Blair E. Thomas, CPA (Active)
Blair812002new@yahoo.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/blairthomas2001cpa
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Extensive controller-level experience in the non-profit
industry with expertise in financial accounting, reporting and analysis, budgeting,
internal audits, cost-reimbursement reports for government programs, grant
accounting and monitoring, internal controls, policies & procedures, process
improvements, full-scope staff supervision, business relationships, project management
and client services, with some experience working with government contracts and
some familiarity with FAR & DCAA.(Great Plains/FRX Reporting/Microsoft Excel, Word & Power Point)
· Transitioned and integrated the financial management and accounting operations of a $16 million per year non-profit organization from office in Pennsylvania to Maryland.
· Pioneered and facilitated the implementation of Great Plains accounting software that decreased time required to prepare financial statements by 80%.
· Decreased turnaround time for payment of monthly credit cards by 50% & earned an “A” credit rating from Bank of America to receive reward points on all purchases.
Accountemps - Contract Work for Earth Networks Germantown, MD Jan - Mar ‘11
Accounting Consultant
· Analyzed, reconciled and adjusted year-end accounts and prepared audit work papers.
· Prepared monthly financial statements and distributed them to department directors.
· Met with department directors on a monthly basis to review budget to actual.
· Reconciled revenue amounts to prepare multi-state sales tax and property tax returns.
· Learned Great Plains accounting modules for CDs, AR, AP, FA and Purchase & Sales orders.
American
Society for Nutrition
Bethesda,
MD 2008 - 2010
The American Society for Nutrition has a staff of 18 employees, operates on an annual budget of $6 million dollars and is a charitable non-profit organization in business to develop and disseminate nutrition and clinical research to its members.
Controller
· Recruited directly to work for a FASEB Member (client) & built the accounting infrastructure from the ground up that included conversion to Great Plains that decreased production time of financial statements by 80%.
· Implemented new policies, procedures and internal controls which led to a decrease in turnaround time for payment of corporate credit cards by 50%.
· Directed, facilitated and served as a resource for preparation of $6 million annual budget.
· Proposed method to increase revenue by $500K to $1M dollars in five years – a gift annuity
program marketed to members of ASN 65 years of age and older.
Federation of American Societies for
Experimental Biology Bethesda, MD 2001 - 2008
FASEB provides a variety of management services to its members and other non-profit organizations that include full society management, meeting management, accounting, and publication services and provides a forum for meetings, to develop publications, and disseminate biological research results to its members.
Controller Services - Senior Accounts Manager 2007 - 2008
· Earned award for "extraordinary commitment and exceptional performance" for key role played in merger between two organizations managed with combined net assets of $10 M.
Controller Services - Accounts Manager 2001 - 2007· Provided controller services for multiple clients that included internal control assessment, policy and procedure
development, cash flow and investment management, banking relationships, communication with executive directors,
treasurers and customers.
· Analyzed, developed and proposed method to increase revenue by 50% to client organization.
· Prepared and presented annual operating budgets up to $6 million dollars.
· Managed and monitored accounting for government grants for NIH and NSF.
Asbury Services, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 1995 - 2001
Asbury acquired Wesley Affiliated Services and provides Corporate Finance Advice or Services, Healthcare, Human Resources (HR) Consultancy, Legal Services for Government Bodies, Marketing Services, Regulatory Compliance Management Services, Strategic Assessment and Information Technology (IT) Support Services.
Finance Manager - Asbury Services 1999 - 2001
· Transitioned and integrated financial management and accounting for Wesley Affiliated Services with a budget of $16million per year from PA down to Gaithersburg, MD.
· Provided controller services to client and decreased completion time for preparation of financial statements by 50% and negotiated a Veterans Administration contract.
Accounting Manager - Wesley Affiliated Services, Mechanicsburg, PA 1995 - 1999
· Played a strategic role in the legal affiliation process between Wesley Affiliated Services and Asbury Services through performance of due diligence and serving on cross functional teams.· Implemented SFAS #’s 116, 117 & 124 accounting regulations for multiple organizations.
· Supervised and managed accounting staff of six that included team leadership, interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations and discipline.
· Developed a five-year forecast model that decreased preparation time by 20%.
Quincy
Retirement Community Quincy,
PA 1986 - 1995
Quincy Retirement Community provides all levels of care to the elderly that include skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, assisted living apartments and independent living cottages. Quincy has approximately 200 employees and generates annual revenue of $15 million.
Accountant
· Developed and implemented an internal audit program and performed audits for six years.
· Implemented BNA Fixed Assets Software as a conversion from an outsource provider.
· Created and maintained a system of accounting for a $3 million expansion project.
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania State University
BS Accounting 1985
CPA License number: 0032874
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (1995 to present)
Maryland Institute of Certified Public Accountants (2001 to present)
American Society Association Executives (2009 to Present)
