Alexandria, VA (February 2, 2009) - Acuity Consulting, Inc. (Acuity) announced that James Short has joined the firm as Director of Business Development. Mr. Short is leading Acuity’s efforts to cultivate client relationships, develop strategic alliances with industry partners, and expand their business services in audit and assurance, acquisition and program management, and financial management support.
 Mr. Short comes to Acuity with nearly 30 years of federal financial management experience. He most recently served as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and spent eight years as a key member of the Senior Executive Service (SES). Prior to that, Mr. Short served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Operations, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. He also worked as the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Operations / Technology), and as a Senior Policy Analyst for Government-wide Accounting, Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Mr. Short maintains certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), and a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). He is an expert in every aspect of federal financial management and generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Mr. Short was formerly the principal adviser to the Assistant Secretary and the Air Force senior staff on issues regarding the amended Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 and related financial management reforms. In addition, he was responsible at the executive level for assuring Air Force compliance with financial management mandates leading to the effective and efficient use of Air Force resources.
About Acuity
Acuity Consulting, Inc. is a professional services firm providing excellence in management, assurance and financial services by integrating the depth and breadth of its teams to deliver exceptional and cost effective solutions. Acuity was founded in 2002 with a vision to be a nationally recognized provider of exceptional business solutions that values our team of employees, clients and community. In 2007, Acuity was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in America, placing 109 on their ‘Hot 500’ list, from a field of 19 million businesses nationwide.
Acuity has an experienced and diversified staff of seasoned professionals supporting the financial and management needs of government, commercial and non-profit clientele with an unparalleled commitment to excellence. Acuity has an established reputation for working smarter, adding value and consistently exceeding client expectations.
Acuity is headquartered in Alexandria, VA and has an office in San Diego, CA along with satellite locations in Dayton, OH, Indianapolis, IN, and Philadelphia, PA. Acuity is a registered CPA firm in VA. |
