Anthony D. Caniano

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Henderson, Nevada 89074

Cellular 702-***-****

E-Mail ad4zkt@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Financial Administrator . Controller . Asset Manager

SUMMARY

Extensive experience in the field of Accounting and Financial Planning as Manager and as Controller in Real Estate Development, Construction, Hospitality and Production environments. Familiar with all aspects of Business Accounting, Finance and Management. Extensive range of skills in the following areas:

Budgets

Systems Management Office Management Financial Statements

Systems Design

Employee Training

Insurance Audits Payroll General Ledger

Tax Audits

Pension Plans Cost Accounting

Payables /Receivables

Cash Flow Projections Inventory Control

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Works, Power Point, Outlook, Quickbooks, Quickbooks Online, NetSuite ERP System and other accounting software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Insomniac Holdings LLC., North Las Vegas, NV. 2022-2024

Accounting Manager

Insomniac Holdings LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment that produces open air shows and festivals throughout the United States and foreign countries, such as the Electric Daisy Carnaval in Las Vegas, Nevada. My role as accounting manager was to supervise the accounting staff that supported their Fabrication, Trucking and Warehouse facilities in Nevada and Florida. The base of operations for my group was in North Las Vegas reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer in Calabasas, California headquarters.

Established accounting and cost processes and procedures to ensure the accuracy of accounting data supplied to the corporate office.

Worked with programmers to develop a cost control system to manage the costs associated with designing and building new attractions for festivals and highlight any cost overruns.

Created operating budgets for the Fabrication, Trucking and Warehouse operations and reviewed project budgets for work in process reporting.

Assisted in the evaluation and purchase of software and leasing of trucks for the trucking operation.

Acted as liaison to real estate brokers to sublease unused warehouse space lowering operating costs.

Generated personal property and sales tax returns.

Maintained Business License for operating entities.

Completed any ad hoc projects assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Design Builders Ltd., Las Vegas, NV. 2021-2022

Chief Financial Officer

Provided financial leadership to the new owners of a general contracting company specializing in residential design remodel, commercial building, tenant improvements and insurance restoration work reporting directly to the principals of the company.

Prepare monthly Financial Statements and supporting schedules.

Reviewed to ensure accuracy of general ledger, trial balance and other subledgers.

Maintain the chart of accounts and user accounts.

Created operating budget and reviewed project budgets for work in process reporting.

File monthly worker's compensation reports.

Secured and monitored property, general liability, auto, group health insurance and other insurance

Generate real and personal property and sales tax returns.

File Business License, Certificate of Good Standing and Annual List of Officers.

Established relationships with banks and outside lenders to secure financing for the business.

Supervised accounting process.

Implemented new accounting software to improve job costing

Provide information required by outside CPA firm for preparation of tax returns.

Special projects, profitability and cash flow analysis.

ADC Consulting, Las Vegas, NV. 2017-2021

Self Employed Consultant

Assisted new companies in structuring accounting operations and financial planning by working

directly with the principals to achieve their business goals.

Strategic Consulting, including business plan and sales strategy development.

Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions.

Computer system conversions including training and mentoring accounting staff.

Creation of accounting policies and procedures.

Assisting in developing and or improving existing banking relationships. Developed business plans and operating budgets.

Assisted in the selection and implementation of accounting software packages.

Prepared proformas and other operating forecasts for investors and lenders.

Red Mercury Entertainment, Las Vegas, NV. 2014-2017

Accounting Manager

Handled the day to day accounting operations for two nightclubs, The Viper Room in Los Angeles, CA and The Beauty Bar in Las Vegas, NV. In addition to the MJ Live show at The Stratosphere and Impact Health and Safety, a company servicing the food service industry in Nevada and California. Reporting directly to the Principals of the companies.

Prepare monthly Financial Statements and supporting schedules.

Review and ensure accuracy of general ledger, trial balance and ledgers.

Maintain the chart of accounts and user accounts.

Reconcile customer and vendor accounts as needed; Record payroll, payroll taxes and other employee related expenses and deductions.

File monthly worker's compensation reports.

Monitor property, liability, auto, group health insurance and other insurance policies;

Generate real and personal property and sales tax returns.

File Business License, Certificate of Good Standing and Annual List of Officers.

Bank Reconciliations

Preparation of annual 1099 & 1096 forms.

Provide information required by outside CPA firm for preparation of tax returns.

Special projects, profitability and cash flow analysis.

ADC Consulting, Las Vegas, NV. 2010-2014

Self Employed Consultant

Assisted new companies in structuring accounting operations and financial planning by working

directly with the principals to achieve their business goals.

Strategic Consulting, including business plan and sales strategy development.

Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions.

Computer system conversions including training and mentoring accounting staff.

Creation of accounting policies and procedures.

