Joseph Cann
Experienced Managing Director
transitioning to Controller role
Experienced finance and accounting professional with a strong background in credit management, loan
underwriting, and vendor negotiation. Proficient in managing borrower operations, handling portfolios, and reconciliation of the general ledger. Adept at timely financial reporting to management and building
relationships with lenders. Seeking to leverage these skills in a Controller role.
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Work Experience
Director Of Finance
Paier College
August 2022 - Present • Bridgeport, CT
• Lead financial planning and budgeting processes
• Oversee financial reporting and analysis
• Manage accounting functions and financial operations
• Develop and monitor internal controls
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with regulations
• Monitor and analyze financial performance metrics
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to financial systems
• Supervise finance staff and facilitate professional development
• Collaborate with other departments to drive financial success Managing Director
Worldwide Advisory Services LLC
July 2007 - April 2024 • New York
- Independent contractor performing full scale survey and interim examinations. - Managed relationships with clients including Lakeland Bank, Sovereign Bank, Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Sterling Bank, Burdale Financial and Webster Bus. - Oversaw borrower operations and handled portfolios. Managing Director
San Filippo & Associates
June 2005 - December 2007 • Short Hills
- Interim Chief Financial Officer reporting directly to the President. - Completed monthly financials, annual budgets and projections. - Managed relationship with Borda Products, Inc Bronx, NY. Senior Manager
Arthur Andersen LLP
May 1999 - April 2002 • New York
- Senior Manager with a focus on financial controls and daily management. - Utilized accounting software for efficient financial operations.
Senior Manager
Deloitte and Touché, LLP
March 1997 - April 1999 • New York
Senior Manager
J H Cohn, LLP
December 1993 - March 1997 • Roseland
Senior Manager JH Cohn one of the largest independent public accounting firm in the state of New Jersey offering a variety of financial services to companies in the Mid Atlantic states and southern California. Responsibilities included building, managing and marketing the field examination group. Built a regional practice with 22 professionals offering field examination services to over 15 financial institutions. Account Executive
The CIT Group
December 1989 - December 1993 • New York
Hired as a senior field examiner Promoted to Account Executive in March 1993. Responsibilities included daily management of accounts with authority to co-sign advances and write up annual credit reviews. Handled a portfolio of eight accounts with over $200MM in commitments Managed relations with participating lenders. Senior Field Examiner and Loan Underwriting
Citytrust
December 1985 - December 1989 • Bridgeport
Senior Field Examiner
Irving Commercial
March 1983 - December 1985 • New York
Senior Field Examiner Hired as a loan analyst for the factoring division. Responsibilities included starting and managing a field examination group. In addition, performed loan reviews, verification programs and managed daily activity for a portfolio of 15 accounts.
Junior Account Executive
Congress Financial
August 1980 - February 1983 • New York
Hired into the credit training program. Managed several borrowers' operations while lender liquidated their loan. Education
Sacred Heart University
Masters, MBA in finance (not finished)
January 1986 - December 1987 • Bridgeport
- Pursued an MBA in finance, 9 credits short of completion. Gained advanced knowledge in financial industry practices and debtor management.
Marist College
Bachelors, BS in Accounting
September 1976 - May 1980 • Poughkeepsie
BS in Accounting
Marist College
Bachelors, Accounting
September 1976 - May 1980 • Poughkeepsie, NY
- Completed a degree in Accounting, gaining foundational knowledge in financial controls and management. Skills
Financial Industry Debtors Planning and Execution Management Plan Accounting Annual Budgets Marketing International Expansion Treasury Functions Accounting Software Commitments Financial Controls Daily Management Marketing Plan Examination