Human Resources Accounting
Resume:
MICHAEL L. MCCARTY
Alexandria, VA 22315-6046
202-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified Public Accountant
• Bachelor of Science – Business Administration/Economics Minor
• Successful management of financial and accounting operations
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Auditing experience in a variety of industries, including non-profit organizations, including A-133 audits
• Federal grant compliance and reporting
• Proven cost savings through proactive financial analysis
• Extensive experience preparing and monitoring cash flow projections
• Successful staff supervision and mentoring
• Independent operational experience
o Served as sole financial professional for two related small businesses
o Maintained all financial schedules and ensured quality reports and analysis
• Computer Expertise: QuickBooks, Excel, Microsoft Office, MAS-90, Peachtree, e-mail and payroll systems
such as Paychex, QuickBooks and ADP
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
DISTRICT AREA CONSULTING POSITIONS:
ACCOUNTANT Academy of Radiological Research, Lucas Group, Washington, DC (2012-present)
• Analyze and review financial data in anticipation of year-end audit for non profit entity.
• On-going monthly accounting consulting related to analyzing and reviewing financial records and preparing bank
reconciliations.
• Interaction with outside professionals.
• Accounting advice as needed.
ACCOUNTANT Dively Construction Company, Robert Half International, Alexandria, VA (2012)
• Responsible for all financial aspects of construction company, including remittance of tax advices, accounts
receivable, payables, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
PERMANENT POSITIONS:
ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT Fundy Bay Holiday Homes, Aylesford, Nova Scotia (2009-2011)
• Responsible for managing all financial aspects of vacation property.
• Key Accomplishment: Successfully restructured financial reporting that resulted in a smooth and compliant
liquidation of the business upon the proprietor’s death.
PROJECT CONTROLLER Grosse Pointe Development Company, Inc., Fort Myers, FL (2005-2009)
• Managed accounting and reporting for five commercial and residential projects (three in Orlando
area and two in the Fort Myers area).
• Prepared and maintained cash flow projections for all construction projects.
• Prepared budgets and analyzed variances in the over several million dollar range.
• Prepared cash projections and forecasts to assure the adequacy of overhead loan draws-line was $220 Million
with Dutch Bank.
• Allocated Payroll between fifteen related companies and divisions.
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• Prepared and submitted construction and overhead loan draws necessary to fund building projects and
administrative needs.
• Prepared budgets and analyzed financial statements for several builder controlled community associations
exceeding several million dollars.
• Acted as liaison with outside attorneys and accounting firms and performed notary services as needed
• Key Accomplishments-More accurate budgets by the accumulation of bids and other pertinent backup;
shortened month-end closings through streamlining data accumulation and retrieval; realized cost savings
from fewer budget overruns accomplished by constant review; appointed director on several builder
community association boards of directors.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER Lennar Corporation, Fort Myers, FL (2001-2005)
• Managed regional financial and accounting operations.
• Prepared and reviewed annual budgets and analyzed variances-$87 Million Sarasota Division of US Homes.
• Successfully supervised a staff of seven with mentoring and teamwork.
• Processed subsidies for builder controlled community associations.
• Reviewed budgets and financial statements of builder controlled community associations.
• Ensured construction project compliance with state and local codes.
• Key Accomplishments-Thorough review of payable accounts and more refined budget assumptions resulted
in significant cost savings; achieved more accurate budgets by actively involving affected departments;
reduced processing time of month-end closing and encouraged cross-training and staff coaching; appointed
division contact with head corporate accounting office.
CONTROLLER Hadfield's Seafood, Inc., Wilmington, DE (1994-2001)
• Managed all financial, accounting, and human resources operations in multi-company environment.
• Prepared and processed all payable and payroll checks.
• Prepared and updated cash flows daily for two related companies.
• Performed human resources functions, including payroll preparation and insurance.
• Key Accomplishments-Instituted in-house accounting department that saved $50,000 in the first year;
researching corporate insurance costs saved over $35,000 in the first year; additional cost savings realized
through variance review and less reliance on outside professionals.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Santora, Starr & Baffone, Newark, DE (1991-1994)
• Audited, compiled, or reviewed all financial statements for non-profit and for-profit entities, including A-133
Audits and Compliance.
• Analyzed and prepared financial projections and forecasts for various clients and projects
• Performed business valuations.
• Supervised Delaware holding companies and small businesses; mentored small staff using a team approach,
clients included the world’s largest retail store and paint companies.
• Prepared corporate, individual, partnership, trust, and non-profit tax returns.
• Offered management advisory services.
EDUCATION
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT: Florida, 2002-current; Pennsylvania, 1982, Delaware, 1986 (inactive)
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Administration (Accounting Concentration), 1979 Minor: Economics;
Honors: Cum Laude, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Dale Carnegie Course Individual Award Winner, 1998
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