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MICHAEL J. ROSE

** ****** ****** ( New Hyde Park, New York 11040

516-***-**** ( *******.********@*******.***

Highly accomplished Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst with broad

experience including oversight of multi-million dollar portfolios,

demonstrating proven skills including analytical problem solving, effective

due diligence, implementing financial systems and controls (SAP, Oracle,

Epicor) that significantly improve P&L scenarios. Multi-industry and

extensive cross-functional experience provides a skill set that spans

General Ledger Accounting, Budget Development, Corporate Accounting, Cash

Management, and process improvement. Ability to turn around under-

performing groups, instills quality processes, and resolve complex

challenges.

Core Competencies Include:

P&L MANAGEMENT Portfolio & GL Budget Management

Data Analysis/Reporting Accounting Multi-Project Management

GAAP Compliance Multi-State Sales & Use

Month-End & Year End Tax Policy/Procedure Design

Close Payroll Management Accounts Receivable

Cash Management Financial Analysis Team Leadership

Balance Sheet

Reconciliation

Professional Experience

ROBERT HALF - UNIONDALE, NEW YORK

MAY 2013-OCT. 2013

Senior Accountant / Consultant assigned to St John's University, Business

Affairs

Reconcile credit card activity for University. This process consisted of

reviewing activity of client's credit card processor and Bank. University

was six months in the arrears, process was updated in four weeks and I

continued to keep current until assignment ended. Also assisted accounting

team with the year-end close process, which included the review and

preparation of year-end Cash Flow and Financial Statements. Temporary

assignmet ended in October.

PALL CORPORATION - Port Washington, New York

Jan 2011-April 2013

Fortune 1000 materials science and engineering company with annual sales

$2.7 billion and over 11,000 employees.

Company restructuring and has moved Corporate Financial Services to Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia

Senior Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst

Responsibilities were to maintain SAP Fixed Asset Sub-Ledger for the

Western Hemisphere which, included recording all Fixed Asset additions,

transfers, disposals. Also prepare monthly depreciation entries and ensure

proper and accurate posting to General Ledger. Other areas of

responsibilities included preparation of reports to reconcile Fixed Asset

Ledger to General Ledger and final function at month is to prepare the

Fixed Asset rollup report for Financial Reporting. Along with Fixed Assets

I participated in Month - End close process, prepared journal entries,

account analysis, budget reviews and bank reconciliations.

Also when I first arrived at Pall I was asked to assist in the

implementation of SAP for General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Inter-Company

transactions. Participated in the training and set-up for SAP, attended

many training classes and assisted in the developing of various processes

and procedures. Also took a major role in the migration of Fixed Assets

records from Legacy System to SAP. Go live Date was March 2012.

LACKMANN CULINARY FOOD SERVICES - Woodbury, New York Jan 2009-Sept.

2010

Provides food services (cafeteria and catering) for universities and

corporations in New York and Florida. Annual revenues over $100M.

Company sold business to Compass USA and relocated Finance Department to

Corporate Offices in Charlotte, NC

Assistant Controller

Provide oversight and direction for General Accounting, Accounts Payable,

Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. Report on financial results of 60+

operating units. Lead a team of 7 Accounting staff. Review and monitor

operating results with senior management and area coordinators. Oversee

preparation of payroll taxes and sales tax. Monitor contract compliance.

Supervised and participated in the Month - End Close process and prepared

monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports and data analysis.

MICHAEL J. ROSE ( Page 2 ( *******.********@*******.***

SLEEPY'S LLC. - Bethpage, New York July 2001-June 2008

Largest specialty mattress retailer in America with 900+ showrooms. Annual

sales approximately $1.3 Billion.

Assistant Controller

Directed financial reporting, prepared monthly P&L statements and

supporting schedules for senior management. Led a staff of 10 Accounting

professionals in overall general accounting management including weekly

payroll process, weekly/monthly accruals, fixed asset reconciliations,

sales tax, and payroll tax processing. Reported directly to the Controller.

Reviewed and approved expense reports. Oversaw Treasury functions including

Cash Management and Accounts Receivable (credit card processing and 3rd

party financing), in addition, oversaw company's Real Estate holdings.

Key Accomplishments:

. Assisted in the implementation of Oracle General Ledger accounting

package, including installation and set up for all modules.

. Designed and implemented a 3rd party customer financing program,

improving sales and reducing financing costs.

. Optimized daily cash/credit reconciliation process through online

banking and Oracle GL for 700+ retail locations, resulting in

significant reduction in outstanding deposits.

. Instituted a new process to review/reconcile credit card chargebacks,

reducing fraud and increasing overall customer service quality.

. Negotiated and developed key partnerships with banks, credit card

processing companies, and 3rd party financing companies, resulting in

significant cost reductions of approximately $250K per year.

. Participated in corporate growth from a $220M sales volume company to

over $900M.

NORTH SHORE / LIJ HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM - Westbury, New York 1997-2001

Largest integrated health system in New York State, offering quality

healthcare services with 15 hospitals and over 42,000 employees.

Senior Accountant

Reported to the Director of Finance. Developed budgets and prepared

financial reports and data analysis for various Grants and Research Funds

proposals.

Key Accomplishments:

. Generated Review Process improvements utilizing Excel for several grants

and research funds.

. Coordinated completion of multiple projects within designated timelines.

. Ensured 100% data accuracy.

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS

PARAGON SPORTING GOODS LLC., Controller ( 1993-1997

B.BOWMAN & COMPANY INC./dba BOLTON'S, Controller ( 1978-1993

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

SUNY at UTICA/ROME, Utica, New York

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP, Oracle, EPICOR, AS400, Quickbooks, proficient with MS Excel, Word, and

PowerPoint

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