John P. Coan
*** ******** **** ( Woodruff, SC ***88
abh6j1@r.postjobfree.com ( cell 864-***-****
Accounting/Finance Professional
Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Accounting Professional with a
demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of
financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven
expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of
financial management systems and implementation of process improvements.
Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams to
support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives.
Core competencies include:
Accounting Management Cash Management Project Management
Financial Analysis Budgeting Regulatory Compliance
Forecasting Cost Reductions Efficiency Improvements
Risk Analysis Research Decision Modeling
Strategic/Critical Depreciation - Tax & Client Focus
Thinking Book
CAREER EXPERIENCE
T.O.T.A.L. MINISTRIES OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, INC. - SPARTANBURG, SC, JULY,
2010 - PRESENT
Interim Operations Manager
Direct the day to day operations of the ministry while a permanent
Operations Manager is located. Duties included management of 20 volunteers,
rapid decision making regarding help for those in emergency situations,
cash management, and full accounting duties.
T.O.T.A.L. Ministries of Spartanburg County, Inc. - Spartanburg, SC, April,
2010 - July, 2010
Interim Executive Director
Directed the day to day operations of the ministry while a permanent
Executive Director was located. Duties included management of 20
volunteers, rapid decision making regarding help for those in emergency
situations, donor relations, cash management, Board of Director relations,
and full accounting duties.
John P. Coan, CPA, PC - May, 2005 - June, 2009
Sole Shareholder
Operate a one man CPA firm concentrating in tax, accounting, and consulting
for small business owners (50% construction).
Trammell & Coan, PA - November, 1993 - April, 2005
50% Shareholder
Built and operated a successful accounting practice from the ground up. A
"boutique" firm concentrating (85%) in the construction industry.
Smith, Kesler & Co., CPAs - November, 1987 - October, 1993
Tax Manager
Progressed from a junior staffer to tax manager in a fast paced firm with a
construction niche. Although title was Tax Manager, all accounting duties -
client bookkeeping, audits,
reviews, and compilations - were performed.
Patient's Choice, Inc. - May, 1986 - October, 1987
CFO
Involved from inception as the accounting staff in a failed attempt by 600+
upstate doctors in forming a doctor-controlled HMO.
Milliken & Co. - October, 1981 - April, 1986
General Accountant
Trained in "Milliken School" and progressed throughout the various areas of
general accounting
as a supervisor - payroll, benefits, fixed assets, accounts payable,
accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and special projects.
Education
Masters of Accountancy (1981)
University of South CAROLINA, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science, Biology (1976)
wofford college - Spartanburg, SC