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Mark LeMaire

Mark LeMaire

Lafayette,LA

Summary

With a proven track record at Quail Tools, LLC, I spearheaded financial strategies, enhancing profitability and streamlining operations. Expert in data analytics and adept at team building, I led initiatives that significantly improved efficiency and compliance. My leadership ensured robust financial health, driving innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Director of Finance

Quail Tools, LLC
New Iberia, LA
11.1997 - 01.2025
  • Conducted in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated with legal counsels regarding all corporate finance matters including mergers and acquisitions, debt financing.
  • Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
  • Provided guidance on capital expenditure projects to ensure they meet company objectives.
  • Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
  • Coordinated external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Supervised accounts payable and receivable operations, improving cash flow management and reducing outstanding debts.
  • Directed comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
  • Developed financial models to support strategic decision making.
  • Managed treasury functions, including cash management, investments, and liquidity strategies to optimize financial resources.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Mentored junior staff members in accounting practices and principles.
  • Coordinated with external auditors for the annual audit process.
  • Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
  • Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
  • Oversaw annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability.
  • Analyzed complex financial data sets to provide insights into business performance patterns over time.
  • Monitored financial performance metrics, developing actionable insights and recommendations to enhance profitability.
  • Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.

Sr. Auditor

Phillips, Goodson & Co.
Lafayette, LA
06.1990 - 11.1997

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
05-1990

Skills

  • Policy implementation
  • Innovation management
  • Team building and motivation
  • Data analytics
  • Administrative oversight
  • GAAP compliance
  • Internal controls
  • Cash flow management
  • Revenue recognition
  • Audit management
  • Financial policy development
  • Financial reporting and analysis

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

Designed and implemented KPIs.

Designed and implemented multiple PowerBI data sets to assist operations, finance and human resources.

Designed and implemented system of internal controls.

Designed processes and controls to support management of fixed assets and related reconciliations.

Scaled company from one operating location with $12MM annual revenues to eight operating locations with annual revenue exceeding $270MM.

Implemented processes and applications to streamline salesmen's expense reporting.

Software

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Power BI

MS Access

Sage 300

SmartView

ShareFile (Citrix)

Certify

Comdata

MS Teams

Lease Query

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Company CultureWork from home option

Affiliations

  • LA State Board of Accountants
  • Society of LA CPAs
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Interests

Family

Travel

Fishing

Mark LeMaire