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Hawthorne, New York, Us

• Responsibilities include accounting, finance, treasury, payroll, benefits, billing and human resources • Prepare Internal Financial Packages, Monthly and year end close for 4 locations and related real estate holding companies• Working closely with outside Auditors & CPAs for 401k annual audit & tax preparation • Responsible for Covid-19 related filings, monthly and quarterly Sales tax filings • Support CEO and owners with various adhoc reports, budget and forecasting for pass through entities• Responsible for 5 staff in accounting and HR in multiple locations.• Working with SAP Business One and QuickBooks Enterprise

East Haven, Connecticut, Us

Manufacturer of FDA regulated products that formulates and produces consumer goods products• Reported directly to President & CEO and key business partner to CEO • Restructured various departments to optimize use of ERP and develop best practices• Responsibilities included Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Payroll, Human Resources and Information Technology• Managed cash flow daily, working capital demands and developing banking relationships• Initiated outside IT partner to manage in house network and communications• Substantially improving SOPs for Inventory management, accounting and financial reporting

Family owned and operated since 1921. One of the Innovators and leaders in luxury home design, with retails stores in South Norwalk, Danbury and Scarsdale. Providing large selections in bath, lighting, decorative hardware, plumbing, tile, kitchen cabinetry and appliances.• Reported directly to the CEO / Chairman and Supervised Accounting, Treasury, Human Resources and IT Departments • Spearheading the implementation of new ERP system across 4 retail locations and corporate headquarters • Implemented best practices and cost cutting initiatives in a highly competitive retail space • Participated in developing new business, specifically: assisted the CEO and COO in identifying new financing opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of various projects.• Responsible for the books and records of Klaff’s, Inc, and three real estate holding companies• Oversaw financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships.• Responsible for the negotiation of all benefit programs, required reporting, and the resulting employee payroll deductions.

Fairfield , Ct, Us

• Reported directly to CEO to establish and maintain appropriate procedures and controls for all financial systems and reporting in accordance with GAAP. • Hands on role supervising one Senior Accountant• Responsibilities included Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Human Resources and Information Technology.• Streamlined monthly close procedures and reduced close time by 50% • Transitioned IT partner and establish in house network to safeguarded company data• Established departmental and corporate budgets to reduce SG&A spending by 15%• Prepared monthly financial reporting to board of directors, shareholders and management. • Ensured corporation was in compliance with various SALT authorities.• Worked with 3P Distribution Center to improve inventory management and financial reporting

Responsible for all Finance, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Compliance, Information Technology, Cost Accounting, Progress billing for construction industry, business development and internal controls of a mid-sized luxury cabinetry designer, manufacturer and related services. Focused on implementing best practices for Finance and Information Technology within the organization as the company experienced growth and high demand for services and products. Worked within the executive team to establish a solid foundation for the company as it reached even greater milestones. Worked extensively on working capital related issues to increase cash flow, develop vendor relations and increase customer satisfaction. The company experienced a strong demand for our product and services domestically and internationally.Continued to increase quality while reducing fixed costs. As the company continued to be a leader in the field, created many new positions in manufacturing, sales, design, accounting and administration while the rest of the industry had scaled back or closed down operations.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Big 5 CPA firm with over 8,000 employees. Managed and supervised over 200 small business and individual client base, with revenue up to $50 million in construction, medical services, real estate management, food service, retail services and manufacturing industries. As the Acting (outside) Controller for management and the accounting departments in the various organizations, I helped to overcome various issues throughout the year. I helped clients in all areas of their businesses, with my expertise in accounting, tax and software implementation. Worked with all levels of professionals from partners to interns and involved with on-campus recruiting, QuickBooks ProAdvisor Training, and business development.

Stafford, Texas, Us

Velocity Express is the largest nationwide network of time-critical logistics solutions providing customers same day delivery and a proprietary package tracking system via a flexible web reporting system. The company generates over $300M in sales with same day logistic solutions. Providing logistics for industries of retail office supplies, financial institutions, name brand retail outlets and government agencies.•Reported directly to Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer•Successfully transitioned the reporting & accounting functions from Minneapolis, MN to Westport, CT•Worked closely with external auditors for independent external audit•Prepared financial statements for use by executive management, financial institutions, and SEC filings•Reduced headcount and streamlined process of compiling revenue accounting from the legacy system into PeopleSoft •Supervise staff of 4, including controller, senior and staff accountants in Westport, CT & Minneapolis, MN

Vantico was a global leader and provider of specialty chemicals to the automotive, electronic, electrical, aerospace and consumer-durable industries with North American sales of $475M and $1B globally (acquired by Huntsman). Significantly reduced outside service costs by bringing in-house processing of multi-state sales tax, payroll and benefit processing. Led implementation of benefits analysis system of ADP HR Perspective. Reduced costs of processing data by building interface between SAP and 3rd party software.Monthly finacial reporting in SAP and Hyperion to Europeion parent company. Liason between finace and HR for benefits reporting and developed numerous macros for HR to report results on real time basis. On team to implement FICO module of SAP. Prepared dozens of monthly state sales tax returns for multiple legal entities.

Importers of Evian, Volvic, Farrarelle brands and manufacturers of, Dannon Natural Spring Water and various private label natural spring waters with over $500M in sales in North America. 2nd largest producer of bottled water in the U.S. Implemented JD Edwards Fixed Asset module and significantly improved reporting and tracking capabilities of fixed assets and capital expenditures. Led transition of all financial functions of the U.S. Domestic business to Pasadena upon acquisition of McKesson Water Products.•Reported directly to the Chief Financial Officer •Responsible for financial reporting of all domestic water brands in North America•Established policies and procedures for controls in various areas of the accounting & treasury functions•Worked with Production Controller to ensure manufacturing costs were accurately calculated and absorbed in production by plant location and product lines.•Worked closely with other department heads in the integration of new sales force structure for North America and merger with McKesson Water Products Corporation•Spearheaded project to utilize the fixed asset module of JD Edwards ERP software•Implemented procedures to record acquisitions, transfers and disposals of fixed assets and calculate book and tax depreciation•Supervised staff of four employees including Accounts Payable department in Stamford, CT and Fixed Assets Coordinator