Manager Sales
Resume:
Jeffrey J. Rossi
P.O. Box ***
Brookfield, CT ***04
Email: ****.*****@*******.***
SUMMARY
Experienced accounting manager with excellent communication skills excels
in indentifying cost effective solutions and forging relationships.
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Hyperion, The Manufacturing
Manager (TMM), FACT Reporting System, AX System, ADP and Ceridian Payroll
and QuickBooks.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
METALLIZED CARBON CORPORATION, Ossining, NY
Reason for Leaving: 30% workforce reduction
$20mm Carbon & GraphiteCarbon & Graphite Manufacturing Company
Controller 2008 - 2009
Reported to CFO. Responsible for A/P, A/R, Payroll, General Ledger, Month-
end and Year-end Financial Reporting. Calculate Payment of Commissions,
maintain list of fixed assets and depreciation expenses, credit check for
new customers, review and issue all 1099's and W-2's.
. Successfully transitioned from ADP to Ceridian Payroll System.
MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES INC, Newtown, CT
Reason for Leaving: Position eliminated
$75mm Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Industry
Financial Reporting Manager 2006 - 2008
Reported to Vice President & CFO. Prepare monthly/ year-end financial
package. File all Sales and Property tax returns. Lead contact for all
Federal, State, Sales tax, year-end and bank audits. Responsible for
recording fixed assets/depreciation. Interface with all branch and
operations managers. Responsible for approving and signing all A/P checks
over 20K.
. Key member of the financial department that helped to setup, test and
implement new ERP system for the corporation.
. Successfully handled 2005 Federal Income Tax audit.
J. BROWN AGENCY, Stamford, CT
Reason for Leaving: Consolidated positions and transitioned to New York
$500mm Advertising Agency
Assistant Controller 2004 - 2006
Reported to Director of Finance. Manage AP and AR personnel, billing
personnel indirect reports, journal entries recurring and non-recurring,
WIP reporting, review balance sheet and P&L activity and account
reconciliations. Review and approve AP payments, AR for past due invoices,
travel rec's and record fixed assets/depreciation. Prepare CT and TX Sales
& Use tax returns and assist corporate tax department with numerous tax
requests. Prepare package and financial month-end reports.
. Reduced accounts receivables with key client.
. Improved AP process flow.
MEDSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, Manufacturing Site, Danbury, CT
Reason for Leaving: Facility Closed
$5mm Precision components and assemblies for medical device OEM (electro-
medical implants, surgical instrumentation, orthopedics, and interventional
cardiovascular).
Jeffrey J. Rossi
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Accounting Manager 2000 - 2003
Reported to Controller. Oversee the general accounting function and
supervise accounting staff. Responsibilities include all financial
transactions related to General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts
Payable, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Fixed assets, Sales & Use Tax,
Personal Property Tax returns, Budgeting, Costing and Financial
statements. Provide back-up support to the Controller in all areas of
responsibility. Interface with all levels of management, as well as
customers, vendors and independent auditors.
. Reduced month-end closing time from four days to two days by
streamlining closing procedures.
. With elimination of onsite IT position, expanded role as Accounting
Manager with IT duties resulting in a cost savings of approximately
$40,000.00 for the last six months of fiscal year 2001.
. Increased customer credit collection calls, which improved DOS by 20%
and over 60 day accounts receivable balance to less than 2%.
. Member of Quality Audit Team.
. Began implementation of Sarbanes Oxley.
THE GILLETTE COMPANY - DURACELL DIVISION, Bethel, CT
Reason for Leaving: Positions transitioned to Boston
Senior Accountant 1998-2000
Responsible for consolidating monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting
close for Duracell Division HQ and Plants. Performed account analysis and
reconciliation, monthly/quarterly Sales & Use Tax returns, assisted on all
audits. Monitored and confirmed inter-company accounts assigned. Prepared
monthly relocation accounting analysis and reconciliation.
. Assisted in the transition from J.D. Edwards to Hyperion by
reformatting all accounting information to Hyperion.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES, Somers and Yorktown, NY
Reason for Leaving: Company down size
Accounting Analyst Top Sheet I&E, Accounting Analyst Property Control,
Accounting Analyst Government Contracts Research Division, Accountant
International Assignments 1991-1997
. Completed transition to new PCF ahead of schedule by one month.
. Implemented internal audit procedure to ensure the accuracy of labor
hours charged to Government Contracts.
. Identified information flow deficiencies and implemented procedures
that reduced outstanding loan activity by 70% for countries assigned.
CAHNERS EXPOSITION GROUP, Stamford, CT
Staff Accountant and Financial Manager 1987-1990
Reason for Leaving: Company restructuring position eliminated
UNION CARDBIDE CORPORATION, New York, NY and Tarrytown, NY
Accounting Supervisor, Senior Staff Accountant and Tax Accountant 1971-1986
Reason for Leaving: Company down size
EDUCATION
University of New Haven Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration in Finance
Pace University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Managerial Accounting
Dean's List
TRAINING
Certified Quality Auditor-Quality Control
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