KEVIN W. VADEN

Post Office Box ***** Augusta Georgia 30919 Cellular 516-***-**** Fax 516-***-**** adog19@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplished and highly qualified Finance Professional

with expertise in project management, tax preparation and strategic planning

Summary of Qualifications

Strong leader with extensive experience in taxation, business analysis and accounting practices and principles.

Proven success in applying financial and information technology knowledge and expertise to meet needs of business and end-user clients.

Proficient in directing cross-functional teams in full life cycles of large system implementations.

Effective problem solver with demonstrated success at accessing situations, studying procedures, and creating innovative solutions that improve efficiencies and productivity.

Multi-tasking, analytical individual who excels in fast paced environments. Capable of focusing and redirecting under pressure and meeting deadlines with minimal difficulty.

Flexible and hardworking with ability to learn quickly and adapt to ever changing environments.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Able to establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with wide-array of individuals.

Employment History

KWV Consulting Inc., New York

Finance/Business Consultant

2006-2021

Tax Analyst 2002 – 2005

Senior Tax Consultant

Provide all aspects of tax service and support to small business owners, partnerships, trusts and high net-worth individuals.

Accurately examine and prepare quarterly and annual tax filings and extensions, including 1099s, 941s, K1s and Schedule Cs.

Effectively represent clients during audits by federal, state and other external agencies, assuring that appropriate explanation is furnished and minimal liability incurred.

Efficiently review, calculate and report sales use and property taxes.

Perform numerous cash management and internal accounting functions for business customers, including payroll processing and reporting, asset transfers, bank account reconciliation and general ledger posting and balancing.

Utilize Microsoft Project to analyze and track customer requirements and create focus reports.

Utendahl Capital Partners, New York, New York 2001 – 2002

Assistant Controller (for investment banking firm, formerly located near World Trade Center)

Oversaw administration of overall corporate accounting activities, including management of cash transactions, reconciliation of bank accounts, General Ledger, Trial Balance, Profit and Loss Statements, and Journal entries.

Supported investment banking activities through settling of trades and converting Euro values.

Utilized all modules of Timberline accounting software.

Supervised and participated in periodic closing and reporting, ensuring that requirements and deadlines were met in accordance with established time frames. Utilized Lawson Software modules.

ISG/ Solid Capital, New York, New York 2001

Assistant Controller (for specialty investment banking organization located on Wall Street)

Efficiently performed daily cash management activities for firm.

Processed, posted and reconciled accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll reporting and general ledger transactions.

Assisted with creation of financial statements and other required reports for senior management review and audit certification.

KEVIN W. VADEN

Leaf Stone/Robert Half, Associates, New York, New York 1996 – 2001

Contract Finance Consultant

Served as independent consultant on numerous long-term assignments with industry leading corporations, including Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Deutsche Bank, Marsh & McLennan, Pitney Bowes, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and Bank of New York Investment Center.

Projects included:

Functioned in Assistant Vice-President of Morgan Stanley during 10 month maternity leave and was responsible for providing business analysis on potential client mergers and performed financial due diligence for acquisitions and initial public offerings.

Acted as project lead for mapping and integrating Bank & Trust databases into Deutsche Bank’s system, merger.

Team led assimilation of Marsh’s legacy system into PeopleSoft Payroll and Financial System. Directed full life-cycle activities of cross-functional team, including scoping of business and end-user expectations, identification of critical issues, data testing and final go-live cut over.

RAS, Inc., New York, New York 1992 – 1996

Senior Accountant (for technology company)

Project managed transition from manual to automated accounting system for firm, which produced increased efficiencies and accuracy.

Served as technical support resource for Accounting Department.

Maintained, troubleshot and updated system through installation of new software and upgrades.

Processed firm’s payroll through ADP software, including development of customized reports and statements.

Monitored all account activities, executed collection actions and balanced appropriate closings and statements.

Responsibility created and presented numerous financial statements, including profit and loss, trial balance and account reconciliations.

Conducted cash flow analysis and made recommendations on appropriate adjustments to meet projected budgetary guidelines.

Routinely interacted with outside CPA and provided necessary documentation for audit reports, tax and governmental filings.

Education

Saint Paul’s College, Lawrenceville, VA

Bachelor of Arts – Accounting and Finance: 1989

Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY

Associate of Arts – Liberal Arts: 1985

Professional Development

Enrolled Agent Certification: 2005

Certified Financial Planner, Kaplan University: 2004

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word/Excel/Access, Lotus 123, Oracle 8.1, PeopleSoft, SAP/r3, QBasic, Great Plains, Mas 90, Solomon, Crystal Reports, JD Edwards, Platinum, Sybase, Drake 2002, EssBase, Visual Basic 3.0, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Elite, Lawson

KEYWORDS: Senior Finance Manager, Project Manager, Business Analyst, Tax Manager, Tax Accountant, Accounting and Tax Support Specialist

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