Assisting in developing and or improving existing banking relationships. Developed business plans and operating budgets.

Assisted in the selection and implementation of accounting software packages.

Prepared proformas and other operating forecasts for investors and lenders.

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John A. Martin & Associates Inc, Las Vegas, NV. 2007-2010

Accounting Manager

Financial Manager responsible for maintaining the daily accounting, preparation of financial statements budgeting, forecasting, job costing and cash management in a Structural and Civil Engineering environment for three of the companies’ with a common tread of ownership located both in Nevada and in California. Served on Board of Directors as Treasurer for the Civil Engineering Company. Supervised a staff of four consisting of clerical accounting personnel. Reported directly to the Principals of the company.

Provided financial and technical leadership for converting all three companies to one automated accounting system and worked closely with outside software consultants to insure an accurate and successful transition.

Trained, mentored and restructured the accounting staff in their related duties to improve work flow and efficiency.

Created operating budgets and reviewed operating results against business plan and budget to identify significant variances that required corrective action.

Analyzed financial statements for company and its related entities on a monthly basis.

Forecasted, controlled and reviewed cash receipts and disbursements.

Monitored the monthly client billings against contracts to insure accuracy and provided special billing templates as needed to meet client billing requirements.

Obtained credit facilities and reviewed lending covenants to be sure that the companies were in compliance.

Supervised the bi-weekly preparation of in-house payroll for staff of 110 employees in a multistate tax environment and insured that the company was in compliance with all federal and state payroll tax requirements.

Acted as company liaison for outside audits to insure that the company was in compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures as related to cash basis accounting.

Signature Homes/Plaster Development Company, Inc, Las Vegas, NV. 2006-2007

Corporate Controller

Senior Manager responsible for maintaining the daily accounting, preparation of financial statements budgeting, forecasting, job costing and cash management in a homebuilding environment. Supervised a staff of seven consisting of both professional and clerical accounting personnel. Reported directly to the owner of the company.

Provided overall financial leadership for the company including creation of the annual business plan and other strategic planning efforts.

Restructured the accounting staff and their related duties to improve work flow and efficiency.

Reviewed operating results against business plan and budget to identify significant variances that required corrective action.

Prepared and analyzed financial statements for company and its related entities on a monthly basis.

Forecasted, controlled and reviewed cash receipts and disbursements.

Monitored the monthly construction draws from lenders to control and maintain an effective use of leverage.

Reviewed loan covenants to be sure that the company was in compliance.

Acted as company liaison for outside audits to insure that the company was in compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures.

UPA Group, L.C., Las Vegas, NV. 2005-2006

Southern Region Controller

Provided financial leadership in the areas of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, job costing and cash

management. Supervised staff consisting of both office and job site accounting personnel in addition to general clerical,HR and IT staff. Reported to the Corporate VP of Finance and Accounting.

Developed standard job site accounting manual and field purchase order procedures.

Created accounting templates to improve budgeting, forecasting, cash management and client billings.

Hired and trained all accounting personnel for the southern region.

Assisted in the streamlining of the entire company’s corporate accounting procedures.

Successfully worked with regional senior management to attain financial goals as outlined in their business plan.

Worked with marketing and pre-construction management to establish financial screening procedures for prospective clients.

ADC Consulting, Las Vegas, NV. 2003-2005

Self Employed Consultant

Assisted new companies in structuring accounting operations and financial planning by working

directly with the principals to achieve their business goals.

Strategic Consulting, including business plan and sales strategy development.

Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions.

Computer system conversions including training and mentoring accounting staff.

Creation of accounting policies and procedures.

Assisting in developing and or improving existing banking relationships. Developed business plans and operating budgets.

Assisted in the selection and implementation of accounting software packages.

Prepared proformas and other operating forecasts for investors and lenders. Developed business plans and operating budgets.

Assisted in the selection and implementation of accounting software packages.

Prepared proformas and other operating forecasts for investors and lenders.

Longford Group, Las Vegas, NV. 2001-2003

Commercial Division Controller

Obtained financial commitments and managed the overall financing and accounting operations of the commercial development division including cash management, accounting records, reports, financial analysis and asset management. Reported directly to the Division President.

Acquired the necessary debt and equity financing for commercial construction, land development activities and general operations.

Prepared and analyzed financial statements for all commercial entities on a monthly basis.

Developed and maintained an on-going budgeting process in response to the company’s business plan.

Monitored performance of the company against the budget and identified significant variances that required corrective action.

Developed new lender relations and financial sources.

Forecasted, controlled and monitored receipts and disbursement of cash.

Prepared and maintained project proformas.

Acted as asset manager for Longford Plaza, an eighty-six thousand square foot office park

Acted as liaison to the outside property management company.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, William Paterson College, Wayne, N.J.

Various seminars and workshops related to advanced management techniques in accounting and financial management.

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