Accounting Human Resources
Resume:
Andre S. Sarouna
Briarwood, NY 11435
********@*****.***
August 7, 2011
To the Attention of Human Resources Director
Enclosed is my resume for the Controller position you may have open
My qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from
Columbia University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from York
College, and the final year of my Masters in Finance degree from
Polytechnic University. I have extensive experience in general accounting,
budgeting and contract management
Highlights of my experience include:
. Supervision and Management of Accounting departments
. Preparation of the financial statements for senior managers
. Budgeting and variance reporting
. Reporting on governmental and regulatory compliances
. Directing audit activities
. Collaborative banking relationships.
During my career I have improved internal processes and procedures which
has saved money and improved cash flow. My financial management skills
coupled with my ability to work well with others are valuable assets that
can improve productivity in your organization.
I look forward to meeting you at your convenience to discuss how my
experience can make a contribution to your organization. I am confident
that the meeting will be mutually beneficial.
Very truly yours,
Andre S. Sarouna
Andre S. Sarouna
139 79 85th Drive # 5D Briarwood, NY 11435 718-***-**** 347-***-****
SUMMARY
An accounting and financial professional with management experience. An
extensive background in budgeting and variance reporting, governmental and
regulatory compliance reporting, auditing, instituting internal controls
and procedures. Known to monitor budget compliance and cut costs resulting
in savings. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Access. MIP, Fund EZ
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COUNCIL FOR UNITY, Inc. 50 BWAY, NY N.Y. 10004 4/07 to 7/2010
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE& Administration
. Transform the organization from a two-years losing institution to a
solvent agency, by undertaking fiscal viability study of several
programs.
. Negotiate with the funding sources for fiscal improvement plan.
Work with suppliers and vendors to stem the outflow of cash. Cut
costs by streamlining labor and various expenditures. Enhance and
improve some processes
. Develop agency wide budget. Administer and monitor closely the
budget. Submit budget modification to the funding sources when needs
arise.
. Prepare the cash position, banking relationship, and period end
closing
. Direct the fiscal and administrative departments of 4 staff in
their functions: from the payroll preparation and the billing to the
approval of the vendors' invoices.
. Prepare and present financial reports to the Board members.
. Oversee the preparation of the year end audit and all regulatory
reports.
Center for Preventive Psychiatry, White Plains, NY 7/ 2001 to 4/2007
Division Controller
. Planned, directed and administered the operations of Finance
Department. Managed Accountant payable and the revenue cycle.
Monitored the budget and Managed all the specificities of OMH & OMRDD
contracts and grants
. Supervised the payroll activities. Administered any payroll and labor
issues
. Maintained contact with grantors and state regulators to ensure
compliance
. Maintained collaborative banking relationships. Reconciled the
endowment and the investments accounts. Justified all the variances.
Prepared the financial statements and directed the year end audit
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. Prepared cost reports and Consolidated Fiscal Reports.- CFR
Harlem Dowling Family & Children Center, NYC July 2000 to July 2001
Controller
. Oversaw the state comprehensible three year audit and Standard of
Payment and disputed any refunds due to the OFC, resulting in a
$175,000 savings
Directed the accounting functions and the billing of the Agency
Supervised a staff of 6 accountants and the billing specialists
Assisted in the preparation of the budget of the Agency
Monitored the guidelines of budgeting and claiming and the
Comprehensive Outpatients Programs Services
Prepared and monitored weekly cash flow.
Reconciled the endowment and the investment accounts
Lifespire, Inc., 345 Hudson Street New York, NY July 1997 to July 2000
Assistant Controller
. Managed accounting department of 8 staff
. Revised internal control procedures with emphasis on the separation of
duties
. Initiated Receivable system improved timeliness, alleviated the cash
flow problem
. Controlled spending to remain within the approved budget
. Analyzed all the variances and revised the ratio value quarterly
. Directed year end audit and functional allocation of the expenditures
. Prepared the Agency Consolidated Fiscal Report.
The Floating Hospital, Pier 11 and Wall St NYC February 1993 to July 1997
Accounting Manager
. Supervised the payroll coordinator, billing clerk and the accountant
. Analyzed the Medicaid billing and utilization standards
. Monitored the daily cash balance
. Helped prepare the weekly cash flow and financial reports for the
Executive Director
. Prepared all the lead schedules for the Independent Auditors.
Community Access, Inc., Ave A NYC 10009 May 1989 to February 1993
Accountant Supervisor
. Supervised a staff of three junior accountants in bookkeeping and
payroll preparation. Prepared all the closing entries.
. Reviewed and managed the coding of accounts payable, expense and
revenue accounts, posting consumer's receivables, and closing modules
monthly
. Assisted in the preparation of the books for the Auditors.
EDUCATION
Masters in Finance, Polytechnic University (thesis to submit)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics Columbia University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting York College
ECE Dipl m de L'Ecole des Chefs D'Entreprises de Paris, France
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