Paul D. Anderson, CPA, Esq

* ****** ******, ******** ********, NY 12533

845-***-****

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SUMMARY

Dynamic finance and accounting professional who increases corporate earnings through cost savings, proactive cash management and contract review/revisions. Outstanding leader who possesses extensive experience in team building and staff recruitment. Multi faceted company focused individual with strong relationship building skills not afraid to dive into the details while also maintaining focus on big picture. CORE SKILLS

Cash Management/Expense Control Debt Covenant Compliance

Lender/Vendor Relationship Management Team Building/Coaching

Contract Negotiation Written and Oral Communication

Full Financial Statement Reporting/Disclosure

Risk Management/Insurance

Budgeting and Strategy

REPRESENTATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Developed and implemented regional consolidation of accounting department to achieve a system wide cost savings of $1.5 million (2% of total revenues).

● Implemented policies and procedures to minimize interest expense through proactive management of lines of credit.

● Led divisional turn around of more than $300,000 to bottom line in 16 months.

● Developed best practices for debt collection to significantly reduce bad debt expense.

● Successfully navigated through tough economic times by building effective relationships with vendors/creditors. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Meadow Creek Development, LLC, Newburgh, NY 2009 Present Private real estate development/management firm.

Vice President of Finance, CFO

Responsible for all financial reporting and accounting. Provided in depth fiscal analysis of land development projects. Researched and analyzed local demographic trends in conjunction with development projects. Coordinated and performed real estate closings on both residential and commercial properties. Day to day management of commercial rental properties collected rents, managed outside vendors/contractors, reported monthly results to investors, and advised clients during lease negotiations. Day to day management of townhouse construction project negotiate vendor/contractor contracts, review insurance requirements/monitor ongoing insurance compliance, follow up with contractors for punch list items/back charges, negotiate sales contracts, coordinate closings, cost out and price all upgrade offerings, and report contract status to primary construction lender.

Milestone Hospitality Management, LLC, Boca Raton, FL 2008 2009

$90+ million private hotel ownership/management organization with 15 operating properties. Corporate Controller and Assistant General Counsel Reviewed, revised and negotiated all contracts. Advised senior management on risk management strategies related to employment practices, insurance matters and contractual obligations. Oversaw internal audit function for 15 operational properties. Supervised/trained staff, coordinating the monthly and yearly financial statement process while reducing the time required for monthly closing by seven business days. Championed a regional accounting consolidation initiative leading to system wide cost savings of $1.5 mm. Paul D. Anderson, CPA, Esq 845-***-**** Page 2

Nova Southeastern University – Shepard Broad Law Center 2005 2007 Legal employment while in law school:

● Research Assistant to Dean Gail Richmond – Nova Southeastern University

● Legal Intern to Corporate Legal Department – Republic Services, Inc.

● Legal Intern to General Counsel – Meadow Creek Development, LLC Advanced Disposal Services, LLC, Atlanta, GA 2003 2004

$350+ million regional solid waste collection and disposal services organization. District Controller

Prepared monthly and annual financial statements, achieving hard close in less than five business days. Developed acquisition due diligence with outside consultants (legal and financial) resulting in ultimate purchase decisions. Supervised and trained five person accounting staff.

● Developed and implemented debt collection practices reducing bad percentage from greater than 5% of monthly revenues to less than 0.75% of monthly revenues in 16 months.

● Developed policies and procedures to increase employee productivity and efficiency concluding in the ability to reduce local accounting staff by 40% while still maintaining all closing timeliness. Dixon Hughes PLLC (formerly Crisp Hughes Evans LLP) , Atlanta, GA 2000 2003, 2005 Top 15 public accounting firm.

Auditor ( 2005), A udit Senior ( 2002 2003), Audit Staff ( 2000 2002) Performed financial statement audits for privately held clients in numerous industries, leading to drafting of financial statements, supporting schedules and opinion letters. Supervised staff on audit engagements culminating in review of staff work papers which provided the opportunity for coaching/mentoring to new staff. EDUCATION

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Juris Doctor, 2007 Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Masters of Business Administration, 2005 Florida State University, Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance, 1999

● Four year member of football team, including 1999 National Championship PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Admitted to Florida Bar, 2 008

Admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 2011

Admitted to New York Bar, 2012

Certified Public Accountant, State of Florida, 2001 State of Georgia, 2002 State of New York 2010 Licensed New York Real Estate Broker, 2012

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