Controller
Resume:
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
GAAP Financial Stmts
Monthly Closings
Operation Budgets
Operating Cash Flows
Planning and forecasting Project management Bookkeeping
Risk management
Balance sheet mgnt Management accounting
Pivot Tables & V-Lookups
PERSONAL SKILLS
Analytical
Strong influencing skills Accuracy
PERSONAL DETAILS
George Firingos
46 Indale Ave
Staten Island, NY 10309
T: 718-***-****
M: 718-***-****
E: *********@*******.***
George Firingos
Financial Controller
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A results driven, self-motivated and resourceful financial controller with
a proven ability to provide key financial data, support and reporting to
assist in key business decisions. Having excellent communication skill and
able to build strong relationships both within and outside of a finance
department as well as effectively communicating financial information to
non-finance colleagues. Possessing strong financial control and reporting
skills and rigorously ensuring that all statutory and corporate obligations
are met.
Currently looking for a suitable position that offers variety and also
opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Power Pilates / Apogee Media / Leaders in Fitness
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER March 2011 - Present
Providing effective financial leadership to the CFO, to enable strategic
foresight into the business and also provide knowledgeable and accurate
information to colleagues and senior management.
Duties:
. Overseeing all aspects of financial control in the business.
. Providing financial and strategic support to the business.
. Follow through on timely and accurate Month-End closings and GAAP
Financial Reporting.
. Present monthly results, budget variances and ad-hoc analysis.
. Monthly Reporting schedules consolidated through Excel using V-Look Ups
and Pivot Tables.
. Prepare Monthly Weekly Profit & Loss/Cash Flow Forecast.
. Perform all monthly accrual journal entries and year end adjusting
entries.
. Overseeing internal financial controls.
. Perform all booking responsibilities including Bank Reconciliations /
Monthly Billing / Collections / Payables and Data Entry.
. Producing meaningful commentary and analysis of financial data.
. Preparation and reporting of income and expense forecasts to senior
management.
. Identify and develop controls and processes to ensure all risks and
opportunities are highlighted.
. Liaison for the Bank and Insurance Company
. Administer Payroll through ADP
. Collaborate extensively with external auditors, providing in-depth
assistance for annual review and audit.
. Quarterly Sales Tax return/payment calculation.
. Manage Royalty Reporting and payments to trainers.
PERSONAL DETAILS
George Firingos
46 Indale Ave
Staten Island, NY 10309
T: 718-***-****
M: 718-***-****
E: *********@*******.***
Antenna Pay TV USA
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER January 2007 - March 2011
Providing effective financial leadership to the Director and accounting
department in Greece. Antenna is the leading Greek Television Channel in
the US available through all major Cable Platforms.
Duties:
. Follow through on timely and accurate Month-End closings and GAAP
Financial Reporting.
. Monthly Reporting schedules consolidated through Excel using V-Look Ups
and Pivot Tables.
. Prepare Monthly Budget versus Actual Analysis and Comparatives for the
Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet including written or verbal
commentary on discrepancies.
. Prepare Monthly Annual Profit & Loss/Cash Flow Forecast.
. Prepare Annual Budget.
. Performed all monthly and annual journal entries.
. Liaison for the Bank and Insurance Company.
. Administer Payroll through ADP.
. Collaborate extensively with external auditors (PWC and KPMG), providing
in-depth assistance for annual review and audit.
. Performed all basic booking responsibilities including Bank
Reconciliations / Monthly Billing / Collections / Payables and Data
Entry.
. Quarterly IFRS Reports.
. Reduced company overhead by $130,000 by suggesting and implementing
relocation of our office as well as using a new telephone provider and
enforcing Skype services for all international calling.
. Setup weekly meetings with Sales Executives and Managers regarding new
sales contracts and performance requirements.
. Weekly Meetings with Marketing team regarding all new events and to keep
track of possible new barters.
FFM Inc.
ACCOUTNING MANAGER January 2004 - January 2007
Reported directly to the Owner. FFM was a Photography Agency that
represented Portrait, Fashion and Still Life Photographers who shot for
Advertising Agencies, Magazines, Record and Film Companies, Design Firms
and Book Publishers.
Duties:
. Prepare Monthly Financial Statements (P&L and Balance Sheet)
. Prepare Monthly Budget Analysis and Comparatives for the Profit & Loss
Statement including written commentary
. Interact with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audit
work
. Prepare Monthly Closing process
. Liaison for the Bank and Insurance Company
. Analyze Budget vs. Actual Costs per each Job with Producers
. Prepare account analyses/reconciliation and analyze variances
. Administer Payroll through Paychex
. Bi-Weekly Cash Flow analysis
. Prepare Month End Artist Statement through Excel
. Develop and administer bi-annual budgets, schedules and performance
requirements
. Bank Reconciliations for the US and UK accounts
. Billing / Collections / Payables / Data Entry
. Signature for US and Sterling Checking accounts
PERSONAL DETAILS
George Firingos
46 Indale Ave
Staten Island, NY 10309
T: 718-***-****
M: 718-***-****
E: *********@*******.***
Frozfruit Inc.
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER March 1998 - December 2003
Reported directly to the CFO, President and Vice President. Managed the
Accounting Department for a Manufacturer / Distributor of Premium Frozen
Fruit bars consisting of approximately 5 personnel located in 2 facilities
(NY and Clovis NM). This organization was privately held and had diverse
requirements including accounting, sales, production, reporting and more.
Duties:
. Manage the monthly closing process for the Instrument Operations general
ledger and manage the local and remote accounting staff
. Prepare account analyses and reconciliations
. Analyze variances between actual and budgeted results and ensure all
necessary adjustments and entries are recorded
. Oversee Sales Order Entry / Billing / Collections
. Oversee Production Entries / Work Orders / Purchase Orders & Receiving
. Maintain Accounting Software (Macola) for Inventory and Bill of Materials
. Administer Payroll through ADP
. Inter-company Accounting for related business organization
. Month-end reconciliation of A/R, A/P, Cash and Inventory
. Ensure timely and complete financial reporting to Corporate Finance
. Interact with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audit
field work and participate in closing meetings
. Develop, implement, and enforce compliance with accounting policies and
procedures and internal controls over financial reporting
. Develop and administer budgets, schedules and performance requirements
Richmond Events
ACCOUNTANT / INTERNSHIP February 1996 - February 1998
Initially started as an internship and was hired after 6 months. Reported
directly to the Controller. Richmond Events was an Event planning firm that
setup business forums on cruise ships matching buyers with sellers.
Duties:
. Accounts Receivable billings and collections
. Accounts Payable voucher entry and disbursements
. Bank Reconciliations
. Month-end reporting and analysis
KEY SKILLS AND SOFTWARE LITERACY
. Ability to combine strong business acumen with effective management
skills.
. A sound understanding of the month end process.
. Ability to thrive within a fast-paced business environment.
. Organized with excellent attention to detail.
. Quickbooks (Quickbooks Certified), Deltek Advantage, Macola Peachtree,
MAS 90, Navision Financials, Microsoft Office
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
BS Accounting
Berkeley College 1995 - 1998
REFERENCES - Available on request
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