 Tax Specialist, 1982 EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) Georgia Institute of Certified Public Accountants (GICPA)

Companies I like:

Microsoft, Apple, Oracle

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• Chief Financial Officer
• CFO

Responsible for the global accounting, finance and administrative functions of this $200 million global privately held application software solutions provider with over 1,000 employees. Interacted with sales group on a daily basis structuring software license agreements and analyzing associated revenue recognition of same. Participated in over 24 domestic and foreign acquisitions. Responsible for all aspects of $100 million debt compliance and related monthly compliance reporting. Managed staff of up to 150 employees including 80 accounting and finance professionals throughout North America, South America, Asia Pacific and Europe.