ELLIOT M. BERMAN, MSA/MBA, CDFA

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Cooper City, FL 33026

561-***-****

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SUMMARY

Experienced finance, accounting, tax and management professional with diversified

accomplishments in finance, veterinary, manufacturing, construction, real estate and service

organizations. Detail oriented team player, recognized for ability to communicate effectively

through all lines of organization. Skills include accounting, handling IRS issues, litigation

support, cash management, financial planning and budgeting, internal control, expense control,

productivity management, individual and corporate/partnership taxation. Computer skills

include Microsoft Office, Lotus SmartSuite, QuickBooks and numerous tax and accounting

softwares.

PROFESSIONAL

Self-Employed

Regency Accounting Services, Inc., Jupiter, FL 2007-present

• Subcontracted litigation support, handling IRS issues, tax preparation, planning and

research for Divine, Blalock, Martin and Sellari, LLC.

• Heavy Federal and State tax preparation for corporate, partnership, individual, trusts,

estates and private foundation clients.

• Extensive tax planning and research for corporate, partnership and individual clients.

• Accounting and tax consulting for corporate entities and individual clients.

• Preparation of review and compilation engagements.

• Provided accounting, bookkeeping and tax services for small businesses.

Accounting /Tax Manager

Wieseneck, Andres and Company, P.A., N. Palm Beach, FL 2005-2007

• Heavy Federal and State tax preparation for corporate, partnership, individual, trusts,

estates and private foundation clients.

• Extensive tax planning and research for corporate, partnership and individual clients.

• Accounting and tax consulting for corporate entities and individual clients.

• Preparation of audit, review and compilation engagements.

• Full spectrum divorce related planning and analyst.

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst/Tax Manager

Manis & Co., P.A., W. Palm Beach, FL 2004-2005

• Preparation of Mandatory Disclosures.

• Heavy emphasis in divorce analysis, mediation and trial preparation.

• Assist partner in Business Valuations.

• Corporate and Individual Federal Income Tax preparation.

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst/Tax Manager

Divine, Blalock, Martin & Sellari LLC, W. Palm Beach, FL 2001 - 2004

• Full spectrum divorce related planning and analyst.

• Extensive tax planning and research for corporate, partnership and individual clients.

• Federal and State tax preparation.

• Accounting and tax consulting for corporate entities and individual clients.

Controller/Chief Financial Officer

Angram Business Services, Inc., North Palm Beach, FL 1999 - 2001

• Prepared all forecasts for chief executive officer and prospective lenders.

• Direct all accounting and treasury functions.

• Prepared monthly financial packages for shareholders and directors.

• Prepared federal and state tax returns.

• Develop and implement strategies for company productivity and profitability.

• Numerous Court appearances on behalf of bankrupt corporation

Director, Corporate Planning, Reporting and Taxation

Capital Asset Research Corporation, Ltd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 1997 -

1999

• Directed the annual budget and planning process and variance review of multiple

companies in multiple states.

• Prepared rolling forecasts for executive management.

• Prepared monthly financial packages for Board of Directors.

• Assisted in the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.

• Responsible for the preparation of all Federal and State tax returns for 50 companies

• Prepared daily/weekly cash needs forecast and analysis.

Controller

The Marbledge Group, Inc., Lake Worth, FL 1996 - 1997

• Hired as part of the management team that brought the organization out of Chap.11.

• Reorganized the complete Financial, Accounting, Internal Control and Credit

Functions.

• Supervised Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.

• Responsible for the preparation of Quarterly and Annual SEC reports.

• Responsible for the preparation of all Federal, States of Florida and California Tax

returns for the Marbledge Group, Inc. and six subsidiaries.

Other Significant Consulting Experience in Manufacturing, Banking, Communications and

Construction Industries.

EDUCATION

CDFA – Certified Divorce Finance Analyst, 2004

MSA - Masters of Accounting Program, Nova University, 1991

MBA - Financial Mgmt./Consulting, Rutgers University Graduate School of Mgmt., 1980

BA - History/Business Administration, Rutgers College, 1978

Instructor of upper level accounting courses at Northwood University. Past teaching experience

includes ten years as a part-time college level instructor in Accounting, Economics and Financial

Statement Analysis.

Honors - Henry Rutgers Scholarship, Dean’s Honor Roll, Phi Alpha Theta Honor Fraternity

ACTIVITIES

National Eagle Scout Association, Volunteer Baseball, Football, Soccer and Basketball Coach

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