MARIO DIMARIA
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C: 914-***-**** / H: 914-***-****
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FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
Professional Profile
Proven accounting professional with experience in accounting policy, external reporting, general accounting that is adept at working independently with minimal supervision, contributing and collaborating as a productive team member, and leading teams efficiently and effectively.
Financial Executive with experience across a broad spectrum of financial areas including financial reporting, SOX, financial analysis, corporate accounting and international finance
Strong SEC reporting, technical accounting and financial analysis skills
Demonstrated track record of internal promotions with increasing scope and leadership responsibility
Hands on leader, a strong decision maker with proven success for establishing and implementing policy and procedure
Internova Travel Group – New York, New York July 2021 – Present
Internova is one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients..
Assistant Controller – Controller’s Dept.
Lead the Company’s current external reporting process and develop the Company’s capabilities to be SEC compliant and responsible for the preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Includes managing the interface with other functions, including Investor Relations, Tax and Treasury
Involved in the establishment and implementation of accounting policies, operating procedures and internal controls
Partnered with the FP&A department to validate consolidated results, including explanations of forecast vs actuals
Involved in technical accounting (Leases Accounting ASC 842, ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses)
Assisted in the integration of newly acquired businesses, including the overseeing the preparation of the opening balance sheet and adoption of policies and procedures (i.e. purchase accounting).
Participated in completion of the company’s statutory audits
Participated in a wide variety of special projects, inclusive of acquisition integration and accounting requirements for new markets
Arvinas Inc. – New Haven, Connecticut July 2020 – June 2021
A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new therapeutics for cancers and other difficult-to-treat diseases.
Director – Financial Reporting – Controller’s Dept.
Prepare, coordinate and ensure all SEC reports, such as Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with all SEC regulations. Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, and prepare MD&A
Research and respond to new accounting regulations and technical accounting guidance, determine applicability to company, and provide guidance on the interpretation and implementation of such new accounting regulations and technical accounting guidance
Direct contact for external auditors and assist on findings and the resolution of their comments for all SEC related issues
Coordinate and manage testing cycles for SOX compliance, serve as a subject matter expert on key internal controls, procedures, and workflows, liaison between business process owners and the external auditors SOX audit
Maintain status update for identified issues/findings across all audits including first time SOX audit/reviews and utilize Project Management Skills to manage tasks/projects from beginning to end
Bunge Limited - White Plains, New York April 2011 – June 2020
A leading global agribusiness and food company with integrated operations that stretch from the farm to consumer foods with revenues of $46 billion.
Director – External Reporting & Special Projects – Controller’s Dept.
Research and respond to new accounting regulations and technical accounting guidance, determine applicability to company, and provide guidance on the interpretation and implementation of such new accounting regulations and technical accounting guidance
Prepare, coordinate and ensure all SEC reports, such as Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with all SEC regulations. Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, and prepare MD&A
Assist in various stages of merger and acquisition transactions, including due diligence, SEC filing requirements, accounting for business combinations, and post acquisition integration
Direct contact for external auditors and assist on findings and the resolution of their comments for all SEC related issues
Assist in the preparation of annual Savings Plans (11-K) filings to the SEC
Proficient in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)
Document internal reporting control processes and assist in development and implementation of new procedures to ensure a strong internal control environment and SOX compliance
Work closely with Investor Relations to support company press release information, internal Legal counsel to support the filing of company Proxy and with Communications to support the printing of company 10-K
Monitor performance of operating companies to determine achievement of corporate objectives and performed financial analysis. Lead in general accounting issues for all regions
Implemented SEC filing tool Workiva and trained teams in Controller, Treasury HR and Legal group to be able to successfully file 10-Q/10-K, 8-K, S-4 and Proxy
Assisted in the successful adoption and implementation of U.S. GAAP ASC 842 Leases standard and Nakisa Lease Administration system
Estee Lauder - Melville, New York December 2010 – April 2011
One of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products with revenues of $11 billion.
Consultant – Controller’s Dept.
Consult and review all SEC reports, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with all SEC regulations
Assist in the migration of Hyperion to Hyperion Financial Management with all historical information
Cenveo Inc. - Stamford, Connecticut August 2009 – April 2010
One of the largest diversified printing companies in North America with revenues of $1.7 billion
Assistant Controller – Controller’s Dept.
Prepared and ensured all SEC reports, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and securities registration statements on Form S-4, in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with all SEC regulations
Monitored performance of operating companies to determine achievement of corporate objectives and performed financial analysis
Documented and supported the Company’s position on high level SEC and technical accounting issues (SFAS 142, SFAS 144, SAB 99)
Ensured corporate and field controls were complied with including documenting, updating and testing in a timely manner
Upgraded current management reports and provided concise reporting packages which include key financial measures to senior management in a timely basis, including consolidated balance sheet and income statement fluxes on a quarterly basis. Held quarterly closing meetings with segment finance and corporate department heads to improve timely and accurate financial records
Worked closely with corporate department and the field heads in integrating and recording acquisitions.
Managed interim and year-end external audits
Helped prepare and facilitated a smooth rollout of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Assisted in the M&A analysis of two acquisitions
Loral Space & Communications Inc. - New York City, New York April 2001 – July 2009
Leading satellite communications and manufacturing companies with revenues of $1.0 billion.
Assistant Controller – Controller’s Dept.
Prepared and ensured all SEC reports, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and securities registration statements on Form S-4, in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with all SEC regulations
Oversaw the consolidation and closing and enabled a seamless transition for year-end external reporting and filings including helping the external auditors achieve an efficient audit
Lead all research and analysis on high level SEC and technical accounting issues (FIN 46(R), SFAS 133, SOP 90-7)
Helped prepare and facilitated a smooth rollout of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Prepared quarterly and annual analysis including the MD&A for SEC filings of the business to senior management
Prepared quarterly and yearly carve-out financial statements for bank covenant requirements
Manage distribution of financial decks and reports to Loral leadership team
Responsible for development and maintenance of all accounting policies. Drove strong internal control environment, resulting in no Materials Weaknesses
Leader in the accounting for, and the emergence from, bankruptcy
Administrator for Hyperion in maintaining a functional system and guiding reporting units to submit on a timely basis
EDUCATION
MANHATTAN COLLEGE - Riverdale, New York - M.B.A. concentration in Finance and M.I.S. – 3.85 GPA
National Honor Society Member (Delta Mu Delta)
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY - Jamaica, New York, Graduated June 1984 - B.S., Accounting
COMPUTER SKILLS
High level proficiency with XBRL, Workiva, Nakisa Lease Administration, Hyperion Enterprise, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word.