Sean P. Tuttle
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Controller
Profit Optimization / Business Process Reengineering / Office Automation
/ Integrated Business Solutions
Seasoned, technologically savvy Accounting Manager with proven track record
of delivering revenue maximization in every role; adept at conceptualizing
and implementing innovative cost-saving practices and techniques. Core
competencies include:
STRATEGIC PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION Budget Administration / Management
Multi-Corporate Financials &
Project Management & Execution Consolidations
Consulting & Business Analysis Client / Vendor Relationship
Full Accounting Process Through Management
Close Team Building, Mentoring, &
Leadership
Professional Experience
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE - ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Tax Preparer (Present)
Marketing Configurations, Inc & Sopak, LLC- Apopka, Florida
Controller (2007 to 2008)
Company controller for Marketing Company and Startup Property Leasing
Company.
Established company internal controls and streamlined company workflow.
Oversaw the company accounting practices including payroll, receivables,
commissions and payables. Held sole responsibility for both company's
financials and liaison with outside Tax Accounting Firm. Selected
Contributions:
- Negotiated with State of Florida Department of Revenue on outstanding
prior years' sales tax penalties at a 50% cost savings.
- Through the establishment of GAAP reduced corporate income taxes by
over $200,000.
- Responsible for accounting software implementation from PeachTree to
QuickBooks Enterprise.
Technologies To Be, Inc. - Orlando, Florida
Operations Manager/Controller (2005 to 2006)
Served as company controller for 3 separate divisions Orlando Business
Services, Defense Simulations and Software Development as well as led
Orlando Business Services.
Established Sales and Marketing approach of new Service Line, Always up PC,
for Orlando Business Services. Responsible for complete business
administration functions of 3 divisions including finance and accounting.
Selected Contributions:
- Tripled residual income for Orlando Business Services.
- Established accounting system dividing Company into the 3 divisions
and establishing P&LS for same.
- Implemented job profitability tracking within divisions
Insurance Offices of America (I.O.A.) - Longwood, Florida
Controller American Marketing Development and Fresh Communications (2004 to
2005)
Instrumental in launching of advertising startup, establishing all aspects
of the Accounting and Financial systems.
Held responsibility for all internal business administration functions of
two companies including finance and accounting spanning sourcing,
manufacturing, inventory control, quality assurance, sales commissions, and
the consolidation of financials. Selected Contribution:
- Through guidance and analysis lead companies to first profitable business
year.
- Responsible for Accounting software implementation QuickBooks Pro to
QuickBooks Enterprise then laid the foundation for switch to Great Plains
Inventory Control Manager American Marketing Development and Match-up
Sports Promotions (2003 to 2005)
Held responsibility for all aspects of inventory operations for two
companies including installing new systems and training of personnel.
Selected Contribution:
- Established inventory system enhancing controls and tracking inventory
while substantially reducing inventory costs by 25%.
EnableSoft Inc. & Foxtrot Aviation, Inc. - Orlando, Florida
Controller (2001 to 2002)
Responsible for the accounting practices of Software Company and Aviation
Company.
Collaborated with Company CEO/President and COO/VP in the overseeing,
directing, and coordinating the financial activities within Accounting,
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll, including preparation
and analysis of financial statements covering income statement, balance
sheet and cash flow. Selected Contributions:
- Located and collected $150,000 of unbilled maintenance agreements.
- Established system to track and bill maintenance with collection
received 30-60 days quicker.
Scitec Nutrition - Orlando, Florida
Controller Independent Contractor (2000 to 2001)
Correction of Accounting System for Start-up Sports Nutrition Company,
bringing company books under GAAP.
Held the responsibility for all aspects of accounting operations from:
Reconciliations to Year-End Close; including all financials, vendor
negotiations and deficit reduction planning. Selected Contributions:
- Led Company from 500,000 loss previous year to 8 consecutive months of
showing a profit, net turnaround 3/4 of a million gain through lease
reduction and supply chain negotiations
- Implemented ecommerce collections, decreasing Receivable turnaround by
20 days
- Coordinated with Parent company and CEO in Budapest, Hungary
reconciling
Exchange rates and raw material exchanges.
Kenney Communications, Inc. & Kenney Information Services, Inc. (Non-
Profit) - Orlando, Florida
Account Executive/Accountant (1996 to 2000)
Held responsibility for the Accounting for three publications, a brochure
distribution service and a cabinet shop.
Full charge cycle accounting for both companies including accounts P/R;
Billing; Income Statement; Balance Sheet; Reconciliations; Asset
Management; Creation of Sales Contracts & Proposals; Collections and
Coordination of the Sales Staff. Selected Contributions:
- Consolidated Payables to Bi-Monthly, increasing cash flow over 50%
- Reduced Receivable turnaround from 75-day average to 28-day average.
- Negotiated Contracts with Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal
Studios and the City of Kissimmee
- Established Non-Profit Company and instrumental in the sale of same.
Education & Credentials
MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA), ACCOUNTING ( FLORIDA
METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY - ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing Management ( Florida Metropolitan
University - Orlando, Florida
Technical Proficiency Tools: MS Office Suite, MS Project, ACT!, ADP, e-
commerce, QuickBooks, PeachTree, Platinum, Great Plains, Access