Accounting Financial

Michael Leonard

*** ******** ***. ********* *******, NJ 07604

adgl8a@r.postjobfree.com 201-***-**** cell 973-***-****

Accounting Profile

Highly analytical, solutions-focused professional with successful experience directing all financial and accounting functions, developing policies and procedures, formulating annual budgets, and preparing financial statements, P&L statements, and other reports. Motivational leader with proven success in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and improving performance of team members.

History of increasing profitability, productivity, and efficiency while decreasing operating expenses and reducing risk. Demonstrated ability to manage highly skilled accounting and financial management teams in meeting or exceeding corporate objectives.

Financial and Management Competencies

Multi-company Accounting Management

Corporate Treasury and Controllership

Budgeting and Forecasting

Cost Analysis and Reduction

Team Building and Leadership

Staff Training and Development

Workflow Planning and Coordination

Client Relationship Management

Career Experience

RCA Insurance Group, Clifton, NJ

Controller/CFO 9/1985 – Present

Direct all financial and accounting functions for insurance group with 60 employees and $100 million in gross revenue. Manage day-to-day accounting procedures for three major companies in group. Maintain a high level of financial control and analysis to support business needs. Guide financial decisions by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures. Lead accounting department with staff of six employees. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate performance of team members. Protect assets by developing and implementing internal controls. Develop and administer annual operating budgets. Promote achievement of budget objectives by scheduling expenditures and analyzing variances. Manage cash flow while holding check signing and account management responsibilities. Compile monthly financial statements, reconcile all balance sheet accounts to sub-ledgers, and prepare journal entries. Summarize current financial status by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends while preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Reconcile financial discrepancies by gathering and analyzing account information. Manage month-end closing, prepare tax returns for all companies, and compile quarterly and annual financial statements. Verify compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.

Key Contributions:

Increased profitability, reduced expenses, maximized returns, and limited risk.

Consistently ensured achievement of budget goals by reporting budget results, variances, and corrective actions.

First Jersey Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., Clifton, NJ

Treasurer, 2/1987 – Present

Serve as officer of insurance company and direct all accounting operations for multiple companies comprising RCA Insurance Group. Prepare quarterly and annual statements for New Jersey Department of Insurance and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).Responsible for the licensing of the company with the state of New Jersey. Handle investment accounts and work with actuary in determining claims reserves. Collaborate with external auditors in preparing year-end certified statements.

Risk Control Associates, Inc., Clifton, NJ

Manager, 1/1990 – Present

Manage Risk Control with responsibility for reporting to five insurance companies handling claims. Compile reports on checks issued and reserve adjustments issued monthly. Oversee bill payment and rent collection for owner of building housing RCA companies. Prepare federal and state tax returns for all companies.

Michael Leonard, Clifton, NJ

Public Accountant, 1/1991 – Present

Established sole proprietorship to handle business accounting and tax returns. Currently handle accounting and preparation of payroll and sales tax reports for four businesses to include filing of federal and state tax returns. Hold additional responsibility for preparing 600 personal state and federal tax returns.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Fairleigh Dickinson University – Rutherford, NJ

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