SCOTT BERNSTEIN

Andover, MA ***** s 978-***-**** s acxk6w@r.postjobfree.com

CONTROLLER – CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Reduced Costs s Elevated Profitability s Financial Ops Management

Highly accomplished accounting and financial professional with experience in all aspects of accounting, finance, budgeting, costing, and analysis. Results focused leader with excellent analytical, verbal, written, computer, and presentational skills. Balance of strategic vision and hands-on experience, self-directed, committed, pragmatic, motivated, and performance-driven. Highly adept at building and growing relationships with customers, vendors, operations, shareholders, and administrative staff.

Technical Skills: SAGE 100 / MAS 90 / QuickBooks / EFS-Logic Systems / Peachtree / Excel / Word

Power Point / Windows 10 / Mac Software / UP Your Cash Flow Budgeting Software

Areas of Expertise

s Financial Statements s Month-End Close s Consolidations

s Budgets & Forecasting s Job Cost Accounting s Financial Analysis

s Metrics s Cash & Treasury Management s HR Administration

s Software Implementation & Upgrades s Negotiations / Presentations s Year End Audit

s Process Re-Engineering s Mitigating Risks s GAAP Standards

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

MAICOM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES North Andover, MA

Construction – Electrical Contractor

Controller 2014 to 2016

Directed the financial operations of the company. Responsible for accounting, financial reporting, percentage of completion costing, budgeting, AR, AP, Payroll, HR Administration, and lender financing. Supervised 5 accounting staff.

Managed the monthly close, multi-location financial statements, adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, budgets, and financial analysis.

Hands-on management of the billing process, including development of controls to maximize efficiencies.

Improved M/E policies, procedures and, processes including cost-to-complete monitoring, billing & collections.

Reduced A/P vouching expenses 10 days by implementing cloud based travel expense software.

Assessed bank financing, lease agreements, contracts, customer credit, vendor negotiations, and tax issues.

MOR-TIME, LLC Newton, MA

Product Distributor – Start-Up

Controller 2009 to 2014

Accountable for all accounting operations, financial reporting, strategic business planning, budgeting/forecasting, inventory, process development, and managing company cost to drive profitability.

Managed all aspects of monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, budgets, collections, inventory, and preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Initiated strategies redeploying procurement resources resulting in a 25% increase in Gross Profit.

Analyzed cost, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, & company actual performance to the business plan.

Installed new general accounting and financial reporting systems; implemented administrative infrastructure, disciplines, and controls. Provided cash management planning, and develop financial forecasts.

WINTHROP PRINTING, INC. South Boston, MA

Commercial Printing Manufacturer

Controller 2003 to 2009

Drove daily financial and IT operations company-wide. Prepared divisional financial statements with commentary for management. Analyzed Balance Sheets, P&L, budget variances, business trends, and monitored daily operating costs. Supervised A/R, A/P, billing, job costing, inventory, payroll, HR, administration, purchasing, and 6 accounting and IT professionals.

Managed the cost accounting function & supported operations. Reported operating metrics and updated margin analysis, machine, labor, & overhead rates.

Supported the sales team, led meetings, assisted in customer contracts, RFQ’s, and analyzed customer accounts.

Instituted new profit center/promotional division – attaining $1.2M sales per year at a 35% margin.

Reduced A/R collection from 65 to 35 days by implementing new collection methods.

Saved $1M by re-engineering processes and consolidating positions.

Coordinated monthly physical inventory. Reviewed for obsolescence, movement and valuation.

Initiated with IT to create customer web on-line sales ordering system.

Secured $2M of additional financing at 2% below market rates.

Provided financial analysis to evaluate company ventures, capital expenditures, and special projects.

Implemented weekly forecasting of financial results vs. budget and P/A expectations; actions resulted in increased profits, and an emphasis on developing employee goals.

GLOBALWARE SOLUTIONS Haverhill, MA

Software / Printing Manufacture

Controller 1988 to 2003

Led all aspects of accounting, A/R, A/P, billing, job costing, inventory, payroll/benefits, HR, purchasing, IT, and capital acquisitions. Managed communications with bankers, customers, vendors, auditors, and shareholders. Negotiated lines of credit, leases, sale leasebacks, and capital equipment acquisitions. Supervised 14 accounting and administration staff.

Grew start-up administrative infrastructure from staff of 85 with revenues of $15M to staff of 225 with revenues of $65M.

Managed accounting for one domestic acquisition and two foreign subsidiaries.

Forecasted & managed cash flow, reported operating metrics, and managed job cost system consisting of material, labor, and overhead.

Streamlined monthly closing within 15 days by implementing new accounting system.

Secured $30M of debt and capital equipment through lease/bond financing at the lowest rates.

Played major role in securing $15M in venture capital during economic downturn.

Negotiated a lower bank Line-of-Credit increase and reducing covenant compliance.

Piloted new facility construction project; analyzed space requirements, conducted due diligence on lease vs. buy (build or acquisition), and accounted / budgeted all costs, resulting in savings of $1M.

Successfully defended company in a Massachusetts sales tax audit.

EDUCATION

MBA - Accounting So. NH University, Manchester, NH / BS – Bus. Adm. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

CERTIFICATION

Notary Public – Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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