Val Higgins

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About Val Higgins

What motivates me is the synergy created by marrying best practices, efficiencies with tools, and working within the creative culture each client brings to the equation. 30 years "boots on the ground" experience in the accounting and business management arena specific to Architecture & Engineering (A/E) firms. BS Accounting degree combined with intense training in implementations and management of A/E accounting software has developed a strong skill set with regard to financial management of projects and contracts for optimal profitability.Today I work with an amazing and talented consulting team passionate about working with firms to build excellence with Best Practices for Project Management as well as Business Systems and Financial Management. We provide Outsourced CFO and Accounting services for firms looking for excellence in financial management, efficiencies with staffing cost, and accurate on time monthly financial reporting. Bottlenecks? Let us help analyze your processes and find efficiencies. We are committed to partnering with our Clients to develop People, Processes, and Technology to maximize efficiencies and profits in their organizations.Areas of Experience: CFO, Project Management Best Practices & Training, Multi Discipline Financial Reporting, Contract Negotiation, Review, & Management, Business Management, Office Management, Business Processes, ERP/Accounting Software Implementation and Management, Team TrainingNational Speaking Engagements: PSMJ Thrive, AECPMA, Deltek Insight/ProjectCon, SDA, ACEC, and nationally presented workshops for Best Practices on Project Management.