Matthew F. Fowler, MBA

** ********* ****, ********, ** 07874

973-***-**** / accege@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary:

Highly motivated, responsible, detail oriented MBA financial professional.

Controller/CFO with excellent organizational skills, results-oriented and

solution-focused. Bring leadership qualities and integrity to

responsibilities in all accounting practices, operations, budgeting, tax

planning, real estate, etc.

Experience:

10/2012-current

Early Stage Solutions LLC, dba David Landau &

Associates, LLC - Fairfield, NJ

Accounting Internal Audit & Forensics,

Risk Management, and Compliance

Financial Controller

(Accounting & IT)

. Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for

the CEO, Executive Committee, and Managing Directors.

. Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or

special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products

costing, etc. when necessary. (Deltek - Vision)

. Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an

appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms.

. Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors,

casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies,

and collection agencies.

. Provide a visionary and leadership implementation role on behalf

of Finance departments, creating a well-respected and sought

after department goal.

. Direct and coordinate company financial planning and budget

management functions.

. Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.

. Manage the preparation of financial outlooks and financial

forecasts.

09/2008 - 10/2012

Cerami & Associates, Inc. & Cerami Technology LLC -

New York, NY

Financial Controller

(Accounting, Human Resources, IT, & Administration)

. Prepare financial statements and provide analysis to Board of

Directors and partners. (Deltek)

. Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and

supporting information systems of the company to include

budgeting, tax planning, real estate, and conservation of

assets.

. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary

reporting requirements.

. Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and

position control documents, department budgets, mass salary

updates, ledger, and account maintenance and data entry.

. Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial

reports, special analyses, and information reports.

. Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing

procedures.

. Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.

. Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to

planning initiatives through financial and management

information analyses, reports, and recommendations.

. Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with

generally accepted auditing standards.

. Develop and direct the implementation of strategic business

and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems.

. Assist in obtaining the necessary licenses and insurance

required for project-based business.

. Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business

leaders. Analyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak

areas.

. Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental

goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

. Serve on planning and policy-making committees.

. Oversee Accounting, Human Resources, Administration, and

Information Technology departments.

02/2005-09/2008

J.D. Carton & Son, Inc./J.D. Carton & Son Metro,

Inc., Agent for Allied Van Lines Parsippany, New Jersey

Financial Controller (Accounting, Human Resources &

Administration)

. Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting

information in order to appraise operating results in terms of

profitability and performance against budget.

. Maintain the company's system of accounts and keep books and

records on all company transactions and assets.

. Establish major economic objectives and policies for the company

and prepare reports that outline the company's financial

position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on

past, present, and future operations.

. Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and

financial forecasts, institute and maintain other planning and

control procedures and analyze and report all job costing

results.

. Responsible for tax planning and compliance with all federal,

state, local, corporate, and payroll taxes.

. Determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and

advise owners on desirable operational adjustments.

. Evaluate and recommends insurance coverage for protection

against property losses and potential liabilities.

. Furnishes internal reports, revise and update reports to be more

useful and efficient, and furnish external reports.

. Prepare and close month, quarter, and year-end periods.

04/2002- 02/2005

Tannous & Tannous CPA's - Payroll Unlimited,

Inc. Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Director of

Taxation and Training

. Develop and establish policies and objectives consistent with

those of the organization to ensure efficient operation of

individual operating units.

. Support 600 clients on all aspects of payroll, tax, and

benefits.

. Prepare personal income tax returns - Approx. 250 returns per

tax season. (Lacerte Tax Software)

. Complete bookkeeping and prepare financial statements for

accounting clients. (NewViews)

. Manage the conversion of new clients. (Millennium 2 & 3)

. Manage classroom training for new/existing clients in using the

Millennium software.

. Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance

of company policies and objectives.

. Ensure all payroll tax returns (Federal, State & Local), and W-

2's are processed timely and accurately.

. Program general ledger reports and create benefit accrual

systems for payroll clients.

04/2000- 04/2002

INRANGE Global Consulting (formally eB

Networks, Inc.) Parsippany, New Jersey

Assistant Controller

(promoted from Payroll Manager -Feb. '01)

. Prepared consolidate financial statements and prepared

intercompany reconciliations. (Deltek and MAS90)

. Managed payroll processing (ADP) (ReportSmith) 400+ employees,

(Ceridian) 100+ employees

. Filed multi-jurisdiction taxes: withholding, state, and use and

annual reconciliation's.

. Administered all pay increases, direct deposits, taxes, bonuses,

medical benefits, LTD, STD, and Life(Supp).

. Filed and processed garnishments, liens, Caf 125

reimbursements, 401k/match, and stock purchase plan.

. Filed unemployment, family leave, workman's compensation, and

disability claims.

. Completed monthly journal entries / reconcile operating account

and benefit accruals.

. Manage time tracking (Web ET) and prepare all A/R clients

billing. (Deltek - CostPoint)

. Collect outstanding client balances and issue credits. Post all

cash, wires, and lockbox deposits. (Manman)

. Prepare invoicing; consulting time, support agreements, and

expenses for Legal Consulting division. (MAS 90)

. Review and approve all vendor invoices and release for payment.

(Manman)

. Manage all A/R invoicing, and answer all client questions on

billing. (Account4 - MAS 90)

. Administer billable/non-billable expenses; process through

payroll.

Education: University of Phoenix - MBA/Master's Accounting

2005

University of Phoenix - BSB Marketing

2002

Computer Skills: PC and Mac, Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access/Outlook, Deltek

CostPoint and Vision, Quickbooks, Lacerte Tax, ADP PC Payroll for Windows,

Evolution Payroll, ReportSmith, Crystal Reports, Ceridian DOS, MAS90,

Solomon, Direct Systems, Andrews Software, Kronos, E-Time, Manman,

Account4, Millennium 2 & 3, Millennium Report Writer, PCAnywhere, Desktop

Streaming, and WebEx.

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/matthew-fowler/12/712/b17

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