Timothy S. Rubino
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Pine Bush, NY 12566
abl1bt@r.postjobfree.com
Accounting Director with a background that encompasses 4+ years as a
financial manager preceded by 6 years in corporate and public accounting.
Track record of promotion with each employer due to sound fiscal
responsibility and ability to lead company and teams through periods of
growth and uncertainty.
Vast experience regarding critical corporate financial functions including
accounting, external/internal audit, budgeting and forecasting,
consolidation and reporting, planning and analysis, and internal controls.
Experience extends beyond traditional general ledger accounting functions
to include responsibilities regarding IT project leadership, implementation
of corporate policy and procedures initiatives, and operational/sales
support and development.
Strategic and Financial Management Competencies
. Strategic and Financial Planning
> Accounting / GAAP Compliance
> Budgeting / Forecasting / Reporting
> Financial Analysis / Variance Analysis
> Internal Controls and Procedures
> Consolidation / Reporting
> Customer Finance / Lease Structures
> Acquisition Integration (Financial)
> Information Technology Leadership
> Department Start-Up & Restructuring
Professional Experience
seacUBE Container leasing LTD (formerly SEACASTLE CONTAINER LEASING)
PLM Trailer Leasing, LLC (company sold in 2006)
Park Ridge, NJ ? 2002 - Present
Accounting Director ? 2008-Present
Accounting Manager ? 2005-2008
Senior Accountant ? 2002-2005
Joined company as a Senior Accountant and advanced to Accounting Director
for this marine intermodal container leasing company with $239 million in
revenue and $1.6 billion in assets, a growth of 52% and 64%, respectively
since 2002. Provided sound financial leadership and direction across
departments to support the company's rapid growth and ownership changes.
Assumed additional interim responsibilities during periods of management
turnover and ownership changes to ensure seamless transitions of fiscal
responsibilities and reporting requirements. Built and supervised a 6
member accounting staff and reported to the Controller.
Directed the accounting, financial reporting, audit, internal controls, and
lease management functions while assisting in budgeting, forecasting, cash
management, IT, and tax. Was part of the lead team that prepared the
company's registration statement with the SEC.
Results:
. Member of the management team that developed company into a world
leader in its industry and positioned the company for profitable sale
to the Fortress Investment Group, a leading private equity firm
. Effectively steered the organization and staff through a change in
ownership, a major acquisition, and an ERP system implementation
. Successfully managed the operating and finance lease portfolios to
achieve the largest share of the worldwide refrigerated container
leasing market
. Continuously monitored and developed internal controls to maintain
GAAP compliance and reporting integrity
. Improved efficiencies by implementing policies and procedures to
streamline the closing and financial reporting processes
KPMG, LLP - Stamford, CT ? 1999 to 2002
Senior Auditor
Joined the company as an entry level staff auditor and advanced to Senior
Auditor. Conducted financial statement and pension plan audits for SEC
registrants and privately held corporations and partnerships in accordance
with GAAP/ERISA/International Accounting Standards. Additional
responsibilities included:
. Ensured SEC compliance of annual and quarterly reports
. Extensive internal control evaluation and documentation of client
systems performed both independently and in conjunction with client's
internal auditors
. Special projects to include analysis and evaluation of client
operational and marketing initiatives
Client list: United Distillers and Vintners NA, Guinness Bass Import
Co, Pepsico, Union State Bank, Drew Industries, Playtex
Products, Mobius, Mercator Software, Stora Enso, Alimak, Reveo
Corp, Capricorn Investors Group, Absolut Spirits
The Dannon Company Inc. - Tarrytown, NY ? 1998 to 1999
Junior Tax Accountant (Internship)
Worked approximately 30 hours/week during Junior/Senior year in college
while taking approximately 16 credits/semester and reported to the Director
of Taxation. Responsibilities included the following:
. Prepare property, sales & use, and miscellaneous tax returns
. Drafted letters of correspondence regarding tax assessments, and
compliance procedures from taxing jurisdictions
. Assisted in preparing federal and state corporate income tax returns
for six U.S. entities
Education / Computer Knowledge / Interests
Education:
Pace University, pleasantville NY
Bachelor of Business Administration - May 1999
Major: Public Accounting
Minor: Business Law
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE:
Hardware: IBM Compatibles, Windows 95, 98, 00, XP
Software: Lawson, Mistral, Great Plains, Hyperion, Essbase, FRX
Reporting, Excel, Word, Adobe, Internet Explorer
Interests:
Certified NYS Baseball/Softball Umpire - 1995-2002
Former Metropolitan Sports Committee points leader in NY District 34
Amateur Motocross
Served as Assistant Referee (an appointed position) in Walden Motocross
Association
References available upon request