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New York, NY, US

Broad-based, energetic financial professional looking for a remote, consulting or monthly accounting engagement. Adept at implementing internal controls, financial reporting, cost controls & operational efficiencies.

New York, NY, US

• A Position of Increasing Responsibilities Within Growing Group of Companies
• Led Finance Department During Period of Growth in Annual Revenue from $12 million to $140 million.
• Increased sales margins
• Cost control
• Streamlined multiple functions within the accounting department
• Prepared financial statements & annual income tax package to send to outside accountantsManage Financial & Operational Functions Which Can No Longer Be Kept Separate.

New York, NY, US

Controller for Full Service Experiential Marketing & Event Management Agency, focus on process/operational improvement & cost control. Implemented expense reporting system for more than 25 corporate credit cards resulting in increased accuracy & reduced time accounting for more than $250,000 in monthly American Express charges.

New York, NY, US

As an outside, independent consultant, I: Established accounting systems and internal controls for startup importer of home appliances, while simultaneously laying the groundwork to on board a new company that imports & distributes baked snack goods.Worked directly with CEO on other projects, as needed.

Huntington, NY, US

-Turned accounting department deficiencies into strengths, increased efficiencies.-Negotiated & implemented company wide cost cutting initiatives-Implemented process improvements. -Managed start up of west coast distribution facility, resulting in 25% reduction in warehousing costs.-Oversaw company-wide logistics.-Management of company wide IT resources

New York, NY, US

-Streamilined Accounting Procedures-Reduced risk of unrecorded accounts payable transactions-Improved internal procedures-Redesign of internal account analysis procedures improved level and accuracy of information available to management-Detailed account analysis,reducing field work and related cost for independent accountants to generate periodic.

Toronto, ON, CA

Company was closed by Canadian parent company. Systems integration, operational efficiencies, improvements to invoicing function and significant improvements in customer accounts receivable collections.Assisted in the successful wind down of the company as a result of corporate restructuring of publicly held entity.

Inventory valuations and price testing.Account analysis and reconciliations, including significant intercompany transactions.Designed and implemented method to avoid duplicate vendor payments.US Customs audits.Evaluated and implemented internal control improvements.

New York, NY, US

Financial statements, restructured & automated reporting process.Achievements:Implemented company’s first travel and expense policy, significantly reducing travel expenses. Sales/use tax exemption certificate program eliminated exposure to fines and penalties. Designed and coordinated integration of multi-facility telecommunications system, saving.

Managed multiple simultaneous audits, reviews, and compilations as well as preparation of income tax returns for multi-state businesses with annual revenues from $4 million to $150 million.