Graseby Electro-Optics, Orlando, Fl. April
Division Controller
. Responsible for all functions in the following departments:
Accounting, Human Resources,
. Administration, MIS, and Facilities management.
. Prepare all financial reports: Monthly & Quarterly
packages, rolling forecasts, Annual Budget.
. Assist General Manager with presentation of Division
operations review to Graseby CEO and CFO.
. Negotiate and administer all contracts for facility.
Responsible for sub-lease agreement with Lockheed Martin.
Southern States Utilities, Apopka, FL
1994 to 1996
Property Accounting Manager
Baldwin Technology Int'l, Rowayton, CT
1984 to 1994
Division Controller (1988 to 1994)
Cost Accounting Manager (1984 to 1988)
Nash Engineering Company, Norwalk, CT
1980 to 1984
Cost Accounting Supervisor
Machlett Laboratories, Stamford,
Connecticut 1977 to 1980
Product Line Controller, Medical Electronics
Yankee Metal Products, Norwalk, CT
1976 to 1977
Cost Accounting Supervisor
U.S.M. Corporation, Shelton, CT
1973 to 1976
Cost Accountant
Edward Liscio
4 Eddie Road
Trumbull, Ct 06611
Areas of Practice
Multiple Plant Management
Accounting Management
Financial Closings
Account Reconciliation
Report Generation
Cost/Financial Analysis
GL/Financial Statements
Employee Training
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Budgeting/Forecasting
Cost Accounting Systems
Year-End Closing, Audit & Tax
Project Leadership
ERP Implementation
Industry Lines
Metal Strip
Electric Motors
Adhesive Tape
Infrared Detectors
Water Utility
Printing Equipment
Computer Applications
SAGE
Magic
MRP
Mapics
Excel
Word
Education/Qualifications
B.S., Sacred Heart University
Oliver Wright seminar on MRP
Principal Areas of Practice
Management professional with unique experience applying organizational
development, leadership training, and communications skills to improve
productivity, increase efficiency, enhance quality, and strengthen
financial results. More than twenty-five years in managerial and leadership
roles. Combine strong analysis, organization, planning, and consensus
building abilities with effective problem resolution, negotiation, and
relationship management skills. Specifically skilled in diverse management
in private enterprise corporations with particular emphasis on
administration and development of business potential.
Proven talent in hands-on training. Strong research and analytical
abilities. Excellent team building and interpersonal skills; work
effectively with individuals on all levels. Extremely successful in
facilitating cooperative relationships among employees and management
Currently seeking a position as a Chief Financial Officer or Controller.
Work Experience:
The Miller Company, Meriden, CT Nov. 2008 to Present
Controller
Report to CFO
. Manufacture of strip metal for automotive & electronics markets.
. Responsible for all functions in the Accounting.
. Prepare monthly & annual financial statements & report data through
Hyperion to German parent.
. Prepare annual Budget and quarterly forecast for P&L, Balance Sheet,
& Cash Flow.
. Direct year end audit and provide tax data. Prepare financial report
for PWC.
. Supervise three employees, two professionals
Ward Leonard Electric Company, Thomaston, CT July 2007 to Nov. 2008
Controller
. Responsible for all functions in the Accounting and MIS department.
. Created the Annual budget and instituted monthly closing schedule,
rolling monthly forecast, weekly Backlog and Shipment report.
. Direct year end audit and provide tax data to CPS firm to prepare
owners tax return (Sub-S Corporation).
. Supervise six employees, three professionals
. In the process of reorganizing Sales administration to include
Contract administration.
. Oversee the preparation of 5500 for four benefit plans.
. Review DOD quotation and prepare annual DOD overhead rates.
Scapa Tapes North America, Windsor, CT June 1997-July
2007
Director of Finance (April 2004 to July 2007)
. Consolidated Four US division General Ledgers into one US division
G/L
. Supervise division controllers
. Retained all Corporate Controller responsibilities below.
. Work directly with site General Managers to improve cost management
and control.
. Created zero base budget process.
Division Controller / Corporate Controller (June 1997 to April 2004)
. Started as Windsor Division Controller and was promoted to Corporate
Controller in July 1999.
. Responsible for all functions related to Treasury, Risk Management,
Pension, 401k, General Ledger,
. Budgets, Forecasts, and Federal/State Taxes.
Major Accomplishments:
. Relocated North America Head quarter from Raleigh, North Carolina
. Centralized Payroll, Cash Receipts, A/P, A/R, and Collection. Now
all based in Windsor, CT. office.
. Acquired three new divisions from Jan. 2000 through Dec. 2003.
. Responsible for implementations of Cost/Manufacturing systems.
. Train site Controller on FDC System for financial reporting to North
America Corporate office.
H&T Waterbury, Inc. - Waterbury, CT (2011 - 2012)
Staff Accountant
. Accountable for editing and posting the Shop Floor Control Ledger, the
Inventory Control Ledger, the Order Entry Ledger, the Accounts Payable
Ledger, the Accounts Receivable Ledger and the Purchase Order Ledger
distribution journals. Posts the capital and depreciation entries and
other miscellaneous reconciling month-end entries.
. Responsible for the analysis of all the balance sheet accounts and
various Sales, Cost of Sales and General and Administrative expenses.
. Responsible for the monthly joint venture reporting and reporting to the
Department of Energy.
. Works with members of the Accounting Department as well as other
departments to provide information requested by upper management.
. Responsible for maintaining all fixed assets and depreciation for both H&
T Waterbury, Inc. and H&T Realty. .
Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories - East Haven, CT (2005 - 2011)
Manager Accounting Operations
. Accountable for developing, preparing, and managing monthly financial
closings, including GL/financial statements, account analysis,
statistics, and ratios, credit/collections, and cash flow/bank
statements.
. Maintained the DCL and Milbar GLs, including all journal postings, sales
invoicing, accounts receivable and accounts payable interfaces while
responsible for monthly cash flow reports and all wire transfer activity.
. Prepared and reviewed the analysis of balance sheet and income statement
accounts, as well as updates supporting schedules, reconciled trade and
inter-company A/R and A/P to the GL, and reconciled cash.
. Assisted in forecasts/special projects, organized and prepared the
monthly borrowing base report, and provided the bank with reports and
analysis for asset-based financing.
. Reviewed and followed up on slow paying accounts, resulting in Milbar's
DSO dropping from 75 to 60 days.
Edward Liscio