Financial Accounting

Larry J. Taylor

*** ******** ******, #**, ********, NY 11226

718-***-**** Home, 917-***-**** Cell

**************@*****.***

Financial Analyst / Accounting Manager / Controller

Summary of Qualifications

Possesses 20 years of diverse experience in financial analysis, accounting, controls, and administration within high-pressure corporate environments. Identifies opportunities and lends strategic planning and management abilities to achieve organizational goals for efficiency and business growth; applies analytic strengths to resolve practical problems. Skilled in preparing operating, expense, and capital budgets as well as conducting analyses of fixed assets/liabilities, P&L, cash flow, audits, taxes, accounts, and performance. Knowledgeable regarding financial instruments, markets, and institutions as well as GAAP principles and auditing.

Areas of Expertise

P&L Responsibility

Non-Profit Management

Corporate Financial Planning

Financial Management

Forecasting

Regulatory/Tax Compliance

Risk Management

Expense Control

Financial Consulting

Selected Corporate Contributions

Accounting, Budgeting, Reporting

Designed and instituted a comprehensive budgeting system for a main office and seven branch operational centers, significantly improving financial planning/control while instilling accountability.

Established a customized general accounting system for a major organization that enabled more effective financial management and control of revenues and expenses.

Developed systems and procedures to accelerate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.

Technical Innovation

Facilitated a 30% reduction in costs through the implementation of a cost analysis software package.

Installed a computerized asset liability analysis/portfolio management system, including conducting comprehensive research and individual training sessions.

Operations

Negotiated a 25% reduction in hotel, airline, and car rental costs.

Cultivated positive rapport with MIS and other departments by immediately responding to concerns and sharing extensive operations knowledge.

Enhanced corporate profitability and operating efficiency by introducing a cost analysis system that monitored product performance, facilitating timely decision-making and corrective action.

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Larry J. Taylor

170 Woodruff Avenue, #3A, Brooklyn, NY 11226

718-***-**** Home, 917-***-**** Cell

**************@*****.***

Career Synopsis

Director, Enihs Consulting 2001-Present

Manages this business consulting firm specializing in tax return preparation, tax/financial planning, and accounting. Assists customers in limiting their tax liability. Assist Non-Profits with budget preperations, manage budget grid and other financial reports as needed.

Controller, Weston United Community Renewal, Inc. 2004-2008

Manages the organization financial activities by performing financial duties personally or through subordinate supervisor and staff. Responsible for internal auditing and budgetary controls. Applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and preparing financial reports.

Senior Financial Analyst, Messner, Vetere, Berger, McNamee, Schmetterer 1998-2004

Established complex financial/accounting concepts and techniques for financial planning/control. Analyzed financial data to forecast present and future financial performance. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements. Oversaw the preparation of studies, reports, and analyses regarding budgets, financial plans, cash flow projections, and business forecasts; presented recommendations for achieving cost savings and profitability improvements. Increased productivity of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial analysis departments 15% throughout tenure.

Financial Consultant, Housing Works Inc. 1996-1998

Prepared budgets and other corporate financial requirements, such as financial forecasts/projections. Provided recommendations and solutions. Implemented an accounting system that allowed for varying fund analyses for governmental and other organization funding agencies. Cut funding agency cost reimbursement time from one month to two weeks by providing timely and accurate reports.

Financial Analyst, AON Consulting 1995-1996

Managed P&L and other accounting/financial materials for all Northeast sites and operations. Established goals and priorities and developed processes. Prepared monthly cash flow projections reflecting outstanding payables, receivables, and cash-in-bank accounts. Advised management on cost savings and potential problems.

Financial Analyst, Pitney Bowes Management Services 1990-1995

Controlled budgeting functions for the entire corporation. Prepared and distributed monthly P&L statements, balance sheets, and operating statistics for corporate and 200+ nationwide sites, Supervised 16 accounts/service professionals. Input and analyzed the general ledger.

Academic Credentials

M.B.A., Finance, Pace University

B.B.A., Accounting, Fort Lauderdale College

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