Ivan T. Vassilev, CPA
**** ******** ***., ***. **, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
314-***-****; E-mail: **********@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consort Homes, St. Louis, Missouri
Independent Financial Consultant January 2010 - Present
. Developing 5-year consolidated financial forecast including income
statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement analysis for
growing custom home builder that has presence in Missouri and
Tennessee with over 60 subdivisions
. Building an excel financial model to evaluate the profitability and
test the operating assumptions for each individual subdivision as
part of the 5-year consolidated financial forecast
. Prepare ROI and ROA analysis under various assumptions and exit
strategies
North Tower Group, St. Louis, Missouri
Controller / Development Director June 2007 - Present
. Perform various accounting and reporting functions including
accounting for fixed assets, payroll and general ledger maintenance
for multiple entities
. Prepare financial budgets and forecasts
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. Coordinate annual financial statement audits and corporate tax
return preparation
. Prepare and review financial models for project applications
submitted to the Missouri Housing Development Commission involving
low income housing and historic tax credits
. Liaise with various parties (LIHTC and HTC equity investors,
lenders) to solve investment challenges in order to maximize value
for the projects and the developer
. Manage and develop multi-unit residential developments
Wall Street Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
Finance Manager May 2006 - June 2007
. Prepared and reviewed monthly consolidated financial statements
. Presented consolidated monthly financial results to senior
management
. Coordinated annual consolidated financial statement audits of
foreign subsidiaries
. Contributed to annual corporate tax return preparation
. Coordinated a multinational accounting system and process transition
. Participated in accounting process reviews and drafting of
accounting policies
. Recorded and reviewed foreign currency translation in accordance
with FAS 52
. Participated in monthly calls with subsidiaries to review financial
results and verify US GAAP reporting by subsidiaries
FILA, Baltimore, Maryland
Manager of Global Accounting February 2006 - May 2006
. Supported consolidation team with monthly, quarterly, and annual
reporting
. Participated in the creation and implementation of a global
reporting package
. Reviewed monthly financial statements for multiple subsidiaries
. Verified US GAAP reporting by subsidiaries
. Monitored and verified foreign currency translation in accordance
with FAS 52
. Transitioned foreign subsidiary accounting systems to USA
. Supervised the recording and the accounting integration of the
acquisition of an apparel company
Kiefer Bonfanti & Co. LLP, St. Louis, Missouri
Manager January 2006 - February 2006
Senior Accountant July 2000 - December 2005
Junior Accountant January 1999 - June 2000
. Supervised staff on accounting, consulting and tax engagements
. Performed audits, reviews and compilations on closely held
businesses
. Reviewed and prepared individual, corporate and partnership income
tax returns; including multi-state, consolidated and foreign tax
returns
. Developed and implemented tax saving strategies for corporations and
individuals
. Prepared accounting system manuals in the form of flowcharts and
narratives
. Assisted clients with accounting system changes and implementation
. Prepared forecasts, budgets and cash flow analyses
. Performed financial due diligence reviews of client acquisitions and
divestitures including balance sheet evaluations, cash flow
assessments, corporate and personal income tax implications and
asset purchase price allocations
. Accounted for foreign currency translation issues
. Solicited referrals and new projects
EDUCATION
Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri
. Master of Accountancy; GPA 3.85/4.00
. B.S. in Business Administration, Concentration in Finance; GPA
3.47/4.00
. Minor in Economics
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
. Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, MAS90, Lotus SmartSuite, Pro-System Engagement,
Pro-System Tax, Pro-System Fixed Assets, Microsoft Flow Charter,
Business Developer, CCH Tax Research NetWork, BNA Tax Planner,
QuickBooks, Hyperion
. Foreign Languages
Fluent in Bulgarian and Russian
Professional Affiliations
Member of Missouri and Maryland Societies of Certified Public
Accountants
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
References Available Upon Request