Craig M.

About Craig M.

Financial Professional with 15+ years of experience in accounting, strategic budgeting, and internal controls within many industries including education, real estate, and hospitality. Skilled in GAAP compliance, audit management, financial analysis, and regulatory adherence. Proven track record of optimizing financial operations, streamlining processes, and enhancing fiscal accountability to drive organizational growth. CFO | Controller | Certified Public Accountant | Financial Reporting | GAAP Compliance | Budgeting & Financial Planning Email: c••••••••@gmail.com Optimizes financial reporting processes to deliver timely, accurate insights that drive informed decision-making. Manages complex financial analysis and forecasting activities using accounting software. Coordinates cross-functional teams to integrate financial systems and policies seamlessly across departments. Mentors staff to develop new skills while fostering collaboration and accountability. Champions continuous improvement initiatives that accelerated operational success and supported long-term organizational growth. CORE COMPETENCIES • Financial Reporting • GAAP Compliance • Budgeting & Financial Planning • Internal Controls • Audit Management • Leadership & Team Management • Communication • Financial Analysis • Taxation & Regulatory Compliance • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills ACCOMPLISHMENTS – Increased annual income by 35% by driving enrollment growth, demonstrating strong revenue generation and strategic financial leadership. – Reduced financial reporting cycles from one year to one week, significantly enhancing reporting accuracy and strengthening investor and lender relationships. – Managed complex financial transactions, including processing and repaying over $611,500 in loans and effectively overseeing a $1.1 million loan portfolio. – Directed comprehensive financial functions across diverse sectors, ensuring strict adherence to GAAP, FASB, and regulatory standards while streamlining budgeting, tax, and payroll processes. – Resolved a $1 million dispute through forensic accounting and contributed to a $2.2 million cost recovery project, showcasing advanced analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities. Please contact me at 60••••••93 with any leadership financial management and accounting opportunities.

Experience

1. Controller

   Arizona Culinary Institute

   Jan 2015 — Present · Scottsdale, AZ, US

   For-profit culinary educational institution and restaurant with 25 employees and $5 million annual income. • Increased annual income 35% due to increase in enrollment of 45 students.• Processed Paycheck Protection Payment loans in 2019 of and 2020 of $291,500 totaling $611,500 and both loans were repaid in 2022.• Managed all financial functions including accounting, tax, treasury, payroll, human resources, financial reporting, analysis and budgeting. • Managed a $1.1 million private school loan portfolio. • Calculated Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I, II) of $343,441 distributions to students with three years of requiring reporting to Department of Education. • Reviewed Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for payroll taxes paid during Coronavirus Pandemic.• Implemented and processed annual activity for audit and financial statements with major changes to leased assets per ASC 842.

Education

• University of Arizona

  BSBA