Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Berry Felder is a seasoned finance executive with over 25 years of experience in the agriculture and construction industries. As the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Furman Land Surveyors, he oversees all financial operations, strategic planning, and risk management for the growing geospatial services firm.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As Vice President and CFO at Furman Land Surveyors since 2015, Berry is responsible for managing the company's financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, and compliance functions. He has played a key role in streamlining financial processes, implementing robust internal controls, and aligning the company's financial strategy with its strategic growth initiatives. Under his leadership, Furman Land Surveyors has achieved consistent year-over-year revenue growth and improved profitability.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Furman Land Surveyors, Berry held several finance leadership roles at Cactus Feeders, a prominent cattle feedlot operator. As Director of Internal Audit, he led the development and execution of the company's audit plan, identified operational efficiencies, and enhanced risk management practices. Earlier in his career, he served as Manager of Taxation and Finance, and Accountant, where he gained extensive experience in financial reporting, tax compliance, and corporate accounting.
Berry began his professional journey as a Senior Accountant at Wilson, Haag and Company, a respected public accounting firm, before transitioning to roles in the corporate sector, including Controller/Office Manager at Classic Cattle Company and Financial Coordinator at Paramount Baptist Church.
Academic Background
Berry holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from West Texas A&M University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed various professional development programs in financial management, strategic leadership, and data analytics.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Treasury management and cash flow optimization
- Internal controls and risk management
- Financial reporting and regulatory compliance
- Mergers, acquisitions, and integration
- Strategic business advisory and decision support
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Berry has demonstrated a keen ability to drive financial and operational improvements. At Cactus Feeders, he led the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which resulted in a 20% reduction in accounting and finance staff and a 15% improvement in financial reporting accuracy. As CFO at Furman Land Surveyors, he has played a pivotal role in securing strategic partnerships, expanding the company's service offerings, and positioning it for continued growth in the geospatial services market.
Conclusion
With his extensive finance expertise, strong analytical skills, and strategic mindset, Berry Felder is a trusted advisor and valuable asset to the organizations he serves. He is committed to driving sustainable financial performance and supporting the long-term success of Furman Land Surveyors in the dynamic agriculture and construction industries.
