Management Manager
Resume:
FLORIN C. VICOL
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******@*****.***
Financially savvy, knowledgeable and hard-working executive with more than
** ***** ** *******nce in a variety of key leadership accounting roles for
public and private companies. Strengths include startup management,
acquisitions and divestitures, SEC reporting, S1 & 8K preparation, SAS-70
audits, PCAOB audits, business modeling, internal audit, debt and equity
financing, and systems implementation. Creative, entrepreneurial, results-
oriented manager who is driven to succeed.
STRENGTHS
Financial Administrative Other
Financial reporting Contract negotiation Systems implementation
Budgeting and Risk management Strategic planning
forecasting
Banking and investor Human resource Acquisition analysis
relations management
Treasury Legal issues Due diligence
GAAP, SEC Regulations Sarbane Oxley Act QuickBooks, Great Plains &
Peachtree, Mas 90
EXPERIENCE
Elite City Stays, LLC, New York City July 2009 to Present
Corporate Housing Company
Controller
> Manage a staff of four while responsible for all finance functions.
Member of the Senior Management Team
> Participate in financial strategic planning, budget preparation and
forecasting, review of budgets vs actual to ensure accuracy
> Use financial know-how to improve profits and operations, reduce costs
and develop strategies for the company, increasing revenue by 20%
annually. Lead conversion from outsource finance and accounting functions
to in-house
> Created and supported an internal control environment that safeguarded
company assets totaling $3M
> Develop strategic plans, operational, marketing and production budgets to
support multiple revenue streams
ACTIVE RESPONSE GROUP, New York City June 2008 to July 2009
$35MM internet lead generation company
Chief Financial Officer
> Directed completion of 3-year PCOAB-compliant audit of financial
statements (company had never been audited)
> Recruited to develop actionable business metrics, processes and
management reporting to support rapid growth and prepare for strategic
exit through a reverse merger into an public entity. Passed a SAS-70
Audit
> Managed year-end audit process for US and Canada and UK
> Managed the budgeting and forecasting process to meet all deadlines.
Implemented SaaS in limited use
> Developed methodology, business metrics and management reporting for
revenue recognition, revenue backlog, revenue pipeline, customer care,
data management, rewards provision, cost per point, dormant accounts,
deferred revenue, software capitalization, lease capitalization and asset
impairment
> Analyzed profitability per customer for 150 clients. Monitored DSO
performance providing recommendations for corrective actions
understanding of business expectations, risks, and opportunities
> Managed monthly global close process and related Management reporting
> Supported Global Finance Managers on unresolved issues relating to
billing and collections
> Managed a staff of ten and responsible for all finance function as a
member of the Senior Management team
> Renegotiated $4MM increase in existing $10MM credit line despite numerous
pre-existing covenant violations
> Successfully negotiated Active Response Group's sale to XL Marketing Inc.
in 2009
ROGEN INTERNATIONAL, New York City August 2004 to May 2008
$50MM global consulting company
North American Controller
> Managed staff of eight and year-end audit process for US and Canada and
various countries in EMEA
> Performed audits of financial statements. Conducted review of quarterly
results, consolidated balance sheet, and financial analysis schedules
> Drove monthly global close process and related Management reporting
initiatives
> Analyzed variances and trends on the comparative financials for each
international office and offered insight
> Assist the Executive team in identifying and deploying financial
tools/mechanisms to mitigate the macro-economic and political change in
currency fluctuation and payment transfers
> Developed, compiled and owned the monthly KPI's reporting. Managed the
monthly budgeting and forecasting with 100% on time reporting
> Drove and reported P&L statistics per customer for 110 engagements
> Standardized and automated the billing processes, which resulted in
reduced DSO from 110 to 44 days:
o Established and enforced standard payment terms increasing DPO from
45 days to 60 days
o Monitored DSO performance providing recommendations for corrective
actions while fully understanding business expectations, risks, and
opportunities
> Managed monthly global close process and related Management reporting
> Prepared consolidated financial statements while assisting in month,
quarter & year-end close for overseas offices
> Managed the year end statutory and ad hoc audits, when applicable
> Prepared and monitored Cash flow forecast for international offices
> Reorganized accounting/finance units resulting in savings of $2MM
annually
> Reviewed and posted divisional journal entries and reviewed and approved
the journal entries of my staff before posting to the general Ledger
> Successfully implemented Great Plains accounting software
DAVIDSOHN GROUP, New York City July 1999 to July 2004
Computer outsourcing and systems solution provider with $100MM in annual
revenues
Controller/CFO
> Coordinated, prepared and reviewed monthly balance sheet and income
statement accounts' trend analysis, including monthly review with the CEO
> Managed a staff of ten
> Reviewed SEC filings for compliance and SAS-70 audit
> Established forecast, budget, and cash flow projections to support build
out of US operation
> Evaluated and procured health insurance, benefits, business insurance,
real-estate leases
> Manage day-to-day cash flow and commercial banking relationships
PARADIGM WIRELESS/MCI Systemhouse, New York City May 1994 to June 1999
$1B wireless systems integrator
Vice President and Divisional Controller
CDM Federal Programs, New York City January 1990 to April 1994
$500MM environmental consulting company
Senior Financial Analyst
EDUCATION
BARUCH COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, BBA/MBA in Accountancy and
Finance June, 1995
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