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Tampa, Florida, Us

Responsible for controlling and monitoring the company's accounting operations; including compliance with accounting standards and assisting develop financial strategies for the organization, ensuring that all ledger accounts, financial statements and cost control systems are operating effectively.Work with CEO and different levels of the organization including the Accounting, Legal, Shipping, IT and Sales departments applying strong familiarity with related management topics. Accountable to auditors and financial regulators, maintaining accurate and detailed financial records working with internal and external professionals in developing tax strategies. Engineer 3PL logistics, rate negotiations, bench marking for business intelligence and cost savingsAdminister P&L’s, general and revenue accounting, accounts payable, invoicing, credit, internal financial systems, tax functions, and project support across the organization. Responsible for all accounting policies, procedures, reporting controls, tax reporting, financial compliance and accounting services. Partner with senior leadership to ensure priorities are aligned with corporate objectives and financial controls.Work with support staff to conduct internal audits, pursue regulatory compliance, aid in legal, insurance and safety issues and look after related matters. Set and enforce accounting policy, in addition to working with other departments to develop projects. Responsible for checking over reporting before being submitted to other departments of the company for review.Work with General Manager in evaluating and re-engineering of financial systems and processes, GP, ERP, MTO and others to support robust management in order to facilitate growth and value creation allowing for timely executive reporting and decision making support.

Advisory specializing in building systems in restaurants and supporting restaurateurs in seeing the 'Big Picture'; getting clarity in the 'vision'; installing wine directing and service education, workshops and seminars, effective customer communication, team building and business goals for growth and profit. Developing and implement wine directing systems including competitive profitable wine lists, menus, cellar management, purchasing strategies and training programs; hire staff, working hands-on with team to correspond to the objectives. In existing restaurants - troubleshoot, problem solve, and implement or improve systems (finance, contracts, marketing, purchasing, profit margin, wine and service education, cellar management, streamlining service flow, organization, or improving health code protocols) with owner’s involvement and willingness designing a unique solution for their needs resulting in a sustainable fix. Providing financial advisory services for buy-side and sell-side engagements and for capital formation, including early-stage financings requiring equity or debt.

Tampa, Florida, Us

Prepare and coordinate all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including revenue/expenses and balance sheet and tax reports, monitor cash management, direct and coordinate all banking relations and ensuring adequate cash flow to fund operations, maximize capital investments, identify and interpret trends, increase efficiency, and meet organizational needs. Analyze accounts, records, reports, accounts receivable and payables, journal vouchers, general and subsidiary ledgers for accuracy and completeness. Investigate and resolve accounting problems for the area of responsibility. Maintain fixed assets and depreciation records. Analyze cost records, actual costs versus standard costs and compile data for preparation of operating budgets. Execute sales forecasting and strategic planning; reviewing and analyzing business developments and monitoring budgets and making recommendations for improvements Manage and supervise staff; Primary liaison with CEO, COO and departmental heads over the daily facets including accounting, purchasing, payroll, human resources and insurance. Responsible for internal controls, writing procedures for processes improvement and administrating management information systems including SAS70 requirements.

Doral, Fl, Us

Responsible for controller operations, general ledger, financial statements, and the production of monthly reports including reconciliations, as well as cash flow projections. Monitor financial progress on a weekly basis and recommend actions. Work with the CFO and CEO on implementing the strategic vision including development and negotiations of contracts, vendor relationships including category management. Prepare periodic progress reports in close support of CFO. Supervised and determined staffing requirements: recruited, trained, and managed accounting professionals. Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved along with any supplementary schedules required. Oversee purchasing and payroll activity for the organization.

Arlington, Va, Us

Responsible for financial statements, treasury, general ledger, budgets, fixed assets and treasury management; Monitor banking activities of the organization and maintain systems of internal controls. Provided expert oversight on maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds assuring all are in accordance with government and independent auditors; DCAA, DOD, FAR. Regularly interacted with intercompany departments and external customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services as well as to uncover and satisfy financial requirements. Participate in the preparation of monthly programmatic budgets and determining cost effectiveness, conducted seminars; Continually improved performance, system integration, accounting processes, operational excellence, quality management and departmental proficiency.

Miami, Fl, Us

Assist students with Financial Aid applications and counsel on curriculum. Lab Instructor; work with students and parents helping understand CSS, Pell Grants, Financial Aid Form (FAF); including decision making, customer service and problem solving. Monitor Financial Aid packages ensuring accurate and timely processing. Organize reports for weekly review process for meetings.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting And Finance

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting And Finance

Certificate Of Advanced Graduate Studies (Cags)- Executive Leadership Management, Huizenga Business School

Project Management Certificate, The University Of Florida Leadership Development Institute

Graduate School Of Management Wine Executive Certificate, Uc Davis Wine Executive Program

France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Southern Hemisphere, California, The Pacific Northwest, New York, Cornell Wine Certification

Certified Wine Steward - Wsa, Dra, The Essentials Of Wine, Beer And Cocktails Plus Primary Hospitality Techniques

Johnson And Wales University/ Napa Valley Wine Academy - Wset Certificate 1, 2, 3(Tasting Portion), Wine And Spirit Education Trust Award In Wines

Sommelier Level I, Certified Sommelier Examination

Official Kcbs Certified Judge (Cbj), Barbeque

Certified Cigar Maestro, Lessons In Growing, Curing And Rolling