STEPHEN BALIANI, CPA (Inactive)

** ********* ****, *******, ** 07733

732-***-**** --- acws8k@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE:

An extensive finance and accounting management background in wholesale distribution, professional services and realty, complemented by certification in public accounting. Primary focuses: integrity, solid financial reporting, cost reduction, asset protection and team building/mentoring. Oversaw controllership functions, including financial statement preparation and analysis, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, payables and receivables, credit and collections, auditing, fixed assets, inventory control, insurances, payroll, banking, sales tax and general accounting. Directed human resources function and benefits administration.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Signature Business Systems Consulting, Inc., Edison, NJ 2011 to Dec. 2015

Division Controller

Integral part of firm’s growth from $15 million, with 4 companies and 4 affiliates in 5 states to $45 million, with 7 companies and 20 affiliates in 22 states, including expansion into Canada and India.

Prepared and analyzed consolidated financial statements for multiple entities.

Reduced over-90 days’ A/R from 50% to less than 15% in 6 months and maintained ongoing.

Wrote and/or edited most of company’s first financial operations and procedures manual.

Designed schedules, templates and documentation for monthly multi-state sales tax filings.

Residex, LLC, Roselle, NJ 2004 to 2011

Controller

Oversaw all financial and accounting functions for $40 million chemicals distributor with 17 branches.

Developed analytics to measure individual branch profitability and affect significant cost reductions.

Maintained bad debt write-offs under % of gross annual sales for six consecutive years.

Negotiated annual cost reductions with vendors of goods and services, insurances, benefits, etc.

Teamed with other executives for cost-effective computer software conversion and implementation.

Served as lead liaison to bank, attorneys, auditors, insurance companies and benefits providers.

Launched Human Resources Development project, writing procedures for all recruiting and hiring, training, job descriptions and evaluations, disciplining, etc. and revised employee handbook.

Foxtons Realty, Title and Mortgage Companies, W. Long Branch, NJ 2001 to 2004

Controller

Prepared and analyzed consolidated monthly and year-end financial statements for five companies.

Compiled work papers, support schedules, account analysis and reports for external auditors.

Heavily involved with selection and implementation of new accounting software system.

Oversaw accounts payable, payroll, accounting for fixed assets and benefits administration.

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Storr Tractor Company, Somerville, NJ 1996 to 2001

Controller

Reported directly to the CEO of $50 million area distributor of turf and irrigation equipment.

Prepared all financial statements and analysis; collaborated with external auditors.

Single-handedly performed all human resources, benefits administration and payroll functions.

Reduced inventory losses by tightening controls and enhancing the monitoring of inventory.

Developed metrics to measure profitability of three major divisions/cost centers.

The ISS Architectural Group, Inc., Livingston, NJ 1992 to1996

Accounting Manager

Directed all accounting, purchasing and human resources functions for architectural design firm.

Procured and implemented a favorable cost-effective 401k savings plan, the first for the firm.

Responsible for risk management and property and casualty insurance programs and compliance.

Managed all aspects of company-owned facility, including tenant relations, building maintenance, etc.

EDUCATION: Rutgers University, Newark, NJ – B.A. in Accounting; with Honors

CERTIFICATION: Certified Public Accountant (NJ) - (Currently Inactive)

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: Dynamics SL, SX Enterprise, Epicor, Great Plains, Quickbooks,

FRx, Excel

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