Seeking New Opportunities

I am currently seeking new career opportunities. Here's my resume.

BARRY G. SIMMONS, CPA

Cell: (601) 668-7172

E-Mail: bgsimmons56@gmail.com

Skills Summary

Financial executive & leader with demonstrated history of success in the fields of:

• Financial Accounting,
• Enterprise Management
• Program Development
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain Control
• Software Installation
• Human Resources
• Payroll
• Financial Analysis
• Income & Sales Taxes
• Investment Management

Work Experience

Controller & HR Director | Pure Water Solutions, Ridgeland, MS | 2/06- 3/15

Grew the firm from $3.5 million to $8.5 million in sales & from 4 to 8 locations, while processing efficient merger of 3 acquired businesses

• Managed Financial Reporting, Taxes, Vendor Supply Chain & Accounts Payable
• Oversaw Human Relations, Payroll & Employee Benefits in period of rapid growth
• Installed & Implemented new accounting system
• Reported directly to CEO

Pure Water Solutions was acquired by Mar Cor Purification on January 2015. During transition period I worked on the merger & consolidation of Pure Water Solutions into Mar Cor & closing out the independent business operations of Pure Water Solutions. Seeking new professional opportunities in spring 2015 upon completion of these projects.

Director, College Savings Plans | Miss. Treasury Dept, Jackson, MS |12/96-8/05

Launched two Section 529 college savings plans from beginning to highly popular & successful operations

• Oversaw operation of the programs, analysis of results & tracking of investments
• Planned & implemented effective marketing & public relations plans
• Effectively represented Programs before the public, media, state & national organizations.
• Reported directly to State Treasurer & College Savings Plans Board of Directors.

Budget Analyst & Forecaster | Miss. Treasury Dept, Jackson, MS | 12/93-12/96

Earned promotion to management by highly effective achievement of assigned goals

• Developed forecasts of interest rates, interest earnings & economic trends.
• Prepared cash-flow forecasts & projections on financial liquidity
• Coordinated financial analysis projects, special research projects & legislative proposals.
• Prepared statements of State's debt & projected debt service costs for legislative budgets
• Did professional writing projects for the Treasurer.

Education & Certifications

Mississippi College - B.S. In Business Administration with “High Honors & Special Distinction”

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Mississippi License Number 4300