Accounting Manager Sales

IAN CROGGON

Yardley, PA 908-***-**** ********@*****.***

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Expert in: Financial Reporting ~ Reconciliations~ Variance Analysis

Customer service oriented, versatile, and hands on Accounting professional with extensive experience across multiple industries including Commercial Real Estate/Property Management, Hospitality, Non – Profit, Senior Housing portfolio management, Telecommunications, and Financial Services. Has a proven record of success focusing teams on developing and implementing programs of improvement in systems, reporting and cost control and communicating across organizational lines leading to profitable growth. Experienced in software applications such as M3, Lightspeed, Celerant, MAS90, MRI, Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP/Navision, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, Microsoft Word, ADP, Paychex, Microsoft Office and Google Docs/Apps.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Reporting ~ Forecasting & Budgeting ~ General Ledger ~ Financial Statements ~ Monthly & Quarterly Close~

Fixed Assets ~Rent Rolls ~ Cash Flow Management ~ Journal Entries ~ Bank & Account Reconciliations~

Consolidations ~ Variance Analysis ~ AR, AP & Payroll ~ Payroll System Implementation ~ Sales & Use Tax

~Policies & Procedures ~Effective Presentations~Team Development & Leadership ~Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Retail Company – University online sales for doorroom

Corporate Controller ($53 million) 2019-present

Prepare monthly financial package including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statement, including breakdown of Line of Business and convenant package for Lenders and Private Equity. Prepare stand alone financial statement for each department to track expense vs. budget and trend analysis. During the month responsible for supervising staff of four, forecasting and cash flow for CEO and Private equity. Responsible for Budget for company and each department expense anaysis and cash outlays (CAPEX) for the year compared to Budget. Manage cash flow and update CEO weekly and maintain bank relationship.

SVS – 20 stores and ecommerce

Corporate Controller ($28 million) 2016-2019

Prepare monthly financial package including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statement. In addition, prepared store analysis and ecommerce comparing to budget and forecast. The package is presented to The Board of Directors for review and reviewed with the leadership team. During the month responsible for supervising staff of four, 2 A/P clerks, payroll/bookkeeper and A/R clerk. Also, prepare all journal entries, depreciation analysis, sales and use tax returns, track inventory and adjust accordingly for the warehouse and each store. Responsible for Budget for company and each store and cash outlays (CAPEX) for the year. Manage cash flow and update president weekly and maintain bank relationship with monthly report. In addition to the working with CPA firm on the year end audit, prepare a five year forecast for ESOP reporting and report to the trustee’s quarterly. HR responsibilities include insurance analysis, and preparing reviews for leadership members with president.

Sheraton Suites-200 plus rooms, full service

Controller M3,Lightspeed ($10.5 million) 2015-2016

Prepare accurate monthly P&Lby department, including comparison to budget and last year. Monthly review with General Manager and Regional Financial representatives. During the month responsible for forecasting for the hotel, A/P, A/R, cash forecasting on daily basis and reporting to corporate. Balance Sheet reconciliations due mid month and approving all journal entries and daily transactions within the hotel. Prepare annual budget by department taking into account any increases over prior year and explaining via variance report.

YWCA

Director of Finance/HR Quickbooks ($1.5 million) 2013-2015

Prepare accurate monthly and year end financial statements including the P&L, Cash Flows, Budget to Actual and Balance Sheet presented to Executive Director and Board. Prepare annual budget by department taking into account grants to be received in fiscal year with submission to the Board of Directors for approval. Responsible for any financial budgets which need to be prepared for grant proposals. Review all bank reconciliations, journal entries on a monthly basis and prepare payroll for 45 employees on a biweekly basis. Review all benefits proposals and propose new plans to beginning year.

Consulting

MinSec Properties, LLC 2012-2013

Consultant – ( nine months) Quickbooks( $10 million in consolidated revenue annually)

Supervise activities leading up to and including preparation of all financial statements. Oversee the monthly close, maintenance of all thirteen accounting ledgers and monthly review of bank reconciliations and journal entries. Prepare all financial reports and cash flow for upper management. Prepare rent rolls, review leases, forecasts, Y/E CAM reconciliations and budgets to meet business objectives.

PEDDLERS VILLAGE, New Hope, PA 2011-2012

Consultant (six months) Microsoft Dynamics GP/Nav ($20 million in consolidated revenue annually)

Responsible for accounting functions encompassing journal entry approval, general ledger, sales and use tax filing, monthly financials for all five companies, 1099’s, year end analysis and general fiduciary responsibilities for accounting operations and internal control structures on a monthly basis.

MT ARLINGTON CORPORATE CENTER,Mt Arlington, NJ 2009 - 2011

Accounting Manager - Quickbooks( $10 million in consolidated revenue annually)

Recruited to supervise activities leading up to and including preparation of all financial statements. Oversee the monthly and quarterly close, maintenance of all accounting ledgers and monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries. Prepare all financial reports for presentation at monthly board meeting. Audit AP/ AR activity to ensure timely processing and manage cash flow. Perform in-depth analysis of financial statements to ensure compliance, integrity of account balances and operational effectiveness. Prepare rent rolls, review leases, forecasts, and budgets to meet business objectives.

PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, Parsippany, NJ 2006 - 2008

Accounting Manager– MRI (portfolios exceeding $500 million in Net Assets)

Recruited to be responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting operations including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries. Oversaw activity for three senior housing portfolios, which was comprised of properties run by Sunrise and Brookdale, ensuring all transactions met company requirements. Prepared quarterly activity reports, capturing critical sales and acquisitions data reviewed by investors and real estate clients. Reviewed quarterly financial reports for accuracy, including internal monthly reports. Effectively managed a team of five accounting professionals, including selection, hiring, objective setting, performance management, development and training. Prepared audit schedules and assisted external auditors in annual review.

THE PALACE AT SOMERSET PARK 2005-2006

Director of Finance-Quickbooks Online ($10 million in revenue)

Selected to provide guidance and oversight for all aspects of accounting operations for this banquet hall and conference center. Prepared journal entries and reconciliations monthly. Created monthly financial reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and analyzed against budget to identify and explain variances. Prepared consolidated cash flow statements on a daily basis. Reviewed daily accounting activities including AP, AR and payroll entries. Designed and implemented a purchase order program to monitor and control expenses on a monthly basis. Customized a monthly financial package for ownership including analysis of Cash, AR, Prepaid, Inventory, A/P, Accrued Expenses and Deferred Revenue.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, DOMINICANCOLLEGE, Orangeburg, NY

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management,JOHNSON & WALESUNIVERSITY, Providence, RI

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