Anthony C. Rannazzisi, CPA ***********@*****.***
Smithtown, New York 11787 631-***-****
Providing the exceptional leadership, audit, communication and business process skills today’s
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dynamic organizations require. Extensive knowledge and experience in financial systems
implementation, project management and “C” level presentation.
Senior Manager- Control Solutions International –Sept. 2007 to present
• National Basketball Association - Lead auditor of the outsourced internal audit resources for this
major international professional sports league.
o Responsible for the execution of the audit process; risk assessment, planning, fieldwork and
report issuance.
o Developed the related business process improvement recommendations.
o Supervised staff auditors in the execution of key business areas including: accounts receivable,
payroll, basketball operations, events, broadcast operations, sponsorships, merchandising,
product licensing, marketing and media. Utilized CAAT tools for high risk areas.
o Provided “direct assist” support for the independent auditor in their compliance responsibilities.
o Created audit plan for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act review.
• Minerals Technologies Inc. - Utilized both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies
to develop the fiscal year internal audit plan for this $1 billion mining and mineral company. Created
the Internal Audit Charter for approval by Audit Committee. Created the annual audit plan presentation
for the board of directors.
• Sarbanes Oxley Compliance - Lead resource on compliance engagements for major software ($4B),
aerospace and high tech companies. Developed testing plans and remediation procedures. Tested key
areas including entity, financial reporting, payroll, human resources, accounts receivable, revenue and
equity. Prepared final report and presented to respective Audit Committees.
• Major League Baseball – June – September 2007 - Performed royalty audits of major licensees as an
independent consultant.
Senior Business Process Consultant –ePartners/SBS Group USA- Nov. 1998 to May 2007
• Leadership role in developing client relationship, assembling delivery team, engaging with stakeholders
to establish business issues and embrace change. Delivered complete business process solutions to
management in the media, manufacturing, distribution and many other industries:
o Univision – Enabled the number one Spanish language television broadcast company ($1.2B)
to overhaul their financial reporting systems. Consolidated multiple divisions on different
solutions, charts of accounts and eliminated duplicate processes into a single integrated
platform.
o Carvel - Implemented complete suite of accounting, distribution and manufacturing
applications to address the processes this east coast ice cream manufacturer and franchisor.
Eliminated extensive manual processes and spreadsheets and provided management the
visibility into the purchasing and inventory activities it did not have before.
o ChipTech – Provided this $50M electronics distributor the ability to revamp their entire
business processes of quoting and pricing along with the complete supply chain processes of
order to cash and procure to pay; increasing overall productivity and providing visibility to the
order entry and purchasing activities. Eliminated excessive use of spreadsheets and duplicate
data entry.
o Yak Pak - Enabled this growing manufacturer and distributor of handbags and backpacks to
the “tween” market to completely change all business processes from order to cash and procure
to pay. Implemented eCommerce, back-office, along with warehouse and shipping solutions.
Reduced order to ship times and increased inventory turns.
Anthony C. Rannazzisi, CPA ***********@*****.***
16 Whispering Woods Dr.
Smithtown, New York 11787 631-***-****
Owner - PACR Consulting Group Inc. - Owned and managed this ERP software implementation firm.
o As owner of this regional business process solution provider; my clients were provided with the
business solutions to more efficiently and effectively manage their operations.
o Management of all aspects of this business including; financial, operational and staffing.
o PACR provided business solutions to companies as large as AVIS and LIPA along with many
local manufacturers, distributors, realtors, mortgage companies, etc.
Controller – Burkhardt & Christy Advertising - Accounting leader of this boutique ad agency, requiring
both accounting skills and business acumen.
o Fully enabled job costing an all media production, ensuring that all costs incurred are billed.
o Implemented media buying and paying applications of financial system.
o Prepared monthly and annual financial statements for review by independent accountants, no
major adjustments found.
o Supervised bookkeeping and client accounting personnel.
VP Assistant Treasurer - BBDO New York (div. of Omnicom) - Extensive day to day business
operations experience
o Daily involvement with account groups to analyze client profitability and cost analysis of new
business prospects for the New York office of this $600M advertising agency.
o Developed monthly and quarterly reporting process for New York office and North American
subsidiaries to Worldwide CFO and parent company.
o Responsible for analyzing North American subsidiary’s financial performance; collaborating
with divisional controllers to implement plans to meet corporate goals.
o Maintained budgets for fixed assets, salary and non-salary expenditures.
o Administrative responsibility for leases, employee benefits, deferred compensation, etc.
o Supervised two assistants.
• Internal Audit Manager - Omnicom Group Inc.
o Prior to the opportunity to join the operating unit – BBDO, spent six months with
the newly formed Omnicom Internal Audit team, responsible for divisional audits
in the assistance to the independent auditors.
o Performed due diligence audits on acquisition targets.
o Establish protocols and work-paper methodologies for newly formed group.
Audit Manager - KPMG Management responsibility for the execution of the audit process, for key clients
in the NY office Healthcare practice
o Managed audit teams of up to 30 auditors on major ($2B) New York engagements.
o Managed multiple audits concurrently.
o Always performed at above expectation
o Acquired Computer Audit Specialist designation.
Education:
Long Island University, C.W. Post College, Bachelor Science
Certified Public Accountant NYS
Skills:
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Dynamics SL, Dynamics GP, MAS500, Visio, ACL (Audit Control Language).
Activities/Professional Associations:
St. Patrick’s R.C.C. Smithtown Girls Scouts Nassau County Toastmasters
Building Fund Committee Nominating Committee