ERIC S. FENCHEL
Florham Park, NJ *****
acuer3@r.postjobfree.com
Senior “hands on” Financial and Operational Professional with extensive
experience in GAAP accounting, budgets & forecasts, cash management,
acquisitions, systems, compliance, financial analysis & workflow efficiencies.
SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Excellent Communications and Presentation skills. Leader and change agent.
Monthly variance analysis, forecast modeling, and development of Key Performance Indicators
Expert at preparing department budgets and forecasts
Prepare monthly and quarterly audited financial statements (GAAP/SOX)
Reduced costs through operating efficiency and negotiations through extensive vendor network
Negotiated both bank and non-bank financing. Strong cash management skills
Expert at running accounting department including AP, AR, Payroll, IT, HR and Billing
Installed General Ledger and Enterprise Systems at 3 companies
EXPERIENCE:
Ubiqus Reporting Inc. – Chief Financial Officer
NYC Business Services Company (2015-present)
Hired and trained accounting and payroll staff
Prepares financial statements and financial reporting package
Developed accounting and payroll policies and procedures
Merged two operating and accounting departments & systems
Automation of business operations and financial reporting
Supervises A/R, A/P, Payroll, Human Resources Billing, Collections, and Accounting
Hired new CPA firm, renegotiated several contracts saving $100,000
NYNJ Financial Solutions - Partner & Interim CFO/Controller
Accounting and Finance Consultants - (2008 -2011, 2013-2015)
Interim CFO at large multi faceted non-profit organization in NJ
Implemented independent contractor program (health care company)
Designed financial reporting (including budgets) and company metrics (non-profit company)
Performed due diligence reviews on targeted acquisitions (private equity group)
Installed new G/L and Enterprise software, developed operating procedures (consulting firm)
Negotiated vendor and banking agreements
Interim CFO at two staffing firms: Hired, supervised and trained staff. Creates workflow efficiencies and negotiated cost savings on borrowing relationship
Implemented accounting control policy and procedures
Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc. – CFO/Controller
Staffing and Payroll Company (2011-2013)
Hired and trained accounting and administrative staff
Developed accounting and payroll policies and procedures
Instituted new commission plan, devised partner share plan
Hands on Supervisor of GL, Payroll, AP, and AR
Negotiated vendor contracts to save over $200,000 per year
Negotiated banking credit line
G/L System conversion to Microsoft Dynamics Solomon
Prepared profitability analyses on sales people, clients, internal departments and regions
Updated employment contracts to protect company from employment risk
Diversant LLC. - CFO/COO –New Jersey
Technical consulting and staffing company (2007-2008)
Prepared operating and capital budgets and forecasts for bank and non-bank financing firms
Negotiated $10MM line of credit (non-bank financing)
Reduced costs through vendor negotiations, and design of new commission plan
Reduced DSO’s through extensive collection efforts and establishment of key contacts
Supervised Controller, Billing Manager, and HR Department Heads
Open Systems Technologies –CFO/Controller
Technical consulting and staffing company (1997 to 2007) – New York, NY
Developed and documented policies & procedures.
Hired and trained “world class” staff that maintained consistency for over 10 years
Developed management reporting to quickly identify profitability by client, and region
Prepared operating and capital budgets and forecasts
Produced C.P.A. certified audited financial statements each year without exception
Supervised payroll, billing, collections, accounting, facilities, and human resources
Designed and negotiated company benefit plans
Board of Directors – Three Non-Profit Organizations since 2001
Treasurer - Prepare Financial Statements, (AP/AR/Cash Management)
Monthly Board Presentations and Yearly membership presentations
Negotiate vendor agreements and facility leases
Developed operational efficiencies and accounting policies
Automated financial reporting
SYSTEMS: Sage Mas-90, Mas-200, Dynamics, Solomon, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Millenium,
TKO, Staffsuite, ADP, Paychex, Great Plains, Excel Pivot Tables, Sage MIP
EDUCATION:
M.B.A. - Baruch College - Major: Finance
B.A. - Rutgers College - Major: Business Administration