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Bridgeport, Ct

Accountable the daily balancing of the credit cards, managing and improving business processes of the Credit Card division using Oracle, TSYS, DDS systems. • Provided financial management of the $50 million credit card sale of the People’s United Bank portfolio to US Bank and providing a seamless transfer to the customers.• Provided guidance on policies and procedures toward avoiding millions of dollars in penalties by highlighting gap in cash advances to the company board. Recommended changes were implemented immediately• Daily Balancing of Ecommerce credit card portfolio

White Plains, Ny

Accountable for streamlining the consolidations process using, JD Edwards, Hyperion HFM and ESSBase, for all regions and Corporate Accounting Management including full balance sheet reconciliations for advertising, facilities, legal costs and corporate expenses• Improved facility management process by streamlining reporting processes and setting benchmarks• Managed & improved complex global reconciliations through the year-end audit process

Brentwood, Ny

Accountable for Corporate Accounting including full balance sheet management, budget and forecast • Managed all activities and collaborate with CPA firm for the financial statements, monthly financial reporting, annual budgeting, and tax preparation• Oversee accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, receivables, cost accounting, expense management, cash management, payroll, benefits, and tax compliance.• Financial Performance resulted in lowered transportation costs by $500 thousand through negotiations and variance analysis• Established Administrative controls for inventory movement and valuation including reserve requirements • Improved account reconciliation controls for complete balance sheet disclosure, manufacturing inventory cost analysis and variance analysis• Created Fixed Assets process for cash management improvements• Established Positive Pay process to reduce the risk of fraud• Began P-card program to improve payment terms and generate $200 thousand in annual savings. • Improved business analytics to show customer profitability, product growth and margin, and explanations of account variances• Worked with State government on establish tax benefits.

Stamford, Ct

Managed Accounting Department using JD Edwards / Hyperion / Oracle Business Intelligence Full Balance Sheet Management at local and consolidated levels Budgeting and Forecasts for full complete cost reviews Cash Management performed accurately over multiple locations and currencies Inventory review and standard cost variances measured Converted Fixed Assets System across International platform. Accruals set-ups for multiple countries applied consistently Intangibles process and documentation control Revised company Fleet Management policy, changed supplier, and improved cost controls Performed Account Fluctuation Analysis to aid in monthly country and quarterly audit reviewsOriginally hired as International Accounting Manager In Geneva, SwitzerlandGeneral Ledger, Financial Statements, A/P, Payroll, indirect cost forecasts and budgets, VAT and Statutory tax filings using JBA software for all non-North American locations.Managed and stabilized 12 member staff while improving financial reporting, managed growth, and improved communication with markets. Automated outstanding receiver process, and removed over $800 thousand of over accrued costs. Improved SOX program, balance sheet and cost reviews to demonstrate financial control.

Livonia, Mi

General ledger and Financial statement analysis, A/R, and A/P using JD Edwards software. Department streamlined staff from 12 members to 10 well managing increased business levels. Revitalized the accounts receivable reporting and tracking system which resulted in a 20% reduction in DSO. Freight cost reviews created a $120,000 post charge carrier reimbursement, and helped lowered current freight charges by 11% during the rising fuel environment. Procurement payable terms modifications allowed for an over doubled the outstanding payable days used to help reduce outstanding credit lines. Reviews of slow moving inventory by location enabled further sales reviews for specialized promotion of the product generating sales, improvement in inventory turns and lowering warehouse carrying costs.

Manchester, Michigan

Created and maintained financial reporting packages for weekly, monthly, annual and budget reported financial statements and analysis using Hyperion Enterprise software. Preparation of required input files for both actual and budget reporting. Improved corporate communication of reporting needs, and aided groups to meet corporate objectives by providing error location tools, input support, phone support and on-site visits. Established process for account set-ups, documentation of procedural changes, definitions and communications, to drive global consistency with verifiable SOX results.Performed as Latin American Reporting Controller while improving performance metrics.definitions and communication.

Taylor, Michigan

Responsible for establishing and reporting accounting and financial goals. Full statement preparation, and consolidation. Established 401k, budgets, and bank reporting under formula. Managed 7 member staff responsible for billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll and benefits. Developed programs of identification of slow moving inventory resulting in a $2 million reduction in total inventory or 25% well improving customer service. Established outstanding collections process which led to a reduction in over 90 days accounts by over 50% thus providing a cash infusion of over $500,000 from collection improvements.

Masters Of Business Administration, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Finance, General