Professional Experience
Mr. Blessing has over 35 years of accounting experience in a broad range of businesses including manufacturing, wholesale distribution, medical, real estate, and the food service industry. Proficient at analyzing companies’ financial operations and presenting clear and accurate reports to management, he also possesses extensive experience in developing and implementing budgets. He is exceptionally skilled in the management of data using MAS90, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Great Plains, CYMA, other customized accounting software, and MS Excel.
As controller for Reed Candle Company, a candle manufacturer in San Antonio, Texas, Mr. Blessing was responsible for cost accounting and preparing monthly financial statements, as well as managing cash control, credit and collections, billing, and customer service. He worked closely with the management team to develop and implement company goals.
Previously, Mr. Blessing served as plant controller for Arlon Signtech, Ltd., a manufacturer of flexible vinyl sign products in San Antonio. He was responsible for plant cost accounting, preparing monthly financial statements, and managing all data processing functions. He handled all accounting and inventory control duties and was proficient in the use of PeopleSoft software. His achievements included acting in a key management position in the implementation a lean manufacturing program.
As controller for Agape Moving Services in San Antonio, Mr. Blessing managed all accounting functions and was actively involved in budgeting and planning. He was responsible for a broad range of functions at the company including insurance, human resources, income taxes, banking, and preparing financial statements.
Prior to joining Agape, Mr. Blessing was chief financial officer of Consolidated Care Crew Home Health Agency, a nonprofit home health nursing agency in San Antonio. He supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll and was responsible for planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Earlier in this career, Mr. Blessing served as controller for several other businesses including a manufacturer of packaging materials, a provider of home intravenous drug therapy, a distributor of air conditioning and heating equipment, and a manufacturer of machined bearings and seals. His responsibilities in these roles included financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, inventory control, cash management, audit coordination, and manufacturing cost analysis. In addition, he supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and bookkeeping.
Education
MBA in Accountancy, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Bachelors’ degree, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma