Accounting Manager

SALVATORE J. CATANESE, CPA

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Parkland, Florida 333076

Tel: 954-***-**** Cell: 954-***-**** E-mail:

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ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AUDITING

CPA with more than 20 years of multifaceted experience and knowledge of

all phases of general accounting procedures and practices in conformance

with GAAP guidelines. Extensive experience and expertise in corporate

internal auditing functions, analyzing financial management practices, as

well as operational and business procedures to assure regulatory compliance

and the protection of corporate assets. Expertise in all areas of

financial, operational, compliance and information systems audits.

Background encompasses strong experience in diversified industries, with

assets exceeding multi-million dollar totals, including insurance,

manufacturing, distribution, computer technology, construction and not-for-

profit, as well as small airline ground services companies. Supervisory and

training experience, as well as comprehensive knowledge of government

regulations and guidelines.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

. Diversified detail-oriented experience in auditing and

general accounting practice and reporting standards,

procedures and compliance issues, as well as analysis of

systems, controls, financial analysis and business

oversight.

. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with

ability to interact effectively with executives and staff

at all levels.

. Demonstrated leadership, decision-making and problem-

solving skills.

. Substantial personnel supervision, training, development

and motivational ability.

. Excellent planning, organizational and implementation

skills.

. Capable of working independently or as part of a team

effort.

. Ability to quickly learn and grasp new concepts.

. Computer proficient.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

CBIZ, BOCA RATON, FL

2006 -

2010

(Goldstein - Lewin Division)

Audit Manager

. Provided public accounting services to middle market companies, some of

which were public-traded companies in the $10 million to $250 million

range, for this local branch of the 8th largest accounting firm in the

world.

. Responsible for the development, implementation and review of risk-based

audits and review engagements.

. Reviewed planning checklists for materiality, client information forms,

audit risk summary forms, audit planning memos and preliminary analytical

review.

. Oversaw all auditing programs to assure efficiency, control and security

of company programs and assets.

. Planned and organized the auditing department's infrastructure and

assisted in growing the staff to 20+ Auditors.

. Hired, supervised and motivated staff, implementing professional

training and development programs.

. Directed staff in reviewing internal control documentation and test work

related to key controls for financial statement preparation and major

accounting cycles.

. Reviewed fraud risk assessment documentation under SAS 99.

. Supervised and reviewed all audit fieldwork performed by staff.

. Prepared and reviewed management letter to ensure conformance with SAS

114 and SAS 115.

. Instrumental in developing an integrated audit approach that provided a

more complete and accurate perspective of various company operations and

related business lines.

. Prepared and reviewed auditing work papers to ensure adequate audit

coverage of accounting issues, operating, regulatory and information

systems requirements.

. For Public Company audits was responsible for reviewing 10Q and 10K

reports to ensure reports were supported by audit binder and reflected all

current PCAOB requirements

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (CONTINUED)

Prior 18 years experience (1988 - 2006) employed by various CPA firms

performing management, supervisory and staff positions.

. Daskal Bolton LLP, Boca Raton, FL

. Spear, Safer, Harmon and Company, Doral, FL

. McGladrey & Pullen LLP, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

. Dowd and Ryder CPA, FL

. Grant Thornton, New York, NY

AIG, NEW YORK, NY

1981

- 1987

Senior

Accountant

. Analyzed balance sheet account to ascertain that transactions were

properly recorded.

. Performed reconciliation of cash, A/R and A/P.

. Prepared monthly closings and updated the general ledger accordingly.

. Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and year-end

audited statements.

. Assisted parent company with year-end consolidation.

. Participated in budget preparation.

EDUCATION:

BROOKLYN COLLEGE, BROOKLYN, NY

Bachelor of Science Degree

Major: Accounting

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION:

. CPA --New York and Florida

COMPUTER SKILLS PROFILE:

. MS Word . Excel . IDEA . ProSystem FX . ACE . QuickBooks .

CBeam . Accpac . Ria Checkpoint . PPC Electronic Database . MAS 90 .

Great Plains.

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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