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ROCCO SALVATORE SOLLA
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Southbury, CT 06488-3836
A CC OU NT I N G /F I NAN CI AL P ROFESSIONA L
General Accounting Financial Analysis Accounts General Ledger
Receivables
Journal Entries Financial Financial Financial
Projections Reporting Management
Acct. Audit Operations Financial Budget Analysis
Reconciliation Statements
Cash Control Expense Controls Bank Budget Development
Reconciliations
PROFILE
Detail-oriented, accurate focused and observant. Proficient in managing
and developing financial reports. Forte for uncovering and correcting
errors during audits. Well-organized and adept at multitasking and
prioritizing. Highly skilled troubleshooter able to identify problems and
implement solutions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Fluent in English and Italian. Collaborative team player able to
effectively partner with colleagues at all levels. Computer skills
include Word, Excel, PeopleSoft, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet savvy.
REFERENCE EXCERPTS
"Rocco is a strategic minded, highly ethical, motivated, energetic, and
productive person with a proven track-record for increasing profits by
implementing cost effective management activities associated with major
risk factors. His colleagues consider him a diligent hardworking manager
that embraces hands on leadership position."
Butch Brown - Vice President of Credit and
Collections - CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
"Rocco has been a key contributor in building aggressive yet realistic
budgets...He has accomplished this through the use of his keen analytical
skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple
projects Rocco has also been instrumental in developing numerous
business improvements that have delivered increased revenue and decreased
expenses...In addition to his superior financial acumen, Rocco possesses
a friendly demeanor that makes him very approachable and a pleasure to
work with even in the most difficult of times."
Thomas L. Jacob - Sales Operations Director
- CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS
> Conducted audit in regional office that uncovered $1.2 million in
unreported advertising costs. Based on findings, corporate office
established uniform compliance procedures.
> Identified internal theft of an estimated $500,000 associated with
questionable invoices.
> Conducted detailed breakdown review of monthly employee payments
including salary and commissions which identified $200,000 in
savings.
> Assisted with comprehensive analysis of pay per view movie
selections and profits which subsequently increased customer base by
30%.
EMPLOY MENT
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, Newtown, CT 1/05 to 07/10
Business Manager/East Division Operations (3/08 - 07/10)
. Managed daily operations of accounting department including
financial statement review, accounts payable, cash receipts and
non-trade invoicing. Served as liaison between corporate
office and five east division offices. Disseminated
information about policy changes such as financial accruing. Served
as key contributor to building aggressive and complex budgets.
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. Administered operational audits in regional offices based on
criteria stipulated by Vice President of Financial Operations.
. Provided reports analyzing financial impact and results in relation
to plans and projections. Established and monitored internal
control procedures. Assisted in business development of system-wide
operation plans.
. Monitored and insured compliance with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP), local, state, federal laws. Reviewed and
monitored overhead costs and cash flows. Prepared financial
projections and assisted with capital budget preparation.
. Developed business improvements that increased revenue and
decreased expenses such as staff compensation models; contest &
incentive templates; procedural documents including ROI analysis;
tracking mechanisms that provided ongoing analysis of revenue and
expenses along with audit policies and procedures that ensured
compliance with company guidelines.
Financial Analyst (1/05 - 3/08)
. Prepared financial and statistical analysis and operational
projections. Reviewed monthly financial statements for operating
statement variances, primarily focusing on revenue by product.
Calculated preliminary monthly revenue and provided variance
analysis. Prepared monthly rate and volume analysis.
. Analyzed marketing campaigns and revenue impact. Built and deployed
financial models for new and existing products that encompassed
operating and capital variables.
. Assisted with operating budget submissions including building
backup support documentation for rate calculations, franchise fees,
copyright and programming expenses.
. Audited and trained system personnel on financial controls.
Analyzed, educated and recommended changes to accounting
operations policies and procedures. Reviewed monthly allowances and
bad debt expenses.
. Oversaw improvements on reporting to assist department efforts to
enhance accuracy and timeliness of analyzing, balancing and
reporting on results.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION, Naugatuck, CT 01/01 to 01/05
Assistant Operations Accounting Manager (08/02 - 01/05)
. Supervised staff of four Accountants who analyzed redemption
program transactions. Provided input on annual performance reviews.
. Audited monthly financial reports and assured compliance with
internal accounting standards. Reviewed supporting documentation
supplementing all financial reports.
Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant (01/01 - 08/02)
. Administered daily cash reporting, credit and collections.
Handled month-end journal entry preparations, cash forecasting,
and balance sheet preparation. Oversaw general ledger analysis,
bank reconciliations, maintenance of customer ledger maintenance,
operating leases and prepaid schedules analysis.
OUTPOST.COM, Bethel, CT 08/00 to 12/00
Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
. Handled daily cash reporting, maintained customer agings, fixed
assets, general ledger analysis and month end journal entries and
financial reports.
CENDANT MOBILITY, Danbury, CT 09/98 to 08/00
Accounting Analyst
. Analyzed customer relocation transactions, assured compliance to
customer contracts and internally audited general ledger
accounts.
EDUCATION
TEIKYO POST UNIVERSITY, Waterbury, CT
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting (G.P.A. 3.67)