JAMES R. RICE CPA

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Rocky River, OH 44116

Cell: 440-***-****

Email: ac902v@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

Hands on manager with expertise in accounting systems development, fiscal management and financial reporting

Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls that improve the P & L and competitively position of the company

Over thirty years experience in manufacturing, distribution and construction experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERENCE

Brookfield Properties/Forest City Enterprise Inc. 2018 - present

Cleveland, Ohio

Senior Accountant Contractor thru Robert Half

Accounting for multiple properties in New York

Account analysis, bank reconciliations, journal entries and financial statement preparation

Used both SAP and Sage (Timberline) for special projects and custom reporting and analysis

CFO Strategies LLC 2016 -2018

Manhattan, New York

Controller /CFO Consultant

Acting CFO for Multiple Construction Companies in Manhattan

Provide financial and supervisory support for Accounting Department

Created Financial Statements, Audit Schedules and reports for more informed decision making

Job Cost analysis for better understanding of job performance.

Forest City Ratner Companies 2015-2016

Brooklyn NY

Consultant/Interim Controller

Implemented SAGE Timberline software at their FC Modular factory

Customized reports and forms using Timberline Report Designer and Crystal Reports

Managed the Inventory and PO process

Assumed the controllers duties for 12 months thru the completion of the project

Supervised the entire accounting and IT departments

Worked with corporate office for integration of Timberline data into SAP for additional analysis

Drake Construction Company 2013-2014

Cleveland Ohio

Controller

Oversaw the entire A/P, Billings, A/R, Job Cost, Payroll, General Ledger and Financial Statements process

Worked with the Bank and Timberline to stream line and improve the Cash Management process

Spearheaded the upgrade of old antiquated computer system to a new more reliable server and workstations

HUD Reporting, LPC Tracker and B2G, Certified Payroll Reporting, Union Reporting

Filed tax payments, deposits, returns and estimates at the Federal, State and Local levels

Performed AIA Billings as required per customer, maintained 401K and Worker Comp

Prepared state sales and use tax returns, CAT tax, WIP Reports Percentage Complete

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FOREST CITY ENTERPRISE 2007- 2013

Cleveland, Ohio

Tier II Support & BPX

Worked with the business to resolve technical and financial issues in the FI, P2P PS, Treasury and Fixed Asset modules

Supported the business with master data configuration for new companies in SAP and Timberline.

Automated the testing process in SAP with HP QTP

Maintained rate tables for foreign currency and factory calendar

Worked in multiple environments testing changes before going to production

Trouble shot issues with the Z-option import program

Documented the HR process flow

Responsible for keeping test environments in sync with production environment

SWEETBRIAR HOMES INC 2004-2006

Medina, Ohio

Controller

Performed monthly closing and analysis for over 15 companies using Timberline and QuickBooks software

Implemented Cash Management system and set up real-time cash management with bank for more accurate cash reporting and forecasting

Oversaw Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Property Management, Budgets and Job Cost

Wrote custom reports for more efficient reporting and evaluation of job costing for project managers

FIVE GRAND CORPORATION - CONSULTANT 2001-2004

North Ridgeville, Ohio

Setup multi location data entry of real-time information for more efficient data entry

Setup real-time cash management with bank for more accurate cash reporting

Setup and maintained Fixed Assets on Best Software FAS

CENTERPRISE INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC. 1994 - 2001

Fairlawn, Ohio

System Consultant

Implemented, planned and managed the integration of accounting systems to Timberline Accounting software

Wrote custom programs and reports for clients

Project Manager on numerous size implementations

Data conversions for faster more efficient implementations

Taught Timberline setup, workflow, report writer and financial statement preparation classes

EDUCATION

Cleveland State University, Bachelor Business Administration – Major Accounting

Certified Timberline Consultant

CPA

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