Controller Assistant Controller Accounting Manager
Industry Preference: Construction
Qualifications Profile
Seasoned, detailed, and results-oriented professional, with extensive experience in accounting and finance operations. Adept at balancing general ledger accounts; identifying and resolving financial discrepancies; and preparing monthly and yearly financial statements. Highly capable of accomplishing tasks within fast-paced environment without compromising the quality of service. Armed with solid interpersonal and communication aptitudes in establishing productive rapport with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Areas of Expertise
Financial Record Analysis
Income and Expenses Management
Journal Entries Generation
Account Reconciliation and Billing
Month End and Year End Close Processing
Cash Forecasting
Standard Operating Procedures and Practices
Credit and Collection
Project Budgeting
Accounting Software
Accounts Receivable and Payable
Budgeting
Professional Experience
Sponge-Jet, Inc. Newington, NH
Controller 06-202*-**-****
In charge of managing and administering employee benefits including bi-weekly payroll.
Continuing to streamline processes and office workflow while implementing and training on best practices.
Applied knowledge of company practices in maintaining financial records according to GAAP.
Analyze inventory expenses and budgeting, in collaboration with department managers.
Responsible in managing payroll, state, federal, and quarterly taxes; human resources, preparing monthly financial statement, month-end and year-end closing and audits; oversee accounts receivable and collections; as well as balancing general ledger and posting adjustments necessary for accounts.
Handle banking activities including reconciliations and maintaining healthy relationships with banking and insurance companies.
Provided oversight to an accounting staff of three handling accounts payable and general accounting.
Collaborate with manufacturing at Pennsylvania location.
Cash Forecasting and budgeting.
AMP United, LLC Dover, NH
Accounting Manager 09-202*-**-****
In charge of managing Sage 100 software while administering employee benefits including 401(k) administration.
Continuing to modify processes and office workflow while generating reporting and executing software maintenance.
Applied knowledge of company practices in maintaining financial records according to GAAP.
Analyze project expenses and budgeting, in collaboration with project managers.
Responsible in managing payroll, state, federal, and quarterly taxes; preparing monthly financial statement, month-end and year-end closing and audits; oversee accounts receivable and collections; as well as balancing general ledger and posting adjustments necessary for accounts.
Handle banking activities including reconciliations and maintaining healthy relationships with banking and insurance companies.
Provided oversight to a staff of three in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and human resources.
Collaborate with administration at other area locations.
Global Mechanical Services, Inc. Newburyport, MA
Controller 02-201*-**-****
In charge of managing QuickBooks Enterprise software while administering employee benefits.
Continuing to modify processes and office workflow while generating reporting and executing software maintenance.
Applied knowledge of company practices in maintaining financial records according to GAAP.
Responsible for union reporting and timely payments.
Analyze project expenses and budgeting, in collaboration with project managers.
Responsible in managing payroll, state, federal, and quarterly taxes; preparing monthly financial statement, month-end and year-end closing and audits; handling accounts receivable and collections; as well as balancing general ledger and posting adjustments necessary for accounts.
Handle banking activities including reconciliations and maintaining healthy relationships with banking and insurance companies.
Provided oversight to a staff of two in accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.
Palmer and Sicard, Inc. Exeter, NH
Controller 2015–2018
Took charge of managing Sage software while serving as a 401(k) administrator and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) administrator.
Modified process and office workflow while generating reporting and executing software maintenance.
Applied knowledge of company practices in maintaining financial records according to GAAP.
Utilized Office Connector software in preparing detailed Excel spreadsheets.
Analyzed project expenses and budgeting, in collaboration with project managers.
Held responsibility in managing payroll, state, federal, and quarterly taxes; preparing monthly financial statement, month-end and year-end closing and certified audit; handling accounts receivable and collections; as well as balancing general ledger and posting adjustments necessary for accounts.
Handled banking activities including reconciliations and maintaining healthy relationships with banking and insurance companies.
Provided oversight to a staff of three in accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.
Soep Painting Corporation Lawrence, MA
General Accounting Manager 2010–2015
Handled the preparation of month-end financial statement and year-end certified audits according to GAAP.
Held accountability in balancing, recoding, and adjusting record entries in general ledger as well as handling bank reconciliation of company.
Collaborated with project managers to discuss budget and expenses, along with their assigned projects, and conducted routine progress meetings.
Cultivated relationships with the bank as well as bonding and insurance companies.
Handled intercompany transactions, month-end financial statement and year-end certified audits with affiliated spray foam company.
Timberline Consulting and Temp Assignments
Consultant for Robert Half 2009–2010
Streamlined and improved company processes and work flow.
Encoded import and export transactions to Microsoft Office Excel.
Led the implementation of Timberline software while facilitating training on its usage.
Fulfilled key accounting duties assigned by employment agencies.
The Anthony Galluzzo Corp. Londonderry, NH
Accounting Manager 2008–2009
Handled and monitored daily accounts payable and receivable to avoid late fees and service charges
Played a key role in minimizing days sales outstanding (DSO) on receivable balances and improving cash flow.
Held responsibility in billing; recording journal entries; and preparing month- end and year-end closing financial statements.
Organized, prepared, and processed payroll; quarterly tax returns and sales tax; and bank transfers including bank reconciliations.
Keenly reviewed project costing, budgeting, change orders, and job closings.
Created and presented Excel spreadsheets, pivot tables, and charts for payroll and sales reporting.
Rendered direct supervision to a staff of one in accounts payable and payroll.
Responsible for converting and implementing to Sage Construction 300 software.
Earlier Career
Horne Construction Company, Inc. Rochester, NH
Accounting Manager 2001–2008
Education
Coursework in Accounting, Business Law, and Management Information Systems
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
Professional Development
Training:
Continuing Education, Construction Financial Management Association
CPE Credits: Bonding and Insurance, Finance, Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition
Certifications:
Associated Management Certification
Finance and Collections Certifications
American Banking Association
Professional Affiliation
Construction Financial Management Association (Past Treasurer of New Hampshire Chapter)
Technical Acumen
Sage 100 and 300 Construction Liberty Reports TimberScan Microsoft Office Excel Microsoft Access
Adobe Pro Dynamics GP OCR ADP QuickBooks Service Trade Avalara Asure Payroll Employee Navigator Track Star