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New York, Ny, Us

Neptune, Nj, Us

InflexionPoint, LLC specializes in process control, manufacturing intelligence, cyber security, and industrial networking. InflexionPoint provides services and solutions from initial requirements definition and system design through the implementation and commissioning of plant-wide systems.• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring efficient and effective integrated operations in general accounting, reporting, internal controls, project accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax and cash management.• Utilize internal systems to develop and improve upon operational and management reporting.• Direct the establishment, implementation and application of accounting and financial controls, policies and procedures for important financial and administrative processes.• Manage the implementation of technology utilization initiatives and corresponding processes to improve financial reporting.• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes and financial reporting. Ensure timely preparation and distribution of financial statements to senior management and lenders.• Manage and prepare cash reporting and forecasting, bank borrowing certificates, reporting packages and bank covenant calculations.• Support business integrations and ERP implementations for newly acquired companies.• Oversee the review of the Company’s financial records and work effectively with outside accountants. Assist the CFO with other external relationships.• Manage and assess the Accounting team. Provide mentoring to enhance staff development to accommodate business needs. Establish clear performance objectives by individual and for the team. Motivate and reinforce teamwork. Retain and attract competent and committed staff.• Maintain tax calendar to coordinate payment of all estimated tax payments ensuring that all tax returns are properly filed in a timely manner.• Other duties and special projects like M&A due diligence as needed.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Your Part-Time Controller provides financial management for nonprofits. They do this via a professional group of highly experienced finance and accounting professionals who provide customized services for each client. • Serve as the senior finance expert (CFO/Controller) for multiple non-profits. • Provide all requirements related to accounting and finance per the client engagement while adhering to GAPP guidelines. This includes executive level services from strategy sessions to board reporting and presentations, as well as advanced projects such as system conversions, process creation/reform, and tasks related to bookkeeping. • Work with multiple outside auditors to ensure compliance for all of my client organizations related to their required filings and grant reporting. • Manage multiple clients and programs on an ongoing basis to provide month end closing transactions, bank reconciliations and routine financial reports. • Participate in on-going company sponsored training covering the latest in technology and management. • Serve as an Ambassador for newly hired Associates to provide them with guidance and support.

Neptune, Nj, Us

Synergy, an LG&P Company, is a global in-store agency that provides integrated retail and experiential solutions to industry-leading companies. Synergy’s mission is to be the strategic experiential partner to industry-leading brands, retailers and agencies. This is achieved by delivering powerful moments that uniquely express a brand’s promise while engaging with their target customers.For more than 20 years, Synergy has represented Fortune 100 companies, global consumer brands, and top PR firms. The company has executed events in more than 150 markets at 1000s of high-profile consumer locations and at top sporting events including the Super Bowl, World Cup, Olympics and Daytona 500.Responsible for providing leadership in the finance, human resources and administrative efforts of the company. Play a strategic role in support of the overall company management objectives. • Provide consultative support through financial and management analyses, reports, and recommendations. • Ensure adequate cash flow and monitor banking activities to meet the corporate needs. • Serve as a trustee and oversee the company's Savings and Retirement Plan.• Develop and implement finance, accounting, and auditing procedures with appropriate internal safeguards. • Analyze financial statements, cost controls, and expenses to guide management. • Manage all fiscal reporting including: P&L, balance sheet, project budgets, government and client reports. • Investigate quality, cost-effective benefit plans to assist in attracting and retaining qualified individuals. • Assist in the design and implementation of all facets of compensation. • Support organizational requirements in the recruitment, training, and on boarding of new employees.• Implement and maintain office policies/procedures in the areas of: Risk Management, Office Environment, Purchasing, Expense Control, and Computer Procurement.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

Responsible for overseeing the daily company operations including finance, accounting, human resources, administration and information technology. At the same time, ensured fiscal compliance with all applicable laws, GAAP rules, bank covenants and corporate directives.• Increased cash on hand by 80% in one year through revised payment terms and active A/R management.• Built valuable relationships with external partners that created new business opportunities.• Actively managed and monitored revenues and expenses to drive financial results that conformed to bank covenants to ensure company’s LOC was secure.• Structured contract terms with clients and vendors to ensure a positive cash flow for all new business.• Developed automated pricing methodology that enabled more competitive, standardized pricing. Over 1000 projects priced to win over $100M in new business.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

Committed to the effective and efficient daily performance and results of finance, accounting, human resources, administration and information technology. At the same time, ensured fiscal compliance with all applicable laws, GAAP rules, bank covenants and corporate directives.• Facilitated the establishment of two subsidiaries which created a multi-company environment. Effectively implemented an intercompany financial methodology to ensure that all transactions drove the highest consolidated value. Successfully managed spending and stayed within budget on a new multi-million dollar facility build-out for one of the new entities. • Headed the annual external audit as well as all government audits.• Led a 3-year external compliance audit which resulted in a clean first report avoiding additional expense.• Upgraded to a new payroll provider with higher value which reduced in-house resource processing time.• Enhanced 401k by moving to a larger firm to offer more investment options and reduce company costs.• Offered competitive benefit packages year after year at affordable rates despite ever increasing costs.• Successfully managed headquarters relocation on schedule and under budget.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

Provided timely and relevant financial advice to business unit management to enhance the productivity and operational effectiveness of each unit.• Financial controllership responsibilities such as: established and refined financial processes, controls and systems; reviewed internal financial statements; maintained GAAP compliance; prepared budgets and forecasts; approved capital expenditures; ensured financial conformance to company policies; and supervised the development of finance staff.• Achieved EBIT target for three consecutive years.• Assisted in contract negotiations, deal structuring, project costing and proposal pricing strategies.• Worked with project team on large scale NYC project ($160M+) to ensure that maximum value was achieved.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

In July 2000 IXP Corporation purchased the business from EDS. During the eight months preceding this acquisition focus and responsibility for working with the parent company auditor throughout due diligence, focused on getting the lowest price possible. In addition, I held a critical role in establishing the functions the new company would need to operate, while still successfully fulfilling my core responsibilities related to the day to day operations of the finance and administration department.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

Responsible for all finance and accounting support functions as well as facilities administration and administration management. This included: variance reporting and implementation; project accounting including month end close; and supervision and training of staff on internal financial software and finance procedures and policies.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

Prepared financial reports and analyses including: cash flow, variance analyses, and forecasts; tracked and monitored cash receipts; managed P&L and balance sheet; G/L management and month end close.

West Long Branch, Nj, Us

Provided general support and research for Department Chair and Faculty; Lecture classes for Professors on leave/holiday; Tutor Business School students.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Economics