Contact Information
Garrett R. Harding, CPA, CMA
128 Parker Street, #3A
Acton, MA 01720
(Home) 978-264-9872 (Cell) 978-837-2585
g*a*r*r*e*t*t@garrettharding.com (remove asterisks)
Summary
Extensive experience in accounting system development, implementation and operation; internal control enhancement; 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. ^ TOP
Technical Knowledge
Accounting Software: | QuickBooks, Accountant Inc., Peachtree Insight Accounting (formerly Insight Expert Accounting Series from Layered, Inc.), NetBooks (formerly Peachtree Accounting for Macintosh and atOnce!), Insight OneWrite, Great Plains, TOLAS (VAX), and RealWorld (Unix). |
Tax Software: | Lacerte Tax, Intuit TurboTax, H&R Block In–house Tax Software (2006) |
Operating Systems: | Macintosh OS X, Windows, VAX VMS, and UNIX |
Hardware: | Macintosh, IBM PC and compatibles, VAX 11/750, and PLEXUS P/35. |
Applications: | MS Office, Outlook, Entourage, MS Access, FileMaker Pro, iPhoto, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Sound Studio |
Web: | XHTML, Web site design, Blogging, Podcasting, Web Hosting Services |
Professional Experience
Kaplow & Kaplow CPAs, P.C., Waltham, MA | (2006 to Present) | |
Senior Accountant | ||
Perform audits, reviews, compilations and prepare associated tax returns. | ||
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H&R BLOCK, Acton, MA | (2006) | |
Tax Professional | ||
Prepared tax returns | ||
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RESEARCH FOR BETTER TEACHING, INC., Acton, MA | (2004 – 2005) | |
Director of Administrative Services | ||
Provide accounting, IT, contracting and internal operations management and support. | ||
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BAY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, Waltham, MA | (2002) | |
Financial Advisor | ||
Provided financial planning services including planning and forecasting for retirement, children's educational needs, home purchases and insurance needs. | ||
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THOMSON FINANCIAL, TF OPERATIONS, Boston, MA | (1995 – 2001) | |
Manager of Business Systems Initiatives (2000 – 2001) | ||
Provided project management and operational analysis services. | ||
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Business Manager (1998 – 2000) | ||
Significantly expanded Contract Management and Change Management functions. | ||
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Operations Analyst (1995 – 1997) | ||
Facilitated problem resolution for First Call, MMD and Intelligence Data business units. Performed special projects: | ||
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HARDING ASSOCIATES, Acton, MA | full–time (1989 – 1995) | |
Principal Consultant | part–time (1996 – 2006) | |
Established consulting practice providing computer and accounting expertise. | ||
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Controllership services included processing AR, AP, and IC transactions; developing accounting procedures; performing collection services; performing monthly closings; preparing monthly financial statements; reconciling of cash accounts, developing numerous supporting schedules; reconciling all balance sheet accounts; analyzing budget variances; hiring and training accounting staff and interfacing with auditors. A standard accounting implementation would involve: performing a needs analysis, formulating and supervising the system conversion, training client staff, writing end user procedures, and providing timely technical support. |
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LAYERED, INC., Boston, MA | (1988 – 1989) | |
Product Manager | ||
Product evangelist for a Macintosh software publisher of award winning accounting applications. Provided product management, product marketing, and product design services. | ||
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Responsibilities on the atOnce! project included being liaison to the outside developer; resolving functional issues identified during programming; negotiating with the outside developer and other outside parties; and preparing an evaluation of the proposed PR tax update service. Insight Expert Payroll responsibilities included writing an addendum to the original functional spec, resolving all functional issues that arose during programming, performing a detailed study of tax regulations in various tax jurisdictions, developing copy and layout of the P/R tax update service brochure and registration card, and creating the P/R demonstration data. |
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CORPORATE SOFTWARE, INC., Canton, MA | (1984 – 1987) | |
