MAURICE OPPENHEIMER, CPA

** ******** ******, **-**-Kus NJ 07423

Home phone 201-***-****

Cell phone 201-***-****

E-mail aceay8@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

FRANK CAVUOTO, CPA, GLEN ROCK, NJ (TAX SEASON)

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT

July 2010 - Present

Prepare Personal, Corporate, Partnership, Estate and Trust, Federal and State tax returns. I also create cost analysis and

various ad hoc reports as required.

SOUTH ORANGE PERFORMING ART CENTER SOUTH ORANGE, NJ

CONTROLLER/CONSULTANT

May 2010 – October 2013

Hired to bring the accounting records up to date and put accounting policies and procedures in place so the

Executive Director and Board of Directors could receive accurate and timely financial information. I managed

accounting staff, reviewed work to assure proper procedures were being followed, performed monthly closings,

prepared financial statements, prepared schedules and interacted with outside auditors.

The records were neglected for over 2 years where the Outside Auditors could not render an opinion. I identified

the problem as a lack of understanding of what was required by company staff. I worked with the department

heads and staff to recreate the missing records so the audit and the 2 prior tax returns could be completed.

I also concluded the original business plan for SOPAC was flawed creating losses and a negative cash flow. I

prepared budgets and forecasts convincing the Village of South Orange it was necessary for them to buy back

the building on which they held the mortgage. This allowed SOPAC to apply for arts grants that would

supplement the ticket revenue. They have applied for and been granted approximately $150,000 in additional

grants since June 30, 2013 when the building was sold to the village and the debt forgiven.

MASSOOD & COMPANY, TOTOWA, NJ (TAX SEASON)

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT

October 2009 – May 2010

Prepared Personal, Corporate, Partnership, Estate and Trust, Federal and State tax returns. I created a complex

computerized budgetary model for a Thomasville Furniture franchisee.

FONTANELLA AND BABITTS, TOTOWA, NJ

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/TAX MANAGER

May 2007 – April 2009

Managed new small business unit of local CPA firm, completed state and tax returns for public entity filing in over 35

states, analyzed accounting records, prepared financial statements and tax returns for business and personal clients.

SMH FINANCIAL CONSULTING, PARAMUS, NJ (HENDEL & HENDEL CPA’S)

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/TAX MANAGER

Sept 1988 – May 2007

Tax specialist developing tax saving strategies for small businesses and high net worth individuals, represented them in

Federal and State audits on multiple tax issues including income, payroll and sales taxes. I also implemented

computerized accounting systems, policies and procedures resulting in a 70% reduction in closing times

Other experience

Controller for multiple companies under common ownership and reported directly to principals.

Initiated and conducted audit of monthly communications invoices for large Wall Street Brokerage firm resulting in a yearly

cost savings of $250,000 and a $150,000 negotiated refund.

Skills

Computerized financial modeling, systems assessment, budget development, cash flow analysis, tax planning, cost

benefit analysis (CBA), creation and implementation of internal procedures and controls, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks,

MAS 90, Peachtree, Prosystem FX, Ultra Tax and proprietary general ledger software

Education

St. John's University, Queens, NY, USA

BS, Accounting

Volunteer Organizations

Treasurer of Shelter our Pets

Past Treasurer of Ho-Ho-Kus/Saddle River Football

Past Treasurer of Ho-Ho-Kus/Saddle River Baseball

Past Treasurer of Ho-Ho-Kus Youth Activities Council

Past Treasurer of Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation

Affiliations

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), New Jersey

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

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