Salvatore Falcone

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Freehold, NY 102431

347-***-****

acpyfw@r.postjobfree.com

A seasoned Controller with extensive and diversified background in domestic and international business. Significant experience in consolidations, budgeting and system implementations. Excellent managerial and analytical skills with dedication and commitment to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Director of Finance April 2013 to Present

Swiss Post Solutions ? A global provider of Business Process Outsourcing solutions.

? Manage the day to day accounting activities and provide training and mentoring to a team of ten professionals, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Billing, and Payroll.

? Manage the monthly financial close process, including reporting to corporate office in Switzerland.

? Develop processes to provide efficiencies and streamline financial reporting timeline.

? Review and advise on the capabilities of current financial reporting software. Prepare the organization for financial software upgrades and utilization of additional modules that will provide value added functionalities.

? Develop and maintain client margin reports; meet monthly with executive team to discuss client performance and recommend corrective actions.

Controller April 2001 to April 2013

Sterling InfoSystems Incorporated ? A leader in the Human Capital industry which provides employment screening services to Fortune 500 companies.

? Provided leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of eight accounting professionals in the areas of internal and external reporting, domestic and international accounting, consolidations, budgeting, analysis, and general accounting

? Effectively managed internal working relationships, recognize opportunities for efficiencies and implement strategies in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer that will improve the rigor of the company's accounting processes

? Directed the preparation, review, and approval of the company's internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP, supported by the appropriate controls and procedures

? Ensured the integrity of all Microsoft Dynamics (Solomon) modules. Collaborate with the IT department to improve the automation of financial reporting as well as champion financial applications and interfaces

? Worked closely with external auditors to coordinate annual audits, evaluate and conclude on significant reporting and accounting issues

? Managed the payroll process, time and attendance system, and calculation of paid time off accruals

? Developed all accounting/reporting policies and procedures; determine the impact of new accounting pronouncements.

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Assistant Controller July 2000 to April 2001

HotSocket Incorporated ? An internet-based direct market response company

? Managed day-to-day Accounting issues encompassing General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions

? Reviewed budget to actual variances, monthly cash flows, and income and expense accounts to facilitate in the review of monthly financial statements

? Standardized the financial reporting package and chart of accounts, resulting in more accurate management systems

? Integral in financial systems conversion from QuickBooks to Great Plains accounting software

? Completed financial analyses to provide upper management and Board of Directors with the tools necessary to analyze results and take corrective action

? Examined fixed asset accounts and related depreciation journal entries

? Reviewed travel vouchers to ensure accuracy and adherence to corporate policy

Assistant Controller May 1997 to June 2000

Vestpro Management Corporation ? A real estate management company

? Areas of responsibility included General Ledger account analysis, cash-basis accounting, bank account reconciliations, filing compliance reports with various government agencies, and analysis of P&L trends and variances

? Managed real estate holdings and investment portfolios

? Recruited, trained, and supervised a staff of three accounting clerks

? Directed the payroll process, including the filing of payroll and unemployment taxes

? Responsible for all accounting-related functions and financial reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Principals, including asset reports, investment summaries, budgets, cash flow forecasting, and tenant vacancy reports

Senior Accountant February 1991 to May 1997

The NPD Group ? An international marketing research company

? Managed the annual budget, financial forecasting, and reporting for domestic and foreign operations

? Established and monitored internal control procedures

? Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements, annual budgets, and cash forecasts

? Developed financial models to project revenues, costs, and related expenses, which determined the viability of capital improvements

? Prepared work papers used as inputs into monthly financial statements

? Prepared internal financial management reports, various account analyses, and bank reconciliations

? Maintained and processed journal entries for month-end closings

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EDUCATION:

Hofstra University ? Hempstead, New York

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting ? 1990

Hofstra University ? Hempstead, New York

Master of Business Administration, International Business ? 1997

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

? Experience with various accounting packages including Microsoft Dynamics, FRX Report Writer, Great Plains, MAS90, and Quickbooks

? Management of payroll systems including Paychex Preview, Compupay, ADP Enterprise, and Legiant Time and Attendance

? Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, advanced Excel skills

? Knowledgeable in SQL Server queries

? Extensive experience in financial systems conversions

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