CONTROLLER - SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Finance & Accounting Management...Tax & Regulatory
Compliance...
SEC Reporting... Budgeting & Cash
Management
CAREER SUMMARY
Senior level executive with extensive finance, administration and private
accounting experience in the apparel/financial services industry. Proven
ability to impact business growth, maximize profits and cost reduction.
Exceptional analytical, organizational and computer skills.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
2004 - Present Satz International LLC/ Designer Holding
Company LLC New York, New York
Controller
Responsible for all accounting functions of a $40M apparel
importer/wholesaler. Designer License is the trademark licensee for Bill
Blass jeans and sportswear. The Company also holds the trademark for
"Members Only".
1. Prepare monthly financial statements
2. Cash management, A/R, credit line and inventory control
3. Oversee payroll and employee benefit programs
4. Prepare budgets and forecasts
1988- 2004 Aris Industries Inc.
New York, New York
Principal Accounting Officer
Oversee all corporate accounting functions, SEC Financial reporting (Form
10K/10Q) and consolidation of subsidiary reporting for $200M apparel
designer/importer/wholesaler. Manage an accounting team of accounts
payable, accounts receivable and support staff.
5. Prepare SEC Forms 10K and 10Q including financial statement and MD&A
6. Consolidation of subsidiary financial statements
7. All Federal and State tax compliance including preparation of returns
8. Prepared acquisition analysis models
Corporate Controller
Responsible for managing a $90M apparel wholesaler subsidiary. Manage an
accounting team of accounts payable, accounts receivable and support staff.
9. Prepare monthly financial statements
10. Implemented formal budget program with performance measurement
1986-1988 Automatic Data Processing,
Roseland, New Jersey
Corporate Tax Manager
. Prepared Federal and State Income Tax Returns for $1Billion multi-
divisional data processing firm.
. Managed a staff of four tax professionals and support staff.
. Assisted Director with development and implementation of an internal
audit program to monitor compliance with state and local sales tax
regulations.
11. Developed lotus spreadsheets to replace paper trail balances used in
preparation of returns.
12. Initiated computerized fixed asset system.
13. Handled state audits of income, sales and property taxes including
protests and appeals.
1980-1986 Aris Industries Inc.
New York, New York
Corporate Tax Manager - Internal Audit
. Prepared Federal and State income Tax returns for a $250M multi-line
corporation.
. Participated in store and divisional audit programs.
1978- 1980
Staff Accountant
. General accounting - sales, cash receipts, disbursements
1994-1999:Community Volunteer: Vice President-Treasurer: Volunteer position
managing a 200-unit homeowners association. Prepare financial budget and
forecast and interact with external auditors.
EDUCATION: Bernard Baruch College, New York, M.S. in Taxation
LeMoyne College, Syracuse New York, B.S.
in Accounting