J. P.

Leard
1405 SE 38th Avenue * Ocala, FL 34471
Cellular: 352-266-5116
Day: 352-694-9860
Email: jlacfd7a@westpost.net
Significant Accomplishments:
Established accounting departments within organizations from initial start up. T
rained and supervised employees for financial reporting, accounting, billing, co
llections, payroll, and budgeting duties. Initiated monthly internal financial s
tatements, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, regulatory reports, and
audits of company accounts and financial transactions. Initiated aggressive acc
ounts receivable collection policies and procedures and reduced average age by t
wenty one days. Sourced and implemented various health insurance, 401K, and othe
r employee benefit plans.
Highlights
*Seasoned professional with strong management and supervisory experience
*Excellent technical, analytical, communication, and persuasion skills
*Extensive quantitative, estimating, budgeting, and financial accounting
experience and skills
*Prior controller of several large corporations with hands on experience in all
accounting, financial, and administrative aspects
*Proficient with MS Office, MS Project Management, MS Access, MS Power Point, Qu
ick Books Pro, Timberline, Peachtree, and other industry specific software progr
ams; advanced in MS Excel
*United States Air Force Veteran, Honorable Discharge
Education
University of Alabama in Birmingham, Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting

Controller/Financial Accounting
*Controller of two manufacturing companies
*Division controller/area financial coordinator of a major NYSE traded company t
hat built and developed properties and communities in the United States. Respons
ible for all fiscal and accounting functions of the Florida operation and subsid
iaries. Vice President of the subsidiary real estate company
*Conducted recruitment, hiring, and training of accounting and other personnel
*Performed, directed, and supervised the preparation of all general ledger entri
es, reconciliations, and account audit and analysis
*Prepared financial statements, budget reports, financial position forecasts, go
vernmental and regulatory reports, and assisted public accountants in preparing
tax returns
*Supervised the coding of all accounts payable for proper job costing
*Reviewed collection reports to determine the status of the accounts receivable
and the amounts of outstanding balances
*Supervised payroll, timekeeping, and records of all personnel to ensure complia
nce with all pertinent laws, regulations, and reporting
*Ensured compliance with all state and federal requirements and statutes of all
corporate transactions
*Ensured that all accounting procedures and reporting were consistent with GAAP

Commercial and Residential Building Contractor

*Contracted with corporate entities and clients for building projects
*Prepared contracts, cost estimates and budgets, change orders, and revisions; n
egotiated changes and additions with architects, clients, suppliers, and subcont
ractors
*Scheduled projects and budgeted time to meet deadlines
*Selected, contracted, and supervised employees, workers, and subcontractors com
pleting the projects
*Planned, organized, and directed activities concerned with the construction and
maintenance of the structures and facilities
*Inspected and reviewed the projects to monitor compliance with building and saf
ety codes, and other regulations
*Provided oversight and approval over all administrative, accounting, personnel,
and reporting functions of the company

Professional Work History

American Geotechnical, Inc. 11/2009 to Present
Director of Cosmetics Division Ocala, FL
J. Leard Construction, Inc. 06/1994 to 11/2009
Owner/President
Ocala, FL
Capris Furniture Industries, Inc. 11/1990 to 05/1994
Controller Ocala, FL
Ranger International, Inc. 01/1988 to 11/1990 Controller
Ocala, FL
AMREP Southeast, Inc. 01/1980 to 01/1988 Division Contro
ller/Area Financial Coordinator Ocala, FL

Certifications and Training

State Certified General Contractor - CGC061377
Continuing education courses in workers compensation, building safety, building
code changes and updates, OSHA compliance, and other industry related courses

Affiliations And Other Information

Member of Builders Association of North Central Florida - Gainesville
Past officer and director of Marion County Builders Association

Microsoft Word Resume Available Upon Request