Alexandru Postolachi

Alexandru “Alex” Postolachi

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Capable financial analyst, accountant and CPA candidate well-versed in directly supporting executive management with financial and business analysis, tax documentation, strategies and best practices.

EDUCATION

Master of Accounting (Kennesaw State University) 2013 Master of Business Administration (Kennesaw State University) 2010 Concentration in Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration (Georgia State University) 2006 Business Economics with concentration in International Economics Bachelor of Business Administration (Academy of Economic Studies) 2003 SKILL SUMMARY

Financial reports and Business analysis, Budgets and forecasts, Accounts payable and receivable, P&L statements, Tax and strategic planning, Inventory Management TECHNOLOGIES

SAP Business One, BI Lumira, SAGE Quantum, QuickBooks, MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, macros) MS Access, SQL.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chameleon Global, LLC - Atlanta, GA 10/2017 – Present Financial Analyst / Accountant

• Performed company accounting and financial activities including P&L statements, expense variance analysis and management reports.

• Forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Develop and construct financial models, performed cash-flow and financial analysis.

• Documented and managed company multiple currency activities and accounts. Foreign currency conversion and proper recording.

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• Worked directly with IT team in changes, upgrades, live testing of the operating software. Developed and documented necessary modules to minimize discrepancies and improve reconciliation process accuracy.

• Interacted with boutique investment firms and private investors to identify investment opportunities and subsequent capital allocation to increase company revenue and profitability.

Integrated Utility Services Inc. - Atlanta, GA 10/2014-09/2017 Financial Analyst / Accountant

• Provide financial analysis, reporting and decision-making support to upper management.

• Key contributor to strategic planning process and implementation of best practices and controls.

• Analysis and management of capital investment projects.

• Manage cash flow and banking relationships, including refinancing of $1MM+ equipment loan.

• Collaborate with company CEO on setting and monitoring company quarterly targets, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and provide various ad hoc reports.

• Prepare financial forecasts, inventory management and business valuations.

• Oversee all entities’ (C, LLC and Partnership) accounting, including chart of accounts, banking, AP (Accounts Payable), AR (Accounts Receivable) and payroll.

• Analysis of overtime resulting in 15% cost reduction while maintaining service level.

• Prepare corporate tax returns, tax planning documents and facilitate annual audit.

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.

• Prepare consolidation and elimination entries along with consolidated financial reports.

• Implementation, use and support of SAP Business One business management system.

Field Operations Manager 9/2013-9/2014

• Implemented strategies, services and programs to expand company’s US market.

• Initiated, analyzed and managed business projects while developing conceptual models.

• Developed work methods, processes, reports and standards for transition to SAP system.

• Assessed and implemented improvement to business processes.

• Led corporate and operational recruitment.

Walker Travel Group, LLC - Atlanta, GA 12/2010-9/2011 Accountant

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• Performed company accounting and financial activities including P&L statements and management reports.

• Managed budgets, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Developed work methods, processes and standards for ERP system implementation.

• Prepared company accounts and tax returns in compliance with accounting standards and deadlines.

• Executed electronic transfers, wire transfers and monthly payroll for company employees.

The Econometric Center at Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA Project Manager (Graduate Research Assistant) 1/2009-10/2010

• Collaborated with Georgia Department of Economic Development to create Georgia International Business Index (GIBI) which quantifies the economic impact of international business in the state of Georgia.

• Report was presented to Governor Sonny Perdue of Georgia. Integrated Utility Services - Atlanta, GA 1/2007-2/2008 Junior Business Analyst

• Collaborated with CFO to analyze and plan improved operating model to increase company’s business in U.S., Canada and Europe.

• Conducted quantitative business analysis of asset investment decisions.

• Created market analysis and enhanced capital budgeting structure.

• Prepared reports and presentations for private equity investors based on data analysis and interpretation.

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