Manager Accounting

JAMES A. WEISBARTH

**** **** ***** *** ~ Olmsted Township, Ohio 44138

440-***-**** ~ **********@*******.***

Accomplished and seasoned financial professional with solid and progressive

experience in directing all facets of accounting and financial functions

within organizations. Highly skilled in effectively collaborating with all

members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives.

Adept in streamlining financial processes, enhancing productivity levels,

and implementing technology solutions.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Accounting Financial Management Financial Reporting

Financial Statements Financial Analysis P&L Management

Forecasting & Budgeting SEC Reporting GAAP Compliance

Payroll Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable

General Ledger Activity Financial Planning Staff Supervision &

Training

Professional Background

Robert Half Management Services & Hudson - Cleveland, Ohio (2005 - Present)

Consultant

o Provided financial consulting services to high profile clients

including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Member Health, Forest

City Enterprises, Hudson Resources Global, Goodyear Engineered

Products, Life Line Screening, TransDigm, Cleveland Museum of Natural

History, and Lincoln Electric.

o Handled all aspects of SEC reporting, pro formas, internal reporting,

and accounting functions.

o Participated in accounting functions for non-profit organizations.

o Executed ADP payroll processing, general ledger activity, journal

entry preparation, and monthly closings.

Cole National Corporation - Cleveland, Ohio (2000 - 2005)

Manager, Benefits Accounting

Manager, Corporate Accounting

o Supervised the financial team in performing at optimal levels.

o Provided leadership and direction to accounting and financial

management functions.

o Completed corporate consolidation for external reporting.

o Participated in SEC reporting involving 10K and 10Q financial

schedules as well as benefit footnotes.

o Prepared annual budget information for corporate departments.

o Supported external auditors with the annual auditing functions.

Central Reserve Life Insurance Company - Cleveland, Ohio (1980 - 2000)

Executive Vice President / Senior Vice President

Controller / Accounting Manager

o Directed all aspects of financial management, accounting, budgeting,

general ledger activity, and financial reporting.

o Created and managed the $40 million annual corporate budget.

o Collaborated with Big 6 external auditors and presented financial

results to the Board of Directors Audit Committee.

o Prepared consolidated financial statements and footnotes for SEC

reporting purposes.

o Reviewed and updated risk management programs as well as employee

fringe benefit programs.

o Supervised a team of 75 employees responsible for statutory

accounting, general accounting, payroll, commissions, purchasing,

accounts payable, and information systems.

o Served as a member of the Integration Team for M&A and Executive

Steering Committee.

Additional Experience

Management Advisory & Research Center, Inc. - Cleveland, Ohio

Financial Manager

o Consolidated all financial and accounting functions for multi-state

properties, which encompassed forecasting, budgeting, payroll, cash

flow management, and accounts receivable.

o Developed financial reports that aided in business decision-making

processes.

o Spearheaded the conversion of the accounting system, which enhanced

operational efficiency levels and improved data integrity.

o Maintained the accuracy of all financial accounting transactions.

General Accounting Manager & Budget Manager - Foseco, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration Degree

BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE, Berea, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, Akron, Ohio

Credentials: State of Ohio School Treasurer License (Inactive)

Affiliations

Olmsted Falls Board of Education

Cleveland Browns Chain Crew

Cleveland Football Officials

Fred Lick Foundation, Trustee

Technical Skills

Technical proficiency in MS Office, Hyperion, Infinium, SAP, BudgeTrac,

Quick Books, Yardi, and Blackbaud.

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