RICHARD J. ZYSKOWSKI

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Shelton, CT 06484 e-mail mbcd92@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Financial Manager with broad experience in all facets of Accounting, Finance and CRM Expertise in analysis, profit planning, and reporting for domestic and global operations in manufacturing, distribution and service industries. Strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to identify and solve problems regarding customer relations.

EXPERTISE

• Management Accounting Financial Analysis & Metric Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting

• Manufacturing / Inventory Analysis Financial Systems Installation (ERP) Revenue Recognition

• Fulfillment / Backroom – Operations Internal Controls Sarbanes Oxley

EXPERIENCE

EMSAR/PIC DESIGN, Stratford, CT Sep 2008-Present Accounting Contract Consulting

• Emsar, Inc. Annual standard cost roll up and price test utilizing SAP/ERP system along with other financial analysis.

• Prepared SG&A budgets for upcoming fiscal year along with monthly profitability analysis for PIC Design, Division of RBC Bearings.

DRS Fermont, Bridgeport, CT 2007 2008

$120 million/yr power generator supplier for the US military

• Cost Accounting Manager

• Responsible for all aspects of cost accounting and program performance including cost accumulation practices, policy and controls, financial reporting and performance tracking of projects, contracts and financial analysis along with support of cost and pricing initiatives, along with EVMS initiatives.

• Provided needed information to the Program Directors for all new business and modifications to existing contracts(mostly IDIQ contracts with various pricing depending on quantities placed into production) including information concerning ECN’s, direct labor, travel, equipment purchases, subcontractors and consultants to be used, documentation requirements for contract deliverables, recommended fee and profit margin and pricing strategies to reflect program revenue and EBIT performance by program. All new releases were maintained into an Access database on a daily basis by contract.

• Produced EAC’s for DCAA in order to receive progress payments from the government via the DD250 for electronic progress billing (Form 1443) for approximately $1.5 to $3.0 million per month.

• Supervised two cost accountants, who prepared journals for the monthly close, analyzed balance sheet items to ensure values are correctly stated and tied into the P&L in accordance to the terms and conditions of the contract.

• Acted as ombudsman between contract administration and the DOD for any differences between CLIN items versus invoicing that might happen and resolve those discrepancies.

• Performed root cause analysis for any process short comings and revise the process accordingly.

• Provided monthly key performance indicator results and other management analysis reports in a timely manner.

• Developed labor and overhead rates for each cost center to be used as a tool for job profitability analysis, inventory valuation, and labor and overhead variances.

• Initiated a cycling process for warehouse inventory and contracted Alabama Aerospace for Vendor Managed Inventory program.

WARNACO INC., Milford, CT 2006 - 2007

Distributor of Calvin Klein, Chaps and Speedo clothing brands

Senior Cost Analyst/Accountant

• Performed month-end financial closing activities including General Ledger mappings for financials. Prepared variance analysis reports to track vendor efficiency.- Coordinated with the internal auditor on inventory verification to ensure internal controls were being followed.

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, Shelton, CT 2005- 2006

Accounting Contractor @ Sikorsky Air Craft Developed a matrix for setting up work orders in SAP to track overhead costs for US government and international contracts. Prepared impact analysis and proposed changes for Government review to update the CASB disclosure statement.

Provided notice of changes to all departments affected by this change, including the impact on rates. Assisted in month end processes and reporting CIP projects and fixed asset maintenance utilizing SAP R3 ensuring projects were on time and on budget.

• Designed cost analysis and control programs to ensure open commitments remaining would not exceed the $300 million capital expenditure budget utilizing Microsoft Access and Excel at five different locations throughout the US.

SYNAGRO, Waterbury, CT 2004- 2005

Accounting Consultant

• Waste Management Company, performing accounting service for year end work papers and fixed asset maintenance.

HIGHFIELD MFG. CO., Bridgeport, CT 1996 - 2004

Manufacturer of lock devices for utility industry and the Fireomatic valve.

Accounting Manager

• Managed and supervised Billing, Accounts Payable and the Payroll departments.

• Prepared analysis using the Syspro Encore Reporting System

• Reported on Fixed Assets using Best Software.

• Developed a thorough approach to Sales Price/Volume analysis for international markets and reported the results monthly to the risk carrier, NCM/Aon.

• EDI administrator for several major utility customers from testing and implementation through applications using Trusted Link for Windows software which resulted in cost savings by eliminating paperless transactions for order entry department.

• Managed skills required to both promote and run a successful business along with providing strong customer support services. Developed strong presentations to win new business from clients in manufacturing and service related industries.

• Managed the Sales and Use Tax reporting and supported the preparation of the corporate year-end tax package (Federal, State and Municipal).

CASCO PRODUCTS, Bridgeport, CT 1991– 1995

Power Outlet manufacturer for the auto industry

Accounting Manager

Managed and supervised the Billing, Accounts Payable and Payroll departments.

Prepared financial statements and performed analysis for a $60 million budget covering two plants.

• Redesigned the financial data base structure to accommodate reporting to the parent company, utilizing ASK, Fastar and PCFAS Data Reporting Systems.

• Conducted the annual physical inventory to determine a pickup or shrink and LIFO adjustment for year end.

• Prepared federal, state and local taxes including payroll quarterly 941’s and 940.

Bead Industries, Bridgeport, CT 1987–1990

Manufacturer of beaded chain products and plumbing supplies

Cost Accountant

• Converted a manual cost accounting system to a fully computerized system.

• Conducted the annual physical inventory to determine a pickup or shrink and LIFO adjustment for year end.

Century Brass Products, Waterbury, CT 1982 - 1986

Manufacturer of brass coupling devices for the gas industry and supplier of grenade housings for the US Army

Accounting Manager

• Liaison for the company and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) for all abnormal maintenance on government-owned machinery and equipment.

EDUCATION

BS Accounting, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

OTHER SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Award Best Software for Fixed Assets for Windows, SAP, Deltek, Macola, Excel Power User Lawson, Lotus Notes, and Agama software for ERP by Syspro

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