ANTHONY C. DEBLANC, MBA
***** *** ******* **** ( Katy, Texas 77450
281-***-**** ( abnaq2@r.postjobfree.com
MANAGER OF FINANCE
Dynamic financial executive with 16 years of experience of enhancing the
bottom line by identifying and capitalizing on cost control opportunities,
financial modeling, financial analysis, driving organizational/process
changes, developing strategies, optimizing financial management, CBA and
cultivate business relationships.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FINANCIAL CONSULTING, Houston, Texas, Oct 2008 TO Aug 2009
Thomas & Williams, LLC (Temporary Contract Role)
. Preparing budget, monthly financial statement write-ups
. Installing Quick Books accounting software and loan servicing software
NATIONAL PROCESSING CO., Houston, Texas, Louisville and Chicago March
1999 to May 2008
Electronic payment solutions firm (credit / debit processing). 550
employees and ~ $275M in annual revenues.
Manager, Financial Pricing, Planning and Analysis
. Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business
activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or
reports required by regulatory agencies.
. Supervise employees performing financial reporting and modeling,
accounting and budgeting duties.
. Heavy SWOT analysis on competitors and potential acquisition
candidates and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) on product options and
market development options
. Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection
and custody of funds.
. Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies & procedures and
current accounting standards.
. Coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to
ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
. Monitor financial activities such as reserve levels to ensure all
legal and regulatory requirements.
. Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial
staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as
promotions and dismissals.
. Develop and maintain relationships with banking and outside personnel
to facilitate financial activities.
. Coordinate and direct the financial planning and budgeting activities
of all or part of an organization.
. Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for
activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management,
and accounting.
. Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected
operations to identify development opportunities and areas where
improvement is needed.
. Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives,
policies, and actions.
. Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units
regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and
efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
. Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial
management areas.
. Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise
management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of
such items.
Specific Accomplishments
. Improved annual EBITDA ~ $1.5M by conducting a comprehensive assessment
of company processes and achieving enhancements in staff productivity,
cost control (reallocation and elimination of personnel), quality, and
service (rolled out SLAs and decreased contacts).
. Generated a $1.12M cumulative savings by leveraging financial analysis
to identify and enable resolution of excessive billing (by former
parent) and incorrect billing (vendors and customers).
. Facilitated senior management's leveraged buyout of the firm by leading
the due diligence examination and development of finance
strategy/budgets with external investment bankers.
. Bolstered employee morale by upgrading incentives, limiting mandatory
overtime, hiring a more effective manager, and increasing team
supportiveness.
. Selected to represent company at the sales conference and 1st
Leadership Development program.
ANTHONY C. DEBLANC, MBA ( Page 2 ( abnaq2@r.postjobfree.com
JMFC FUNDING CORP., Houston, Texas ( 1995 to 1999
Residential construction and mortgage banking company. 125 employees and ~
$15M in annual revenues.
Controller / Financial Officer
Oversaw finance/accounting, cash receipts and depositing and mortgage
service operations. Heavy SWOT analysis on competitors and potential
acquisition candidates. Managed the construction LOC with Houston Savings
Bank. Assembled financial statements in collaboration with external
auditor. Prepared cash reports and cash disbursements for distribution to
Fannie Mae. Managed treasury roles of cash management and deployment.
Performed project cost control and analysis for new construction.
Specific Accomplishments
. Enhanced efficiency / cost control by streamlining internal construction
accounting procedures.
. Realized over $250 K in savings by auditing construction contractor's
bill of lading and invoices.
. Received increase in construction line of credit by proper management of
initial lines of credit.
. Achieved a determination of "good standing" (reversing previous status)
from the State of Texas by completing the filing of 940, 941, and
Franchise tax returns.
. Reduced total dollar amount of NSF checks by quicker depositing of
funds.
Additional Experience:
OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL, Senior Financial Analyst ( Contract 3 months Dec 1994
to Feb 1995
COMPAQ - LATIN AMERICA, Senior Financial Analyst ( Contract 3 months Sep
1994 to Nov 1994
Natural Gas Clearinghouse (NGC), Sr Financial Credit Analyst ( Contract 3
months June 1994 to Aug 1994
David Weekley Homes, Senior Financial Analyst ( Contract 3 months March
1994 to May 1994
ROYCE HOMES, Corporate Planner. ( Sep 1992 to Feb 1994
. Prepared operating budget and accompanying financial projections for net
cash and revenue
. Prepared cost analysis for material inputs and labor
. Prepared management monthly and quarterly variance report
Houston Lighting & Power, Fixed Asset Accountant ( June 1985 to June 1992
EDUCATION
University of Houston - Certificate of Accountancy - 2009
University of Houston - MBA with Concentration in Finance - 1992
University of Houston - DT - BS in Business & Commerce Major in Accounting
- 1990
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CPA Exam Eligible, Successfully Completed BEC & REG
Leadership Development Programs, Software Training (Oracle, Lawson,
Microsoft)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS
Bauer Business School Alumni, University of Houston Alumni (Katy Chapter)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Oracle (Platform & Datawarehouse), Lawson GL, Crystal Reporting
Microsoft (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Business Objects, Peoplesoft