Manager of Management Information Systems (1986 – 1987) | ||
Manager of Accounting of Data Processing (1984 – 1986) | ||
Key player in the development of the operations segment of a distributor of DOS and Macintosh software to Fortune 1000 corporations. Reported to the Treasurer/VP of Operations. Monthly sales grew from $60,000 to $3,800,000. | ||
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Created the MIS department and supervised a 7 person staff. Responsible for all DP functions including scheduling and running reports, trouble shooting problems, designing reports, and performing system backups. Developed the accounting department to a staff of 8. Responsible for all daily accounting functions including the execution of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger; the preparation of various work papers; calculation of sales commissions; and preparation of payroll, payroll tax returns and W-2's. |
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W.R. GRACE & CO., Organic Chemical Div., Lexington, MA | (1981 – 1984) | |
Staff Accountant, Nitroparaffins business unit (1982 – 1984) | ||
Staff Accountant, DAXAD/glycine plant construction project (1981 – 1982) | ||
Accumulated, analyzed and reported the construction costs on two projects, a $55 million nitroparaffins plant and a $30 million DAXAD/glycine plant, both located in Deer Park, TX. | ||
Liaison to the engineering firm, construction firm and outside vendors. Responsibilities for the Nitroparaffins business unit included closing the books and preparing monthly financial statements, year-end work papers, and tax work papers. |
Academic Work Experience
Bentley College, Watham, MA | (1988 – 1992) | |
Instructor, Day (full–time 1990 – 1991) | ||
Instructor, Evening (adjunct part–time 1988 – 1992) | ||
Accounting Information Systems — undergraduate level, juniors and seniors Principals of Management Accounting — undergraduate level, sophomores |
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Framingham State College | (1987 and 1989) | |
Visiting Lecturer, Evening (adjunct part–time) | ||
Accounting I — undergraduate level | ||
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Miscellaneous Work Experience and Education
Sit 'N Bull Pub, Maynard, MA (2003 – 2006) | Bartender | |
Provide full bartending, barback and wait staff service. Fully trained and have worked all shifts including weekend days and nights. | ||
Essex County Club, Manchester–by–the–Sea, MA (2003 – 2005) | Bartender | |
Provided full bartending, barback and wait staff service. Fully trained and have worked most shifts including weekend days and nights. | ||
Vencenzo's, Concord, MA (2003) | Bartender | |
Provided full bartending, barback and wait staff service. | ||
Professional Bartender's School of New England, (2003) | ||
Massachusetts Life and Health Insurance license, (2002) | ||
Series 6 and Series 63 securities licenses, (2002) |
Credentials and Awards
Certified Public Accountant (2006)
Certified Management Accountant (1986)
Speaker of the Year, Massachusetts Route 128 Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants, (2001)
Most Valuable Member, Massachusetts Route 128 Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants, (1996) ^ TOP
Community Work
Massachusetts Route 128 Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants
- President (2004 – 2005, 2005 – 2006, 2006 – 2007)
- Webmaster (1999 – Present)
- Vice President of Communications (1998 – 1999)
- Newsletter Director (1997 – 1998)
- Director, CMA Program (taught part 4 of CMA exam) (1996 – 1997)
- Meeting Director, (1996-Present)
- President (2005, 2006)
- Secretary (2004)
- Treasurer (1990 – 1993 & 2003)
Web Publications
Harding's Blog, One Man's Commentary on Current Events, Politics, Life and Macintosh
- Creator and Principal Contributor (2005 – present)
- Creator and Host (2005)
www.garrettharding.com (2006)
www.cpa.garrettharding.com (2006)
www.patriotcast.com (2005) ^ TOP
Presentations
Blogs and Podcasts — What They Mean to You | Massachusetts Route 128 Chapter of the IMA (2006) |
A Poor Man's Update on Social Security | Massachusetts Route 128 Chapter of the IMA (2005) |
How to Create a Podcast | BMAC — Boston Macintosh User Group, Boston, MA (2005) |
Creating Your Own Blog | BMAC — Boston Macintosh User Group, Boston, MA (2005) |
Education
Babson College, Wellesley, MA | Master of Business Administration, (1985) |
Concentration in Management Information Systems | |
Bentley College, Waltham, MA | Bachelor of Science, Accountancy, Honors, (1981) |
Dean's List 3 semesters |
Comments
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