Rick Thacker, CPA

Experience

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  GE Capital

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1993

  Collection Coordinator (1985-1986) Collected on delinquent accounts 4 months and older, reconciled customer accounts, and resolved customer service issues.• Achieved Super Collector status for consistent superior rating on monthly collection results.• Earned first place contest prize of GE microwave oven by attaining highest collection effectiveness rating over a three month period.• Recognized with a certificate for 8 years perfect attendance. Show less

  • Collection Leader

    Jan 1985 - Jan 1993

  • Collection Coordinator

    Jan 1985 - Jan 1986
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  Tyco SimplexGrinnell

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2016

  Finance Manager (2001-2016)Managed the financial activities of the Charlotte office of a multi-national fire and life safety installation and services company, reporting directly to district general manager ($25 million annual budget and 120 employees). Provided analysis, accounting support, and recommendations to both local and corporate leadership. Prepared monthly forecasts of revenue and income and assisted in annual budget preparation.• Fostered excellent customer relationships through accurate and timely completion of project documentation such as waivers, sales and use tax reports, and owner controlled insurance forms. • Collaborated in the development of the corporate “District Best Practice Manual” for field accounting processes for 140 offices.• Analyzed general ledger accounts and evaluated results with five department managers resulting in five year margin improvement of 4.5%.• Directed accounts receivable personnel to consistent cash collections of 110% of a monthly goal that averaged $2 million.• Accelerated cash flow by invoicing at 10% ahead of cost and achieved district daily sales outstanding of 63 days, better than company-wide average of 75 days.• Monitored and ensured adherence to accounting controls which resulted in successful compliance on 100% of Sarbanes Oxley audits.• Frequently requested by management to spearhead special projects (i.e. physical inventory, implementation of centralized billing, and records retention reorganization) based on proven track record of successful project completions. Show less Assistant Controller (1993-2001)Managed accounting functions for a regional finance center supporting the Mid Atlantic area ($90 million annual budget) including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, invoicing, and journal entries. • Calculated and processed monthly incentive plan commissions for 30 sales professionals.• Prepared and submitted monthly Sales and Use Tax Returns for 5 states.• Compiled the annual budget for the 10 offices supported by the Charlotte Regional Finance Center. • Prepared general ledger journal entries and facilitated the month end and year end close.• Processed payroll for 90 management, sales, and administrative employees.• Calculated project revenue and margin by percentage of completion method.• Assimilated accounting for projects received through company acquisitions. Show less

  • Finance Manager

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2016

  • Assistant Controller

    Jan 1993 - Jan 2001
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  Various

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Accounting Consultant

  • Researched intercompany cash disbursements to support price negotiation of a joint venture.• Directed accounts receivable and invoicing of a franchising company to maximize cash flow.• Reviewed accounting issues with franchise stakeholders and implemented resolutions.• Prepared bank and general ledger reconciliations, and approved payments to franchises.

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  Indo Count Global, Inc.

  Jan 2017 - now

  Accounting Manager/HR Manager

  Manages the accounting and human resources functions of the U.S. subsidiary of a growing international home fashions company including AR, AP, general ledger, budgets and forecasts, inventory and financial reporting.