Manager Accounting

Renee P. Grailich, CPA

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8161

SUMMARY

A versatile, hands-on manager and team leader with proven success in both

public and private environments. Major strengths in tax, financial

accounting and reporting, systems implementation and internal control. A

seasoned professional who works well with all levels of staff and

management. Draws on a broad base of experience and knowledge to combine

attention to day-to-day operations with a big picture perspective.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ERIC H. ZIELINSKI & CO, LLC, CPA'S, Fairfield, CT

Jan. 2009 - June, 2010

Manager - Tax

Complex federal and multi-state tax forms for individuals and all form of

business entities as well as trust, estate, gift and non-profit

organizations. Resolution of IRS and/or state audits and tax notices.

Financial statement preparation: GAAP, personal financial statements and

other regulatory annual statements for various agencies, including profit-

sharing and defined benefit. Review and compilation engagements. Payroll

and property tax filings. Staff training, oversight of tax returns and the

development and execution of office protocols in this start-up firm.

VENMAN & CO, LLC, CPA'S, Shelton, CT

2007 - 2009

Supervisor, Tax and Audit

Advanced federal and multi-state tax preparation for all types of

businesses and high net worth individuals. Tax research and compliance for

corporations, partnerships/LLC's, estates, trusts and non-profits. GAAP

financial statement preparation. Budgeted and supervised engagements

including financial statement audits, reviews and compilations. Developed

client procedures for monthly/quarterly sales and financial reporting.

THOMAS E. FINN, PC, CPA'S, Greenwich, CT

2003 - 2007

Tax Senior

Federal and multi-state tax preparation, research and planning for

businesses and very high net worth individuals, including corporate,

partnership, LLC, estates, trusts and private foundations. Business

accounting and reporting, compilations, consolidations; income, sales,

property, payroll, extension and estimated tax prep. Experienced with

hedge funds. Led implementation of electronic filing system and protocols.

USCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES (now Kuhne-Nagel Corp), Naugatuck, CT

2000 - 2002

Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Transportation Division

Led finance function for newly-formed division that grew from $250K to $75M

in revenues within 90 days of hire. Oversaw reporting and analysis,

reconciliations, forecasts, budgets, monthly closings and consolidations

for 8 profit centers and corporate HQ; bi-monthly estimates; commission

calculations. 25% travel to customer/operations sites. Responsibilities

included building accounting and reporting program for new division and

establishing system of checks and controls. Managed divisional team of 7

including A/R and A/P. Eliminated outsourcing costs by implementing in-

house automated processes and audits. Met extensive ad hoc reporting

requirements.

Renee P. Grailich

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BETA SHIM COMPANY, Shelton, CT

1999 - 2000

Accounting Manager

Converted G/L system for this manufacturing company, integrating two

previously separate systems and reconstructing company's fiscal year to

provide accurate and reliable financial information. Oversaw complete

financial and accounting functions including A/R, A/P, payroll

administration; month-end closings; fixed asset management; inventory and

job cost analyses. Prepared all federal, state and local tax filings.

Ensured compliance with bank covenants. Established solid accounting

procedures and controls. Reduced bank-mandated annual F/S audit

requirements by providing bank with timely, reliable F/S on a monthly

basis. Overall, new procedures cut company's annual external CPA fees by

$50K+.

LEASK & LEASK PC, CPA'S, (now Blum, Shapiro) Shelton, CT

1995 - 1999

Supervisor - Tax and Audit

Managed tax and audit engagements for manufacturers, service firms,

retailers, investment companies and non-profit organizations including

consolidations, mergers and acquisitions. Selective expertise with

partnerships but experience also included corporate, trust, non-profit and

individual tax research, planning and prep.

RENEE P. GRAILICH, ACCOUNTING & TAXATION, Oxford, CT

1988 - 1995

Self-Employed Financial/Accounting Consultant

Facilitated start up of five new small businesses including handling of

preliminary tax filings, systems implementation at client sites,

bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Certified Public Accountant, CT

QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor

BS, Magna Cum Laude, Accounting, Post University, Waterbury, CT,

1989 (formerly Teikyo Post)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

CT Society of Certified Public Accountants

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

ProSystemFX - Tax, Engagement and Fixed Assets; Creative Solutions Suite -

Ultra Tax, CSA, Engagement CS, File Cabinet CS, Fixed Assets and Practice

CS; BNA; MS Office incl. Excel & Access; MAS 90; PeopleSoft; Peachtree; The

Construction Manager; Doc-IT; VISTA; TurboTax; Business Works; QuickBooks

through 2010 including Enterprise Solutions

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