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
Fort Meade, FL
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
Mulberry, FL
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
Tampa, FL
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
Tampa, FL
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
Tampa, FL
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, SC05-1994
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL05.1992
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