Directed the internal financial activities, including accounting, planning, procurement and procedures. Analyzed all aspects of the business to determine pricing for all the products and services.Reported monthly financial statements, providing income/expense analysis, and trend reports to the board of directors.Directed the payroll, 401K, cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable and insurance claim areas.

Projects have included Interim Controller for Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, Denehy - Club Thinking Partners and Direct Wines Inc.

Directed the internal financial activities, including accounting, planning, procurement and procedures.Analyzed all aspects of the business and provided recommendations to top management.Led the Company budget and re-forecasting processes as well as monthly business reviews.Implemented an inventory planning system to monitor inventory levels to improve cash flow.Handled day-to-day human resources, corporate and employee insurance and benefits.Negotiated a savings of 25% for health insurance expenses.Worked closely with outside CPA firm on the annual audit and tax returns.Supervised three associates.

Assistant Controller (9/13 – 2/15)Directed all aspects of the accounting function, including journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close process, budget preparation, quarterly re-forecast, financial statement preparation and analysis, annual inventory audit and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance.Managed and controlled $139 million of overhead expenses for multiple divisions, including Sales, Information Systems, Human Resources, Operations, Marketing, Finance and General & Administration. Acted as a business partner with Executive Vice Presidents of each of the divisions to review and control the overhead expenses. Managed and controlled paper inventory levels.Managed the financial analysis process for reviewing retailer contracts.Supervised six associates.Director of Financial Reporting (9/08 – 9/13)Led the Company's major reporting processes including annual budgets, quarterly re-forecasts and weekly flash reports.Planned, tested and converted a consolidation model to an upgraded version that automated the data flow between the Essbase and the general ledger reducing reporting time.Supervised two associates.

Wholesale and retail gasoline business. Real estate properties.Directed and maximized the skills of accounting and IT areas.Created numerous reconciliation reports to balance the general ledger accounts that resulted in more timely and accurate financial statements.Implemented a billing system that downloaded data from the internet and notified customers with daily invoice and draft information.Supervised ten associates.

Wine retailer.Responsible for the organization's accounting, office management, treasury, tax and information technology. Analyzed all aspects of the business. Forecasted inventory weeks of supply.Handled day-to-day human resources, corporate and employee insurance, and benefits.Worked closely with investors and outside CPA firm on the annual audit and tax returns.Prepared financial information to outside investors to sell the business, which eventually was sold to A&P Liquors.Supervised two associates.