Sanford H. Wallins, C.P.A.

**** ********* ***, ****** ****, FL 33026 ( Phone: 954-***-**** ( Email:

acbhtn@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Challenging and visible senior financial, analytic and/or accounting

position with a growing company that will allow advancement based on

accomplishments, drive and ability.

Profile

Highly motivated, results-oriented leader in financial and operations

management. Possess outstanding record of achievement in operational

profitability, expense control, continuous quality improvement and

personnel management, with advanced skills in all aspects of finance and

operations.

Professional Experience

Celebration Cruise Lines, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2010-Present

Corporate Controller

Responsible for managing accounting department consisting of a staff of

five. Functions include general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end

closings, forecasting, budgeting, cash management for three separate

companies and a cargo division. Total revenue exceeds $60 million.

TransCon Financial, Wellington, FL (financial services) 2003-2009

Corporate Controller

Performed all accounting and financial functions including cash

management, financial statement preparation, payroll, year-end closings,

forecasting, budgeting and managing a loan portfolio of more than $40

million. Also responsible for administrative duties including banking,

contract negotiations and purchasing.

Shorty's, Inc., Miami, FL (Restaurant Chain)

1994-2002

Vice President of Finance: Directed and managed all accounting operations

for the firm. Responsible for the personnel and administrative functions,

including insurance programs and banking relations. Developed the

operating procedures for purchasing and contract negotiations. Oversaw the

creation of hiring policies and procedures as well as formulated a new

payroll system. These actions led to a 20% reduction in workers comp and

unemployment claims. Designed and implemented a performance pay system,

which led to a 10% increase in profits. Implemented cost controls that

resulted in a 25% reduction in direct and operating costs.

Persol America, Inc., Miami, FL (Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Italian

Eyewear) 1988-1994

Controller/Operations Manager: Performed all accounting and financial

functions including general ledger, preparation of financial statements,

budgeting, forecasting, credit and collections. In charge of the day-to-

day operations and activities of the sales force. Restructured

credit/collections procedures that led to a reduction in bad debts of 30%.

Initiated a new marketing/sales campaign, which led to an increase in sales

of 20%.

Robelen and Associates, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL (Luxury Homebuilder)

1980-1987

Controller: Administered all accounting operations for the corporate and

partnership accounts including job costing, general ledger and financial

statement preparation. Prepared the data for yearly audits and

institutional use for evaluating performance and

adherence to policies, procedures and requirements. Established and secured

various operating credit lines.

Education / Certifications / Computer Skills

M.S., Accounting, Florida International University, Miami, FL

M. B.A., General Business, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

B.S., Accounting, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Certified Public Accountant

MS Office 2000 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and multiple Internet/web

management programs.

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