Manager Accounting

Anthony J. Tarantola

*** ******* ******, **********, ** 11801 516-***-****

*******.***********@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/tonytarantola

Summary:

Seasoned accounting professional, difference maker, with strong sense of

senior management needs. Solid citizen with integrity that can be counted

on in high paced environment. Experience both in private and public

sectors (Fortune 500) for 24+ years in controllership functions. Expertise

in accounting close, financial statement preparation and review, variance

analysis, budgeting, bidding, and overall business administration in

multiple division setting. Manager of staff to obtain company goals.

Proven ability to meet deadlines and provide peace of mind with consistent

accuracy and thoroughness. Eager to join a dynamic organization to utilize

my skills in a long-term capacity. Willing to learn new responsibilities

and roles. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, AS400, Great Plains,

Timberline, Real World, Rams, TRUX, Infopro, I-PAK, etc.

Experience:

Provide management with all financial and statistical information and

metrics relating to company operations.

Manage all aspects relating to the month-end close such as the General

Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit and Collections,

Payroll, Human Resources, Fixed Assets, Capital Budget, and Bank Recs.

Prepare and examine monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Compile and analyze statistical and financial reports using computerized

accounting systems.

Consult in the day-to-day operations of the district as part of the

management team.

Supervise staff up to 9 accounting and office personnel.

Maintain treasury functions regarding daily cash flow of operations.

Communicator of company's human resource policies.

Compile intercompany billing and reconciliation for corporation.

Prepare sales, hwy use, heavy vehicle use, and commer rent tax returns and

reg reports to DCA, DEC, and SEC.

Coordinate internal and external audits, insurance and governmental audits

Develop and present annual budget along with monthly forecasting and

variance analysis.

Assist on bid preparation by providing costing information for proformas.

Institute internal controls and procedures for all accounting operations

including Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

Report directly to senior management for various special projects.

Accomplishments:

Decreased the accounting close from 10 days to 5 days at a division of a

Fortune 500 Company. Instrumental in process reengineering to streamline

the whole accounting process and attaining cooperation from all departments

over a 2-year time period to meet corporate mandates. Resulted in a

decrease of 5 days of the accounting close so that financial numbers could

be reported to Wall Street in a more timely manor.

Primarily responsible for the successful billing software conversion ($25

million annually) from stand-alone TRUX software to customized Fortune 500

corporate software on AS400 platform upon acquisition. Worked with

corporate programmer for appropriate mapping and with billing staff for

implementation, account review + corrections, and new procedures. This

year long project resulted in the successful conversion and implementation

of 4,000 accounts. Also oversaw prior billing software conversion RAMS to

TRUX.

Acquisition integration of 2 private companies that were in disarray.

Using vast knowledge and experience as Accounting Manager at start up

division with Fortune 500 Company, was able to implement and streamline all

accounting policies and procedures. Created the monthly accounting and

close cycle, which then led to expand duties for project management and

became a valuable member of senior management.

Oversaw Collection initiative by implementing incentive programs and

improved customer relations procedures. Resulted in reduction of DSO from

52 to 39 days and $200K collected off the street. Helped reduce bad debt

to less than 0.15% of sales and maintained an over 90 balance of less than

0.50%, which exceeded corporate goals.

Managed part of the process of many company-wide price increases to help

increase retention by 20%.

Employment:

EarthCare

2007 - 2011

Deer Park, NY

Jan 2011 - Sept 2011 Controller (Tully Environmental, Inc.)

Oct 2007 - Dec 2010 Division Controller (Residuals Management

Services)

Winters Bros. Recycling Corp./Allied Waste Industries/ATCO 1995 -

2007

Hicksville, NY + Westbury, NY

Sept 2006 - Sept 2007 Controller (Winters Bros)

Sept 1997 - Sept 2006 Division Controller (Allied Waste Industries)

Feb 1995 - Aug 1997 Controller (American Transfer Company)

Biomedical Waste Systems

1994 - 1995

Hicksville, NY + Boston, MA

Feb 1994 - Feb 1995 Assistant Eastern Regional Controller

Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI)

1987 - 1993

Dec 1988 - Jul 1993 District Accounting Manager

BFI Merrimack Medical Services, Valley Cottage, NY

April 1988 - Dec 1988 District Accountant

BFI Fall River Landfill, Fall River, MA

June 1987 - April 1988 Accounting Trainee

BFI Northeastern Region, Boston, MA

Education: Bentley University, Waltham, MA

Bachelor of Science, Accountancy

Associate in Science, Management

References Available Upon Request

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