PETER NAPOLITANO
**********@*****.***
Phone: 732-***-****
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Senior Executive; CFO; Controller
SUMMARY
Proficient in various financial as well as operational responsibilities
including P&L analysis, cash and risk management, strategic short and long
term planning, project and process management, human resources and MIS.
Developed strong teams by providing support creating clear expectations and
goals, and treating others with professionalism, fairness and dignity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Major Recycling Firm, Newark, New Jersey 2012 -
present
45 year privately held recycling firm; Revenues: $10 million
CFO/COO
Changed Company culture from "small shop" to "corporate"
Merged 2 of the 3 Companies that had synergy and reduced costs by $500k
annually
Performed ergonomic studies in the plant to improve productivity and lower
costs per ton
Streamlined costs by reviewing every general ledger account and making
recommendations on cost savings ideas
Reviewed corporate policies with broker, identifying a change in WC Code
that was approved, and saved the company approximately $70k annually and a
refund for prior years approximating $200k
Created pricing programs for purchasing fiber and plastic products
Expanded and Improved the Company's bid process for municipal bids
Developed a relationship with a Labor Resource company to provide driver-
helpers (20 men) to work on the trucks, an area where the turnover was
significant. The Company also realized a direct savings of approximately
$50k annually, as well as eliminating unemployment, WC, and other employee
matters.
Created Employee Handbook
Responsible for all financial reporting and financial analysis
Developed new programs for employee benefits including health care
Damon G. Douglas Co., Inc, Cranford, NJ 2003 - 2012
75 year privately held construction management firm; Revenues: $75 million
Treasurer/CFO/COO
Responsible for cash management, budgeting / forecasting, banking / bonding
and financial reporting. Additional responsibilities include MIS, Risk
management, managing Business Development team, audit project performance
Oversee and manage the treasury, budgeting, audit and tax, business
development, IT functions
Developed and revised monthly and quarterly financial statement packages
(timely reporting
Established procedure for forecasting (12 month rolling) and budgeting with
strict controls
Developed written policy and procedures for accounting department, business
development and operations
Analyzed operational issues for risk management issues that may have an
impact financially, corporate culture, and the Company as a whole
Shared COO responsibilities with the CEO
Streamlined and created efficiencies in administration, finance, HR and
business development departments
Outsourced MIS function as well as developed IT policies and Disaster
Recovery Program (DRP)
Reduced G&A by $1.7m annually (out of $3.6m) to meet the demands an of
economic downturn
Evaluate and present all business and partnering opportunities to CEO and
Board of directors
Reconstructed all corporate insurance saving $350,000 + annually with
broader coverages
Report all results to Board of Directors and Stockholders (ESOP) on all
aspects of company performance
ESOP and 401k Trustee
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Created Business Strategy plan including Business Development and Marketing
Plan
Improved development of leads and opportunities from $400 million to $2.2
billion in 7 months
LMR HOLDINGS, INC., New York, NY 1997 - 2003
Multinational textile manufacturer; Revenues: $40 million
Treasurer/COO
Responsible for all worldwide cash management and budgeting. Additional
responsibilities include the overall monitoring of all divisional
manufacturing performance measurements worldwide.
Directed controllers for multiple facilities in all financial reporting,
budgeting, production measurements, human resources, IT procedures
Appraised all subsidiaries financial stability, liquidity, cash flow
position and market capacity
Worked with J.P. Morgan Chase in restructuring debt vs. equity in the
reorganization of the original LBO
Developed corporate policies and protocol worldwide for the "New"
organization
Responsible for "downsizing, upsizing and shut downs" of various divisions
(Shutdowns: France, Florida, New York; Upsizing: Mexico, Alabama, New
Jersey; Downsizing: Manila)
Re-engineered Mexico plant and improved process management increasing
profitability by $1 million annually on $4 million sales
As President of a division, increased annual sales in New Jersey division
from $1 to $9 million over 18 month period
Re-engineered New Jersey plant and improved process management increasing
profitability by $3.5 million annually on $9 million sales
Developed strategic plan for preservation and eventual increase in
worldwide market share
NAPORANO IRON & METAL CO., INC., Newark, NJ 1988 - 1997
Scrap metal recycling company; Revenues: $300 million
VP Administration and Finance
Responsible for all financial reporting and analysis including budgeting
worldwide cash management and budgeting. Supervised a "commercial group"
which performed all critical analysis in the decision making process for
all "buy/sell" transactions. Managed staff of 75 employees
Reported to President in all aspects of financial reporting and analysis
Managed the Commercial Decision making group for bidding on scrap, freight
(air, land, rail & sea), cost accounting and the development of cost
standards
Assisted the President in all overseas trading of scrap metals
Developed "performance measurement" reporting and tools for analysis
Created MIS team with outside services from Arthur Andersen as support
Re-developed all Corporate Insurance programs to ensure appropriate
coverage for all aspects of the business, with an annual average savings of
$475,000
Created and managed a "cost containment committee" that instituted new
programs company-wide which saved $2 million annually
Participated in all industry associations (ISRI, others)
N&W CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION CO., Tarrytown, NY 1979 - 1988
Concrete and Construction company; Revenues: $50 million
Controller
Responsible for all financial reporting and analysis including budgeting.
Managed staff of 40 employees.
Reported to CEO on all aspects of financial reporting and analysis
Developed a "job cost" system to assist in the bidding process
Developed a production reporting system
Installed and implemented an MIS function and department
Negotiated "teamsters" and "operating engineers" collective bargaining
agreements
Supervised all risk management activities
Re-engineered plant processing techniques, procedures and protocol
Participated in all industry associations (NRMCA, CIC, NSGA)
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20th CENTURY HOTEL & CASINO, Las Vegas, Nevada 1978 -
1979
Hotel and Casino; Revenues: $250 million
Controller
Responsible for all financial reporting and analysis including budgeting.
Managed staff of 125 employees.
Reported to President on all financial reporting and analysis, for both the
hotel and casino (Hotel division leased to another firm)
Prepared all regulatory reports required by the Nevada Gaming Commission
Developed financial strategies for casino management
Audited and monitored all cashier activities
Installed new payroll system
EDUCATION
B.B.A, Accounting, Bernard Baruch College, New York, NY
M.B.A, Corporate Finance, Pace University, New York, NY (1 course
remaining)