Joseph Covelli

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516-***-****

EXPERIENCE

October 2012 – Present The William C. Lucia Family Trust/ CoveLuc Properties LLC Dallas, TX

Controller

Maintain documented system of accounting policies and procedures for trust accounts and all properties owned by the trust.

Reconciliation of multiple international clearing accounts on a daily basis

Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary LLCs, control systems, and processing of transactions relative to those companies held by the trust.

Issue timely and complete financial statements

Manage annual budgeting and forecasting

Responsible for review of financial stability of charitable entities and administration of funds to those organizations.

Overall responsibility for property held by the trust and all related financial transactions, relative to profit/loss, and management of cost reports.

Overall financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investment purposes, pricing decisions, and negotiating with contracts.

Overall compliance with state, local, and federal government reporting requirements.

Maintain relationships with representatives of our external financial partners

September 2010 – September 2012 The Beanstalk Group New York, NY & Dallas, TX

Assistant Controller/Manager – Accounting Department

Oversight of all day to day accounting operations for offices in New York, Hong Kong, and London, reporting directly to the Controller and Chief Financial Officer.

Reconciliation of multiple international clearing accounts on a daily basis

Execute financial analysis, develop appropriate remedial recommendations and report to management.

Take charge of HR management and payroll preparation

Liaise with clearing brokers

Ensure soft dollar administration application/sub-ledger is reconciled to the general ledger each day

Review daily reconciliation of trading and commission data between Client and correspondent clearing broker

Prepare/review bank reconciliations and other general ledger accounts

Assist in preparation of annual audit file of the Company and subsidiaries.

Maintain relationships with representatives of our external financial partners

Special projects related to automation of various accounting processes

September 2008 – Present Geller & Company New York, NY

Senior Accountant

Prepare/review daily revenue and expense journal entry postings. Agree amounts to underlying trading data, other reports and systems

Reconciliation of multiple international clearing accounts on a daily basis

Monitor clearing account balances and ensure sufficient funds are maintained; record necessary cash entries with related fx gain/loss, if applicable

Prepare forecasts in support of cash management activities

Liaise with clearing brokers

Ensure soft dollar administration application/sub-ledger is reconciled to the general ledger each day

Review daily reconciliation of trading and commission data between Client and correspondent clearing broker

Prepare/review bank reconciliations and other general ledger accounts

Prepare/analyze month-end revenue and expense accruals

Prepare and analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements

Special projects related to automation of various accounting processes

August 2007 – September 2008 KPMG LLP New York, NY

Audit Associate

Identifying and testing key controls and making recommendations to senior management.

Provides administrative support to Senior Management.

Responsible for conducting client walkthroughs.

Acted as liaison between Client and firm for obtaining information necessary for audit.

Primary clients included Citigroup and Dreyfus Mutual Funds

Knowledgeable on FASB 13 & 91

Audited financial statements of major clients including 10-K and 10-Q.

Current CPA Status: 2/4 Parts Completed (BEC and Financial)

EXPERIENCE WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE

August 2003-February 2007 Commerce Bank Washington, DC

Branch Manager

Responsible for management of daily Branch operations

Responsible for Brand and Business Development in DC/VA Market specializing in Corporate and Not for Profit clients.

Monthly Marketing Plans and preparation of Pipeline for prospective clients

Certified Consumer & Commercial Lender

Assisted customers with general problems regarding accounts.

Performed monthly store audits and reports

Kept up to date with changing government banking regulations.

Conducted interviews and hiring potential candidates for the Store.

EDUCATION

August 2003- May 2008 The George Washington University Washington, DC

Graduated with Bachelors Of Accountancy, May 2006 (Completed in Three Years)

Completed 30+ credits of graduate work in the School of Business.

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