Benjamin W. Griffith Jr.

** ******** *** ? Patchogue, NY 11772 ? 631-***-**** ?

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PROFILE

Well qualified and results oriented Accounting and Business Professional

with over 20 years of successful experience in positions of increasing

responsibility and duties. Consistently successful in developing and

enhancing the financial reporting, budgeting and accounting functions and

providing hands-on financial leadership for strategic planning. Team player

with effective interpersonal, communication, management and leadership

skills.

CORE COMPENTENCIES

( Financial reporting ( Financial statement analysis (

Budgeting/Forecasting ( General ledger

( SEC reporting - 10K,10Q,8K ( Accounting research ( Cash

management ( Payroll ( Team leader and mentor

( Month end close ( Internal controls/SOX (

Annual audits ( Fixed assets ( Cost

reduction/control ( Accounts payable (

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medical Action Industries Inc., Inc., Brentwood, NY

2008 to Current

$425M publically traded manufacturer and distributor of disposable medical

products.

Accounting Manager 2010 to Current

Key finance and administration leader with primary responsibility for the

corporate finance group. Primary responsibilities include monthly financial

reporting to the executive management team, preparation of quarterly and

annual SEC filings and direct the company's budget process. Mentor and lead

five direct reports in the monthly close process and the quarterly reviews

and annual audits. Coordinate with divisional controllers on a monthly

basis to ensure timely reporting and compliance with GAAP and SOX controls.

Assists the CFO with monthly Board of Director reporting packages.

Functions as the primary lead with external tax consultants for the

coordination of the quarterly and annual income provision and all related

tax filings.

Key Projects and Impact:

. Identified $350k accounts payable synergies.

. Established a new financial reporting structure for management.

. Successfully implemented a web-based travel and entertainment

reimbursement tool that streamlines the reimbursement process and

enhances the reporting of travel and entertainment expenses.

. Successfully integrated an acquisition into the Company's financial

reporting.

Financial Reporting Accountant 2008 to 2010

Assisted with the preparation of all SEC filings and prepared all

required supporting documents for external auditors. Coordinated the

quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors. Assisted

with the preparation of the annual Corporate budget and the

consolidation of the Company budget.

Key Projects and Impact:

. Streamlined the external financial reporting process by establishing

various policies and processes.

. Led project to standardize the Company's general ledger which ensured

consistency across the Company's various divisions.

. Developed a balance sheet and statement of cash flows report that

streamlined the preparation of financial statements.

Audiovoxx Corporation, Hauppauge, NY

2005 to 2008

$750M publically traded distributor of consumer electronic products.

Senior Accountant

Prepared footnote support for financial statements and assisted in the

preparation of the 10Q/K Management Discussion and Analysis by providing

supporting schedules and related analysis. Responsible for the monthly,

quarterly and annual close process that included the preparation and review

of journal entries as well as the review of financial statements. Supported

the CFO, Corporate Controller and the VP of Finance in various areas of

financial and management reporting.

Key Projects and Impact:

. Developed consolidated financial statements that included

consideration for multiple currencies.

. Integrated general ledger systems from multiple acquisitions.

. Developed inventory reporting to assist CFO and procurement team in

strategic purchases.

Entenmann's Inc., Bay Shore, NY

2004 to 2005

$500M private manufacturer and distributor of baked goods.

Business Analyst

Prepared financial statements and provided detailed analyses for key assets

and liabilities. Responsible for forecasting financial results and

providing variance analyses compared to actual results. Prepared PowerPoint

slides for divisional controller for management presentations.

Key Projects and Impact:

. Identified various over and under accruals in balance sheet through

various analyses.

. Streamlined monthly close process by enhancing the account review

process.

Arrow Security Inc., Patchogue, NY

2002 to 2004

$10M privately held services company.

Corporate Controller

Provided financial leadership and oversight of the Company operations.

Conducted monthly review, analysis and preparation of financial statements.

Developed and maintained banking relationship to ensure compliance with

various credit agreements.

Key Projects and Impact:

. Made banking policy changes and saved $80k annually in fees and

interest.

. Implemented purchasing policy for gasoline and saved company $72k

annually in employee abuse and slippage.

Charles Ross and Son Company, Hauppauge, NY

1996 to 2002

$45M privately held manufacturer of mixing and dispersion equipment.

Assistant Controller 1998 to 2002

Staff Accountant 1996 to 1998

Kravet Inc., Bethpage, NY

1994 to 1996

$100M privately held distributor of fabric, furniture and accessories.

Staff Accountant 1994 to 1996

Advanced through series of financial positions with increased

responsibilities. As the Assistant Controller, responsibilities included

the preparation of various financial statements and analysis and provided

supervision for accounts payable and accounts receivable teams.

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EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Plymouth Sate University (a member of

the University System of New Hampshire), 1994

Technical Skills

SAP, JD Edwards, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Quickbooks, Valiant Software

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