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Accounting Manager

Location:
Pine Bush, NY, 12566
Posted:
August 12, 2010

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Timothy S. Rubino

** ******* ***** *********: 845-***-****

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



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