Manager Project

Jay F. Peskin, CPA

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results oriented and proactive financial executive with extensive

management and controllership background in manufacturing, service, and

distribution corporations; prior Big 4 CPA experience; integral roles in

developing and implementing strategic and financial plans to drive growth,

deliver timely and accurate financial and performance reporting and

analysis; Solid skills in attaining results and effectively handling

change.

___ Core Competencies ___

Financial Reporting . P&L Management . Budgeting & Forecasting . General

Accounting

Internal Controls . Cash Management . Banking Relations . Inventory

Control . Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consultant

May 2008 - Present

Special Project Manager

May 2009 to Present - Consulting Controller for a supplier of commodity and

engineering resins. Helped improve financial reporting and integration of

inventory sub-system.

May 2008 to May 2009 - Retained by Owner/President of independent employee

benefits insurance broker to help expand and restructure the company

allowing for better management of the producing and administrative segments

of the business. Project included creation and licensing of a new

brokerage agency in addition to obtaining appointments by the various

insurance carriers and general agents.

Topps Meat Company, LLC, Elizabeth, NJ

August 2000 - November 2007

Controller

Reported to CFO of this $100M manufacturer and distributor of frozen and

fresh meat products. Functional responsibilities include that of director

of corporate accounting and financial planning and analysis, the controller

of financial operations (manufacturing, payroll, accounts receivable /

payable, fixed assets), director of credit and collections, manager of

order/customer service, and risk management.

. Implemented a monthly financial reporting package

. Instituted accounting procedures to ensure customer deductions and

rebates were properly recorded

. Established and executed controls of a new integrated company, which

immediately provided reliable financial reporting and consolidated

financial statements

. Streamlined procedures for month-end closings, resulting in

significantly earlier results of reliable individual and consolidated

financial statements

. Implemented hand scan time clocks for production workers, ensuring

more accurate time reporting and direct labor cost savings

. Introduced and prepared a year-end audit package for outside auditors,

expediting completion time and reducing costs

. Planned, designed, and negotiated medical insurance premiums

. Created a human resources and payroll department to insure

confidentiality

. Developed and presented a financial narrative and expense summary

analysis, allowing greater focus on financial highlights

Jay F. Peskin, CPA

State Hotel Supply Co., Inc., Newark, NJ

July 1992 - March 2000

Controller

Reported to President of $31M purveyor of meat, poultry and provisions.

All financial reporting and general accounting responsibility including:

supervision of staff, accounts receivable/payable, risk management,

payroll/personnel and administration of profit sharing retirement plan;

capital expenditures and cash forecasting.

. Implemented a computerized general ledger system which provided

reliable financial reporting and the ability to accurately analyze

expenses

. Developed budgets and projections resulting in more efficient and

focused departmental management

. Initiated a credit and collection policy minimizing risk and reducing

bad debt write-offs

. Renegotiated entire banking facility, reducing interest expense by

approximately $60,000/year and an accelerated rate of equity build-up

in company-owned buildings

Reuters Information Services, New York, NY

Manager of Treasury Operations

Financial Manager

Glemby, New York, NY

Assistant Corporate Controller

Director of Audit Services

Loral Corporation, New York, NY

Subsidiary Controller - Lermer Packaging

Manager, Internal Audit

New England Petroleum Corp. - New York, NY

Manager, Internal Audit / Special Projects

Ernst & Young, New York, NY

EDUCATION

Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, BBA Accounting

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND AFFILIATIONS

Certified Public Accountant - New York State

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Notary Public - Middlesex County, New Jersey

Keywords: Accounting, Budgeting, Controller, CFO, CPA, Executive, Finance,

Manager, Manufacturing, Distribution, Service

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