Tom York
Chief Financial Officer
The Forbes Company
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
I recognized the need for a college education to advance in my chosen field.
I worked my way thru college by selling clothes in a men's clothing store.
I worked during my last year in college for a local CPA firm.
I went to work for General Motors in their accounting department because the pay was much better.
I left after 3 years because the company was too big and I didn't feel my talents were being used.
I combined my retail experience with my accounting background and went to work for a shop. cent. dev
I worked there for over 40 years and retired last year.
Education
High School
Career
Chief Financial Officer
I did financing for large real estate projects.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Numbers
Accomplishing Goals
Day to Day
I have become a pseudo lawyer and so spend my day negotiating agreements, mortgages, etc.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Major in Accounting or Accounting / Finance. This background will help in getting hired and is a "trade" that gives you the ability to be productive immediately.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Parents:
"You should get a job at Ford Motor Company and go to night school."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
