Gary M. Bedoni, CPA, MBA

619-***-****, ad1s61@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplished executive-level accounting professional with a wealth of auditing experience in many industries. Skilled at compiling financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis with strict accordance to generally accepted accounting principles.

California CPA Certificate #75800 (since July 1998)

Extensive experience in due diligence

Strong at financial analysis/strategic planning

Broad knowledge of all facets of the auditing function

Proficient in the preparation of individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporate, payroll, and sales tax returns

EXPERIENCE

Sunrise Management, San Diego, CA 2021-2022

Chief Accounting Officer

Responsible for the management and staffing of an accounting department consisting of 12 employees, including both corporate and property management accountants for over 300 multifamily properties. Duties include auditing and reviewing the monthly/annual accounting and financial statement presentation for corporate entities and properties located throughout the western United States.

Promoted after three months to Chief Accounting Officer in order to restructure and fully staff the accounting department to facilitate the achievement of maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Eliminated excess payroll salaries, wages, and expense which translated into the saving of thousands of dollars of employer funds.

Responsible for all daily cash management operations including wire and bank transfers, ACH payment initiation and approval, etc. Converted from manual check payment system to ACH payment system.

Implemented employee expense reporting via AMEX to flow automatically into ADP payroll function providing immediate and more efficient employer and property entity reimbursements.

* Coordinated annual tax return and audit work papers for over 325 corporate entities.

Pacifica Companies, San Diego, CA 2016-2019

Controller

Responsible for the management and staffing of an accounting department consisting of 25 employees. Duties included auditing and reviewing the monthly/annual accounting and financial statement presentation for properties located throughout the United States. Preparation of cash flow analysis and statements, budgets, variance and financial analyses.

Managed multi-family residential, senior living residential, commercial retail, commercial office, and hotel departments which collectively include 175 properties located in 22 states.

Implemented extensive internal control procedures to improve overall accounting and finance operations.

Coordinated preparation of audit and tax return work papers for over 800 entities.

Established monthly audits of senior housing to significantly reduce delinquency and vacancy. Collected back rent due from Medicare for low-income residents short on rent payments.

GMB, CPA, MBA, San Diego, CA 2014-2016

Self-Employed CPA and Consultant

Prepared journal entries and financial statements on a monthly and quarterly basis for a variety of clientele. Prepared tax returns for individual, partnership, and corporate clientele, along with financial forecasting/modeling. Consulted on implementation and utilization of various accounting software programs. Consulted with management relating to payroll accounting and processing for various clientele.

Sovereign Capital Management Group, Inc., San Diego, CA 2009-2014

Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for the managing and reviewing the monthly and annual accounting and financial statement presentation for properties located throughout the United States. Preparation of budgets, cash flow statements, and financial analyses. Preparation of corporate, limited liability company, and partnership tax returns. Cash and payroll management for all entities. Consultation and advise in the development and implementation of accounting systems for accurate and complete financial disclosure.

Focused on streamlining and systematizing the accounting functions to maximize efficiency and enhance audit accuracy.

Redesigned accounting systems to desegregate property accounting functions.

Designed and implemented automated investment statements produced via interaction with property management accounting software.

Managed properties in a return-maximizing manner through stringent financial analysis, aggressive management controls, and incessant follow-up and constant communication with contractors, vendors, lenders, and customers.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration degree, University of Phoenix

Graduated with a GPA of 3.94/4.00

Emphasis in Finance and Economics

Bachelor of Science degree, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

Accounting major

Graduated with Honors and with a Distinction in Accounting

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