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Controller

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Las Vegas, NV
Posted:
January 15, 2024

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SONDRA RUBIN, CPA

**** ******* ******,

Henderson, NV 89074

Cell: 646-***-**** Email: ad2si2@r.postjobfree.com

GENERAL SUMMARY: Highly motivated, highly productive, self-directed individual, very outgoing and personable with excellent communication and “people” skills, possess conscientious work ethic, willingness to accept challenging roles and commitment to job performance. Experience includes working in the capacity as a controller, senior accountant, commercial property management, project/construction management, lease and administrative management, budgeting & financial management, cost accountant.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

Spartan Compliance LLC, Henderson, Nevada

Controller / Chief Financial Officer May 2022 – Present

•Prepares monthly financials and weekly management reports.

•Reconciled all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

•Processes weekly Payroll.

•Assisted owner in restructuring business for expansion into multiple states and create process for sale of franchises.

•Maintained supporting documentation for financials and associated disclosures.

•Prepare and process tax returns.

•File organization documents in multiple states and obtain necessary state / local licensing.

•Build business relationships with various organizations needed for the success of the business.

K2 Energy Solutions, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada September 2019 – May 2022

Controller

•Prepared consolidated monthly financials and weekly management reports.

•Reconciled all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

•Assisted auditors and prepared documentation for annual audit and interim reports.

•Maintained supporting documentation for financials and associated disclosures.

•Supervised staff accountants and ensured financial operations were being maintained at a high level.

•Continually monitored the accounting system for accuracy and opportunities for improvement.

•Gathered data and compiled reports for ad hoc analyses as necessary.

•Managed weekly production meetings to facilitate communication between shipping, production and customer service.

•Handled accounting software transition from EPICOR to Quickbooks and Fishbowl integration.

CliftonLarsonAllen, Las Vegas, Nevada September 2018 – April 2019

BizOps Outsourced Controller - Contractor

•Developed procedures for the outsourcing department in the Las Vegas, Nevada office to match the Company’s nationwide outsourcing model.

•Worked in various industries. Assists with maintaining control of the fiscal operations of the company and identified efficiencies in department procedures.

•Recorded and analyzed client’s financial information.

•Analyzed and interpreted financial information that client leaders needed to make sound business decisions.

•Involved with making specific software recommendations to improve efficiency in financial reporting, such as Bill.com, Hubdoc, Gusto and Expensify.

•Coordinated with internal IT and client for new software implementation onboarding.

•Maintained knowledge of client’s organizational policies and procedures with current accounting standards.

•Managed specific shared service staff on deliverable expectations, resolved technical issues and reviewed financial statements.

•Prepared corporate, partnership and individual tax returns and all tax forms related to business operations, including sales and use tax and payroll tax.

The Sapir Organization, New York, New York November 2015 – June 2018

Senior Accountant

•Worked directly with the Controller and Chief Financial Officer and assists with maintaining control of the fiscal operations of the company.

•Managed accounting department staff including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations and Treasury. Coordinated training for staff.

•Recruited, interviewed, hired, evaluated, supervised and disciplined staff.

•Reviewed financial and tax reporting requirements including corporate, partnership and individual tax returns and all tax forms related for commercial real estate business operations.

•Reviewed mid-level and junior accounting staff assignments and special projects.

•Reviewed annual building budgets and prepared reconciliation for end of year and bi-annual true-ups for Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and Real Estate Taxes.

SONDRA RUBIN, CPA

646-***-****, Email: ad2si2@r.postjobfree.com

•Leaded the documentation efforts surrounding external reporting including, requisitions to the bank on new building development. Managed inter-company accounts, loans and related party loans. Directed project accountants on job costing, budgeting and timely reporting of development work.

•Reviewed and prepared financial statements, workpapers, journal entries and completed audit questionnaires related to outside audited financials. Ensures compliance with GAAP and applicable disclosure requirements. Oversees and works closely with outside public accounting firm.

•Prepared, analyzed and interpreted financial reporting results to Controller and Chief Financial Officer.

•Designed and documented internal operating procedures to create transparency and accountability within the accounting department. Performed and managed internal audits.

•Coordinated monthly, quarterly and year end closings.

•Considerable experience with research, writing and consulting on various tax matters.

TIME EQUITIES, INC. New York, New York June 2009 – November 2015

Senior Auditor

•Worked directly with the President, Chief Financial Officer, Controller and other top Officers of the company.

•Prepared annual, quarterly and interim financial statements and working papers for a real estate management and development company, owning approximately 200 properties, approximately 2 billion net worth. Reviewed closing binders and closing journal entries and wrote footnotes for the financial statements from legal documents.

