Ridgeland, MS CFO

Gary has both MBA and CPA with over 20 years of results oriented management experience in Accounting, Finance, and Operations. He has served as CFO or Director of Accounting for small to medium sized businesses ranging from $5 million to $100 million in revenues. In those positions, he has effectively lead Accounting, Human Resources, Credit and Collections, Billing, and Information Technology.

His industry background includes telecommunications, restaurants, non-profits, manufacturing, and distribution. He has worked in private companies with entrepreneurs and participated in acquisitions. He is skilled in developing financial plans that lead to increased profitability through the use of clear strategies and measurable objectives.

With a focus in improving cash flow, Gary has successfully reduced accounts receivable days outstanding, increased inventory turnover, and worked with suppliers for extended payment terms. He has successfully refinanced bank loans to improve cash availability and bring companies back into compliance with bank requirements.

Having worked for companies with high growth, Gary has been successful helping firms right size staffing as needed. In particular, he recognizes that the most important component for any company is cash. Gary is skilled at developing models to help predict cash needs and forecast line of credit availability.

Areas of expertise include:

• Improved profitability through revenue growth and expense control
• Improved accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting to all stakeholders
• Cash Management
• Inventory Management
• Accounts Receivable Management through Credit and Collections
• Debt restructuring
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Start up companies
• Acquistions
• Sales Compensation
• Training of accounting staff
• Management of IT and HR functions
• Managing relationships with banks, CPA's, insurance providers, and attorneys

Gary holds a BBA in Banking and Finance, a MBA with a concentration in Accounting, and is a licensed CPA.

In his spare time, he enjoys family activities, working with missions in his church and competing in triathlons.

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