Peter J Novikoff, Project Manager/Accountant

**** * ******* **** ( Glendale, Arizona 85306 ( Phone: 714-***-**** (

Email: abhdts@r.postjobfree.com

Career Goal: Accounting Manager / Sr. Accountant / Financial Analyst

Dedicated Accounting Manager with 20 years of experience developing and implementing

financial systems, strategies, processes and controls that significantly improve P&L

scenarios within GAAPs. Expert in establishing accounting functions, systems and

best practices; cost-reduction, automation and tax strategies; and lasting business

relationships to ensure goal-surpassing performance. Computer skills include

proficiency in Excel, Outlook, MS Office and expertise in QuickBooks.

Education

Business Accounting, Golden West College, 1994

Volunteerism: District 62 Challenger division, volunteer coach for special

needs children that want to be involved in sports

Experience

Orange county Improvements - lake forest, ca

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, 10/2010 TO PRESENT

Project Manager, 10/2010 to Present

Hired as a senior accountant, to direct accounting functions for a growing

home remodeling company. Oversee financial analysis, financial audits, G/L,

A/R, A/P, and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with GAAP standards.

Develop and manage external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers,

auditors) and constantly looked for ways to strengthen overall financial

performance.

Key results of Project Manager:

Oversees performance of all trade contractors and reviews architectural and

engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations

are being followed.

Proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all

necessary permits and licenses.

Track and control construction schedule and associated costs to achieve

completion of project within time and monies allocated.

Complete comprehensive valuation analysis and credit review of acquisition

target, and play a key role in the due diligence effort that is crucial to

successful build out.

Coastline Remodeling - Santa Ana, ca

FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER, 09/2006 - 10/2010

Project Manager, 01/2007 - 10/2010

Maintained the accuracy of records for all of the financial activities of a

residential remodeling company. This included all accounts related to the

payroll calculation on commissionable transactions, sales and purchases, as

well as all other expenses. The account receivable and the account payable

record were maintained accurately, detailing the incoming and outgoing cash

flow of the company respectively in accordance with GAAPS.

Key results:

Offered ownership and profit sharing in the corporation Dec 2007.

Manager of the Production Department. Schedule installations, supervise

customer service team. Placed orders for all materials, supplies and

products necessary for residential window and door replacements.

Created and executed project work plans and revisions as appropriate to

meet changing needs and requirements by the city and/or HOA approvals.

MARGARITA ROCKS RESTURANT - SAN DIEGO, CA

FINANCE MANAGER, 10/2004 - 12/2006

PLANNED, DEVELOPED AND CONTROLLED ALL FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF THIS VERY BUSY

BAR AND GRILL. THIS INCLUDED SHORT AND LONG TERM BUDGETING/STRATEGIC

PLANNING, CASH FLOW FORECASTING AND MANAGEMENT, MANAGING REVENUE AND

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, SHORT AND LONG TERM PROJECT PROFITABILITY. I WAS

HIRED TO ACCOUNT FOR THREE HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS IN CALIFORNIA AND

ARIZONA. OVERSAW MANY OPERATIONS TO ENSURE ORGANIZATION PROFITABILITY.

REQUIRED OFTEN TRAVEL TO EACH FACILITY, DEVELOPED AND RAN REPORTS, HELD

MEETINGS, AND ENSURED PERFORMANCE WAS ABOVE PAR. IDENTIFY ALONG WITH

MANAGERS ALL RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND REPORT ON

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS.

Key results:

Implemented an accounting system which ensured smooth preparation of

monthly reports and developed and recommended accounting policies for use

on a daily basis.

Pour cost was reduced from 29% to 17% within a single quarter. Daily and

weekly sales reports were developed for each key associate to be audited by

myself and ownership.

Kokomos Bar & Grill - Irvine, ca

RESTURANT GENERAL MANAGER, 3/1997 - 10/2004

FULL-CHARGE BOOKKEEPER, 3/1997 - 10/2004

THE IDEAL SPOT FOR ANY OCCASION, KOKOMOS BAR AND GRILL SERVED DINNER FIVE

NIGHTS A WEEK AND TURNED INTO A FIRST CLASS NIGHT CLUB ON THE WEEKENDS.

STRATEGIC MARKETING WAS IMPERATIVE IN COMPETING WITH SURROUNDING

BUSINESSES. WITHIN MY POSITION AS THE GENERAL MANAGER I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE OPERATION OF THE ENTIRE RESTAURANT AND FOR BUILDING A STRONG TEAM THAT

CONSISTENTLY PROVIDED CUSTOMERS GREAT FOOD AND A FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE. KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED FINDING, HIRING AND DEVELOPING TEAM MEMBERS AND

SHIFT LEADERS, CONDUCTING NEW HIRE ORIENTATION AND DEVELOPING THE TRAINING

PLAN FOR EACH NEW HIRE. I WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHEDULING AND DEPLOYING

THE TEAM CORRECTLY, ADDRESSING PERFORMANCE ISSUES AND MANAGING THE

RESTAURANT BUDGET AND FINANCIAL RECORDING ALL WHICH INCLUDED A/P, A/R,

PAYROLL, PAYROLL TAXES, SALES TAX AND DAILY CASH DEPOSITS, RECORDING DAILY

SALES AND BANK RECONCILIATIONS, MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY FINANCIALS.

Key results:

. Created a company website and maintained privacy for all contact info

collected.

. Converted old cash flow reports to an excel data base.

. Marketing cost benefits analysis, price setting and Inventory control.

. Effectively managing up to 20+ employees at a time.

PN Trucking - Fontana, ca

FULL-CHARGE BOOKKEEPER, 1985 - 2000

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS PICK UP CARGO FROM ONE LOCATION AND DELIVER IT TO

ANOTHER AND MUST MAKE SURE THAT ALL DELIVERIES ARE MADE ON TIME. SOME

DRIVERS ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING THEIR SHIPMENTS. IN

ADDITION, ALL DRIVERS MUST KEEP ACCURATE LOGS OF THEIR TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES

AND ENSURE THAT THEIR VEHICLES ARE IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION.1985 -

1996 ALL RECORDS WERE MAINTAINED BY HAND IN LEDGERS (NO COMPUTERS). I BEGAN

USING QUICK BOOKS IN 1996. IT WAS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE,

RECEIVABLE AND YEARLY FINANCIALS WERE KEPT WITH ACCURACY.

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