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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Executive With demonstrated success in positioning companies for growth and profitability. Proficient in accounting and finance department management, well skilled in organizational development, strategic planning, department infrastructure, turnarounds, negotiations, process flows, and multi-site operations.
Leader Who sets and achieves tactical and strategic goals in support of corporate initiatives and organizational needs.
Change Catalyst Who charts strategic direction, communicates vision and executes action plans to drive results.
Innovator With ability to identify and improve underperforming areas by customizing corrective action plans.
Analytical Problem Solver Who diagnoses root cause, and innovates solutions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
â–ª Percentage of completionâ–ª Financial Statements â–ª Journal Entries â–ª Auditing
â–ª Bank Reconciliation â–ª Invoicing/Client Billing â–ª Financial Systems â–ª Cash Management
â–ª Accounts Receivable â–ª General Ledger â–ª Inventory Management â–ª Payroll-Taxes,w-2s,1099s
and Payable â–ª Fixed Asset Accounting â–ª Cost Accounting â–ª Process Improvement
â–ª Systems & Procedures â–ª Spreadsheets â–ª Credit & Collections â–ª Month & Y/E Closing
â–ª Financial Analysis â–ª Insurance-WC,Liability â–ª Lien Waivers â–ª Commission Tracking
â–ª Compensation & Benefits PC, Health,Dental,L&STD, â–ª Sales & Use Tax â–ª AIA Documents
401K Builders Risk, Bonds â–ª Property Management â–ª HR Management
â–ª Strategic Planning â–ª Employee Development & Compliance Manufacturing
Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Controller Consultant, Orlando, FL (Land Holding Company) 2008
 Financial statements and reporting for multiple locations
 Weekly cash forecast based on DIP budget
 Account analysis
 Draw requests
 Cash Forecasting and management
 Month end closing including eliminating entries
 Supervision of accounting staff
 Payroll entries
 Sales and operations
 Percentage of completion and job costing
 Corporate allocations
 Deferred revenue and cost recognition
 Fixed assets
 Intercompany and related party transactions
 Commission tracking and reconciliation
SE Regional Controller, Orlando, FL (Mechanical Contractor) 2007-2008
 Accounting and financial statements, cash flow forecasting, billing, payables, collections, bank reconciliation, month and year end closing and general administration
 Multi-location accounting and reporting
 Job cost analysis
 Budget forecasting and review
 Sales and use tax
 Credit Approvals
 Policies and procedures and compliance
 Contract review and approval
 Cash flow management and forecasting
 Capital expenditure review and approval
 Strategic planning and analysis
 Risk analysis
 Subcontractor financial statement analysis and qualification for bonding
 Process flow analysis
 Four direct and six indirect reports
Special Projects and Accomplishments
 Phase out and shut down of Atlanta branch
 Process controls
Professional Consultant, Orlando, FL 2006 - 2007
 Hired new auditing firm and coordinated year end audit for prior fiscal period.
 Learn company software MAS90.
 Worked with management to devise and implement a vendor payment plan.
 Worked with corporate attorney to facilitate new round (series D) of investor funding.
 Provide financial data and other ad hoc reports for sale of ODU product line.
 Provide financial projection of phase out of ODU product line and related unit.
 Monthly and quarterly financial statements, G/L account analysis, cash flow forecasting, billing, collections, bank reconciliation, month and year end closing, budget variance reporting, weekly flash reports and inventory reconciliation, MRP review, payroll entries and 401K administration, banking, legal and insurance liaison, monthly Board of Director’s meeting and financial presentation.
 Extracted, analyzed and compiled cost data for new restaurant/bar modifications and presented to executive management for review and finalization.
 Assist in year end reconciliation of GL, audit schedules, and calculation of partnership profits and losses.
 Record closing costs, escrow accounting, cash projections and job cost analysis.
Controller, (General Contractor) Maitland, FL, 2005-2006
 Accounting and financial statements, cash flow forecasting, billing, collections, bank reconciliation, month and year end closing and general administration.
 Budget forecasting and review.
 Breakeven and ratio analysis.
 Strategic planning.
 Payroll, quarterly tax returns, health, dental and 401K benefits administration.
 Liaison to financial institutions, CPA, attorneys and insurance companies.
 Supervision of Office Administrator/Bookkeeper and other office personnel.
Special Projects and Accomplishments
 Software needs review and analysis.
 Rebuild credit standing.
