DANIEL V. DEFILIPPIS, CPA
Floral Park, New York 11001
Cell: 516-***-**** • Tel.: 516-***-**** • *********@***.***
SUMMARY
Senior Finance and General Business Manager with progressive business leadership skills developed from Public and Private international industries complemented with Big Four accounting firm experience.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Cash and Debt Management
Long Range Forecasting
Information Systems Conversions
Cost Accounting and Capital Planning
Credit & Collections
Contract Management
Financial Modeling
Board Presentations and Banking Relationships
Policies and Procedures
SPORTS and ARTS in SCHOOLS FOUNDATION - Woodside, NY
2014-present
Assistant Controller and Business Manager – $36 million 501(C) (3) foundation operating after school and summer programs sourced by US Federal, NYS, NYC grants for 130 schools in five boroughs NYC, Yonkers and Westchester.
Manage finance, audit, treasury functions and risk management.
Manage Payroll for 1,600 employees..
A A WORLD SERVICES, Inc.- New York, NY
2003-2014
Assistant Controller and Business Manager – $25 million 501(C) (3) publishing / service organization
Manage finance, audit, risk management and treasury functions.
Develop budgets, forecasts, operating and capital plans.
Manage personnel and general business activities.
Coordinate lodging, meals and risk management convention arrangements for groups of 2,500 people.
THE PENSION BOARDS – UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, New York, NY
2000-2003
Controller and General Business Manager – $2 billion investment / health 501(C) (3) organization
Created budgets, forecasts, operating and capital plans.
Managed personnel and all general business activities.
Resolved medical billing issues with Medicare, Medicaid, Champus, and outside private insurance.
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, New York, NY
1998-2000
Associate Director and Assistant Controller – $80 million publishing organization with $800 million in endowments
Resolved reporting and accounting problems between headquarters and field operations.
Developed quality control programs, which improved internal accounting and system controls.
Enhanced AS400 and LAN/WAN computerized fund accounting systems.
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC., Long Island City, NY
1997-1998
Assistant Corporate Controller – $800 million manufacturer/distributor of automotive replacement parts.
Managed monthly financial reporting (SEC), finance, treasury, and tax and IT functions.
Resolved reporting and accounting problems between headquarters and field operations.
Maximized cost efficiencies of distribution networks and implemented economic, value-added strategies.
SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY
1993-1997
Regional Controller – $3 billion international service company with significant real estate operations
Directed and support finance, accounting and MIS groups.
Created implement and monitor budgets, forecasts, capital and contingency plans.
Conducted business analysis, review and due diligence for acquisitions and new construction.
Supervised and reviewed employee development for 15 individuals.
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GEOFFREY BEENE INC., New York, NY
1988-1993
Chief Financial Officer and Controller – $250 million international wholesale/retail manufacturer, licensor and distributor of high quality apparel
Overall-accountability for firm’s financial, human resources, management information systems, and administrative functions.
Directed treasury, legal, financial reporting and cash management activities.
Commenced offshore production joint venture with prestigious Takashimaya Inc. of Japan.
Managed factoring, letters of credit, credit and collections.
Recruited, trained and supervised staff of 15.
NORTH ATLANTIC INDUSTRIES, INC., Hauppauge, NY
1986-1988
Corporate Controller – $35MM manufacturer and distributor of computer products to U.S. Government
Directed accounting, treasury, legal, and Management Information Systems activities.
Daily-interface with senior management within several plants to control and report operating costs.
Implemented standard cost accounting system (MAPICS II).
TAMBRANDS INC., Lake Success, NY
1983-1986
Manager of Accounting –$600 million manufacturer of feminine hygiene products
Developed, coordinated, and applied Finance/Control Policies for worldwide operations.
Consolidated financial statements for annual report preparation and 10-K filing with SEC.
Implemented firm-wide payroll system and international export shipment report by country.
Assumed Assistant Controllership functions of company.
ST. JOE MINERALS CORP., New York, NY
1977-1983
Manager of Accounting –$2 billion natural resource Company
Managed internal and external reporting functions.
Performed EDP conversions and reporting requirements (including SEC filings) for Corporate Group.
Consolidated and analyzed financial statements/management reports for 50 foreign subsidiaries.
Coordinated systems design for pension plan containing 7,000 participants with outside trustees.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO., New York, NY
1974-1977
Senior Accountant – International CPA firm
Audited companies engaged in manufacturing, natural resources, telecommunications, defense, electronics industries, oil and gas, and brokerage. Prepared audit reports to shareholders, SEC filings and senior management evaluations, which maximized financial system controls.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
EDUCATION
B.S., Accounting, Minor in Economics, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY – 1974
M.B.A. graduate work (30 credits) Hofstra University Hempstead, NY – 1983-1986