Real Estate Sales
Resume:
Paul R. Cagnard, C.P.A.
Greenlawn, NY 11740
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EXPERIENCE
Bematech\Logic Controls, Inc Bethpage, NY
October 2010 to February 2013
(Technology Point of Sale hardware manufacturer)
Controller of International Operations
. Coordinate monthly and year end close and consolidation of FICE
company in China
. Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations including payroll,
bank and inventory
. Prepare and review monthly financial reports for Brazilian Parent
. Review and analyze sales and gross margin analysis and financials
prepared by financial analyst
. Create annual budgets, budget to actual reports and re-forecasts
. Discuss and solve problems with various managers and department heads,
creating new policies and procedures as required
. Determine and detail inventory in transit for month end reporting
. Manage cash flow and line of credit usage
. Coordinate and prepare year end tax reporting and audit schedules with
outside accountants
Savino Del Bene USA, Inc
October 2007 to September 2010
(International freight forwarder and logistics company)
Regional Controller Des Plaines, Il
May 2009 to September 2010
. Managed and coordinated with accounting managers the monthly close
for 2 US branch locations and office in Canada
. Reviewed entries created by accounting staff including receivable and
payable entries
. Analyzed shipments and made necessary accruals and deferrals based on
shipment dates
. Verified, reconciled and updated supporting schedules and ledgers to
the general ledger
. Performed reviews and audits of operational departments and files
whose margins were not within office guidelines or in line with
historical trends
. Prepared quarterly reporting package and financial statements to be
sent to the Italian parent company for the Canadian office and US
locations
. Monitored Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable agings and made any
necessary write-off's
Senior Accountant Jamaica, NY
October 2007 to April 2009
. Performed monthly review of the general ledgers for several branch
offices of the company
. Advised branch accountants of any necessary journal entries needed
. Assisted in internal field audits of various branch locations
. Calculated year-end tax provision for various entities of the Company
. Assisted in preparing corporate tax returns by entering financial and
informational data into tax software and conducting schedule M-1 and M-
3 reconciliation's
. Prepared and assist in preparing quarterly reporting packages and
financial statements to be sent to the Italian parent company
Holiday Management Associates, Inc Westbury, NY
November 2005 to October 2007
(Real estate developer and property management company)
Assistant Controller
. Responsible for preparation of year end work books of multiple
companies for auditors review
. Direct charge jobs for all entries found needed during monthly closes
. Calculate and bill real estate tax escalations
. Analyzed loan closing documents and record related journal entries
. Coordinated with project managers to prepare percentage of completion
analysis
Rotavele Elevator, Inc. Ridgewood, NY
March 2003 to November 2005
(Elevator installations and maintenance)\
Controller
. Analyzed general ledger accounts and make adjusting entries as needed
for multiple companies
. Reviewed, developed and implemented procedures as needed for various
processes
. Managed daily cash flow and line of credit balances
. Recognized revenue for jobs utilizing percentage of completion
. Generated monthly profit and loss reports by company, department and
job
. Prepared year end workpapers of multiple companies for outside
accountants review
ATC Healthcare Services, Inc. Lake Success, NY
July 2000 to March 2003
(Healthcare staffing company)
Assistant to the V.P. of Finance
Prepared 10-Q and 10-K SEC filings and filed utilizing free Edgar
. Developed and administered the annual budgeting process
. Formulated, prepared, analyzed and distributed monthly budget vs.
actual performance reports
. Ensured proper and timely filing of all required documents mandated by
various states
. Executed special projects as determined by Senior management
Balducci Enterprises, Inc L.I.C., NY
September 1998 to July 2000
(Specialty food processing and distribution company)
Controller
. Developed and documented procedures of the accounting cycles
. Coordinated the monthly close, including physical inventories
. Analyzed and documented balance sheet accounts including fixed assets,
prepaids, and accruals
. Prepared monthly Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statements with
supporting documentation
. Created and analyzed forecast and budget models
I.M.C.\ V. Ships Marine Ltd. Mineola, NY
June 1993 to September 1998
(Ship management company)
Financial Analyst to Accounting Manager
. Supervised an accounting support staff of 5 individuals of various
levels
. Reported to clients and management financial performance of assets and
entities
. Prepared year end journal entries and workpapers for the annual
financial audit
. Analyzed and allocated costs\revenues of commercial voyages for
completed voyages
. Prepared and analyzed budget to actual reports for specific contracts
Lusterman, Pordy, Penn & Co., C.P.A.'s Carle Place, NY
February 1989 to May 1993
(Local Public Accounting firm)
Staff Accountant
. Serviced fully on a monthly basis assigned cliens
. Reviewed tenant leases calculating and billing real estate tax
escalations and increases
. Prepared tax forms including sales tax, commercial rent tax, 940's and
941's
. Assisted in full scope certified audits, reviews and compilations
including workpaper preparation
. Prepared all necessary adjustments including month and year end for
various clients books
EDUCATION
Hofstra University December 1988, BBA - Accounting - GPA 3.2
CERTIFICATION:
Certified Public Accountant - State of New York
SOFTWARE
My experiences have enabled me to become proficient in Excel, MS Word,
Lotus, Great Plains Dynamics, FRX, Sun Systems, SBT software, SCS,
Timberline, Lulli, Peachtree, Quickbooks, EPICOR and Lacerte, Pro Series,
H&R Block tax and Business Tax Services.
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