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Boston, Ma

Privately owned transportation and warehousing organization providing services from southern Canada to New Jersey. Sales of $34.3 million with 235 employees. Controller Hands on manager responsible for and key contributor in the financial stability and change of the corporate culture. Work closely with and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.  Responsible for management of all corporate functions (including: finance and accounting functions, purchasing and facilities, human resources, IT and administrative operations.) Accountable for all facets of finance including budgeting, forecasting, financial statement preparation and analysis. Restructured financial statements and general ledger to provide definition and reliability of data at a department level. Prepare as necessary, financial reports/special project analysis for senior management including the Board of Directors. Liaise with external accountants on corporate review and corporate tax matters. Restructured and stabilized accounting department improving productivity while reducing corporate overhead.  Reduced federal income taxes by approximately $120,000 for the tax years 2009-2014 by taking tax credits available with future tax savings of approximately $20,000 annually. Successfully negotiated a new telecommunication contract saving approximately $40,000 per year.  Reduced the company’s tolls expense by approximately $120,000 per year. Coordinated the construction and set up of a new maintenance parts room as part of the implementation of a new fleet maintenance program.

Privately owned waste management organization providing management of solid waste, including recycling and disposal services to the New England region. Sales of $27 million with 160 employees. Controller Hands on manager responsible for and key contributor in the financial stability and change of the corporate culture. Work closely with and report directly to the President.  Responsible for management of all corporate functions (including: finance and accounting functions, human resources, IT and administrative operations.) Accountable for all facets of finance including financial statement preparation and analysis. Prepare as necessary, financial reports/special project analysis to senior management including the Board of Directors. Liaise with external accountants on corporate review and corporate tax matters. Restructured and stabilized accounting department improving productivity while reducing corporate overhead.

Privately owned high tech foreign manufacturer and distributor of ultrasonic welding systems with distribution throughout the NAFTA region. ISO 9001 Certified. Sales of $7.5 million with 20 employees focusing on a quality product and superior customer service.Vice President (1999-2008) Controller (1997 to 1999)Hands on manager responsible for financial strategies, management and operations. Key contributor in the financial stability and turn-around of the organization. Work closely with and report directly to the President.  Responsible for management of all corporate functions (including: finance and accounting functions, human resources, inventory control, IT and administrative operations.) Spearheaded all facets of finance including budgeting, forecasting, financial statement preparation and analysis. Prepare as necessary, financial reports/special project analysis to senior management including the Board of Directors. Liaise with external accountants on corporate review and corporate tax matters. Successfully negotiated a new 10-year facility lease saving approximately $400,000 over the length of the lease.  Reduced the company’s outstanding working capital line from approximately $2,000,000 in 2003 to $0 by the end of 2006. Positioned the company to loan excess cash to affiliated company at a favorable interest rate.  Managed the company during a period of poor economic times and made the necessary adjustments to restore the company to a profitable situation. Reduced overall employee benefits costs while improving the quality of the benefits. In addition to the saving, was able to retain the services of a professional human resources organization at no additional cost to the company. Coordinated the networking of all computer workstations within the company as well as offsite users. Centralized all company data for security and safety reasons.

Privately owned manufacturer and distributor of thermoplastic valves, fittings and piping systems with distributors throughout the United States, Mexico and South America. ISO 9001 certified. Sales of $40 million with 123 employees. Assistant Vice President of Finance (1994 to 1997) Controller (1993 to 1994)General Accounting Manager (1989 to 1993) Results oriented manager responsible for Finance and IT operations reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance.  Responsible for management of all corporate functions (including: finance and accounting functions, human resources, inventory control, IT and administrative operations.) Spearheaded all facets of finance including budgeting, forecasting, financial statement preparation and analysis. Prepare as necessary, financial reports/special project analysis to senior management. Liaise with external accountants on corporate audit and corporate tax matters. Reduced state income taxes by approximately $107,000 in 1994 & 1995 by taking advantage of state tax credits and created tax credit carry forwards to benefit future tax years. Implemented a duty drawback program that recovered approximately $35,000 in 1994. Determined the need and established a controller’s manual which gave finite responsibilities by job function, eliminating redundant operations and reduced training time for new employees. Developed a serial tracking system for approximately $1,400,000 worth of rental equipment. Reduced the physical inventory process by two days and reduced costs by approximately $15,000 by utilizing the services of an inventory specialist firm.

Master Of Science, Taxation

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting