Sanford H. Wallins, C.P.A.
**** ********* ***, ****** ****, FL 33026 ( Phone: 954-***-**** ( Email:
********@*********.***
Objective
Challenging and visible senior financial, analytic and/or accounting
position with a growing company that will allow advancement based on
accomplishments, drive and ability.
Profile
Highly motivated, results-oriented leader in financial and operations
management. Possess outstanding record of achievement in operational
profitability, expense control, continuous quality improvement and
personnel management, with advanced skills in all aspects of finance and
operations.
Professional Experience
Celebration Cruise Lines, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2010-Present
Corporate Controller
Responsible for managing accounting department consisting of a staff of
five. Functions include general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end
closings, forecasting, budgeting, cash management for three separate
companies and a cargo division. Total revenue exceeds $60 million.
TransCon Financial, Wellington, FL (financial services) 2003-2009
Corporate Controller
Performed all accounting and financial functions including cash
management, financial statement preparation, payroll, year-end closings,
forecasting, budgeting and managing a loan portfolio of more than $40
million. Also responsible for administrative duties including banking,
contract negotiations and purchasing.
Shorty's, Inc., Miami, FL (Restaurant Chain)
1994-2002
Vice President of Finance: Directed and managed all accounting operations
for the firm. Responsible for the personnel and administrative functions,
including insurance programs and banking relations. Developed the
operating procedures for purchasing and contract negotiations. Oversaw the
creation of hiring policies and procedures as well as formulated a new
payroll system. These actions led to a 20% reduction in workers comp and
unemployment claims. Designed and implemented a performance pay system,
which led to a 10% increase in profits. Implemented cost controls that
resulted in a 25% reduction in direct and operating costs.
Persol America, Inc., Miami, FL (Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Italian
Eyewear) 1988-1994
Controller/Operations Manager: Performed all accounting and financial
functions including general ledger, preparation of financial statements,
budgeting, forecasting, credit and collections. In charge of the day-to-
day operations and activities of the sales force. Restructured
credit/collections procedures that led to a reduction in bad debts of 30%.
Initiated a new marketing/sales campaign, which led to an increase in sales
of 20%.
Robelen and Associates, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL (Luxury Homebuilder)
1980-1987
Controller: Administered all accounting operations for the corporate and
partnership accounts including job costing, general ledger and financial
statement preparation. Prepared the data for yearly audits and
institutional use for evaluating performance and
adherence to policies, procedures and requirements. Established and secured
various operating credit lines.
Education / Certifications / Computer Skills
M.S., Accounting, Florida International University, Miami, FL
M. B.A., General Business, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
B.S., Accounting, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Certified Public Accountant
MS Office 2000 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and multiple Internet/web
management programs.
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