Accomplished corporate and area controller. Increased area revenue by 23%, operating income by 76%, and margin by 44% over a five-year span. Visionary leader directed the financial merger of RSG ($210M) with Allied Waste ($200M) and oversaw the divestitures of two Philadelphia transfer stations. Negotiated with and engaged a $10M equity partner. Proven top performer consolidated $200M in New Jersey area and restructured PA / NJ business unit to create one financial management team. Sold McCusker Transfer to Harrah’s Casino for a $7.5M gain to RSG.CORE COMPETENCIES• Accounting Systems & Controls• Analytical Thinking• Audits - Internal & External• Budgets• Business Modeling• Cash Management• Collaborative• Cost Reduction• Cross Functional Leadership• Effective Communications• Financial Planning & Analysis• Financial Presentations• Forecasting - Monthly, Quarterly, Annual• GAAP• Internal Controls• Inventory Management• Lawson, Trux, Great Plains Systems• Leadership • Management• Mergers & Acquisitions• Month End Close• Negotiations• P & L Reviews• Peer Audits • Performance Metrics• Performance Reviews• Post-Acquisition Integration• Project Management• Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance• Tax Returns• Team Building CAREER HIGHLIGHTSSuccessful Finance Lead• Developed, maintained, and enforced the accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP rules and regulations• Reviewed and approved all municipal proformas and bids for all divisionsProcess Improvement Expertise• Prepared and analyzed proformas for strategic opportunities for acquisitions, asset swaps, or divestituresStrategic Financial Manager• Supervised, trained, developed, and mentored accounting staff• Monitored cash management activities and all banking requirementsProfit-driven Executive• Increased 2003 - 07 area revenue by 23%, operating income by 76%, and margin by 44%