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Long Island, Ny

Serve as a partner to the CEO in overseeing all operations of Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island, an independent not-for-profit corporation with four locations across Long Island, NY. Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island owns and operates four large cemeteries (Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury; Queen of All Saints Cemetery, Central Islip; and Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram; as well as the new Queen of Peace Cemetery in Old Westbury) to serve the 1.4 million Catholics in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, the 8th largest diocese in USA.) The corporation also manages the operations of another half dozen local parish cemeteries across Long Island.Our focus is to efficiently assist families in planning (reduce financial burden and stress for loved ones, and document wishes and intents), execute excellent committal services, and care for our properties and those who visit them in a dignified and respectful manner.

Lake Success, Ny

In connection with Sterling National’s acquisition of Astoria Bank, direct finance staff of acquired organization in ensuring effective and efficient integration of financial systems, practices and controls with merger-partner. Success reflected by engaged staff performing roles in a manner that greatly benefited the new combined company and participated in creating optimized platform for future success.

Lake Success, Ny

As a key member of senior management team, oversee all financial aspects of this publicly-traded entity, including those responsible for Financial Reporting, Accounting Operations, Investment Accounting, Budgeting and Management Reporting, and Taxation at this $15-$20 billion financial institution.Astoria was acquired by Sterling National Bank in October 2017.

Long Island, Ny

Assist students with preparation for Catholic HS and for College Entrance exams (SAT / ACT). Consult with families during the process to ensure students and families are matched with appropriate institutions.

On consulting basis, assisted Bank in its recapitalization and development of new strategic plan. Provided oversight on all accounting operations, and steered Bank successfully through audits and regulatory examinations, as well as offering documents.

Long Island, Ny

Supplemental Education services (remedial, enrichment, test prep / K through HS)Worked with hundreds of students and their families, helping them achieve meaningful improvements.

Served as Chief Accounting Officer of $25+ billion financial institution with operations in 40 states.During career at The Dime, a recognized leader in the community banking field during this time, advanced through Finance function, participated actively in acquisitions and an MOE, advanced regulatory relations, served as executive assistant to the CEO for 2+ years, led the development and implementation of new corporate-wide strategic plan, participated in fighting off a hostile takeover attempt, and generally contributed to adding value to our company along with many talented, bright and hard-working individuals.The Dime was acquired by Washington Mutual in 2002.

Audit manager, specializing in financial services. Included lead managerial responsibilities on numerous firm clients, including largest account in office.