Garrett R. Harding, CPA, CMA

128 Parker Street, #3A  Acton, MA 01720

(Home) 978-264-9872   (Cell) 978-837-2585

garrett@garrettharding.com

 

Extensive experience in accounting system development, implementation and operation; internal control enhancement; 401(K) audits; reviews; compilations; tax return preparation; information technology; project management and academia.  Strong financial analysis, reconciliation and reporting skills.  Exceptional working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.  Excellent communicator, strategic thinker, sound business judgment and strong presentation skills.

 

Professional credentials include:  Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, MBA with a concentration in MIS, and BS in Accountancy.

 

Technology Summary:

 

Windows                     MS Office                   QuickBooks                            FileMaker Pro

Mac OS X                   Outlook                       AtOnce!/NetBooks                 HTML

UNIX                          Entourage                    Insight                                     Web Hosting Services

VAX/VMS                 MS Access                  RealWorld                               Podcasting

                                                                        TOLAS                                   Lacerte Tax software

 

Public Accounting Experience:

 

á      Performed a 401(K) audit with little supervision for the firmÕs largest client.

á    Performed compilations and reviews.

á    Prepared 172 tax returns (mostly individual) in 2007 tax season

 

Accounting Experience:

 

á      Managed an accounting department that grew from 1 to a staff of 7 in 2 years.

á      Developed, documented and evaluated internal accounting system controls and wrote accounting procedures for several firms in different industries.

á      Implemented a change management system resulting in formal change control policies and improved communication to the business units.

á      Performed closings, prepared monthly and yearly financial statements and analyzed budget variances on a timely basis.

á      Processed GL, AR, AP, PR and IC transactions in software development, distribution and light manufacturing environments.

á      Prepared all payroll tax returns, calculated sales commissions, prepared tax work papers and managed bank loan reports.

á      Constructed a reporting system that combined actual and budget figures to forecast year-end performance.

á      Developed a job costing system with FileMaker Pro.

á      Prepared annual $1,800,000 maintenance budget comprised of 17 vendors, 480 computer systems, broken down by business unit and application group.

 

Accounting Information System Experience:

 

á      Installed and supported accounting systems for several different types of businesses including distribution, light construction, light manufacturing, consulting, food service and advertising.

á      Managed an MIS Department that expanded from 1 to a staff of 8.

á      Assisted in the installation of a Real World accounting package and a PLEXUS P/35 supermicro.

á      Engaged in selection and implementation of a TOLAS accounting system and a VAX 11/750.

á      Developed a customized order entry system and mailing list system in FileMaker Pro.

á      Directed project team that analyzed, developed and implemented a custom designed database in MS Access.  System implemented on time and resulted in tighter control of changes to production systems.

 

Work History:

 

Kaplow & Kaplow, CPAs, P.C., Waltham, MA (2006-present)                                        Senior Accountant

 

Research for Better Teaching, Inc., Acton, MA (2004-2005)                   Director of Administrative Services

 

Bay Financial Associates, Waltham, MA (2002)                                                                 Financial Advisor

 

Thomson Financial, TF Operations, Boston, MA (2000-2001)          Manager, Business Systems Initiatives

 

Thomson Financial, TF Operations, Boston, MA (1998-2000)                                          Business Manager

 

Thomson Financial, TF Operations, Boston, MA (1995-1997)                                         Operations Analyst

 

Harding Associates, Acton, MA (1989 to 1995)                                         Principal, Accounting Consultant

 

Layered, Inc., Boston, MA (1988 to 1989)                                  Product Manager, Accounting Applications

 

Corporate Software, Inc., Canton, MA (1984 to 1987)      Manager, Acctg IS and Manager, Accounting/DP

 

W.R. Grace & Co., Lexington, MA (1981 to 1984)                      Staff Accountant, Organic Chemicals Div.

 

Academic Work Experience:

 

Bentley College (1988-1992)                                                              Instructor, Evening (Adjunct part-time)

Bentley College (1990-1991)                                                                                   Instructor, Day (full-time)

Accounting Information Systems – undergraduate level, juniors and seniors 

Principals of Management Accounting – undergraduate level, sophomores

 

Framingham State College (1987 and 1989)                                                                          Visiting Lecturer

Accounting I – undergraduate level

 

Community Work Experience:

 

Institute of Mgmt Accountants, MA Route 128 Chapter (1996 to Present)                        Director, President

BMAC, Boston Macintosh User Group (1996-Present)                                                       Meeting Director

Rosestone Village Condominium Assoc. (1990-1993, 2003-Present)                              Treasurer, President

 

Patriotcast.com, a periodic podcast (2005 &2008)                                                                 Creator and Host

HardingÕs Blog (2005 – Present)                                                                                                          Author

                                                                                    

Education:

 

Babson College                                                                             Master of Business Administration Degree

Bentley College                                                             Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy, Honors