Tom Kapish

Accountants One is a financial services and staffing firm providing accounting & financial recruiting expertise, as well as CFO executive services. Accountants One is one of the fastest growing services firms in the southeast with the proven ability to identify, recruit, and acquire the highest caliber accounting and financial professionals for our clients. Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and confidentiality attracts an exceptional community of talented candidates focused on ethical career growth. Accountants One is the originator of the search for the South’s Funniest Account which is a significant annual fund raising event for Junior Achievement.

Illuminate360 is a SaaS, Big Data Advanced Analytics Company which delivers Cloud-based Business Insights via our Advanced Analytics platform “The InsightFactory™” through a proven Insight Realization Process. The InsightFactory platform is an Advanced Analytics SaaS product that provides business executives the ability to gain repeatable Insights from their Big Data, and apply them to realize specific business value and ROI.

Responsible for all financial and operational aspects of the firm, including the P&L, strategic planning, cash management, business expansion, technology infrastructure, knowledge management, and partnership program. Implemented the necessary operational structure and governance needed to enhance profitability and provide a platform for the firms expansion. Enhanced the firms’ productivity and culture by ensuring that business operations are efficient, effective, and that the proper training and education are in place. Established a business plan for implementing additional service offerings and geographic expansion as well as team development.

Responsible for building and leading Professional Services business unit consisting of four practice areas providing consulting and solutions nationally to fortune 500 and mid-size companies. Specifically responsible for strategic direction, business development, budgets, operations, marketing strategy, delivery teams, training, P&L, and customer satisfaction. Provided solutions across a variety of industries such as: financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, telecommunications and technology. In addition, responsible for establishing strategic partner program that included the formation of a Joint Venture with an offshore IT services firm in India consisting of two development centers and over 500+ technical resources. Corporate IT responsibilities include all IT functions, strategic road map, data centers, production systems, application development, infrastructure, ERP systems, websites, social media support and development of high performance teams.

Created the business justification and provided the leadership for the launch of the Professional Services business. Led the effort from the ground up establishing budget, managing P&L, sales and delivery teams and developing an organization focused on best practices. In addition, aggressively captured a niche market opportunity to launch a Telecommunications Services business that generated double digit growth three consecutive years. The new businesses enhanced the company’s services offerings while helping diversify the corporate revenue stream. These businesses combined generated over $30M in revenue annually and provided solutions to a variety of industries such as: Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Technology, Manufacturing, and Telecommunications. Trusted Advisor responsible for the evolution of the corporate IT technology platform including evaluating SaaS options for enterprise sales and CRM solution. Incorporated appropriate system infrastructure and network technology to support business efforts to expand the corporate foot print from seven offices to fourteen offices. Implemented the necessary IT Governance to ensure the stability and performance of the production environment across the enterprise. Established a learning organization resulting in high performance support teams.

Change Agent responsible for all corporate operational functions including alignment with business goals, strategic and tactical planning, improving business efficiencies, team building, and expense management. Worked closely with the department Directors to unify and integrate diverse set of corporate functions; Finance, Legal, Training, I/T, Marketing, HR, Benefits and Corporate Administration into a highly productive service organization of 160+ associates. Also, established company wide professional development plans and mentor coaching program. Achieved in partnership with three senior executives national recognition for "25 Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years.

Responsible for setting IT strategy to strengthen technical infrastructure consisting of hardware, software, and network while increasing service levels and establishing delivery excellence. Implemented technology migration plan and established a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity process. Created company’s PMO (Program Management Office) establishing governance standards and best practices for application development, system deployments, and process reengineering. Established corporate internet to enhance internal communication and collaboration.

Responsible for IT strategic planning, technical innovation and account management oversight of the Corporate Engineering Group consisting of 100+ associates and contractors. Activities include production system support, budget management and the global deployment of technology solutions for new products and services. Successfully managed the design, development, and implementation of "Knowledge Sharing" packaging specifications "SaaS" system which standardized the supply chain process across international locations.

Responsible for leading IT team of 14 associates and providing the program management oversight necessary to deliver technology solutions in the labs and through warehouse management applications. In addition, integration of data acquisition equipment, and technical support of all operations in the highly secure Engineering Development Center.

Lead Technical Manager responsible for new application development and system enhancements. Other responsibilities include network infrastructure, IT development teams, and all production system support in the Engineering Development Center.

Responsible for the software architecture, development teams, and Special Services group of technical resources. Contributed to development of multiprocessor solution leading to new product line and revenue stream for aerospace customers NASA, Boeing, and JPL that generated over $4 million in revenue.