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Marc Zeff

Plant City,FL

Summary

Strategic and results-driven executive with over 30 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and operational leadership across diverse industries. Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets, optimizing financial systems, leading cross-functional teams, and driving enterprise-wide process improvements. Consistently served as a key advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors. Known for mentoring both staff and professional team members. Adept at bridging technical expertise with big-picture vision to lead organizations with confidence and integrity.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Peace River Packing Company
06.2010 - Current
  • Responsible for all accounting & finance aspects of twenty million dollar citrus packing house cooperative.
  • Provide treasury and cash management expertise by overseeing our banking relationships and ensuring adherence to loan covenants.
  • Strategize with and provide forecasting to the General Manager for special projects and new related business investments to add value to existing lines of business.
  • Mentor four staff members and three division managers, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Collaborate with division managers for inventory management and cost controls.
  • Maintain strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Led risk management and human resource functions to protect over $9 million of company assets and provide meaningful benefits to employees.

Assistant Controller

W.S. Badcock Corporation
11.2002 - 06.2010
  • Earned promotion to Assistant Controller within three years by streamlining processes, improving reporting accuracy, and leading a financial reporting staff of five.
  • Implemented year end audit workflow improvements and eliminated non-value added work papers which reduced on-site field work by one week.
  • Managed the annual budget process of over $500 million in revenue and $200 million in operating expenses from more than 300 stores.
  • Led improvements for the company's $12 million Credit Insurance department by streamlining claims processing and reducing paperwork.
  • Key member of a cross-functional team that implemented Lawson's financial suite of accounting software. Responsibilities included staff training, design and testing of new interfaces, and report writing.

Accounting Manager

Misener Marine Construction
07.2001 - 08.2002
  • Coordinated and controlled the daily financial activities of the Misener Marine business unit of HBG Construction, Netherlands.
  • Managed four accounting staff responsible for project billing, fixed asset management, and vendor payments & cash flow.
  • Assisted in the implementation of JD Edwards financial software and provided software training to accounting staff.
  • Researched and represented the company in setting up banking relationships in the Caribbean for new international projects.

Senior Implementation Consultant

Synergy Financial Systems
05.1998 - 05.2001
  • Managed project staff through all phases of Solomon IV financial software implementations.
  • Provided end user training and post implementation support for all clients.
  • Developed and documented standardized implementation procedures.

Audit Senior

Brimmer, Burek, & Keelan LLC
10.1994 - 05.1998
  • Planned client engagements, managed staff and reviewed staff work papers on audit engagements. Areas of concentration were the auto and entertainment industries.
  • Planned and prepared financial statement review services, including the preparation of financial statements for clients in the construction, marketing and retail industries.
  • Prepared and documented tax research for clients and prepared both corporate and individual tax returns.

Education

MBA - Strategic Planning

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05-1994

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
05.1992

Skills

  • Financial Leadership & Strategy
  • Team Development & Mentorship
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency
  • Audit & Compliance Management

Timeline

Controller

Peace River Packing Company
06.2010 - Current

Assistant Controller

W.S. Badcock Corporation
11.2002 - 06.2010

Accounting Manager

Misener Marine Construction
07.2001 - 08.2002

Senior Implementation Consultant

Synergy Financial Systems
05.1998 - 05.2001

Audit Senior

Brimmer, Burek, & Keelan LLC
10.1994 - 05.1998

MBA - Strategic Planning

University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Florida Southern College

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