MICHAEL FRIEDMAN
Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone 732-***-****
Email: ************@***.***
EXPERIENCE:
**** - **** *** ********, ***. Florham
Park, NJ
Controller
. Oversee all aspects of financial accounting and reporting.
. Oversee all general accounting procedures including but not
limited to general ledger, accounts payable, accounts
receivable and payroll.
. Perform month end closings and preparation of monthly and
quarterly financial statements.
. Coordinate annual audit and tax return preparation with
outside Auditor.
. Assist in all State Agency audits.
. Oversee the management of all human resources functions
including but not limited to the adherence to all Federal and
State labor laws and personnel practices.
. Perform monthly review and analysis of all general ledger
accounts.
. Implemented new procedures to establish a more efficient and
accurate way of recording all financial data.
2000 - 2008 INTEGRITY TITLE/NEW YORK LAND DATA Staten
Island, NY
Controller/Director
. Maintained an accurate and continuous record of the financial
position for a series of title insurance agencies.
. Implemented a monthly closing schedule, which increased accuracy in
reporting of interim financial statements and the general ledger.
. Managed cash position and developed and maintained banking
relationships.
. Responsible for all general accounting procedures including but not
limited to general ledger, accounts payable and payroll.
. Performed revenue and profitability analysis as well as analytical
review of general ledger accounts.
. Determined the financial impact of future business strategies and
performed due diligence on potential acquisitions.
. Managed the preparation of year end tax basis trial balance.
. Responsible for preparing yearly tax return filings.
. Managed a staff of five bookkeepers. Responsible for hiring and
evaluation of employees.
. Primary financial representative for Insurance Underwriter audits.
. Managed all human resources functions including personnel policy and
adherence to all Federal and State labor laws and personnel
practices.
. Member of committee charged with establishing a wholly owned
subsidiary company.
. Established both the daily operating and financial reporting
procedures as well as directed the operations of the new subsidiary
company.
1986 - 1999 LIPMAN, SELZNICK & WITKOWSKI Edison, NJ
Semi-Manager
. Supervised Junior Staff in all Public Accounting Functions including
Audits, Financial Reports and Tax Returns.
. Planned engagements, completed field work for and drafted reports
for certified audits, reviews and compilations of clients in various
industries.
. Prepared and Reviewed Corporate, Individual and Trust Returns.
. Provided personalized general accounting services to established
client base to ensure the completion of client worksheets to
facilitate the preparation of financial analysis.
Education: State College of New Jersey
B.S. in Accounting
Computer Skills: Quickbooks, Lacerte, Pro Systems, Excel, Word, Solomon