Jan. 26 IFMA South Florida Monthly Feature Program 

Staying on top of your facility department finances and not leaving it up to others.

 

 Did you know that after personnel costs, facilities are the largest cost to an organization? Why do you think the Financial Officer is always questioning your costs? Do you have difficulty communicating with your Financial Officer about your facility operations costs? Do you know how FM’s daily activities impact your organization’s bottom line? Many facility professionals struggle with these aspects.

This program is designed to strengthen a FM’s understanding of basic finance terminology; applying financial terms to communicate to the Financial Officer; and how facility management operation impacts the organization’s finances. Information provided is derived from CFM competency materials and should also aide in preparation for the CFM exam. 

Presented by Larry Simmons, CFM, Larry has worked over twenty-seven years in the facility management within the public sector, with previous assignments within local governments and education. Mr. Simmons has held various positions in the facilities aspects, which includes budget planning and administration, procurement, accounting, operational and capital funded project management.

Mr. Simmons’ has an Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Electrical Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Industrial Technology and a Master of Public Administration with a major in Management.

Mr. Simmons also served an apprenticeship with the IBEW in Ohio, becoming a journeyman electrician and worked a number of years in the electrical construction industry He holds an Orange County Master Electrician License.