Thomas Skidmore

Finance and Accounting Specialist

Strategic executive with over 20 years of experience driving organizational growth, financial strategy, and operational efficiency across the construction, real estate, healthcare, technology, and professional services sectors.

Experienced Strategic Accounting Executive

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Strategic executive with 20+ years of experience driving organizational growth, operational efficiency, and cross-functional alignment across diverse industries including construction, real estate, healthcare, technology, and professional services. Known for restructuring organizations, implementing enterprise-wide systems, and partnering with CEOs, boards, and investors to scale businesses and deliver measurable results. With over 20 years of progressive experience across construction, real estate, healthcare, technology, and professional services, I have consistently delivered measurable results by aligning financial strategy with business goals, driving operational efficiency, and building scalable infrastructures that support growth. Throughout my career, I have led complex transformations, from restructuring accounting departments to implementing enterprisewide financial systems. As Controller at Affordable Housing Affiliates, I established GAAP-compliant reporting, variance analysis, and controls that ensured compliance with lender requirements. At NuTech National, I spearheaded billing and operational process improvements that increased revenue by 25% year-over-year. Earlier, as Director of Accounting at NASCAR, I centralized commercial property accounting in-house, implemented Yardi, and managed pandemic-related negotiations with major national tenants. My leadership is defined by both strategic vision and handson execution. I have managed teams of up to 40 professionals, developed multi-year financial strategies, and recovered millions in disputed costs for institutions such as Fannie Mae, HUD, and Orange County Public Schools. Beyond financial reporting and compliance, I excel in fostering collaboration with CEOs, boards, private equity partners, and external auditors to build trust and create actionable insights that advance organizational objectives.

Academic Background

UCF College of Business BS, Accounting · (2000 – 2001) University of Connecticut Ecomonics · (1988 – 1990) University of Kentucky Ecomonics · (1987 – 1988)

Experience

  • Executive Financial Leadership: Extensive experience holding senior roles such as Director of Finance, Corporate Controller, and Senior Financial Modeling Consultant across diverse industries including motorsports (NASCAR), healthcare, real estate, and technology.
  • Financial Reconstruction & Audit Management: Proven ability to reconstruct and restate multiple years of financial records from source documentation. Highly experienced in managing internal and external audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, SSAE 16 testing, and forensic auditing.
  • Strategic Forecasting & Capital Strategy: Specializes in building zero-based, five-year pro formas and financial projections to support valuation, due diligence, and investor decisions, successfully aiding in securing capital investments (such as a $9M expansion investment).
  • Process Optimization & System Implementation: Successfully implemented new accounting systems (like Yardi) and led critical transitions from cash to accrual basis accounting in compliance with GAAP. Developed comprehensive policies, procedures, and internal controls to drive operational efficiency.
  • Team Building & Leadership: Strong track record of supervising, mentoring, and restructuring accounting departments, including managing staffs of up to 25 professionals and resolving outstanding regulatory and tax issues.

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