Open To Work
David Rickard
Bay Village,OH
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented business owner and accounting professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and over 10 years of experience managing the financial and operational functions of a successful painting and drywall company. Strong background in bookkeeping, budgeting, job costing, payroll coordination, invoicing, vendor management, scheduling, and financial reporting. Seeking to transition into a construction accounting, project accounting, or staff accountant role while pursuing CPA licensure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner / Operations & Financial Manager
Time2Paint LLC
Ohio
01.2014 - Current
- Managed day-to-day accounting and business operations for a residential and commercial painting company.
- Oversaw invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll coordination, budgeting, and bank reconciliations.
- Maintained financial records and prepared documentation for CPA and year-end tax reporting.
- Tracked project costs, labor hours, materials, and profitability across multiple active jobs.
- Developed estimates and proposals for residential and commercial projects.
- Managed scheduling, vendor relationships, purchasing, and customer communications.
- Coordinated subcontractors and monitored project timelines and budgets.
- Helped grow and sustain the business through changing economic conditions while managing multiple crews and projects simultaneously.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Cleveland State University
01-2007
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Bookkeeping & General Ledger
- Job Costing & Project Tracking
- Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction Accounting
- Cost Analysis
- Vendor & Client Relations
- Scheduling & Operations Management
- Tax Documentation Preparation
- Estimating & Proposal Preparation
- Microsoft Word
- Google Workspace
- Basic knowledge of construction management software and estimating systems
Timeline
Co-Owner / Operations & Financial Manager
Time2Paint LLC
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Cleveland State University
Additional Information
- Currently pursuing CPA
- Experienced working in fast-paced construction and service environments
- Strong understanding of small business financial operations
- Comfortable communicating with clients, vendors, accountants, and project managers