Rick has more than 25 years experience as a CFO or controller.
Rick brings his unique background to assist entrepreneurial, growth and mid-market companies achieve financial growth and profitability. His experiences as a CPA, controller, CFO, management consultant, entrepreneur and business owner brings a comprehensive perspective to help resolve the challenges faced by his clients. During his career Rick has obtained vast and valuable knowledge of the construction and development industries where he has spent the majority of his career. The complexity of these industries allow him to easily integrate his knowledge to other businesses.
Those that know Rick think of him as a business man who happens to be an accountant and CFO. He is comfortable working not only with owners but at all levels of an organization. His experience allows him to be effective in both financial and operational issues. Rick is an excellent problem solver and is comfortable rolling up his sleeves to implement workable solutions. His experience as a CFO and business owner have honed his skills in strategic planning, leadership development, financial reporting and analysis, accounting and cost accounting, financial modeling, cash forecasting and management, budgeting, banking, system & process development and improvement, and human resources. Rick is a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills that help him interface with team members at all levels of an organization to gain their trust and respect. Rick's passion is to share his experience and knowledge working with clients to achieve superior results in a positive, supportive work environment where all team members may reach their full potential while having fun.
After graduating from The American University in Washington D.C. with a major in Accounting, Rick started his career in public accounting where he became a Certified Public Accountant. For 15 years he co-owned a successful homebuilding company functioning primarily as the CFO. Rick moved to Jacksonville 2 years ago after spending much of the last 30 years in Colorado. He has three children, enjoys golf and relaxing at the beach.