Phil Russo Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto

CONTROLLER / POLITICAL ACTION DIRECTOR- As Controller, responsible for preparing financial statements, internal and external financial reports, supervising banking, cash flow reporting, analyzing financial results and A/P & A/R, variance analysis, preparing audit packages, making recommendations, maintaining trial balance and general ledger, reconciling G/L accounts, targeting & analyzing problems, payroll management, forecasting, decision making, etc. - As Political Action Director… Show more CONTROLLER / POLITICAL ACTION DIRECTOR- As Controller, responsible for preparing financial statements, internal and external financial reports, supervising banking, cash flow reporting, analyzing financial results and A/P & A/R, variance analysis, preparing audit packages, making recommendations, maintaining trial balance and general ledger, reconciling G/L accounts, targeting & analyzing problems, payroll management, forecasting, decision making, etc. - As Political Action Director, responsible for all government relations and communications with the Federal Government, Provincial Government and various Municipal Governments across Ontario Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, (CONTRACT)- Leading a team of 10 in the Health System Information Management and Investment Finance Unit in the Financial Management Branch (FMB) of the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care.- Responsible for managing transfer payment funding of approximately $0.7 Billion under HSIMI.- Reporting accurate and timely financial information and advice to our client divisions.- Supervising reconciliations of capital project… Show more Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, (CONTRACT)- Leading a team of 10 in the Health System Information Management and Investment Finance Unit in the Financial Management Branch (FMB) of the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care.- Responsible for managing transfer payment funding of approximately $0.7 Billion under HSIMI.- Reporting accurate and timely financial information and advice to our client divisions.- Supervising reconciliations of capital project settlements.- Ensured customer service was improved in financial support and controllership activities.- Providing a variety of financial analysis and management, forecasting, reporting and workforce controllership support. Financial Advisor with the Health Capital Investment Branch. Show less

Responsibilites consist of:- preparation of monthly financial statements- managing all areas of the accounting department- budget preparation and reporting- developing new policies, systems and controls- internal and external financial reporting- provide financial & accounting advice, direction and leadership- coordinate banking & governmental issues- compile and analyze financial information- preparation of year end audit package- establish and… Show more Responsibilites consist of:- preparation of monthly financial statements- managing all areas of the accounting department- budget preparation and reporting- developing new policies, systems and controls- internal and external financial reporting- provide financial & accounting advice, direction and leadership- coordinate banking & governmental issues- compile and analyze financial information- preparation of year end audit package- establish and maintain financial systems- reconcile general ledger accounts- monitor and analyze expenditures - pinpoint and resolve accounting issues Show less

CONTROLLER Vinylguard Window & Door Systems Ltd Weston, Ontario Manufacturer of Vinyl Windows & Doors Responsibilites/accomplishments consist of:- preparing monthly financial statements- manage all areas of the accounting department- budgeting and forecasting- cash flow management- internal and external financial reports- handle banking & government issues- prepare year end audit package- supervise two… Show more CONTROLLER Vinylguard Window & Door Systems Ltd Weston, Ontario Manufacturer of Vinyl Windows & Doors Responsibilites/accomplishments consist of:- preparing monthly financial statements- manage all areas of the accounting department- budgeting and forecasting- cash flow management- internal and external financial reports- handle banking & government issues- prepare year end audit package- supervise two direct reports (A/R & A/P)- analyze financial results & make recommendations- implementing and improving various procedures and controls- decision making and problem solving- managing human resources and other functions - weekly position reports and meetings Show less

CONTROLLERITA Limited Toronto, OntarioManufacturer/Distributor of high end shearlings (Downsizing) - monthly preparation of financial statements- monitor cash flow- forecasting & annual budget preparation- manage two direct reports- maintaining general ledgers- prepare internal & external financial packages- review A/R, A/P, and Inventory- supervise… Show more CONTROLLERITA Limited Toronto, OntarioManufacturer/Distributor of high end shearlings (Downsizing) - monthly preparation of financial statements- monitor cash flow- forecasting & annual budget preparation- manage two direct reports- maintaining general ledgers- prepare internal & external financial packages- review A/R, A/P, and Inventory- supervise banking & all government matters- co-ordinate the annual audit- report on variances & financial analysis Show less

GENERAL MANAGER/CONTROLLEROrbitron Logistics Group Inc. Vaughan, OntarioResponsibilites/accomplishments consisted of:- managing all aspects of the accounting function - directing the financial affairs of the company- appraising operating results in terms of profitability - assist in the establishment of major economic objectives and policies- managing and supervising two direct reports as Controller- managing and… Show more GENERAL MANAGER/CONTROLLEROrbitron Logistics Group Inc. Vaughan, OntarioResponsibilites/accomplishments consisted of:- managing all aspects of the accounting function - directing the financial affairs of the company- appraising operating results in terms of profitability - assist in the establishment of major economic objectives and policies- managing and supervising two direct reports as Controller- managing and supervising eight direct reports as GM (Sales, CSRs, Operations)- chairing and leading weekly department meetings- implementing cost-cutting measures- monitoring bank line and cash flow- negotiating and assisting in the set-up of continental supply-chain partners- implementing and improving various procedures and controls- financial and operations analysis- decision making and problem solving Show less

OTHER POSITIONS1998 - 2000 CONTROLLERPiovan Canada Limited Mississauga, OntarioPlastics Processing Company (Restructuring)1993-1996 ACCOUNTING MANAGERVTR VIDEO INC. (A division of Standard Broadcasting Corporation Limited)Don Mills, Ontario (VTR Video Sold & Operations re-located) Manufacturing1990 – 1992CONTROLLERM & A Tile Company Limited Woodbridge, Ontario (Downsizing)1987 –… Show more OTHER POSITIONS1998 - 2000 CONTROLLERPiovan Canada Limited Mississauga, OntarioPlastics Processing Company (Restructuring)1993-1996 ACCOUNTING MANAGERVTR VIDEO INC. (A division of Standard Broadcasting Corporation Limited)Don Mills, Ontario (VTR Video Sold & Operations re-located) Manufacturing1990 – 1992CONTROLLERM & A Tile Company Limited Woodbridge, Ontario (Downsizing)1987 – 1990CONTROLLER, ACCOUNTANT (4 promotions)Orangeroof Limited (Howard Johnson) Rexdale, Ontario (Company Sold)Hospitality Industry Show less

Chartered Professional Accountant (Cpa) Designation

Activities and Societies: FCPA - Fellow of CPA Ontario (2014)

Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.) Designation - 1997, Professional Manager (P.Mgr.) Designation -1994

Cga Designation

Activities and Societies: FCGA Designation (2010)

Businsess Administration Diploma (With High Honours), Business Administration

Activities and Societies: DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD (2008)