Supervised the accounting department while providing the necessary financial guidance for the CEO. Prepared the monthly financial package along with projections enabling the company to obtain financing. Handled the treasury and collection functions.

Responsible for financial reporting and analysis of results for 23 dental offices in the New York Metropolitan area. Calculated monthly settlements for all dentists. Negotiated contracts with power companies and ADP payroll service resulting in savings of over $15,000 per year.

Turned the company around from a break-even $3 million company into a highly profitable $5 million company with a current ratio exceeding 2:1. Managed the accounting department with hands-on performance of most accounting functions, including monthly financial statements and collection of accounts receivable.

Created system of financial reporting/job cost analysis resulting in overhead reduction & elimination of unprofitable customers. Hands-on preparation of accounting and multi-state sales tax records utilizing MAS-90, FACTS, and spreadsheet software.

Assisted in achieving a $250,000 turnaround through the introduction of a more sophisticated computer system. This system provided management with faster and easier access to financial data, resulting in more accurate budgeting/financial reports and greater control of club expenditures. Increased office efficiency through the introduction of spreadsheet and word processing programs. Created a weekly analysis of food costs and club/outside functions which substantially improved restaurant performance.

Developed a manufacturing job cost system thereby increasing profit margins. Tightened credit policy resulting in the elimination of bad debts ( previously ran as high as $200,000 per year). My creative administration of group benefits/business insurance saved the company $30,000 while providing superior coverage.

Designed and implemented accounting systems and monthly financial statements. Provided factor with regular cash projections resulting in an increased credit line. Negotiated low interest rate financing agreement with the state of Alabama. Assisted in the re-engineering of the plant and the development of a computerized plant payroll system. Handled inventory control, import records and human resources administration.