About

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.), 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 currently 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, on the Finance committee of my church and have held other volunteer positions.