Andre M Sassoon,Cpa Email and Phone Number

Public Accounting:Auditor for non-profit and for profit entitiesCondo/Co-ops entities. Preparation of business taxes, individual taxes, sales/use, payroll taxes compliance and litigation support.

*Founded and built the accounting department for 4,000 residential and commercial units.*Founded and built the construction, maintenance, and corporate books *Streamlined operations as the company grew and provided leadership.*Implemented Yardi Voyager systems and worked with all software modules.*Designed and managed the GAAP F/S, G/L, fixed asset schedules, A/R, A/P and internal controls for the corporate, residential real estate, construction and maintenance company books. *Calculated all CAM and other escalations for the retail tenants.*Implemented efficiency strategies and streamlined operations.*Supervised and mentored 10 employees in the accounting department. *Collaborated with partners, accountants, auditors, bankers, lawyers, property managers, insurance agents, and general contractors, and subcontractors, project managers, outside payroll contacts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, colleagues, and support staff. *Prepared 25 accrual GAAP residential financial statements, 20 construction projects accrual GAAP financial statements, and 25 operating budgets. *Prepared all financial statements on prescribed forms for lenders, bankers, and HUD reporting.*Responsible for all partner income/equity reporting, general ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and externally prepared tax filings.*Managed all cash management functions for over 200 accounts, prepared monthly bank reconciliations & cash flow forecasts for bank accounts.*Securities and fixed income investment portfolio experience.*Secured all credit lines with banks and vendors. *Placement and administration of property, casualty insurance, medical, dental, life insurance and welfare plans, 401K filings, payroll (Paychex) and H.R.*Provided external auditors all information to have financial statements audited and certified. *Handled all insurance claims for property, casualty, and general liability with owner, insurance agent and attorneys.

• Audited co-op buildings and condominiums in NYC and produced financial statements with footnotes.• Prepared and reviewed corporate, partnership and individual tax returns.• Prepared and reviewed all audit work papers.

• Managed a portfolio of sixty-five New York City hi-rises, co-op’s, condominiums and rentals.• Prepared comprehensive twenty page budgets for residential co-op’s and condominiums, including commercial units. Prepared and presented monthly variances reports to the Boards of Directors.• Supervised three accountants and a team of six clerical staff. • Filed all RPIE filings for all buildings and reviewed 32B/32J union benefits for all properties.• Responsible for the training and evaluation of staff while providing proactive mentorship. • Interfaced with certiorari attorneys in order to reduce real estate assessed values for all properties.• Responsible for the preparation of financial statements, analysis of individual properties, acquisition analysis and worked along with an outside accounting firm on audits and tax work.• Supervised the preparation of monthly financial statements, lender reporting, sales and personal property tax returns, state registration filings, budget preparation, operational control over rent collections, payment of expenses, and the monitoring of budget variances.• Worked with auditors in the preparation of annual reports and income tax filings. Supervised the payroll function, monitored the company's and the properties' cash position, and interfaced with lenders.• Acted as the primary contact person at co-op and condominium board meetings to insure customer satisfaction and enhanced company image.• Attended annual shareholder meetings as the inspector of elections.

• Responsible for the maintenance of the general ledger along with the preparation of financial statements for family owned real estate owner Management Company.• Supervised the payroll function and worked with ADP.• Reviewed aged tenant receivables and pursued the appropriate legal action to maximize revenues.• Prepared all escalations and water bill backs to tenants.• Performed treasury functions with signing authority for all vendor and investor distribution checks.• Supervised three accountants, A/R and A/P clerks. Supervised 401K plan and Transit chek program. • Served as primary contact for external accountants, bankers, insurance, and mortgage brokers.• Streamlined department processes through the implementation of accounting software, documented auditing procedures, and established internal controls and general accounting policies.

• Audited and recorded monthly accrual GAAP financial reports.• Managed a portfolio including NYC residential rentals, commercial office space, hotels, warehouses, and parking garages. Handed real estate loan work outs. • Supervised four billing and A/P clerks reviewed and recorded monthly management reports.• Prepared accrual and cash basis financial statements along with budgets and variance explanations.• Maintained minutes for Corp. Maintained Internal Controls and Operational Controls. FDIC approvals.• Audited commercial leases for CPI, electric, real estate and operating expense escalations.• Performed asset management and computer network administrative functions.

• Prepared the financial statements with notes, budgets, and cash flow projections for a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate.• Responsible for the review and maintenance of the general ledger.

• Performed Audits and reviews and prepared all work papers with the proper GAAP adjustments.• Preparation of financial statements, and footnotes for clients in real estate, construction, manufacturing, marketing, publishing, and nonprofit sectors.• Prepared corporate, partnership, individual, gift taxes, trusts, and sales tax returns.