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Tampa, Florida, United States

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Largo, Florida

Direct financing strategies, analysis, forecasting and budget management. Responsible for all aspects of accounting, finance and HR operations.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

-Direct organizations accounting functions by establishing and maintaining the organizations accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives. -DCAA compliance and submission of required DCAA reporting.-Calculate Indirect Rates in the accounting system monthly. -Liaison with outside support services.-Maintain accounting procedures and internal controls. -Support proposal activity and assist in creating pricing responses to RFP & RFQ's.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Assisting with fiscal functions of the corporation in accordance with GAAP, SEC, and the DCAA.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and financial performance at a $30M telecommunication solutions developer, manufacturer, and distributor. In this capacity I currently:•Establish and implement financial policies, internal control oversight, and provide technical guidance on company policies including application of GAAP and other applicable regulations and standards. •Directed successful implementation of an average actual based costing system (EC1) providing accurate and timely cost data ensuring CAS compliance for three DOD contracts.•Develop and implement strategies for funding ($10M) cash requirements and capital structure. •Model creative financing strategies to increase sales (10%) and improve cash flow.•Negotiate financial Terms and Conditions with customers and vendors.•Manage company banking and credit rating agency relationships.•Prepare external reporting analyses; prepare internal reporting packages including key metrics.•Initiate and manage audits by external accountants resulting in certified financial statements with clean audit opinions annually.•Responsible for enabling greater visibility into the operations of the company and manage all company resources more efficiently.•Manage the Accounting Staff for timely and accurate AP, AR, and General Ledger monthly, quarterly and year end reporting.•Manage company Human Resource functions. •Manage company operations on behalf of the CEO. •Served as Program Manager for two multi-million dollar programs:-Manage Program schedules, budgets, and deliverables-Liaison between Engineering Department, suppliers, contract manufacturers, design houses and customers-Manage internal and customer owned inventory

•Provided executive leadership for operational financial control of $27M+ Aerospace Manufacturer of exterior and interior commercial and military aircraft lighting.•Managed all financial processes ensuring compliance with GAAP and government contracts (CAS Covered).•Maintained strong internal controls including Sarbanes Oxley compliance •Ensured full compliance with government contracting regulations for Modified CAS Covered Contracts; liason with DCMA and DCAA offices for all contractor audits. •Managed and developed budgets; forward pricing rate agreements (FPRA); government contract and commercial pricing negotiations; account support; acquisition and fact finding support; make vs. buy analyses; fixed asset and inventory audits. •Managed financial and information systems growth and optimization.•Partnered with program and operational management in the planning and execution of projects, proposals and development of strategic plans•Managed the Information Technology department utilizing an NT environment; Syteline ERP system; integrated phone and security systems. Submitted financial information to Corporate Office for consolidation using Hyperion software.•Negotiated Department of Defense (DOD) production and engineering contracts as a sub-contractor adding top and bottom line growth to the business.

Safety Harbor, Fl

•Performed accounting and supervisory work, conducted and coordinated varied accounting and fiscal operations. •Planned, directed, and supervised the work of 13 professional and clerical staff within the Accounting Department; assisted with the talent management process including selection, placement, promotion, training, safety, and discipline of subordinates; implemented managerial directives at these levels. •Developed, installed and maintained accounting systems, procedures and forms. Assisted with preparation of treasury administration and related finance administration matters.•Managed and made investment recommendations for a $19 million general portfolio; assume responsibilities of Finance Director in absence of same.•Approved check requests, reconciled bank statements, maintained and reconciled all investment records and calculated fringe benefits and taxes related to same; assisted in maintenance of general ledger. •Supervised bi-weekly payroll, responsible for the ACH direct deposit transmissions. •Maintained departmental records as necessary; prepared standard and ad hoc reports; assisted Finance Director in special projects as required.

Ny, Ny

Prepared and coordinated annual budgets and quarterly revisions for one major consumer publication, "M", two trade publications, Sportstyle and Golf Pro Merchandiser, four foreign branch offices, the financial news service departments, and in-house advertising agency.Responsibilities Include: Established rate structures, page and revenue projections, ad/edit ratios, quarterly and annual budgets with concentration on achieving optimal profit projections.Prepared monthly variance reports and analyzed results.Daily communications and liaison with all departments to insure constant awareness of daily occurrences.Controlled and managed headcount, salaries and compensation plans for all employees, including sales force.Expedited capital budgets for all my departments.

Bs, Finance And Marketing

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