Controller / CFO
Resume:
THOMAS S. PIEKARSKI
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC *****
********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2017 – Present PORTMAN’S MUSIC SUPERSTORE, Savannah, Ga.
Controller
-Completes monthly, quarterly & year-end closing process for Financial Statements
-Manages productivity of all Accounting Operations: AR, AP, Billing, Credit & Collections, Payroll, Gen. Accounting, Cost Accounting, Inventory Management
-Implemented Cost Reduction Strategies
-Oversees electronic Accounting Systems
-Maintains documented system of Accounting policies & procedures
May 2007 - December 2016 F.J. SCIAME CONSTRUCTION. New York, N.Y.
Assistant Vice President of Finance / Controller
-$350 Million Privately Held Construction Co.- General Contractor
-Responsible for all Accounting & Human Resources Functions of the Company
-Cash Flow Management
-Coordinate Semi-Annual Financial Audits & Annual 401K Audit with outside auditors
-Conduct quarterly Work-in-Progress Job Cost Schedules
-Responsible for all Tax Reporting & administration of 401K Blueprint Plan
-Successfully Implemented Financial Reporting for Subsidiary
-Projects in Progress Revenue Forecasts & Back-Log Projections
-Successfully reduced Income Tax Assessment for period 2004 - 2006 by $400K
-Preparation of Payroll Analysis for Payroll Review & Bonus Calculations
-Member of Executive Committee
February 2006 - May 2007 Controller GTL CONSTRUCTION, White Plains, N.Y.
-Set-up new Job Cost Reporting System for Sub-Contractors Payments
-Cash-Flow Management
-Successfully balanced out-of-balance Trial Balance & reconciled Cash Accounts
November 1999 - November 2005 ROCKLEDGE SCAFFOLD CORP., Yonkers, NY Controller
-Successfully negotiated sales tax settlement for period 1994 - 2000 from $937K to $667K
-Successfully abated sales tax penalty of $157K & eliminated civil penalty of $31K for 1997 W-2's
-Ensured all timely filing of all statutory tax returns
-Coordinated collection of old AIR through payment schedules, liens or litigation
-Responsible for handling all claims timely for General Liability and Workers Compensation
-Converted from cash basis to accrual basis for Financial Statements
-Responsible for company Financial Statements
-Responsible for company risk coverage including general liability, umbrella, W.C., vehicle, prop.
-Responsible for company fleet regarding registration, insurance, motor vehicle compliance
January 1999 - November 1999 INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE ASSOC., White Plains, N.Y.
Controller
-Prepared cash flow projections and daily cash management
-Responsible for billing, AIR, AIP, Payroll and Human Resources Dept.
-Successfully converted Accounting Systems from in-house to Solomon Accounting System
-Prepared monthly Financial Statements & monitoring pension & profit-sharing accounts
-Implementation of Budgets & Instituted Policy & Procedure Controls
-Assist in preparation of Financial Projections for new office expansions
-Formulated Gross Profit Reporting Analysis by Product Line
-Development of Unit Cost of Services & Break-even Analysis & review of company leases
December 1997 - January 1999 GRETAGMACBETH, Newburgh, N.Y Consultant I General Accounting Manager
-Performed functions and duties of Accounting Manager while she was out on extended leave
-Responsible for the Quarterly Financial Reporting Package to Parent Company in Switzerland
-Assisted in year-end audit preparation for outside auditors
-Updated Accounting Policy & Procedure Manual & Assisted in compilation of Company Budgets
-System enhancements on Growth Power database & Analysis of Sales Tax Reporting Procedure
-Reconciliation of Subsidiary AIR & AIP ledgers to General Ledger
-Successfully resolved year-long out-of-balance condition on Financial Statements
February 1996 - Dec. 1997 NO. METROPOLITAN RADIOLOGY ASSOC., P.C.
Chief Financial Officer I Controller
-Instrumental in preparing company for acquisition by public company - CMI
-Guided company through its first three-year audit
-Responsible for financial records for nine entities with consolidated revenues of $40 Million
-Set up departmental budgets for 40 departments and field offices
-Responsible for corporate billing, AIR, AIP, Payroll and Human Resource Dept.
-Responsible for negotiating with banks regarding credit lines, operating accounts
-Refinance existing property for additional capital for acquisition purposes
-Redesigned corporate billing on new MAS 90 System
-Daily cash management and preparation of year-end reporting package
-Analyze and review potential acquisition candidates and prepare cash flow projections
August 1991 - December 1995 MIRACLE-EAR OF NYC, Division of Bausch & Lomb Chief Financial Officer I Operations Manager
-Established financial controls for start-up corporation. Specific duties:
-Negotiated with franchisor for reduced cost of goods, advertising and settlement
-Responsible for daily operations of company including sales, scheduling, and financial matters
-Successfully converted from HP to PC based system (ME-2000 Data Base)
-Linked ME-2000 with Predictive Dialing System using Import/Export features
-Managed telemarketing operation of twelve telemarketers calling two shifts
-Established system flow chart, cash flow, financial forecasts
June 1988 - August 1991 CUISINARTS, INC, Stamford, Ct. Chief Financial Officer / Controller
-'Implemented cost reduction measures resulting in annual savings of over $3 Million
-Consolidated warehouse operations
-Heavily involved in bankruptcy proceeding and the company's reorganization plan
-Involved in due diligence and sale process of company
-Discussions with attorneys regarding legal issues surrounding Chapter 11 filing
-Financial modeling: ten-year forecasts, cash flows, acquisition financing
-Worked closely with a major financial institution regarding current and future financing needs
APRIL 1987 - May 1988 IMPERIAL FREIGHT SYSTEM (BOWATER), N.J.
Vice President, Finance & Accounting
March 1980 - March 1987 AIR EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL, Darien, Ct.
Controller
Managed nine departments consisting of over 125 people. Budget preparation of 50 operating units. Developed on-line General Ledger and Payroll systems. $350 Million Public Corporation Prepared SEC 10-K and 10-Q Reports. Consolidated Financial Statements for 20 lnt'I Offices.
EDUCATION
CLEVEPAK CORPORATION, White Plains, N. Y. ITEL DATA SERVICES, White Plains, N. Y.
ERNST & WHINNEY, White Plains, N. Y.
IONA COLLEGE, New Rochelle, N. Y. MBA - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
BBA - ACCOUNTING
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