Asap Estimating .

CPA and construction financial executive available for fractional and interim CFO/Controller engagements — job costing, month-end close, cash flow, banking and bonding relationships, and owner-level financial reporting. Twenty-two years running two companies as Founder & Principal, plus 14 years as a full-time Controller/CFO for contractors ranging from $100M in revenue to multi-state operations, means I can step into an engagement and be useful from week one, with no ramp-up period.

Founder & Principal - ASAP Estimating & Development Financing, Inc. / CPA Construction Co., Inc. - Lakewood Ranch, FL

(2004-05)

Operate a construction financial and estimating practice serving multiple clients simultaneously — construction companies, architectural firms, and assisted living facilities — the same multi-engagement model fractional and interim work requires. Delivered outsourced financial statement preparation, cash flow modeling, and job cost system design for consulting clients, while independently owning full financial operations — job costing, cash flow, banking and bonding — for company-owned projects.

• Established a bonding program enabling $60M+ bid capacity; created an alternative bonding track for additional capacity.
• Reduced insurance costs by $115,000+ and achieved $500,000+ in subcontractor buyout savings through hands-on financial oversight.
• Reviewed and signed off on 1,000+ AIA owner and subcontractor agreements across client engagements, protecting clients' financial interests.
• Published accounting articles in the Journal of Accountancy.

Controller / CFO - Standen Contracting Company, Inc. - North Dartmouth, MA

(1999-03 - 2004-04)

Controller for a general contractor operating in 20+ states: financial statement preparation, month-end close, G/L reconciliations, job costing, percentage-of-completion reporting, cash flow analysis, change order monitoring, and banking/bonding relationships.

• Prepared proforma financial statements and negotiated private equity contributions for a $125M, 106-acre continuing care retirement community development.
• Forecasted the financial impact of entering new geographic markets and recommended changes to financial practices.

Controller / CFO - Cardi Corporation Construction Industries - Warwick, RI

(1990-05 - 1999-03)

Directly responsible for all phases of accounting operations for an industry-leading construction company with revenues exceeding $100M; prepared monthly combined financial statements and operational analyses.

• Developed costing and pricing analyses using a standard cost system for two concrete plants, two gravel plants, and an asphalt plant.
• Supervised payroll, accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable departments.
• Administered a self-insured workers' compensation program, saving $500,000+ in annual premiums.

Bachelor of Science - Accounting - Roger Williams University (1990-05)