Accounting Microsoft Office

Charles Abate

Westfield, NJ *****

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Seeking a responsible position in accounting/finance in a challenging environment, that will utilize my experience, problem solving capabilities and organizational skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Treasurer, VP Finance 14 companies in three states

- 2012 - Present

• Oversee Accounting and Finance departments

• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting to the parent company

• Insure compliance to GAAP, Sox and corporate policies and internal controls.

• Oversee the maintenance of all fixed assets and capital expenditures

• Coordinate preparation for external audits and filing of tax returns and SEC filing

• Integration of acquired companies

• Procedure review and develop process improvements

• Measurement of performance against objectives and evaluating trends

• Oversight of fixed and SG&A expenses

• Manage and report on Litigation and A/R collection activities. Sales increased from $125mm to $500mm through eight acquisitions. Participated on three due diligence committees for acquisition of companies. Integrated companies on sales and accounting platforms. Streamlined processes to accommodate additional companies and workload to keep headcount at a minimum. Headed the Municipal bidding process including contract execution and bonding. Negotiated with vendors resulting in lower costs. Oversee litigation resulting in $1mm bad debt recovery. 100mm Heavy Highway Contractor, Asphalt, Trucking, and Recycling Earle Asphalt Companies - 2008 - 2012

Controller -Responsible for all accounting and financial activities for six companies and a Foundation

• Financial Statement preparation. Monthly report package. Report results to owners

• Develop and analyze monthly operating metrics and company ratios.

• Develop and prepare annual budgets, monthly forecast projections, and overhead analysis.

• Negotiate capital asset loans, banking lines of credit, covenant reporting

• Implement short and long range departmental goals, objectives, and procedures

• Manage and report on A/R collection activities, reducing DSO

• Completed Pre-qualifications, raising Classification rating

• Project cost review, Cost to Complete calculations, Work In Progress, Status of Contracts

• Bonding and Banking reporting.

During employment, revenues increased during recession. Negotiated higher bonding limits. With the increased classification, bid and completed three Heavy Highway and Bridge contracts with the Garden State Parkway. With the in-house counsel, formed the Foundation and completed tax returns. Researched, drafted and presented a negotiating strategy to the accountants and the Internal Revenue Service resulting in their agreement to an approximately $2.8mm tax basis savings for property. 7 Pine Court Westfield, NJ 07090 201-***-****

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Division Controller

Carrier Commercial Refrigeration - 2007 - 2008

Responsible for the accounting and financial activities for a Division of Carrier / United Technologies

• Insure compliance to GAAP, Sox and corporate policies and internal controls.

• Purchase and inventory control.

• Develop and prepare annual budgets, monthly forecast projections.

• Analysis of operating metrics, Balance Sheet and General Ledger

• Human resource and office administration

• Perform period closings and report results to parent company. Company Controller

Digital Products, Inc - 2003 - 2007

Responsible for the accounting, daily operations, and financial activities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances

• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements

• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting

• Month-end and year-end close process

• Preparation of semi-monthly payroll

• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

• Monitor and prepare cash flow statements

Quarry, Asphalt Manufacturer, Heavy Highway and Road Construction Contractor Tilcon New York, Inc - West Nyack, NY - 1985 - 2003 Controller - Construction Division

Responsible for all accounting functions for a $120m construction division, reporting to the CFO Responsible for reporting and explaining results to parent company.

• Performed period closings and reported results.

• Prepared budget and financial reporting packages for management analyzed and reported variances.

• Responsible for cost accounting, and revenue recognition on contracts.

• Calculated cost to complete, contract progress billing, vendor and subcontractor payments.

• Prepared forecasts based on current and past results.

• Prepared supporting schedules for financial statement preparation.

• Oversaw the implementation of new accounting system, implemented procedures and controls.

• Interacted with various government agencies.

• Performed consolidation and inter-company eliminations. Sales increased from $70mm to $500mm through acquisitions. Oversaw reporting, implementation, and integration onto accounting platforms and systems. EDUCATION

B.S. in Finance

Seton Hall University

SKILLS

EssBase, Hyperion, Microsoft Office, MS OFFICE, Oracle ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills: Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Vision, Maxwell, Hyperion EssBase, Supervisory skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, problem solving skills, negotiation skills, business knowledge, strong work ethic

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