DERREK J. CRAIG SR.

*** ******** ****** ***** + Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Phone: 412-***-**** + Email: acggtk@r.postjobfree.com

CONTROLLER

~ Specializing in profit & non-profit accounting functions ~

Quality-driven professional with over 10 year's expertise in the accounting

and finance industry. Focusing on increasing efficiency and controlling

costs within job duties. Ability to work individually and in team-oriented

environment to help optimize consistency on the job.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

- Financial Statement Preparation - Budget

Preparation

- Quarterly/Annually Federal Reporting - Manage A/P &

A/R

- ADP & Payroll Solutions Experience - Audit

Assistance (A-133)

- Microsoft Office Experience - Bank &

Financial Reconciliation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Healthy Start, Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA Sept.

2008-Oct. 2012

Controller

Supervised a staff of 3 that covered all areas of accounting including A/P,

A/R, bank reconciliation, and payroll. Prepared and managed multiple

budgets from federal, state, & local grant funding sources. Tracked

restricted contributions from multiple grant funding sources. Submitted

quarterly, semi-annual and annual expenditure reports to required funding

source. Prepared internal and external financial statements to the

Executive Director and grant funding sources, respectfully. Coordinated

activities of external audits of financial statements, workers

compensation, and state unemployment. Prepared and maintained fixed asset

and general inventory schedules.

Manchester Academic Charter School - Pittsburgh, PA Jan.

2006-May, 2008

Business Manager

Prepared and managed annual operating budget. Managed and prepared

financial statements on a monthly basis to the Chief Executive Officer and

Board of Trustees. Recorded and maintained A/P, A/R, and bank

reconciliation. Managed employer payroll using ADP software. Submitted

monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure reports to the PA Department of

Education to maintain compliance.

Citifinancial, Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA May,

2000-Jan. 2006

Assistant Manager

Developed real estate and personal loans for clients based on credit

worthiness. Calculated ability-to-pay ratios for credit eligibility.

Analyzed the financial stability of clients and then developed the

optimized plan for debt elimination. Assisted in daily collections of

delinquent accounts. Offered insurance packages for qualifying clients to

help maintain a good credit rating.

EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh

Major: Accounting

Degree: B.S.B.A., December, 2001

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