Manager Accounts Payable

SAMUEL D. CARLEY

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Ridgefield, CT 06877

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Meticulous Professional with extensive Finance and Accounting experience in

private and publicly held companies in diverse industries, including

financial services, consumer goods and online travel. Technically

proficient in MS Excel/Word. Efficient time management and multi-tasking

skills, successfully completes projects within time and budget constraints.

Self-motivated with excellent organization skills. Able to apply a

logical, common sense approach to problem solving, and an effective team

player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Areas of expertise include:

? Leadership & Team Building ? Project Management

? Accounts Payable ? Accounts Receivable

? Business Management ? Cash Management

? Reconciliations ? Credit Analysis

? GL, BS, P&L ? Vendor/Customer Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Direct Wines, Inc.

Accounting Manager/Controller

11/2009 - 8/2010

As the Accounting Manger at Direct Wines, Inc, I was responsible for all

facets of the day to day accounting function, including Cash Management,

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and the General Ledger. I was

responsible for ensuring a timely and accurate month end close, through

supervision and effective time management.

I was promoted from Accounting Manager to Controller after two months.

Key Accomplishments:

. Implemented a policy and procedure for Accounts Payable and Accounts

Receivable functions.

. Successfully transitioned accounting department from Chicago, IL to

Norwalk, CT.

. Designed a sales ledger and created metrics reporting on aged debtors.

. Assisted outside auditors with the year interim and year end audit.

. Developed reconciliation templates for key balance sheet and P&L

accounts.

. Devised a month end reporting pack with key performance indicators for

internal distribution.

. Supervised a staff of 5.

Priceline.com

5/2006 - 8/2009

Manager, Accounting/Finance

As the Manager of Accounting and Finance at Priceline.com, I was

responsible for ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the daily

accounting tasks and functions. I played a key role with an Oracle ERP

conversion, and was designated the Project Manger for the implementation.

I assisted the Controller with the month end process, and provided support

to Sr. Management.

Key Accomplishments:

. Implemented single use credit card program to ensure timely payments

and decrease the risk of fraud..

. Increased expected AR commissions from hotel properties by means of

automated fax process.

. Created reconciliation method for daily credit card settlements that

resulted in more timely Journal Entries.

. Developed departmental reporting to monitor agent productivity and

analyze headcount.

. Recovered Hotel AP through automated discrepancy process which

directly impacted the bottom line.

. Supervised a staff of 7.

Cantor Fitzgerald/Espeed, Inc.

4/2004-5/2006

Assistant Vice President, Accounting

As the Assistant Vice President of Accounting, I supported all product

teams through efficient and effective reporting and analysis. I monitored

departmental P&L to ensure budgets were maintained and minimized potential

exposure. I developed the defined the Accounts Payable, Accounts

Receivable, and General Ledger process to give more structure to the

Accounting Department.

Key Accomplishments:

. Implemented Concur/ADP online T&E application eliminating AP input and

prompt reimbursements.

. Produced overall department workflows for AP and AR functions ensuring

consistency and compliance.

. Developed and worked with Finance IT to create automated reporting to

reduce manual intervention.

. Devised policy and procedure for new vendors to safeguard company's

payables from fraud.

. Created and enforced internal controls & segregation of duties to

confirm SOX compliance and controls.

. Decreased DPO from 45+ days to 28 days establishing strong vendor

relations.

. Supervised a staff of 6.

United Rentals, Inc

4/2003-4/2004

Accounting Manager

As the Accounting Manager at United Rentals, I provided leadership and

support to the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and GL staff. I was

responsible for ensuring timely payments to vendors and timely receivables

from customers. I assisted the Controller with the month end close process

and distribution of P&L to department heads. I supported the Treasury

department providing them with daily cash position and cash requirements.

Key Accomplishments:

. Developed reporting to ensure Capital Expenditures were within budget.

. Saved the company 2K-5K/week by taking advantage of all applicable

discounts.

. Composed all documentation for department policy and procedures with a

strong emphasis on AP & AR.

. Implemented Lawson and Paybase system upgrades and trained end users.

. Created credit template to assist analysis to increase customer base

and sales.

. Supervised a staff of 4

South Beach Beverage Company (SoBe)

8/1995-2/2003

Finance Manager

I helped create the overall financial model and structure of the company

and developed payment and collection procedures. I assisted CFO with GL

maintenance and chart of accounts, and oversaw cash management, accounts

payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing. I reconciled and maintained

financial statements for bank package, and established a solid relationship

with factoring companies to ensure positive cash flow. I also assisted

with product development, packaging, and marketing.

Key Accomplishments:

. Involved in the Discovery process for new ERP system while maintaining

budget constraints

. Set DSO threshold at 30 days and created positive customer relations

to maintain aging.

. Implemented online T&E application to ensure traveling sales staff

prompt reimbursement.

. Developed credit procedure using D&B to determine credit limits and

terms.

. Negotiated co-packer payment terms to benefit company's cash flow.

. Supervised a staff of 6

EDUCATION

Long Island University - Southampton, NY B.S. in Business

Management (1994) Magna Cum Laude

SOFTWARE/PROGRAMS

Microsoft Office, Lawson, BPCS, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Wynn, Clarus, GEAC,

Oracle Financials v.11i&12, SQL

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