Cathy Goodwin,CPA
11056 Glenview Dr. Forney,USA
Summary
Results-driven financial leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic financial planning and management. Proven expertise in directing financial operations, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and enhancing organizational growth through financial process improvements. Adept at building cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across diverse industries.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CFO/Controller
Buddy Mac Holdings/Macfamco
Desoto, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Implemented and deployed a company culture of ethics, and policies and procedures.
- Manage cash flow and project liquidity for future periods.
- Serve on the leadership committee for planning the company's 1, 3, and 10-year smart goals.
- Interim CFO for a construction company owned by Macfamco.
- Interim CFO for multi-family housing owned by Macfamco.
- Collaborate with the CEO to drive efficiency improvement and strategic goals across all entities.
- Continual scenario analysis for review with CEO for capital raise
- Continue all tasks from the controller position below.
Controller
Buddy Mac Holdings/Macfamco
Desoto, TX
07.2016 - Current
- Oversee financial control of business with revenues of $70 million across 82 store locations.
- Create and analyze monthly; annual budgets to review and align with operational performance.
- Develop accounting staff, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all accounting duties, adhering to GAAP.
- Lead external annual audits of financial statements and internal controls, facilitating back improvement change.
- Analyze and approve employee benefit and workers’ compensation coverage and insurance programs.
- Communicate quarterly results to investors to maintain transparency and foster trust.
- Ensure compliance with all bank and private equity funding covenants to mitigate risks.
Accountant
Birite Co dba Buddy’s Home Furnishings
09.2006 - 07.2016
- Managed all business setup for franchise partners to ensure smooth operations.
- Created and analyzed monthly financial statements for operators and investors across 11 franchises and 52 locations.
- Managed weekly cash position to provide accurate financial projections.
- Handled setup and filing of monthly and quarterly sales tax for multiple states.
- Filed personal property tax renditions with local authorities to maintain compliance.
- Compiled year-end materials for submission to CPA for audit and compilation purposes.
- Ensured integrity within department operations for investment partners.
- Updated departmental functions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
AP Manager
Birite Co dba Buddy’s Home Furnishings
Tampa, FL
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Inquire for details
Staff Accountant
Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
Tampa, FL
03.1998 - 09.2004
- Inquire for details
Education
Bachelor of Arts - College of Business; concentration in accounting, and management
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL05-2008
Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Process improvement initiatives
- Team leadership and building
- Advanced financial analysis and reporting
- Cash flow management
- Budgeting and cost management
- Audit coordination
- Communication skills
- Ethical decision-making
- Change management
- Continuous learning mindset
- Mergers and acquisitions expertise
- Cross-functional leadership
- Dynamics GP and other financial software
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)-State of Texas, License 127489
Timeline
CFO/Controller
Buddy Mac Holdings/Macfamco
07.2023 - Current
Controller
Buddy Mac Holdings/Macfamco
07.2016 - Current
Accountant
Birite Co dba Buddy’s Home Furnishings
09.2006 - 07.2016
AP Manager
Birite Co dba Buddy’s Home Furnishings
09.2004 - 09.2006
Staff Accountant
Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
03.1998 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Arts - College of Business; concentration in accounting, and management
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
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