Richards Business Consulting & Management Owner
Jan. 2005Colorado, United StatesSpearhead fractional CFO and CEO functions, specializing in production tasks to reach predetermined business milestones. Manage budget preparation and ensured effective allocation, securing E-Rate funding to support technology infrastructure development and maintenance. Contribute to business development by employing accounting software solutions, conducting financial analysis, and devising robust business strategies. Focus on enhancing profitability for clients, fostered collaboration with external accountants, and resolved IRS conflicts.
Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:
• Steered ideal execution of Information Technology initiatives by directing budget estimation and administration, network design, installation, maintenance, and device management, leading to 25% improvement in network reliability.
• Established and managed online learning platforms, participated in training and ongoing management, and offered top-notch staff and student support services.
• Resolved urgent accounting issues for a large-scale company by executing structural changes and financial analysis to achieve profitability within one year and debt clearance within three years, leading to multimillion-dollar growth.
• Overhauled financial systems for an acquired business lacking basic structure, collaborated with an absentee owner and manager to enact changes and design HR policies, resulting in streamlined operations and elevated owner engagement.