My Commitment
- To help business owners succeed and prosper by utilizing my knowledge and expertise
- To bring value to my clients through my efforts and/or working with other professionals
- To become and remain your trusted business advisor
Why choose AETucker Consulting?
- More than 30 years of experience in finance, accounting and management
- Background in multiple industries
- Strong commitment to help clients
- Excellent communicator
- Ethical & honest in my dealings with clients
After spending more than 7 years as a partner in a national management advisory services firm, I decided it was time to start my own practice. Based in Charlotte, NC, I started AETucker Consulting to continuing serving owners of privately/closely held companies with Fractional CFO and Business Advisory services.
With more than 30 years experience in finance, accounting and management in manufacturing, distribution/wholesale, real estate, government and not-for-profit businesses, I can bring a broad perspective to your business. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in North Carolina (but I don’t do taxes, audits, etc.) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), I am a versatile and experienced manager with excellent communication, organizational & interpersonal skills. I work hard to understand the critical aspects of a business including Sales, Marketing, IT and Human Resources. I strive to provide quality service and advice to management.
I firmly believe that Cash Flow management is critical – you can run a business without a profit but cannot operate for long without cash!
A summary of my qualifications includes:
- Finance & Accounting expertise including preparation & analysis of financial statements, budgeting and forecasting, credit, collections & receivables management and banking, customer and vendor relations
- IT skills with both hardware and software including Microsoft Office, accounting (QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage) & security
- Operational expertise dealing with strategic planning, managing multiple locations, workflows, policies & procedures
- Management & leadership abilities with experience from hiring to firing including benefits administration
Core competencies and expertise includes:
- Profit & Loss Responsibility
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Optimization
- Inventory & Inventory Control
- Cost Reduction & Avoidance
- Productivity & Efficiency Improvement
- Team Building & Training
- Policy / Procedure Development
- Financial & Contract Negotiations
- Relationship Management
- Risk Management
I have:
- Assisted clients in setting up and starting their businesses
- Discovered a payroll embezzlement scheme that resulted in prosecution and repayment of a portion of the money
- Identified more than $100K in revenue posted in error and unrecorded assets that would have meant a larger tax liability to the company if not discovered
- Suggested name for new Children’s Museum that was focus group tested and adopted
My desire is to utilize my skills, experience and work ethic to benefit clients. I have a service oriented & consultative approach which coupled with a positive attitude would contribute toward the success and future growth of your company.
I hold a B.S. in Business from Pfeiffer University and an M.B.A. from Queens University, both in Charlotte, NC. In addition, I have a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University and am a graduate of the Leadership program sponsored by the York County, S.C. Chamber of Commerce. I am a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), serve on the Finance Committee at my church and am a mentor in a program that works with start-ups and early stage founders. I have previously served as treasurer of both the Lancaster County (S.C.) Library Board and Homelite Employee’s Credit Union and have held other volunteer positions.