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Areas of Expertise ERP/Accounting Systems Strategic Planning M&As Project-Based Cost Tracking Training/Development P&L Process Improvement Benefits/Compensation Forecasting Financial Planning/Analysis Covenant Reporting Team Leadership Policy Development Multi-location & FEIN Cost Tracking Implemented a new accounting system increasing accuracy & efficiency and reducing head count by 38% * Reduced the month-end close cycle from 15 to 7 days by automating the GL import process and streamlining the accrual process * Developed the payroll GL export for multiple FEINS reducing the staff work time from 4 days to 2 hours * Developed project based tracking for capital projects for new construction and remodels of existing properties to track cap ex project costs and report actuals vs budgets and forecast future projects cash flows to ensure ongoing liquidity Coordinated 3 acquisitions (80 locations) across multiple states with multiple FEINs and holding companies ensured that the purchase price accounting was accurate and in accordance with GAAP and all new employees were setup in the correct reporting entity * Setup multiple sales tax payment plans with various state DOR and tax agencies bringing the entities back in compliance with state laws Developed and implemented new sales & use tax reporting procedures for all entities and worked closely with each state to ensure compliance. Point person for sales & use tax audit assisted in the settlement negotiation resulting in $100k+ of reduced assessments and fines from periods prior to my employmen