CFO

Edward S. Vitoulis

*** **. ******** ***, *******, Fl 33068

Phone: 954-***-****

Email: *****@*******.***

PROFILE

Highly motivated, results oriented leader with extensive experience in financial and operations management. Possess an outstanding record of achievement in operational profitability, expense control, continuous quality improvement and personnel management, with advanced skills in:

* organizational development * operations management * fiscal oversight

* auditing and taxes * strategic planning * financial reporting

* internal controls/procedures * financial leadership * budgeting

* quality management systems * cross functional teams * general ledger

* cash flow management * treasury management * forecasting

HIGHLIGHTS/PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

* Accomplished and respected financial operations and accounting professional with a proven track record of excellence, thoroughness, accuracy and integrity.

* Managed all financial and accounting functions for a sales organization with annual sales in excess of $25M, over $441 million with all the family’s entities.

* Reduced shipping costs by over $29K annually with Federal Express by changing the way in which shipments were sent and through negotiating directly with Federal Express in order to obtain a more favorable rate.

* Instrumental in assisting companies achieve operational goals, efficiencies and increasing profits through analyzing policies, procedures and costs then implementing changes

* Developed an employee manual that set the policies and procedures for all employees.

* Completely overhauled support operations and office operations which greatly enhanced operating effectiveness.

* Implemented an employee retention program, including 401K program, Section 125 Plan and a longevity based employer payment for health insurance. This resulted in a dramatic decrease in employee turnover.

* Member of management team involved with strategic planning, expense forecasting, tax planning, cash management and investment strategies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING INTERNATIONAL/EQUITY ONE, Miami FL 2009 – Current

Property Accountant (Temp Assignment): Responsible for all of the accounting and financial reporting activities for various commercial properties, researching and advising of current status of tenants.

US BUILDINGS CORP., Deerfield Beach, FL 1996 – 2008

Chief Financial Officer/Controller: Oversee and direct overall financial structure, accounting practices and policies, budgeting, taxes, audit and any related accounting and financial activities for the organization. Served as the corporate liaison with lenders and auditors. Reported directly to the President. Handled all financial activities for six related entities, including one restaurant and owner’s personal finances.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SERVICES, Boca Raton, FL 1993 – 1996

Property Management Accountant: Responsible for all of the accounting and financial reporting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, for 18 properties under management by the firm.

STAINLESS, INC., Deerfield Beach, FL 1991 – 1993

Purchasing Agent: Accountable for purchasing all of the required equipment and accessories to fill orders from food outlets such as Burger King and Wendy’s.

MILLWARD & CO CPA, Fort Lauderdale, FL 1990 – 1991

Auditor/Tax Consultant: Responsible for audits of Condo and Homeowner’s Associations. Reviewed tax returns and suggested tax planning for clients.

CAMPBELL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, Deerfield Beach, 1987 – 1990

Property Management Accountant/Assistant Controller: Responsible for preparing the financial reports, managing payables and receivables for 12 properties under management. Assisted in the accounting, program and system conversion.

EDUCATION / ACHIEVEMENTS

* Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Accounting, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

* Extensive Leadership and Operational Development courses and workshops.

* Involved in various civic and community organizations.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Skill: Analyze

Circumstance: Federal Express monthly cost was extremely high.

Action: Analyzed the process of sending and receiving contracts and Federal Express rates. Proposed changing sending and receiving to 2nd day from priority. Negotiated better pricing rates with Federal Express.

Results: Saved the company $29,000.00 annually.

Skill: Implementation

Circumstance: Had large employee turnover.

Action: Implemented employee retention programs, including 401K program, Section 125 Plan and a longevity based employer payment for health insurance.

Results: Saved the company approximately $8000.00 for training on each salesman that stayed instead of going to the next “better” job.

Skill: Problem Solving

Circumstance: Custom Access program was not calculating salesman profit on sales.

Action: Reviewed the procedure the program used, had the programmer modify the program, tested results, had programmer make more changes and tested results until program was calculating the salesman profit correctly.

Results: Saved time in calculating the commissions and made the salesman happy that they were being paid correctly.

Skill: Policy Making

Circumstance: Had no employee manual.

Action: Created employee manual. Discussed policies with company attorney, human resource department and owner. Finalized and printed employee manual.

Results: Ended employee confusion on benefits.

Skill: Procedures

Circumstance: Credit Card Company increased the fees we were being charged due to a large number of charge backs.

Action: Created fraud prevention policy to prevent an unusual number of charge backs.

Results: Reduced credit card fees charged and reduced number of charge backs. Savings were approximately $650.00 a month in fees and reduced the number of charge backs.

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