Management Accounting

Alexander A. Voda, Jr., CPA

*** ****** ****** 516-***-****

Franklin Square, NY 11010 ********@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Significant experience on the senior management team of diversified corporations. Accomplishments in finance, operations, planning, restructuring, MIS and HR. Successful in service and manufacturing companies operating in entrepreneurial, corporate, domestic and international environments. Diverse public accounting experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CALLAGHAN, LUCERINO & ASSOCIATES, LLP, Smithtown, New York 2015 - 2016

Accounting, audit, tax and business advisory firm providing services throughout the East Coast

Senior Manager

Reported to Partners. Responsible for engagements providing attest, non-attest, tax compliance, tax planning and consulting services for a diverse client base consisting of closely held entities, professional practices, employee benefit plans and individuals. Directly responsible for engagement planning, supervision of staff, review of workpapers and generation of deliverables.

Achievements

Consistently produced timely, accurate deliverables to meet client requirements.

Successfully supervised, trained, evaluated and developed professional staff.

ELLMAN, A CYNOSURE COMPANY, Hicksville, New York 2008 - 2014

(Division of Cynosure, Inc. Westford, MA formerly Ellman International, Inc., Hicksville, New York)

$30 million manufacturer of value based advanced radiofrequency (RF) and laser products used for precision surgical and aesthetic procedures worldwide

Controller

Reported to CFO. Worked with management team to improve operating efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction while developing new products and expanding the business. Responsibilities included financial accounting and reporting and cash management. Directly responsible for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting staff.

Achievements

Designed and implemented process improvements and controls to provide consistent, accurate results on a timely basis supporting the Company’s growth and introduction of new products.

Successfully integrated acquired entity and new product line.

Raised skill level of staff and increased utilization of Macola and other MIS technologies throughout the Company.

Key member of team that successfully executed the Company’s recovery from two significant natural disasters.

TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS NY/NJ, Mahwah, New Jersey 2000 - 2008

(Acquired Candle Business Systems, Inc., Bohemia, New York)

$45 million US subsidiary of a diversified worldwide organization providing end users with equipment, service, supplies, and software solutions for document management

Controller - Chief Financial Officer

Dual reporting to local Business Unit President and Corporate Vice President of Finance. Worked with the Executive Leadership Team and local management to improve operating efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities included financial accounting, reporting, forecasting, inventory control, benchmarking, compensation programs, employee benefits, cash management and compliance with corporate accounting, reporting, human resources, internal control policies and management of respective staffs.

Achievements

Implemented process improvements and controls to bring local operating results in line with corporate benchmarks.

Worked with the Executive Leadership Team to integrate the operations of three acquired entities improving operational efficiencies and significantly reducing operating costs.

Key member of team responsible for the successful conversion of the subsidiary’s accounting and reporting systems to Oracle.

Worked with principal and senior management team to achieve the successful reorganization and sale of predecessor business

US COMPUTER GROUP, INC., Farmingdale, New York 1996 - 1999

A $22 million privately-held, regional provider of computer maintenance, network solutions and hardware

Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer

Reported to CEO and collaborated with the senior management team to restructure and refinance the company. Directed the financial reporting, cash management, general accounting and administrative functions.

Achievements

Designed and implemented financial control and cash forecasting systems to provide timely, accurate information regarding the company’s operating results, cash position and funding requirements in a strained environment.

Negotiated with creditors’ committee for informal arrangement to liquidate unsecured trade debt in an orderly fashion providing increased cash flow and a streamlined procurement process.

IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC., Elmsford, New York 1992 - 1996

(Acquired Delson Business Systems, Inc. Garden City Park, New York)

$80 million subsidiary of NYSE traded company, the world's largest independent distributors of office equipment and document management services.

Controller

Reported to VP Finance and worked closely with both the local and corporate management teams to combine the operations of numerous acquisitions, while positioning the business unit for profitable growth. Responsibilities included corporate financial reporting and affairs, general accounting and inventory control.

Achievements

Successfully assimilated the operations of multiple acquired entities, implemented corporate accounting policies, eliminated duplication of effort and significantly reduced operating costs while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Prior to acquisition, reported to principals of an acquired entity. Collaborated with principals and chief operating officer to orchestrate the reorganization and sale of predecessor multi-site office equipment dealership.

FERRANTI VENUS, INC., Farmingdale, New York 1981 - 1992

$30 million subsidiary of Ferranti International plc, Manchester, U.K. engaged in the design and manufacture of custom high and low voltage power supplies primarily for high reliability military applications

Director of Finance 1989 - 1992

Controller 1981 - 1989

Reported to the CEO and worked with local and overseas management teams to grow the company. Directed financial reporting, cash management, planning & forecasting, external audit, risk management and general accounting functions. Administered the business unit’s government compliance and reporting programs.

Achievements

Implemented performance milestones and reporting systems to support new product development and rapid revenue growth from $9 million to $30 million.

Directed production control, materials planning and warehousing for a two-year period improving processes and efficiency while reducing cost.

Key member of team responsible for implementing the Philip Crosby TQM system.

GRANT THORNTON LLP, New York, New York 1979 - 1981

U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms

Audit Supervisor

Managed engagements for clients in manufacturing, defense, service, import and distribution industries. Recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated professional staff. Consulted with partners to initiate and execute practice development activities.

TABB & COMPANY, P.C., New York, New York 1975 - 1979

NYC based accounting, audit, tax and business advisory firm

Senior Accountant

In-charge Accountant on engagements primarily in manufacturing, import and distribution industries.

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, St. John's University, Jamaica, New York, 1976

Regents Diploma, Archbishop Molloy High School, Briarwood, New York, 1972

Certified Public Accountant, State of New York, 1978

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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