Allen Barger is a versatile, knowledgeable and accomplished business leader who provides strategic financial planning an...
Allen A. Barger, CPA Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597 • C: 608.354.4065 • http://www.linkedin.com/in/allenbarger
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CFO
Versatile, knowledgeable and accomplished business leader who provides strategic financial planning and effective operations management. Key member of executive teams, trusted to provide astute analysis, realistic recommendations, and accurate financial reporting to parent entities, banks, and bonding companies. Broad experience in construction bidding, budgeting, accounting, costing, and reporting. Additional background in IT oversight and general administration. Makes changes that streamline business operations, ensure internal controls, reduce costs, and improve confidence in accuracy of financial reporting. Loyal, confident, and well respected among industry peers, managers and staff. Committed to making a difference in all aspects of the job, and supporting people in a positive way.
Areas of Expertise Account / Bank Reconciliations Accounting Operations AP / AR / Payroll Audit Management Budgets Financial Analysis
Financial Statements IT Oversight Internal Controls Job Cost Accounting Management Reporting Percentage of Completion
Period-End Close Post-Merger Integration Process Improvements Staff Training Strategic Planning Team Leadership
Career Highlights Illingworth-Kilgust Mechanical, Inc., Milwaukee / Madison, WI
1999 – 2013
Mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing and process piping. Subsidiary of EMCOR Group.
CFO/Controller Accepted challenge of being CFO following merger with sister company. Manages all financial and accounting functions, government reporting, and IT functions. Staff of 2. Managed all accounting and finance activities including accounting operations, financial statements, government reporting, budgets, capital expenditures, interim and consolidated reporting. Prepared estimates and values for insurance renewal processes and supervised insurance company claims. Classified both construction and service costs into job costing accounting system. Led monthly “Percent of Completion” meetings to expedite period-end closings. Administered internal systems network, including training employees on new software and network operations. Assisted in procurement of new computer equipment. Saved $130K in annual expenses by reducing accounting staff from 4 to 2 through streamlined processes. Merged data of two accounting programs into one mid-fiscal year without any operational downtime. Served as point person with parent company on uploading financial statements, budgets, and information for SEC reporting requirements. Found $350K billing error to a customer within 30 days on the job. Double billing had gone unnoticed for almost a year. Resolved issue so it was not carried forward into the next fiscal year, avoiding potential problems with a key customer. Twice facilitated month-end close for sister company when that Controller left, successfully completing close for both companies during the two-week period required by parent company. Turned around an under-performing accounting department through proper training, establishing clear goals, and providing strong leadership. Established best practices on all accounting policies, procedures and internal controls. Developed Excel templates to streamline processes for both accounting and office staff.
Allen A. Barger, CPA
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Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Janesville, WI Full-service mechanical contractor offering HVAC, plumbing and process piping construction.
Controller Directed all financial, accounting, tax and IT functions. Prepared financial statements and financial analysis. Staff of 4. Helped revenue grow from $4M to $12M in five years by working closely with owners, bank and bonding company to get better bonding rates for larger projects. Paid off $750K bank line of credit within a year. Brought a three-month backlog of accounting functions up to current within first month, including financial statements and account reconciliations. Determined proper markup of costs for bidding process by coordinating efforts of the owners and estimators. Streamlined processes through better use of templates, spreadsheets, and available IT systems. Brought company into compliance with COBRA and FMLA. McGladrey & Pullen, Janesville, WI In-Charge Staff Accountant / Computer Coordinator
Education
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Certification
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Affiliations
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1991 – 1992
Technology
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Wisconsin Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Madison Chapter President, 2006 – 2008 • Attended CFMA Spring Creek Leadership Training. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) University of Wisconsin, Whitewater Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, magna cum laude ~ Ace (audit); BNA Fixed Asset Manager, Colorado Backup ~ ~ MAS90, Great Plains, Integrity, Maxwell, Hyperion ~
