Thomas R.

Managing Partner at Triathlon Accounting Professionals, LLC

Madison Heights, Michigan, United States

About

Results Oriented Financial Manager with proven experience in domestic and international manufacturing, construction , education and insurance environments. Strong reporting, strategic planning, forecasting, acquisitions and divestitures, systems implementation, foreign exchange, budgeting and supervisory experience. Taught at Saginaw Valley State University, Delta College and Oakland Community College. Possesses strong computer, organization, communication, problem solving, and team building skills. Proven MBA with a strong commitment to the bottom line. Motto:”No one is perfect but a team can be”.

Experience

  • Managing Partner at Triathlon Accounting Professionals, LLC
    Mar 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mos

    Triathlon offers a variety of services that utilize advanced finance and accounting expertise. Our mission is to be the one-stop, most cost effective solution to companies requiring highly developed financial and accounting experience. THE TRIATHLON SOLUTION With our very broad and comprehensive experience, Triathlon has the knowledge and versatility to address numerous accounting and financial needs. This trifecta of skills enables us to be a “hit the ground running” solution, with very little day to day oversight required. When you already need help, why burden you or your team with time-consuming supervision. Triathlon will run with it! Triathlon started here locally in Southeast Michigan. While new, we are long on experience with over 80 years of accounting and finance leadership in a wide variety of roles. We bring knowledge, experience and versatility to the table. Because of the “Trifecta” of skills, our focus is project-oriented. We are able to “hit the ground running” and complete projects without a lot of management oversight and supervision. We enable our clients to spend more time and focus on managing their business. TRIATHLON’S INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE • Automotive – Big Three • Automotive – Tier 1 • Consumer Products • Construction – General Contracting • Construction – Sub Contractors • Higher Education • Telecommunications • Insurance • Environmental • Information Technology • Non Profit Organizations • Public and Private Organizations • Business Intelligence • Big Six Public Accounting You may contact me through Triathlon Accounting Professionals at www.triathlonaccounting.com or my LinkedIn profile.

  • Executive Founder at FEE-NIX
    Jan 2010 - Feb 2017 · 7 yrs 2 mos

    FEE-NIX is a not-for-profit financial alliance providing permanent, consulting, or contract work. Founding member and organizer of FEE-NIX who partnered with co-founders to propel an idea into a viable operating organization. Create and implement the business and marketing plans while directing website development. Conduct weekly staff meetings. Recruit candidates and develop, institute, and manage administrative policies, processes, and activities. Provide leadership and supervision for program development and coordination with highly skilled professional staff.

  • Controller at National Construction Enterprise
    Jan 2003 - Jun 2009 · 6 yrs 6 mos

    National Construction Enterprises is the parent company of over 20 subsidiary construction firms. Provided board members with monthly financial statements, current business trends and suggestions for future direction. Prepared and reported on budgets and financials at monthly meetings. Developed strategic financial plans with department heads. Developed and managed the company's formal financial planning process which included strategic and long range financial plans, one year operating plans, and internal performance analyses. Implemented a new corporate financial reporting system using Viewpoint software. Instituted corporate accounting policies and procedures. Responsible for financial functions of the corporation including consolidations, general accounting, credit and collections, job cost, financial analysis, and capital expenditures. Reported to federal and state agencies and coordinated the annual audit. Built cohesive management teams, solved difficult organizational problems, implemented new programs, and restructured organizational design.