1. Jeff Chastain
816 Crystal Wells Ct S
Fairhope, AL 36532
Home/Cell 251/895-3938
Jeffc177@yahoo.com
Objective Contribute to growth and success of employer
Experience
Jan. 12 to Jul. 16 Finaly Friday, Inc. Fairhope, AL
Owner
Provide bookkeeping, accounting and various attestation services to select
clients. Consult on business planning and organization structure. Advise on
operational matters and profitability. Develop plans and systems for start-ups to
institute proper systems of controls. Provide premium audit services for workers
compensation insurers. Drive growth for Inc. #1 Design/Build Firm for 2014.
Mar. 07 to Dec. 11 BES Companies Fairhope, AL
Controller
Regional Architecture and Engineering firm with land development and
construction affiliates. Create and publish financial statements for all entities.
Establish, maintain and enforce financial and accounting controls for all entities.
Liaison to all 3rd
parties for accounting and financial matters, including banks,
customers, vendors, attorneys, tax accountants, etc. Produce and provide as
needed production, cost and profitability reporting on entity and project level.
Feb. 03 to Mar.07 Mentor Graphics Mobile, AL
Accounting Analyst
Global Software company traded on the NASDAQ. Participate in annual
budget/quota preparation for division based out of Mobile. Monitor and report
on monthly/quarterly progress of sales effort and operational expense levels.
Ad hoc reporting and projects requested by the director, including
implementation of policies, incentives and programs.
Jul. 99 to Jun. 02 Roofing Wholesale Company Phoenix, AZ
Controller
100M Construction supplies distribution company. Staff of 11 clerical and 1
professional. 9 branch locations, with a trucking company subsidiary. Oversee
preparation of financials, reconciliations, liaison with outside auditor for review
of closely held S Corp.
Jan. 97 to Jul. 99 Goodmans Office Furnishings Phoenix, AZ
Controller
65M Office furnishings retailer. Staff of 3 clerical, 5 professional. 5 branch
retail/commercial office furnishings sales, installations and rental. Prepare
financial statements and budgets for monthly/annual variance/performance
review by senior management, liaison with outside auditor in annual audit of
closely held C Corp.
May 92 to Sep. 96 First American Financial Corp Kansas City, MO
Staff Accountant
Premium reporting for small property/casualty insurance company. Agency
and commission accounting, in addition to payables/receivables for multi-state
collateral protection insurance sales group
Education and Credentials
Dec. 95 William Jewell College Liberty, MO
B.S. Accounting, B.S. History
97 Arizona
License, Certified Public Accountant #10618-E