•Assisted audit manager with department operations; recommended to management operational controls to enhance various business processes. Assist management with the evaluation of internal controls.

•Reviewed internal control procedures in the accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset management, legal and rents administration departments.

•Reviewed external managed property financial reports for accuracy on an interim and annual basis.

•Conducted conference calls with external property management accountants to discuss reporting for all new acquisitions.

•Managed and reviewed work for mid-level and junior staff.

•Managed and implemented procedures for all accounting related matters for the company’s affiliated not for profit organization. Provided all documentation for the outside auditor and prepared quarterly sales tax returns. Managed software upgrades, donation tracking from various internet sources, credit cards and 3rd party processors.

•Managed and implemented accounting procedures, reviewed payroll and foreign government forms for the daily operation of a luxury resort in Anguilla.

•Reconciled monthly job cost budget vs. actual for development projects.

BST ADVISORS, LLC., New York and Albany, New York July 2007 – June 2009 Tax and Audit Associate / Assistant Tax Manager

•Prepared and reviewed corporate, partnership, trust/estates, gift tax, individual and foundation returns. Responsible for some of the firm’s highest net worth clients.

•Corresponded with governmental agencies on various tax related matters.

•Managed the internship program and trained all new hires in the tax department.

•Created operational procedures for the New York City office for various departments for the electronic filing system, using Go File Room and other accounting software programs, such as Pro Systems Engagement.

•Performed year end fiduciary accountings on FAS software.

•Performed compilation and analysis of clients accounting records.

GETTRY MARCUS STERN & LEHRER, INC., New York, New York January 2006 – July 2007

Associate / Tax / Audit / Business Litigation and Forensic Accounting Associate

•Assisted with research and preparation of financial information for due diligence, bankruptcy proceedings and other litigation support.

•Performed year end accounting for large and mid size residential property clients (established as corporations, sub-chapter “S” corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies).

•Experience in examining internal controls, fraud risk management, fraud handling, commercial/residential real estate audit as well as 401k and not for profit audit.

•Corresponded to federal and state agencies on tax related issues, prepares other accounting tasks, i.e., quarterly payroll/sales tax returns.

•Strong technical tax and accounting skills, as well as solid organizational and computer skills.

•Performed tax services and consulting for personal, business, not for profit, estate and fiduciary clients.

PERGAMENT PROPERTIES, INC., Roslyn, New York January 2005 – January 2006

Staff Accountant

•Activities centered on maintaining proper accounting and managing lease administration.

•Maintained proper accounting for Common Area Maintenance, Real Estate Tax and other expenses pertaining to tenants including “Triple A” commercial retail tenants (i.e., BJ’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Stop & Shop, Best Buy, Pathmark, Allstate Insurance, Duane Reade).

SONDRA RUBIN, CPA

646-***-****, Email: ad2si2@r.postjobfree.com

•Maintained tenant records through YARDI for fifteen commercial properties with over two hundred and fifty tenants.

•Reconciled monthly bank statements.

•Generated monthly billing invoices to tenants.

•Worked closely with commercial real estate lawyers, external accountants and financial advisors.

BROOKBRIDGE CONSULTING SERVICES, New York, New York February 2000 – January 2005

Project Manager (February 2001 – February 2005)

Assistant Project Manager (February 2000 – February 2001)

•Activities centered on directing operations and managing the completion stages of major projects.

•Projects involved working with high profile clients: Rockefeller Group, Viacom, Paramount Group, AOL.

•Specific projects included major new construction projects and large renovations of existing structures.

•Delegated and coordinated tasks and responsibilities, supervised teams of consultants, members of the expediting department and administrative staff. Worked closely with a wide range of licensed professionals: Architects, Engineers, and Building Management Companies.

•Scheduled and participated in project meetings.

•Prepared contracts and maintained project budgets, billing related project costs and generating invoices.

•Worked closely with Borough Managers, Commissioners, and Zoning Representatives from the Department of Buildings, creating standards and regulations and time and cost saving procedures.

•Supervised work, to ensure timely completion of projects.

•Scheduled inspections of completed projects; compile and review all necessary documents/contracts, reviewing building codes, and sign offs of open permits.

SOFTWARE:

Office Software: Microsoft Office, Go File Room

Accounting Software: Epicor, YARDI, MRI, Sage 100 ERP, Quickbooks, Wave, Square

Tax Software: Lacerte, Prosystem Fx, Prosystem Engagement, 1099 ETC

Not for Profit Software: Donor Perfect, Giftworks/Fronstream, FastTransact, FirstGiving

EDUCATION:

Queens College, Flushing, New York, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant, State of New York

Southern California University of Health Sciences

National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner



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