Financial Director for innovative medical dermatology practice.

Financial officer reponsible for Accounting and Financial Reporting of six Corporations engaged in personal injury litigation, insurance billing, collections, entertainmnet, IT solutions and a charitable foundation.

Senior management, responsible for the accounting and human resource operations. DCA operates and owns four state-of-the art medical diganostic imaging centers.

Managed the accounting and finance functions for this $180 million privately held retail pet supplier, including preparation of the financial statements, financial analysis and compliance. Directed and managed the general accounting functions, including AR/AP, lease accounting, fixed assets, sales tax, risk management, payroll and account reconciliations. Maintained strong internal controls, processes and policies leading to clean financial and 401K annual audits. Spearheaded implementation of an electronic credit card payment program that tripled cash rebates in three years in excess of $120,000 with a volume of $14 million in payments. Overhauled organizational reporting systems resulting in more timely and accurate reports. Reduced operating costs and improved efficiencies by converting to paperless reporting of selected financial and operational results.Negotiated contractual agreement with telecommunications provider to consolidate billing and reduce rates by 30%.Secured favorable $5 million capital lease agreement to purchase equipment and capital expenditures for the installation in the new distribution and corporate office building. Increased sales and profits by implementing an improved bonus program for store and assistant managers, based on a grading system that rewards successful managers with larger payouts and accelerated opportunities for advancement.Arbitrated an $800,000 insurance settlement for a business interruption claim based on the government enforcement of civil authority as a result of hurricane Wilma. Managed growth without adding additional headcount by significantly improving staff morale and teamwork through continuing education, advancement opportunities and incentives.Supervised a team of 23 associates including 6 direct reports.

Directed and managed corporate functions including accounting, finance, IT, credit & collection, human resources and inventory management for this $32 million faced-paced and dynamic manufacturer's rep agency that specialized in the wholesale distribution and warehousing of plumbing supplies

Managed the accounting, payroll, budgeting and IT functions for this former U.S. subsidiary of Johnson Cleaning Group, U.K. Annual regional revenues in excess of $31 million. Company was purchased and relocated to Kansas.

Director of Adminsitration & Finance for the retail franchise subsidiary (Gloria Jean's) and later promoted to Director of Corporate Accounting for the parent company. Responsible for preparing SEC reports for the publicaly traded manufacturer, distributor and whoelsaler of gourmet coffee.

Managed a permanent and temporary placement desk in the Boston and Providence area offices. Responsible for interviewing, recruiting and placement of accounting professionals in a variety of positions from entry level to Controller.

Former chain of over 400 discount retail stores, this division was sold off and renamed TJX Corporation (DBA TJ Maxx, Home Goods & Marshalls). Senior Internal Auditor from 1981-1984, Promoted to Marketing Controller with financial and budgeting responsibility for the division's $100 miilion annual marketing and advertising budget

Audit senior for this former big 10 national CPA firm