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
Technology Summary
| Windows | MS Office | QuickBooks | FileMaker Pro |
| Mac OS X | Outlook | atOnce!/NetBooks | XHTML |
| UNIX | Entourage | Insight Acctg Series | Web Hosting Services |
| VAX/VMS | MS Access | TOLAS | Podcasting |
Public Accounting Experience
Performed 401(k) audit.
Preformed reviews and compiliations.
Prepared individual and corporate tax returns.
Accounting Experience
Managed an accounting department that grew from 1 to a staff of 7 in 2 years.
Developed, documented and evaluated internal accounting system controls and wrote accounting procedures for several firms in different industries.
Implemented a change management system resulting in formal change control policies and improved communication to the business units.
Performed closings, prepared monthly and yearly financial statements and analyzed budget variances on a timely basis.
Processed GL, AR, AP, PR and IC transactions in software development, distribution and light manufacturing environments.
Prepared all payroll tax returns, calculated sales commissions, prepared tax work papers and managed bank loan reports.
Constructed a reporting system that combined actual and budget figures to forecast year-end performance.
Developed a job costing system with FileMaker Pro.
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
Installed and supported accounting systems for several different types of businesses including distribution, light construction, light manufacturing, consulting, food service and advertising.
Managed an MIS Department that expanded from 1 to a staff of 8.
Assisted in the installation of a Real World accounting package and a PLEXUS P/35 supermicro.
Engaged in selection and implementation of a TOLAS accounting system and a VAX 11/750.
Developed a customized order entry system and mailing list system in FileMaker Pro.
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.
Professional Work History
| Kaplow & Kaplow, CPAs, Acton, MA (2006 – Present) | Senior Accountant |
| Provide audit, review, compilation and tax preparation services. | |
| Research for Better Teaching, Inc., Acton, MA (2004 – 2005) | Director of Administrative Services |
| Responsible for finance, information technology and contract management | |
| 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 – 1995) | Principal, Accounting Consultant |
| Layered, Inc., Boston, MA (1988 – 1989) | Product Manager, Accounting Applications |
| Corporate Software, Inc., Canton, MA (1984 – 1987) | Manager, Acctg IS and Manager, Accounting/DP |
| W.R. Grace & Co., Lexington, MA (1981 – 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 |
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| Framingham State College (1987 and 1989) | Visiting Lecturer, Evening (adjunct part–time) | |
| Accounting I — undergraduate level | ||
Miscellaneous Work Experience and Education
| H&R Block, Acton, MA (2006) | Tax Professional |
| Sit 'N Bull Pub, Maynard, MA (2003 – 2006) | Bartender |
| Essex County Club, Manchester–by–the–Sea, MA (2003 – 2005) | Bartender |
| Vencenzo's, Concord, MA (2003) | Bartender |
| 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) |
Comments
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