 Develop and implement process flows
Controller/Finance Mgr., (Mfgr. Representative) Winter Park, FL 2003-2005
 Accounting and financial statements, cash flow forecasting, billing, payables, collections, bank reconciliation, month and year end closing and general administration
 Breakeven and ratio analysis
 Multi-company and profit center accounting and reporting
 Budget forecasting and review
 Liaison for banks, lines of credit, CPA and Insurance Companies
 Borrowing base certificate
 Salespersons commission tracking and reconciliation
 Sales and use tax
 Credit card processing and reconciliation of accounts,,,
 Credit Approvals
 Policies and procedures
Special Projects and Accomplishments
 Learned and operated several major software operating systems within two months after only two weeks of training with predecessor
 Collected receivables of over $60K which were over six months in arrears
 Negotiated extended terms and established pay schedules for large suppliers while placing great emphasis on collections-Objective was to stem the outflow and maximize the inflow of cash due to serious cash constraints
 Significantly improved already deteriorating vendor relations
 Provided accounting for the sale of a manufacturer’s line to a business associate
 Establish new banking and merchant accounts
 Set up online credit card processing through ICVerify program which helped to save fifteen minutes per processing of credit card receipts
 Established new guidelines and procedures for new client credit approval
Controller, (Promotional Products Distributor) Lake Mary, Fl 2001-2003
 Accounting and financial statements, cash flow management, billing, rebate sales, collections, month and year end closing and general administration
 Multi-company and profit center accounting and reporting
 Company Liaison to CPA, attorneys and insurance companies
 Risk insurance administration
 Commission tracking and reconciliation
 Review of all company contracts
 Sales and use tax returns
 Established lines of credit
 Borrowing base certificate
Special Projects and Accomplishments
 Implemented reporting for fulfillment distribution for large corporate clients
 Established procedures for reconciling credit card merchant accounts
 Influential in negotiating lease agreement on new office space
 Set up internet banking and procedures for daily bank reconciliation
 Set up multi-companies and profit centers
 Expanded benefit plans with employee retention as the main objective
 Replaced and enhanced company’s technologically outdated office equipment on a limited budget to improve production and efficiency
 Prepared and implemented company’s first budget and management reporting system
Controller, (General Contractor) Orlando, FL 1998-2001
 General Accounting and Finance
 Project cost accounting and contract administration
 Cash forecasting, planning and control
 Account analysis and reconciliation
 Month and year end close and financial statements
 Payroll and payroll tax returns
 Direct deposits and EFTPS
 Oversee accounts payable, vendor relations and 1099 reporting
 Administration of employee benefits, 401K and company insurance
 Liaison to financial institutions, CPA. Attorneys and insurance companies
 Employee advance and expense accounting
 Bank reconciliation
 Company policies and procedures
 HR administration
 Supervise staff of three
 Year end audit schedules and 10K schedules
Special Projects and Accomplishments
 Sales and use tax audit
 Automated routine manual duties by utilizing computer technology
Assistant Controller, Winter Park, FL 1998
 General accounting for six companies
 Cash planning and control
 Account analysis and reconciliation
 Month and year end close and financial statements
 Project cost accounting
 Escrow accounting
 Bank deposits, wires, transfers and banking relations
 Bank reconciliation
 HR management
 Supervise staff of three (HR Mgr., Network Mgr., AP Mgr.)
 Company policies and procedures
 Track and reconcile permit fees and payments
Special Projects and Accomplishments
 Financial analysis regarding the purchase of several large parcels of land
 Implemented new cash forecasting and projection model
Controller, (General Contractor) Maitland, FL 1997-1998
 Supervised Accounting Manager and general accounting staff of eight
 Handled in-house payroll and all related areas for eighty employees
 AIA form billings and collections
 Cash management
 Administration of employee benefits, 401K
 Administration of company insurance, workers compensation, liability, property and casualty, bond insurance
 Review and implementation of annual budgets
Special Projects and Accomplishments
 Direct deposits and EFTPS
 Workers compensation incentive bonuses
 Designed and implanted a billing and collection information system on Lotus
Senior Accountant, FWS, Inc., (Utility Company), Apopka, FL 1989-1997
Supervisor of Accounts Payable
 Review and approve AP vouchers and cash requirement report
 Month end close of accounts payable, capital and expense accruals
 Accounts payable reconciliation and other account analysis
 Employee expense and advance accounting
 Vendor communication and relations
 Expedite computer and manual checks
 Coordinate and assist AP area with interim and annual audit
 Review and recommendations regarding departmental policies and procedures
 Supervised and directed an accounting clerical staff of six
Special Projects and Accomplishments
 Trend analysis of company operations
 Sales and use tax audit
 Accounting and litigation support for FPSC rate case filing
 Decentralization of accounts payable
 Coordinated independent accounts payable audit which resulted in recover of $40K
 Set up controlled pay disbursement system with bank
 Audited workers compensation premium billing which resulted in a $10K refund
Plant and Fixed Asset Accountant
 Analysis of $40 Million annual capital budget
 Managing plant assets of over $200 Million annually
 Accounting for plant acquisitions
 Filed annual property tax returns
 Prepared 10K schedules for interim and annual audits
 Provided accounting and litigation support to FPSC rate filings
 Review and recommendations regarding departmental policies and procedures
 Determine and apply capitalization rates for construction work in process
 Supervised and directed accounting clerical staff of three
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
 Commercial HVAC mechanical contractor
 Commercial and residential construction
 Site development and underground utilities
 Computer and electronic Manufacturing
 Detector and sensor manufacturing
 Cable and assembly manufacturing
 Promotional products wholesale distribution
 Manufacturer’s representative wholesale distributor
 Utility and plant Accounting
 Property management accounting and CAM
 Modular building manufacturing
EDUCATION
 Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ
 MBA courses, Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
 CPA candidate
 Continuing education seminars and review courses
-Contract policies and procedures guidelines
-Florida mechanic lien waiver law
-Cobra
SALARY
 Negotiable
REFERENCES
 Furnished upon request
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