Joe Mottolo
Telephone: Office 978-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Certifications / Education / Affiliations:
. Northeastern University, Boston, MA; concentration in Finance
. Microsoft Certified Great Plains Installation and Configuration
. MCTS SQL Server 2005 certified
. MCTS Windows Server 2008 - Candidate 2010
. A.I.P.B Certification
-Financial Statement Analysis - Adjusting Entries:
Accruals & Deferrals
-Correction of Accounting Errors - Mastering Depreciation
Technical Skills:
. Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics/eEnterprise installations,
installation of all modules, MS SQL MSDE/2000/2005.
Work Experience:
ePartners Corporation Westford, MA
Senior Consultant May 2008 - Present
Provide systems support for clients using Microsoft Dynamics
ERP software, including technical support, project
management, and recommendations for enhancing and/or
stabilizing their environment.
Perform installations, migrations, testing of Microsoft Great
Plains and third party products.
Devise methodologies, documentation and standards for the
implementation & Upgrade process
Provide system administration training to administrators and
technical staff
Responsible for planning; data analysis; business process
review, as well system analysis and design.
Manage consulting engagements from start to finish.
Independently or as part of a team define project scope,
develop specifications, analyze resource requirements,
establish timelines, manage budgets, resolve conflicts, work
with external vendors and manage the project to conclusion.
Consult with client to identify and define client
requirements, determine the solution approach and scope of
work, and develop proposal for client review and acceptance.
Perform the level of analysis necessary to produce solutions
that satisfy client requirements; document and present
findings to client; and gain client acceptance of
deliverables.
Troubleshoot and enhance financial system functionality.
Design various interfaces, databases, and systems to support
financial business processes.
Security planning and configuration.
DataSys Corporation Marlborough, MA
Systems Engineer Jan.2007 - May 2008
Provided systems support for clients using Microsoft Great
Plains software, including technical support, project
management, and recommendations for enhancing or stabilizing
their environment.
Performed installations, migrations, testing of Microsoft
Great Plains and third party products.
Devised methodologies, documentation and standards for the
implementation & Upgrade process
Provided system administration training to administrators and
technical staff
Provided internal support including configuration of new PCs,
maintaining the network, supporting business applications and
making recommendations
McCue Corporation Salem, MA
Controller / Financial Systems Manager 11/2004 - 12/2006
Planed, directed, monitored all financial accounting, cost
accounting and cash activities, as well as the consolidation
of financial information, and international reporting.
Prepared operating annual budgets and monthly financial
reports.
Ensured the maintenance of appropriate and accurate financial
records and reports.
Prepared & approved daily, weekly, monthly lender reports,
ensuring that the company remains within covenants.
Work with lenders and auditors on a quarterly basis.
Oversaw the preparation and timely and accurate tax deposits
and returns.
Reviewed, evaluated, designed, implemented, and maintained
financial databases.
Resolved database performance, capacity, replication, and
other distributed data issues. Write and/or execute stored
procedures..
Acted administration of the Great Plains ERP system. This
includes all program installation updates and upgrades on
clients and servers, table maintenance, module setups,
security, end user assistance with GL, AP, POP, SOP, INV, and
MRP, and training of end users on use of application.
Provided project management for IT projects related to all
financial systems, including Great Plains, FRx, Crystal
reports, and all budget software.
Created/verified Crystal Reports
Modified and updated existing stored procedures.
DataSys Corporation Marlborough, MA
Implementation Consultant 1/2004 - 11/2004
Acted as Project Manager on Microsoft Great Plains
implementations, and upgrades. This includes performing a
business process analysis, design documentation, resource
procurement and allocation, testing, and system setup.
Responsible for report modifications, and customizations for
clients.
Responsible for ongoing support for client base.
Developed training programs, and conduct training classes for
client base on the use of the accounting system.
Professional Staffing Group Inc./ Commonwealth Resources
Inc./ PSG Construction Inc., Boston, MA Boston, MA
Controller 12/1999 - 11/2003
Managed and Directed the Financial Reporting Function for
Professional Staffing Group Inc. (listed as number
twenty-nine on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies
(2001), with annual sales of $15,000,000 plus).
Oversaw the conversion of two accounting software systems
("UA Corporate Accounting") to one primary accounting system
("Microsoft Great Plains"), including the development of a
new account coding system.
Served as an active member of the database implementation
team, with primary responsibility for the conversion of the
billing and payroll (CGS) modules of the software.
Main liaison with our bankers; oversaw the conversion of all
banking functions from a small local bank to a larger
national bank, including continuous reporting of borrowing
base information pertinent to the establishment and
maintenance of a line of credit.
Responsible for building the financial function, including
accounting/control, financial planning, reporting, tax
planning, cash flow management, and internal audit.* Lead in
the implementation & development of an ERP system.
Lead in the implementation & development of new financial
software(s).
Track / monitor cash flow.* Manage day-to-day accounting
operations of three companies.* Prepare and analyze
asset/liability management.
As a member of the PSG Operations Committee, developed and
implemented a Balanced Scorecard performance measurement
system.
Trained & supervised a 2-7 person financial / accounting
team.
Supervised the entire payroll process for 4,000 employees
working in multiple states. Including regulation and
supervision of payroll tax compliance.
Member of the "Quality Control Committee".
Royal Arcanum Insurance Boston, MA
Assistant Treasurer 7/1997 - 12/1999
Prepared quarterly and annual financial statements for
regulatory agencies.
Prepared monthly budget reports.
Tracked / monitored cash flow.* Managed day-to-day accounting
operations.
Maintained all accounting related to the company's
investments.
Acted as the Great Plains & FSI system administrator.
Including integrations between the two software's.
M.C.F.L. Boston, MA
Accounting Manager 12/1996 - 9/1997
Oversaw all accounting operations.
Prepared financial / non-financial reports for Senior
Management.
Assisted in the preparation of departmental budgets.
Tracked / monitored cash flow; prepared cash flow analysis.
Trained / supervised a staff of five full time employees.
Oversaw the full implementation of the "Real World" financial
accounting software.
Olsten Staffing Services Boston, MA
Accounting Manager 5/1994 - 12/1996
Oversaw all accounting operations.
Prepared financial / non-financial reports for Senior
Management.
Assisted in the preparation of departmental budgets.
Tracked / monitored cash flow; prepared cash flow analysis.
Trained / supervised a staff of five full time employees.
Payroll / Collections Manager - 5 branches (06/96 to 12/96)
Monitored credit & collections.
Prepared billing adjustments, & analyzed effects.
Allocated costs to cost centers, and submitted for payment.
Automated billing procedures for the permanent placement
division.
Payroll Manager - 1,000 employees (05/94 to 06/96)
Trained and supervised payroll staff.* Prepared various
revenue and cost analysis.
Managed accounts payable/receivable.
Comfort Inn Woburn, MA
General Manager 6/1991 - 2/1994
Managed day-to-day operations of a 150-room hotel.
Trained and supervised 20 employees, including 4 department
supervisors.