Profile
Results
I work with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs, then leverage my seasoned expertise to achieve the best possible results.
Relationships
I am your trusted partner in success. I offer a full range of professional services at a fair price to give you the individual attention that you deserve.
Relief
Rest assured that when a need arises, I am ready and capable to handle everything for you so you can focus on what matters most to you.
Richard T. Ruffi
EA, CFO
727-515-7240 RRuffiea@gmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Individual with over thirty years’ experience and training in corporate operations, including both public and private companies. Exceptional analytical, business, financial and people skills. Proficient in identifying problems and keeping focus on business goals and objectives. Results-oriented. Extensive experience in management, tax, financial statement analysis and presentation, fraud investigations, budgets, benefits, banking, computer installation and maintenance, payroll, human resources, audits, insurance, governmental compliance and SEC requirements in both manufacturing and service environments. Responsibilities include complete development of financial reporting systems, administrative policies and benefits for start-up venture as well as operational audits to improve existing systems and procedures in established businesses. Budget preparation and analysis for $175 million, multi-location organization. Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Quick Books, as well as several accounting packages and Drake Tax Preparation Software. Excellent communicator and trainer at all levels.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
KEMCO SYSTEMS, May 2001 – April 2019 Retired, Clearwater, FL
Manufacturer of Industrial Water Heating, Recycling and Energy Recover Systems
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary/Treasurer, VP Human Resources, Part Owner
FLANDERS~PRECISIONAIRE, INC. (NASDAQ FLDR), St. Petersburg, FL
Largest HVAC filter manufacture in the country $175,000,000 in sales
Secretary/Treasurer, Controller
MAOLA MILK & ICE CREAM COMPANY, New Bern, NC
Dairy processor twenty-three distribution locations $65,000,000 in sales
Controller, Secretary/Treasurer (Chief Financial Officer) Part Owner
BARBER DAIRIES/TRI-STATE DAIRY, INC., Huntsville, AL
Dairy processor six manufacturing sites
Plant Controller
FIREWOLF INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED, Lakeland, FL
Start-up manufacture of custom fire trucks
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary/Treasurer, Human Resource Manager
HOLLAND & KNIGHT, Lakeland, FL
Law firm with over 300 attorneys $80,000,000 in revenues
Firm Accounting Manager
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
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EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- B.S.B.A. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA – May 1983
- ENROLLED AGENT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE – 1983 – Present
- FLORIDA SOCIETY OF ENROLLED AGENTS
- NATIONAL SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS
- INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS – (Past Chapter President)
