Robert J Zatulskis

**A Cedar Hill Rd

Newtown, CT 06470

203-***-****

Qualifications

Over 20 years of accounting experience as an Accounting. Consistent record of accomplishment; proficient in many systems including SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Excel; able to work independently with minimal guidance, problem solver; supports other groups at different levels in the organization. Provides leadership to own team as well as group projects to achieve company objectives.

Accomplishments

Responsible for the creation of the Corporate Accounting department, including the hiring and training of staff

Responsible for the creation and execution of the process in SAP for revaluing fixed assets as well as intangible assets after the purchase of Chemtura by Lanxess

Performed testing and provided feedback for a system conversion from Oracle to SAP

Performed and directed testing and provided feedback for an international upgrade from SAP to SAP S/4 HANA

Review monthly close procedures for inefficiencies and was able to find areas of opportunity that accelerat the close process

Professional Experience

PMC-STS Inc., Danbury, CT 5/22 to Present

Accounting Manager

In charge of all Financial related activity for a $10MM private company, everything from presenting to the board of directors to reviewing D&B to establish a potential customer’s credit worthiness and booking journal entries

Produce monthly Financial Statements including Statements of Cash Flows

Worked with new ownership to establish a budget process and create reporting to show comparisons to the budget on a monthly basis

Produce weekly cash forecasting to determine the timing of payments

At the time of the company sale, produced 6 months of Financial Statements and analysis to support the due diligence related the sale as well as the purchase of the facility

Support external Tax accountant for State and Federal Tax returns

Produce Fixed Asset reports to support Property tax

Review open payables to determine which vendors get paid

Established a new banking relationship and new company credit cards at the time of the sale of the company

Produce all balance sheet analysis and income statement variance analysis on a monthly basis

Created analysis that doubled the company contribution to the 401(k)

Created calculations to determine the sales pricing of inventory items

Streamlined the Commission calculation process; reduced the time taken to produce the reporting from 3 weeks to 4 days

Paier College, Bridgeport, CT 10/21-4/22

Director of Finance

Managed the Financial processes for a “for profit” art college

Worked with students to establish tuition payment plans and coordinate with Financial Aid department

Established a weekly schedule of Accounts Payable analysis to determine weekly payments

Worked with City of Bridgeport to determine proper valuations of infrastructure as they related to Property tax

Created a 5 year plan to determine the timing of Capital projects

Collaborated with both the IT and Facilities teams to find the most cost efficient ways to upgrade and repair items to spread available cash as far as possible

Lovesac, Stamford, CT 01/20 to 8/21 Accounting Manager

Managed and lead team of 5 for the areas of inventory and supply chain, sales and use tax, lease accounting, receivables, fixed assets and prepaids through month end and year end close

Researched and implemented ASC 842; Capitalization of Leases for all showroom and corporate leases

Led the process to bring all lease calculations and landlord relations in house

Assist with the completion of 10K & 10Q filings including the completion of the Disclosure Checklist

Assist with the completion and submission of Financial Statements to our lender

Coordinate 4 audits simultaneously, completed faster than any previous year

Review Balance Sheet and Income Statement on a monthly basis for accuracy and completeness before CFO sign off

Develop closing calendar for department that is part of package submitted to external auditors

Review monthly rent calculations submitted by third party administrator including percentage rent and monthly one- time charges

Act as accounting liaison for new projects being considered by other departments

Coordinate with accounts payable to establish guidelines for posting and creating monthly accrual entries

Review and reconcile monthly sales tax returns prepared by third party vendor

Work with IT to establish roles within the ERP for department to maintain SOX compliance

Mountain High Organics Inc., New Milford, CT 11/18 - 07/19

Accounting Manager

Installed policies and procedures for the entire company

Created a forecast and 5 year plan to secure capital to fund building project

Oversee and train the staff accountant for proper procedure for collection of outstanding debt and the processing of customer invoicing as well as the process for reconciliations

