Accounting Sales
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A NDREW GENE T T
Glen Rock, N J 07452 Emai l:
acoqwy@r.postjobfree.com
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Systems Development / Project Planning / Financial Analysis
Senior Level Executive with extensive hands-on experience in management, business leadership and working with Board of Directors,
Banks and Attorneys with an established record of success. Results oriented in guiding companies to greater efficiency and profitability;
reduce organizational risk through comprehensive changes to each department ensuring maximum accuracy and quality. Areas of
expertise in:
● Financial and Strategic Planning ● Cash Flow Management & Forecasting
● Budget Development and Management ● Staff Management & Development
● Accounting and Financial Operations ● Merger & Acquisitions Negotiations
● Business Expansion and Start ups ● Logistic Planning & Direction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EMPIRE SAFE CO., NEW YORK, NY 2010 – Present
Chief Financial Officer
• Originally hired as a temporary consultant to assess a small company crippled by an ailed economy, worked with the 3rd
generation owner and brought company back to profitability by the close of 2010. Empire Safe is a 107 year old Safe Company
with an impeccable reputation in the Jewelry and Insurance industry. Worked with owner to re-expand sales base in the
Commercial and Residential markets. Double digit sales increases in 2010, 2011 and 2014.
• Established new resources for product purchases in the European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
• Renegotiated agreements with banks, landlord and City of New York. Entered into favorable payment plans with each and have
since completed each and entered into new agreements for the future of the company.
• Implemented new procedures in accounting department and production facility to insure that profits were accounted for and
remained in the company including inventory control and production efficiency.
• Implementing Salesforce.com to assist and upgrade the company’s marketing efforts. Worked hand in hand with consultants of
Salesforce to implement.
C & G BRANDS, LLC Totowa, NJ 2005 – 2010
Chief Financial Officer
• Raised Capital required for a startup Cosmetic Company including dealing with banks and other private investors. Included the
preparation of 5 Year Business Plans with full, detailed Financial Projections and assumptions
• Negotiated Factoring / Finance Agreement at competitive rates to fund company receivables
• Set up Back Office Operations, Warehousing and Production using contacts and resources developed in the industry and
business community
• Maintained multi state tax filing including Partnership, payroll and sales taxes
• Set up computer network and maintained all accounting records for the company as well as all outside reporting to investors,
banks, factors and others
• Implemented and started the company website
• Developed Strategic Alliances with suppliers and contractors, which helped to significantly reduce inventory purchases and
strengthen purchasing power
CIPRIANI FOOD, INC., New York, NY 2001 – 2005
Chief Financial Officer
• Managed accounting offices in New York, Venice and London
• Prepared quarterly combined financial presentation to investors and senior family members
• Implemented procedures for intercompany transactions and balancing between US and Europe resulting in large tax savings and
proper classification of Assets
A NDREW GENE T T
220 Rodney Street Telephone:
Glen Rock, N J 07452 Emai l:
acoqwy@r.postjobfree.com
• Established Construction Budgeting and Percentage of Completion Reporting for each new construction project allowing better
control of costs and performance
• Issued audited financial statements for US and European entities and liaised with all outside accounting and legal firms
• Negotiated all banking relationships, equipment leasing and vendor payment terms
BORGHESE COSMETICS INC., New York, NY 1998 – 2001
Chief Financial Officer
• Implemented new PC based accounting software and eliminated costly mainframe computer system saving the company large
amounts of maintenance dollars each year
• Developed a monthly reporting package to Investor Representatives giving detailed analysis of profit by store group, cash flow
analysis and Financial Projections for the balance of the period
• Prepared all Full Year Budget, Projections and Cash Flow requirements
• Worked with CEO and Sales Force to develop and implement Profitability by Store Group, which allowed us to monitor Gross
Profit contributions by each segment of the business
• Closed New Jersey location and outsourced certain back office and inventory control functions
• Negotiated all banking, accounts receivable funding, accounting and tax relationship in multiple states
FASHION WORLD COMPANY, New York, NY 1995 – 1999
CFO/Controller
• Set up complete accounting department for three company-owned properties in New York, London, New Orleans, franchise
units worldwide
• Established complete accounting department for two other company owned restaurants located in Atlanta and South Beach
(Miami)
• Secured financing arrangements for leasing and banking relationships, in connection with the London Fashion Café, and
developed strong relationships with London banks, leading companies and accounting firms
• Secured financing in the U.S. for new equipment for each café; maintained all banking relationships
• Prepared presentations for various investors for Fashion Café which included cash flow forecasts, budget analysis and financial
statements
• Represented the company through various due diligence processes, including working with various accounting firms and law
firms
• Assisted General Partners on general accounting for other companies outside of Fashion Café and partner’s personal issues
• Implemented cash flow management encompassing daily cash reporting and forecasting
MAGIC RESTAURANTS, INC., New York, NY 1987 – 1995
Treasurer
• Managed initial set-up and subsequent maintenance of accounting department, including overseeing the computerization of the
division; supervised staff of 8
• Functioned as member of the executive team; involved in the successful expansion of the chain from 4 to 12 locations;
interacted with outside legal counsel
• Implemented network allowing 12 sites to communicate A/P data via modem, directly into main office
• Prepared and completed the company’s 3MM public offering in August 1991, wrote prospectus
• Ensured effective cash flow management to maintain full level of operations
• Prepared monthly budget analysis; forecast for new acquisition and construction plans
A NDREW GENE T T
220 Rodney Street Telephone:
Glen Rock, N J 07452 Emai l:
acoqwy@r.postjobfree.com
MANHATTAN INDUSTRIES, New York, NY 1980 – 1987
Assistant Controller – Lady Manhattan & MI Designer Group
Education:
William Patterson University, Wayne, NJ
BA, Accounting
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