Michael Kopec, Mba Email & Phone Number

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

• Prepares budgets, forecasts, and financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis • Safeguards assets and assures accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls, and checks across the entire department• Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit processes to ensure financial integrity and minimize risks• Adapts to evolving business needs and contributes to organizational growth and transformation• Hosts management and financial meetings for senior leadership and the CEO• Manages and mentors accounting staff whose duties include AP, AR, payroll, and other day-to-day operations• Restructured the entire accounting and finance department to enhance organizational effectiveness• Reduced time and increased accuracy to complete month end process by allocating tasks between team members and making everyone accountable• Revamped cash flow model to save company money and daily interest• Seized tax matters with the IRS and multi-state tax agencies which resulted saving company over $100K • Achieved yearly cost savings of over $240K in operating expenses by reevaluating money spent to increase profitability• Created and implemented accounting procedures and financial policies to identify, resolve and document daily responsibilities

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

• Promoted to Vice President of Finance role within the organization

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

• Promoted to Controller role within the organization

Schaumburg, Il, Us

• Promptly advanced to a Senior Staff Accountant position within the company• Supervised and trained new accounting employees• Processed multi-state payroll (200+) to accurately distribute wages• Successfully implemented and supervised transition from Paychex to ADP• Oversaw entire month end process which mainly included posting journal entries, reconciling bank accounts, reviewing P&L and balance sheet• Handled substantial number of accounts in accounts payable and accounts receivable• Requested weekly cash advance and provided necessary reports to the lender• Coordinated and assisted with financial audits• Handled relations with vendors, auditors, and staff• Managed three sets of books and inter-company balances• Developed, implemented, and maintained company’s accounting procedures• Assisted with new payroll system with emphasis on internal controls leading to a 20% time saving in weekly processes

• Trusted by President to manage the office, make sound business decisions and seek potential clients• Handled accounts payable, accounts receivable, ADP Payroll, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, lender accounts, line of credit and credit cards• Generated negotiation payment plans for substantial amounts with clients who were over six months delinquent, which decreased annual loss by 82% • Created an in-depth training book for employees, including: HR, travel and client information• Supervised various HR responsibilities, such as: insurance benefits, payroll, screened and interviewed candidates, filed employee documentations and performed year end reviews• Oversaw escrow accounts, created lien waivers and generated purchase orders• Traveled overseas to meet with clients and discuss plans for building new construction

• Processed and filed federal and state individual and corporate income taxes• Consulted with clients about their tax return options• Reviewed client’s bank statements, expenses and other deductions• Utilized Tax-Cut software to input client’s data and information

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor Of Science In Commerce

General Studies

General Studies