Organized the company's chart of accounts for proper recognition of Balance sheet and Profit and Loss accounts

Worked with third party tax accountant to provide timely data for quarterly and annual tax filings for both state and federal entities

Lanxess Corporation, Middlebury, CT 06/15 - 04/18

Accounting Manager

Responsible for the oversight of an international staff of 3 and thousands of assets worldwide on both a consolidated and local level and applicable accounting rules

Worked extensively with external auditors to provide support for quarterly and annual audits as well as the purchase accounting

Provide monthly, quarterly and annual analysis in regards to Consolidated depreciation and capital spending for internal and external reporting

Created a revised accounting policy for Fixed Assets both pre and post- acquisition which included changes from GAAP to IFRS

Provided support and was part of the Fixed Asset Steering Committee which was made up of senior management and on a quarterly basis reviewed large Capital Project statuses and made accounting determinations on any problem issues related to Capital

Work with Plant Controllers to properly create and track not only capital projects and the resulting assets but also any asset retirements that may result from these projects

Provide depreciation projections for budget purposes

Daymon Worldwide Inc, Stamford CT 12/14 - 06/15

Accounting Manager-Corporate Accounting

Responsible for the creation and transference of Corporate Business units that were previously co-mingled

Produce year end account analysis for audits as well as banking covenants

Creation of monthly detailed expense analysis for each corporate group as well as the establishment of monthly meetings with each group to discuss the results and determine future needs and activity

Ann Taylor, Milford CT 11/08 - 03/14

Accounting Manager

Responsible for the tracking and proper accounting treatment of 200,000 Fixed Assets in Corporate and Store locations

Direct staff of 3 on the proper procedures regarding asset impairments, disposals and acquisitions

Prepare seasonal budgets and update monthly projections for tenancy related expenses

Led monthly meetings with cross functional teams to identify projects coming on line and their effect on the current fixed asset roster

Oversee the desktop audit staff and get involved with working out disputes with landlords

Work closely with the Construction and Real Estate Finance groups to provide support for actual costs for new store construction and possible store closings

Provide support for 10K and 10Q filings for the fixed asset area

Graham Capital Management LP, Rowayton CT 06/04 – 10/08

Corporate Controller

Produce monthly consolidated Financial Statements from various sources, including the General Ledger system and spreadsheets to satisfy external reporting covenants

Created a monthly net worth report for the Chairman to track all of his internal and external holdings including investments, real estate and other personal assets

Work with external tax accountants to produce tax returns and make quarterly tax payments for various trusts and partnerships related to Graham Capital Management

On a quarterly basis prepare analysis to pay distribution to limited partner and on an annual basis prepare analysis to determine amount of revenue interest to buy back from partner

Oversee the Budget and Forecast area to ensure proper tracking of departmental budgets

Prepare quarterly bonus calculations for Portfolio Managers

Established relationships with banks and cash funds to maximize yield for Corporate cash accounts as well as the Chairman’s personal bank accounts

Work with Fund Accounting and Financial reporting groups to reconcile notional investment balances for funds on the Corporate books vs. the balances on the Fund Accounting system

Philip Morris Capital Corp, Stamford CT 12/2000 - 06/2004

Senior Financial Analyst

Work monthly with senior management to budget and track general and administrative expenses

Prepare monthly variance reports comparing actual general and administrative expenses to budgeted

Update and recommend changes to policies and procedures to meet deadlines set forth by the Sarbanes-Oxley act

Involved in the implementation and testing of the SAP accounts payable and Oracle general ledger system upgrades

Worked with parent company to determine intercompany activity related to dividends, taxes and payroll

Software Programs and Applications

SAP HANA, SAP Business Software including BW, Oracle, Hyperion, Blackline Reconciliation Tool, Microsoft Office Applications, Quickbooks, JDE Accounting systems, Netsuite, Accruent

Education

Assumption College, Worcester MA

BA in Accounting

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