Controller
Resume:
JAMES J. BROWN, CPA
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10604
EXPERIENCE
Nature’s Tree LLC (SavaLawn/Savatree) July 2015 – Present 25 Locations throughout the US with $100Million in Revenue CONTROLLER
Prepare Balance sheet and expense analysis on a monthly bases.
Prepare all journal entries related to compensation and benefits
Controlled all payroll/benefit related accruals
Assisted in the preparation of the 2016 Budget and getting it published on time.
Responsible for Commission and draw statements for 200 Arborist, calculating Commissions and budget bonuses each month.
Prepare all journal entries related to compensation and benefits
Review all Sales and Use Tax returns before they are filed.
Worked with auditors to get the 401K Audit and file the 5500 on time.
Prepared year end schedules for the outside auditors. Rainbow Apparel Co. October 2014 – July 2015
Rainbow has $800 million in sales from 1,200 stores in the USA, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. CONTROLLER
Using Island Pacific and data downloads I am responsible for a Flash P&L one week after period close than a full P&L analysis for all stores two weeks after period close
Calculate monthly accruals for the 1,200 stores
Work with outside auditors to prepare Year end and Mid Year Financials
Responsible for BS Analysis and work papers for outside CPAs.
Responsible for all general journal entries and monthly accruals. Journal entries are prepared on Excel and uploaded into the AS400.
Responsible for prepare payroll interface between Lawson and the AS400.
401K administrator, dealing with provider and employee maintenance. Famiglia-DeBartolo, LLC (DBA Famous Famiglia Pizza) April 2006 to October 2014 A Pizza Franchise with 15 Company owned stores and 38 Franchises CONTROLLER
Prepared the consolidated monthly Board package in accordance to GAAP. Package includes BS, Cash Flow, P&Ls and Actual to Budget analysis.
Worked with CEO in the preparation of Budgets.
Control the Cash Management for over 25 bank accounts with reconciliations and cash sweeps. Point of contact for Merchant accounts.
Responsible for all general journal entries and monthly accruals.
Generate Sales Tax Returns, Personal Property taxes and other filings.
Responsible for BS Analysis and work papers for outside CPAs.
Prepare Royalty invoices, quarterly bonus calculation and reports as needed
Complete knowledge of Microsoft Business Solutions – Navision, our G/L Accounting Software.
Health benefits and 401K administrator.
Trinity Packaging – Plastic bag manufacturer 2000 to 2006 ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
Prepare the consolidated monthly reporting package utilizing SAP.
Analyze and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts.
Manage the day-to-day accounting activities for 3 locations.
Generate payroll using ADP and administered the 401K plan.
Responsible for the year-end audit planning process. Texaco, Inc. 1999 to 2000
SENIOR ACCOUNTING ANALYST
Handled all accounting responsibilities for crude oil supply contracts including: pricing, purchasing, invoicing, reconciliation, and correspondence.
Performed the Equity accounting for a joint venture including: accruals, earnings, and balance sheet explanations.
Responsible for the accounting of five Power and Gasification companies including: journal entries, invoicing, reconciliation, correspondence, and earning explanations. Bennett Kielson Storch Yablan & DeSantis, LLP 1997 to 1999 ACCOUNTANT
Generated consolidated financial statements for multiple entities.
Performed financial audits and compliance testing.
Responsible for Partnership, S-Corp, and Individual tax return preparation.
Completed reviews and compilations.
Performed write-ups, including bank reconciliation and financial statement preparation. Plunkett-Webster Inc. 1990 to 1997
A wholesale lumber company with $27 million in assets and $100 million in sales. ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Managed the Accounting Department.
Assisted the controller with year-end audits, monthly closing and the financial reporting process.
Posted entries to the general ledger and generated month end reports.
Prepared checks for payment in the general ledger system.
Processed cash receipts and prepared invoices.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Accounting from SUNY College at Old Westbury, New York
A.S. in Accounting from Westchester Community College, New York CERTIFICATION
Certified Public Accountant, State of New York, Since 1999 – Current on CPEs
Notary Public commissioned in the State of New York. COMPUTER SKILLS
Great Plains
QuickBooks
AS400 – Island Pacific General ledger and inventory control package
Microsoft Business Solutions Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision)
SAP accounting package
ADP Payroll
Microsoft Office
Lotus Suites.
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