BARBARA SCHIAVONE
Mercerville, New Jersey 08619
Cell phone 201-***-****
e-mail (********@*****.***
SUMMARY
CPA with public and corporate financial management experience, including
financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Excellent organization
skills with the ability to direct and motivate staff. Strong PC
application competency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
EXPERIENCE
KPMG LLP
Montvale, New Jersey
2002 to 2009
Manager, Finance and Accounting
o Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reporting, management
reports and analyses to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial
results for assigned internal departments. Assist functional leaders
in developing their annual plan and forecast. Review financial
results and discuss variances with functional leaders on a routine
basis. Analyze financial data to ensure that costs are recorded in
accordance with accounting principals and firm's policies. Oversee
Engagement Accounting for assigned NSS departments; review and control
spending; oversee responsibilities of financial analysts; raised
issues regarding process controls and recommend solutions.
1995 to 2002 Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Support Tax Services
o Provided financial and operational support to KPMG's Tax Services
1993 to 1995 Senior Manager, National Support Services
o Provided support to the Firm wide New Services Investment process and
to other infrastructure initiatives that impacted Performance
Improvement Consulting Services.
G. M. Capital Corporation
New York, New York
1984 to 1993
Controller
o Directed all financial reporting and tax compliance for the U.S.
operations of GPP, plc, a British publicly held corporation, in the
areas of financial services and real estate development.
Metromedia, Inc.
Secaucus, New Jersey
1977 - 1984
1983 - 1984 Controller, Telecommunications Division
Directed all financial and administrative operations for this major new
division. Responsible for $12 million operational budget incorporating
either branches.
1980 -1983 Assistant Controller (Corporate)
Reporting to the Vice Present and Controller was responsible for a variety
of financial functions and special projects including the preparation and
review of annual shareholder reports, interim reports and SEC filings.
1977 - 1980 Tax Manager (Corporate Staff)
Managed the Company's Tax Department consisting of five professionals which
serviced over fifty subsidiary, divisions and branch operations located
throughout the United States.
KPMG Peat Marwick
Short Hills, New Jersey
1970 - 1977
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey
New York University, Graduate Program Taxation
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
New Jersey State Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants