justin wicks

Managed day-to-day operations in multi-location business managing over 30 employees. Worked in tandem with the CEO of the company to develop budgets and forecasts for the various business units and for the company as a whole. Spearheaded the acquisition of an existing business. Completed the due diligence and negotiated on behalf of the business. Directly involved with expansion of the company to include two new lines of business. Standardized the accounting and finance processes to increase efficiency and developed an internal control system. Obtained multiple layers of new financing including secured lines of credit and equipment loans. Refinanced and consolidated existing debt. Developed incentive pay structure for employees and saw an annual double digit percentage increase in revenue per man/hour. Created KPI metrics and tracked/analyzed the results.

Conducted financial statement audits in the role of supervisor for Fortune 100 companies as well as small businesses across the United States. Mentored and trained staff level associates.

Member of the finance team responsible for monthly accounting and financial analysis. Responsible for period closing procedures and adjusting journal entries. Created operations-related analytics in order to properly bill the company's largest customers. Calculated monthly commissions for sales team. Point person for major project going through the various teams within the company to identify their processes and control weaknesses. Developed an internal control matrix and presented to the CFO.

Conducted financial statement audits within various industries including insurance, manufacturing and government contracting.

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