PAUL R.

SUID, CPA, CGMA

Davie, Florida 33331 954.594.4350 paulsuid@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/paulsuid/

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

EDUCATION, CONSTRUCTION, WHOLESALE/DISTRIBUTIUON, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Organized and highly experienced director of finance and accounting with a diverse history of financial and operations management across a range of industries including education and construction. Proven ability to implement beneficial process improvements, improve cash flow and restructure financial organization to recoup losses and return to profitability. Track record of strong team leadership in domestic and international environments and positions of increasing scope. Areas of Expertise: Financial Management & Analysis Asset Management Cost Controls Capital Budgets Return on Investment (ROI) Financial Services Cash Management Due Diligence Insurance Equity Financing Investment Portfolio Management Profit/Loss (P&L) Financial Modeling Revenue Growth Risk Management Strategic Business Plans Corporate Structures Audits Accounting Consulting Tax Planning Regulatory Compliance Financial Information Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CLEANALL SUPPLY, INC., CLEANALL COMMERCIAL CLEANING, INC. 2012 TO 2013 Commercial janitorial cleaning and supply businesses primarily for Class A office buildings, hotels and nursing homes.
Chief Financial Officer/Corporate Controller Provide all business and accounting functions for these entrepreneurial businesses. Specialized guidance in systems and operational controls. Development of standard operating procedures. Oversight of Human Resources, regulatory compliance, risk management.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANTS, LLC 2011 TO 2012 Successor transition consulting firm for former owners of American University of the Caribbean as required under the post-close transition services agreement with buyer. Assist in a smooth transition of operations to buyer and provide entity/business termination services to seller. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE CARIBBEAN NV & SUBSIDIARIES, and its successors, Coral Gables, Florida 2004 to 2011 Title IV accredited medical school in the Caribbean basin, with 125 employees across two locations.
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President Managed all business-related functions, including maintenance of fiscal records and financial accounting, tax preparation, risk management, cash management, human resources and coordination with external legal, accounting and tax affiliates. Oversaw staff of 10 across 4 departments, including the campus business office. Acted as liaison and advisor to deans. Development of formal budget procedures and implementation of a fully integrated ERP package (Jenzabar) to facilitate accreditation compliance. Provided leadership and oversight as a direct result of challenging developments in the for-profit education sector. Provided all due diligence and business intelligence toward the successful sale of the university to a Fortune 500 entity for $235M, a 10x EBITDA multiplier plus acquired assets. Drove efforts to achieve better understanding of budgetary management, growing revenue by 10% and maintaining expense growth at 6-7%.

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Maximized curriculum delivery in the first 2 years of enrollment, when fixed costs deliver larger revenue per student, increasing or maintaining profit margins of 35%+ annually.

PAUL R. SUID, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, Davie, Florida 2002 to 2004. 2012 to present Acted as an independent consultant and accountant for individuals and businesses. Services included tax preparation, forecast/feasibility and capex analysis and risk management.
Presented successful business practice improvements directed at cash flow improvement.

MC CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., Miami, Florida 2000 to 2001 Commercial & industrial construction firm with 30 employees and $55M in annual gross revenues.
Chief Financial Officer Managed accounting staff of 4, including oversight of financial audits, cash flow management and process flow and review. Reported directly to 2 principals. Migrated reporting from Quickbooks to ComputerEase, an industry specific integrated package. Instituted a financial project management system, allowing clear profit/loss direction for each project.

CONCEPTS IN OPTICS, INC., Miami, Florida 1998 to 2000 Importer and distributor of eyeglasses and sunglasses, with annual revenue of $4M and staff of 7.
Chief Financial Officer Performed all start-up accounting functions and maintenance of records from inception. Managed accounts receivable and payable, credit and collections, cash management, asset-based lending reporting, audit and financial review and purchase order requisition after company landed major Wal-Mart distribution account. Entrusted with complete range of operations during transitional management period. Upgraded inventory management systems and strictly controlled expenses during a period of revenue growth of about 150% Y1 over Y2.

KUNDE, SPRECHER & ASSOCIATES, INC., Miami, Florida 1989 to 1997 Firm providing architectural, civil and structural engineering and construction inspection services, with staff of 225 across 9 locations and initial revenues of $9M.
Chief Financial Officer Engineered a plan to return to profitability over 3 years. Developed improved profit center reporting for accurate branch valuation. Restructured operations to implement stricter governance for branches and develop incentive-based compensation program for managers. Negotiated a beneficial lending agreement with primary bank by providing timely and reliable financial statements. Restructured employee benefits programs, resulting in a cost-savings of 45% while providing more comprehensive coverage.

**Early career includes Big 8 employment positions as Manager for Berman, Swichkow, Stahl & Farbish, PA and Senior Accountant for Arthur Andersen & Co.**

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Accounting (cum laude) University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Biennial 80-hour Coursework to maintain active CPA license: Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Leadership & Management Skills, Behavioral topics, Business Law, Budgeting, Software PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Beta Alpha Psi (National Honors Business Organization) Beta Gamma Sigma (International Honor Society for Business Excellence) COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Industry Specific: Jenzabar, FACTS, Harper & Shuman (nka Deltek Advantage), ComputerEase, Windward System 5

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