Management Human Resources
Resume:
James N. Smith
Indianapolis, In
Email: abio6c@r.postjobfree.com
Chief Financial Officer
Accounting...Finance...Cash Management...Strategic
Planning...Turnaround Management...Mergers and
Acquisitions...Banking...Equity and Debt Raising
Dynamic results-oriented professional (CPA & MBA) with a career in
manufacturing, distribution, banking, specialty finance companies, service
companies and the food industry. Companies ranged from a Fortune 200, to
start-ups. Contributed millions of dollars in income, cost reduction,
profit improvement, and fund generation.
Accounting
Timely Reporting
. Cost Reduction
. Turnaround/Start-Up Management
Financial Management
. Equity Raising/Investor Relations
. Lines of Credit
. Budgets and Forecasting
Corporate Planning
. Business Plans
. Strategic Plans
. Acquisition Management
Cash Management
. Control Implementation
. Cash Management
. Credit Line Utilization
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Consultant Presently
Eveia Medical-Boulder, Co
Newzcorp-Atlanta, GA
Independent Security Consultants -Folsom, Ca
The Junkyard (Children's Museum)-Memphis, TN
Eagle Carriers-Somerset, KY
Humphries Development-Fort Wayne, Indiana 2002 to
2009
Chief Financial Officer
Financial management responsibility for a successful, multi-store, fine-
dining concept, and development agent for 331 Subway franchises.
> Raised $20.8 million to construct and operate new restaurants
> Implemented a new POS system and accounting package
> Converted the company from a cash basis to GAAP basis
Service First Corporation Huntington, IN
2000 to 2002
Chief Financial Officer
Financial Management Responsibility for this trucking and brokerage company
> Developed a profitability plan
> Raised a credit line of $3 million
> Improved Revenue Per Mile by calculation how much was lost by incorrect
measurement
> Negotiated the purchase of 2 brokerage companies to increase revenue
Lesconcierges -SanFrancisco, CA (Co. Sold)
1998 to 2000
Consulting Chief Financial Officer
Financial Management responsibility for this Concierges company and call
center with operations in U.S. and France. This was a turn-around
situation.
> Developed division cost and profitability statements
> Implemented internal controls and identified a $1 million credit card
problem
> Raised funding by factoring accounts in a very unusual situation
Healthcomp Evaluation Services Corporation-Memphis, TN (Co Sold)
1996 to 1998
Chief Financial Officer
Financial Management responsibilities for this roll-up of Third Party
Administrators in this turn-around situation.
> Negotiated and managed six acquisitions
> Prepared the companies first business plan
> Raised a line of credit backed by receivables
Dealers Monitoring Acquisition Company-Cleveland, OH (Co Sold)
1995 to 1996
Chief Financial Officer
Financial Management responsibilities for this purchaser of security alarm
monitoring contracts
> Completed a $30 million credit facility, later raised to $70 million for
this start-up
> Raised $5 million in mezzanine financing
> Developed the company's strategic plan
> Supervised accounting, finance, operations, legal and Human Resources
> Board Member
Wang's International-Memphis, TN 1991 to
1995
Chief Financial Officer
Financial Management responsibilities for this $180 million importer of
gift, craft and home d cor items
> Managed the company back to profitability through cost controls
> Raised $45 million asset-backed credit line
> Enhanced credit and collection procedures, reducing outstanding
receivables to 7 days
> Formed an inventory awareness committee to reduce inventory days
Dana Corporation-Toledo, OH
Held various Management responsibilities for this large manufacturer and
distributor of truck and automotive parts. Traveled worldwide.
> Chief Financial Officer Diamond Savings and Loan
> Director of Finance-Latin America
> VP Finance Dana World Trade
> Plant Controller PTO plant
> Manager of Corporate Accounting
> Senior Internal Auditor
Ernst and Young-Toledo, OH
Auditing and Tax Preparation
EDUCATION
MBA, Bowling Green State University-Bowling Green, OH
BBA, University of Toledo-Toledo, OH
CPA certification-Ohio
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of CPAs, Indiana CPA, Financial Executives Institute
MILITARY
585th Military Police-Ohio National Guard -Honorable Discharge
Software
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MAS 90, Great Plains
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