RAYMOND J. PASSERO, C.P.A
** *** ***** ****** *******, New York 10541
abhxom@r.postjobfree.com Tel # 914-***-****
Tax Manager ? Tax Specialist
Qualifications
I am an extensively experienced tax specialist and business advisor to
numerous industries. Preparation and analysis of a Federal & a 12 State
Corporate Consolidated Income Tax Return. Preparation of Tax Returns for
Mutual Funds & Money Market Funds (Form 1120 RIC) with over 1 Billion in
Revenues and over 7 Billion in Assets. I am a talented leader who supports
corporate client's goals, profit maximization, cost cutting and objectives.
Core competencies include:
? Accounting Management ?Cash Management ?Tax Reduction
? Financial Analysis ?Budgeting
?Forecasting
?Government Compliance ?Cost Reduction ?FAS 109
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Education, Professional Licenses
Bernard M. Baruch College-Major Accounting-June 1984
Certified Public Accountant-1988
Series 7 & 63-1996
Professional Experience
Tax Director
Ratafia & Co., CPA's PC-Hawthorne, NY
Oct.,2008-Jan., 2011
Full Time
Manage the practice and supervise staff. Review complex Corporate,
Partnership,High Net Worth Individuals, Trusts and Estate tax returns.
Decision making with clients on expanding their business and cost cutting.
Represent clients on IRS and NYS audits.
State Tax Specialist
Pepsi-Co Inc. Global Headquarters-Purchase, NY
Aug., 2008 - Sept, 2008
Full Time-Temp Position
Prepare State Franchise and Income Tax Returns with Sales of 42 Billion and
Assets of 300 Billion. Analyze State add backs of intercompany
transactions, depreciation, interest expense attributable to related party
dividend income and state apportionments. Utilizing FAS 109.
Tax Manager
Daniel A. Burack Enterprises- Harrison, NY Jan., 2008-
July, 2008
Prepared & reviewed Real Estate Partnerships, LLC's & Corporations
including multi states. Calculation of quarterly profit distributions to
members based upon complex operating agreements.
Tax Manager
2004 - 2007
Eletto Business Directions Inc., Elmsford, NY
Manage financial and accounting functions for clients in the following
industries:
Real Estate Operators, Upscale Restaurants and Nightclubs, Construction
Companies, Law Firms, Hedge Fund, Internet Marketer and a myriad of other
industries. Tax Review and preparation, budgeting, forecasting, strategic
planning cash management and audit representation. Lead man on IRS and NYS
tax audits.
Tax Specialist
2000-2004
Peyser & Alexander Business Management
Manage accounting and tax functions for Corporate Executives, Actors,
Producers, Authors and other High Net Worth Individuals. Preparation of C
Corporations (Loan Out). General Ledger analysis, adjustments, Financial
Statement Timing Differences. Preparation of Form 990-Ts (Unrelated Taxable
Income Tax Returns). Lead man on IRS audits.
Tax Senior
1998-2000
Salomon & Co, CPA's
Preparation and review of Corporate (C,& S), Partnership, Foundation,Trust,
Gift, Estates and Individual Income tax Returns for Non Resident Aliens.
Tax Manager
1990-1998
Peter P. Matturro CPA & Co
Manage accounting and tax functions for all clients. Successfully
represented over 100 Business and individual clients before the IRS and
NYS. Preparation of Audits and Reviews for Bank Loans. Research, analyze
and compile financial data for investment decisions.
Tax Specialist
1996-1996
Mutual OF America (Temporary Position)
Prepared a Federal & a 12 State Corporate Consolidation. Preparation of Tax
Returns for Mutual Funds and Money Market Funds (Form 1120-RIC) with over 1
Billion in Revenues and over 7 Billion in Assets.
Tax Senior
1990-1990
Edward Isaacs & Co CPA's
Preparation and review of Partnership returns for large Law Partnerships.
Tax Supervisor
1988-1990
Eisner & Lubin CPA's
Managed, reviewed, evaluated and supervised tax department staff of 20
professionals. Audit of royalty statements for musicians. Lead man on
Certified Audits of Public Companies and the taking of Inventories.
Staff Accountant
1984-1988
Rose, Feldman, Radin, Feinsod & Skehan CPA's
Preparation of Certified Audits and the taking of inventory.