1. Mary is a dedicated accounting, finance and recruiting
manager, who integrates strong recruiting
experience with diverse experience in accounting,
administration and management. She has
exceptional analytical skills with the ability to
understand the business needs of the internal as
well as the external client and to provide decision
support tools to stakeholders. Mary is adept at
researching and developing a significant
understanding of critical financial issues and
effectively communicates findings from staff level
to C-Suite. She is a tireless and effective team
leader, mentor, and motivator who develops loyal,
collaborative and efficient teams.
Professional experience
Mary’s career profile includes positions with:
Warbird Consulting Partners — Project Consultant
Independent Consultant — Financial Projects
Consultant
Resources Global Professionals — Client Service
Manager, Recruiting Manager, and CPE Program
Development and Event Planner (Part-Time)
AutoTrader.com — Director of Finance and
Administration
Manheim Auctions — Regional Controller, Controller
(Atlanta Auto Auction and Georgia Dealers)
Cox Enterprises — Audit Senior/Internal Audit
Department
KPMG —Audit Senior
Representative examples of Mary’s professional
experience include:
• Directed all finance, human resource and
administrative functions of a start-up Internet
company.
• Managed initial office set-up from lease contracts to
furnishings. Subsequently, moved offices, managing
set-up, furnishings and technical requirements for
the rapidly growing high-tech company.
• Recruited, hired and supervised all finance,
accounting and administrative staff.
• Developed financial and budgeting systems.
Managed complex models required to project future
performance of an emerging industry to provide
critical decision support to Executive team.
• Prepared and presented periodic updates to the
Board.
• Reviewed all contracts with outside legal counsel
and negotiated terms with other contracting parties.
• Assisted other senior management with
departmental budgeting and expense analysis.
• Supervised the human resource function and
acted as a liaison to Manheim Auctions for the
human resources and payroll services that they
provided to AutoTrader.com.
• Supervised 11 Controllers in the Midwest
region. Recruited, hired, and trained for
Controller positions as needed. Mentored
Controllers with management or technical
challenges. Worked with Regional VP and
location General Manager to resolve any
performance or HR issues in the accounting
department.
• Performed monthly review of financial
statements for 11 auctions; prepared analysis of
performance metrics; and prepared and
submitted monthly reports to Manheim
Executives regarding performance of the region
and the individual auctions.
• In collaboration with the Regional VP,
developed action plans for problematic auctions
and submitted plan in monthly report.
• Supervised annual budget, capital plan and
compensation plan preparation at the auction
level and performed consolidation of budget,
capital and compensation plan at the regional
level. Presented regional budget to Manheim
Executives for approval.
• Performed periodic review of 11 auctions'
financial reconciliations and internal controls
and directed special projects as needed by
Corporate (i.e. due diligence, training for new
auctions, profitability, analysis on large
customers, etc.).
• Planned, organized and prepared presentations
for General Manager and Controller meetings.
Analyzed financial data and prepared related
reports for the Regional Vice President for
operational decision support.
• Assisted auctions in the development of tools to
detect operational problems.
• Prepared and reviewed two auctions' monthly
financial statements as well as annual operating
budget, capital and compensation plan
submissions to Corporate.
• Supervised the financial staff of two auctions
including accounts payable, accounts receivable,
general ledger accounting, collections, human
resources and payroll.
Mary Ware Jacobs
2705 Stillwater Lake Lane
Marietta, GA 30066

2. • Performed financial analysis projects for Auction
management and Manheim Corporate.
• Developed and revised Auction policies and
procedures as needed.
• Developed a quarterly CPE program provided to
clients, prospective clients and consultants.
Program grew to 300+ attendees during tenure.
• Directed the development of programs which
addressed 4 issues of critical importance to
accounting and finance professionals. Ensured that
all programs met the AICPA’s Statement on
Standards for Continuing Professional Education
(CPE) Programs.
• Interviewed and secured relevant speakers.
Periodically, assisted speakers with research and
presentation preparation. Typically, proofread final
presentations and suggested changes.
• Worked with the event facility to ensure the success
of the program. Occasionally, researched, prepared
and presented CPE topics. Prepared and presented a
particularly complex presentation concerning the
special-purpose entities that former Enron CFO
Andrew Fastow used to manage risks which
eventually contributed to Enron’s collapse.
• Sourced candidates through networking, associate
referrals, and targeted websites for long-term
associate contract pool as well as specific candidates
with specialized expertise for unique client projects.
Interviewed and assessed qualified applicants.
• Negotiated contract rates with candidates. Provided
new hire orientation.
• Collaborated with Client Service Managers to
identify associates appropriate for client projects by
providing insight into skill set, personality, associate
job interest, location request, etc. Met with
associates to resolve client issues or performance
challenges.
• Developed and executed marketing plans for large
company targets. Participated in various industry
and business organizations, to develop client, as well
as, referral relationships.
• Communicated with potential clients to define the
scope of projects and to understand the culture of
the client’s organization. Identified associates with
the skill sets and personal attributes required to
meet the client’s needs.
• Negotiated terms of the project contract with the
client.
• Communicated frequently with the client and the
associate during the course of the project and
resolved any issues that developed. Consulted
with the client and associate regarding
accounting/finance technical issues.
• Manages a database of 3,200 (50% of entire
active database) Finance, Accounting, IT,
Revenue Cycle, and Investment Project
Consultants. Utilizes finance and accounting
technical and management experience to
understand and discuss technical issues with
internal and project consultant clients.
• Develops key metrics for recruiting team to
evaluate performance of team individually and
as a whole.
• Sources candidates through networking,
consultant referrals, and targeted websites for
long-term associate contract pool as well as
specific candidates with specialized expertise
for unique client projects.
• Performs detailed behavioral and technical
interviews with prospective consultants.
Creates and analyzes comprehensive interview
documentation to assess how the candidate’s
soft skills, technical knowledge and work
experience meet the client’s project
requirements.
• Collaborates with Fulfillment Manager to
identify consultants appropriate for specific
client projects by providing insight into skill set,
personality, consultant’s project interests,
location request, etc.
• Negotiates contract rates with candidates.
• Supports the government RFP Response team
by preparing detailed spreadsheets to track
candidates for complex Federal Government
projects. Identifies, recruits and interviews
candidates meeting specific project as well as
governmental and quasi-governmental
clearance requirements. Procures documents
required for candidate submission.
• On a team of 4, submitted 47% of candidates for
positions from 1/2013 through 5/2013.
• Once candidate selected by client, submits
employment paperwork and performs reference
checks. Over the course of the engagement,
assists consultant with technical or political
client issues as needed.
Education and certification
• BBA, Accounting — University of Georgia,
Athens, GA
Mary Ware Jacobs
2705 Stillwater Lake Lane
Marietta, GA 30066

3. • CPA (currently inactive)
Mary Ware Jacobs
2705 Stillwater Lake Lane
Marietta, GA 30066