Joseph M. Cholko, MBA

484-***-****

acwyyn@r.postjobfree.com

CONTRACT CONTROLLER, CONSULTANT 2014-present

ROBERT HALF MANAGEMENT RESOURCES

Actua – Validate 10Q SEC filing for current quarter.

Benco Dental – Prepared 11,000 product database for new tax system implementation.

Reading Truck Body – Interim controller for six months.

Egalet Pharmaceuticals – Wrote costing procedure for new production products.

Cooper Booth Wholesale- Interim controller. Solved inventory and bank reconciliation issues and wrote new procedures.

SureFit – Controller for two divisions. Prepared PBC’s for corporate audit. Readied division balance sheet for sale.

Vimco – Led system upgrade from AS400 screens to new MAPICS version.

MANAGER FINANCE AND OPERATIONS 2011-2014

HYPERCAT ADVANCED CATALYTIC PRODUCTS (Closed) West Chester, Pa.

Responsible for all accounting and plant operating functions.

Establish customer credit lines and maintain collections to less than 5% over 90 days.

Analyze monthly gross margins for continuous improvement processes.

Oversee weekly production loading, scheduling and shipments.

Maintained accurate inventory for precious metals used in production.

Train and review all personnel for career development and staffing requirements.

MANAGER OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING 2008-2010

UGI HVAC ENTERPRISES, INC. Reading, Pa.

Plan, develop and execute fiscal budgets for divisions and consolidated company.

Spearheaded margin comparison analysis for underperforming segments.

Converted division from stand alone software to integrated corporate system.

Member of operating staff advisory team that consulted with executive vice president.

Fully responsible for consolidated financial reporting and variances to corporate office.

Oversee month end close, certified payroll, and tax preparation.

CFO / CONTROLLER 2006-2007

MITOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Now Parker Hannifin) Phoenixville, Pa.

Obtained financing from state and local agencies for new building.

Increased liquidity during growth of business by attaining cash concentration accounts.

Primary contact for banking relationship with doubled line of credit.

Established initial CPA audit and inventory count.

Member of executive committee choosing new computer hardware and software.

CFO / CONTROLLER 2005-2006

UNIVERSAL CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. Douglassville, Pa.

Review and negotiate contracts and subcontracts.

Responsible for maintaining cash flow, loan agreements and bank covenants.

Negotiate subcontractor vendor settlements and disputes.

Responsible for percent complete accounting and AIA invoice forms.

VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE / CONTROLLER 1996 - 2004

PERFORMANCE SPORTS APPAREL, INC (Closed) Reading, Pa.

Design and implemented budget process using Excel and Visual Basic macros.

Present financial information to board of directors and bank representatives.

Create import, export or standby letters of credit for foreign transactions.

Organize and coordinate annual physical inventory with outside auditors and staff.

Validate and download cost standards into custom program for margin analysis.

Participate in CPA annual audit review process and meetings.

Negotiate insurance package, employee benefits and 401(k) program for company.

Team member involved in the selection and implementation of new software package.

Presented and implemented section 125 cafeteria plan.

Troubleshoot local network as backup system administrator.

Member of executive committee that met quarterly to shape future company policies.

FINANCIAL ANALYST / PC COORDINATOR 1994 - 1996

YUASA - EXIDE, INC. Reading, Pa.

FINANCIAL ANALYST / SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 1988 - 1994

AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Allentown, Pa.

ACCOUNTANT 1985 - 1988

TEXACO, INC. White Plains, NY.

New York, NY.

Education: Masters Business Administration Finance - 1994 GPA 3.72

St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia Pa.

Bachelor of Science, Accounting - 1985 GPA 3.63

University of Scranton, Scranton Pa.

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