JOHN L BONGIONE, JR

*** ********* ***., **** *****, NJ 08753 C: 908-***-**** adxxbp@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Controller with an understanding of various financial software packages, including Workiva and Call Reporter Premier, currently working on the FISERV and Prologue accounting system platforms. Extensive knowledge of financial analysis and trends, budget preparation and control, accounting operations, and financial forecasting. Extreme proficiency in all Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and working with spreadsheets. Extremely responsive to time-sensitive projects and deadlines. Communicative, detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal and management skills.

Skills

Financial reporting experience

Finance software knowledge (FISERV/Prologue)

Outstanding communication skills

Forecasting skills

Strength in regulatory reporting

General ledger accounting

Effective time management

Financial strategy

Strong organizational skills

SEC 10Q, 10K and Call Reporting

Account reconciliations

Strong Management Skills (currently manage 10 associates)

Experience

Controller Sept 2020 to current

First Atlantic Federal Credit Union – Eatontown, NJ

Manage Finance and Accounting group, Operations and Asset Recovery. (10 people staff)

Oversee daily and monthly general ledger reconciliations.

Managed Core Conversion to new DNA product with FISERV in February 2021 and new accounting general ledger, Prologue, in November 2020.

Responsible for all vendor payments and vendor management, accounts payable and receivable. By strict general ledger control of expenses, cut non-interest expenses by 32% in 2022.

Prepare and present annual budget to Board of Directors, December 2022. Using Brick & Associates model software.

Close books (general ledger) each month by 5th business day.

Prepare and present monthly financials at both Finance Committee Meeting and Board Meeting by 3rd Thursday and 4th Wednesday of each month.

Extremely proficient in excel and Microsoft, as well as excellent communication.

skills.

Direct link to Auditors/Accountants for end of year audit and reconciliation requests (Internal Auditors)

NCUA Call Report review

Oversee collection of all delinquent share and loan accounts, which includes repossession of vehicles (not directly) and monthly charge-offs for those over 180 days delinquent.

AVP, Ass’t Controller Sept 2019 to Sept 2020

First Constitution Bank – Cranbury, NJ

Responsible for closing of monthly general ledger by 5th business day of each month and preparation of monthly board package.

Capital Ratios preparation and quarterly SEC reporting.

FR2900 quarterly reporting, as well as FFEIC 050 Call Report each quarter along with 9Y-SP

Oversaw the investment of funds.

Completed company's annual audits.

Prepared and complete sign-off of financial statements and activity reports.

AVP, Ass’t Controller, Financial Reporting Officer May 2013 to Sept 2019

Two River Community Bank Tinton Falls, NJ

Performed daily financial duties for accounting, treasury, cost accounting and accounts payable.

Manage one direct report, Financial Reporting Analyst.

Oversaw the investment of funds.

Completed company's annual audits.

Prepared and complete sign-off of financial statements and activity reports.

Prepared financial (board package) and regulatory reports (Call Report, 10Q, 10K and 9Y-SP) as required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.

Assisted in preparation of 10Q and 10K, including footnotes.

Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.

Aligned all financial activity with the regulations of the GAAP.

Analyzed costs and revenues to project future trends.

Assist CFO with the production of the monthly financials, management reports and board packages.

Daily review of book entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L.

Staff Accountant / Accounts Payable Sept 2010 to May 2013

Shore Community Bank Toms River, NJ

Daily reconciliation of all Branch Teller Cash, and research and resolve any discrepancies.

Monthly reconciliation of DDA Accounts, which includes but not limited to A/P, Treasurer's Checks, and CD Interest.

Prepare and present monthly board package which includes, but is not limited to Deposit by Branch, Fixed Assets reconciliation, Pgs. 1 thru 15 (Balance Sheet and Income Statement pages.).

All journal entries prepared and entered into ledger, which aids in generating accurate monthly financial statements, which are presented to the Board of Director's each month.

Security trade settlement and reconciliation of bank portfolio.

Accounting Manager Jan 2001 to Jan 2010

Quantitative Management Associates Newark, NJ

Managed a group of 10 Staff and Jr. Staff Accountants

Produced accurate month-end trial balances and balance sheets for all accounts, as well as ensuring accurate reconciled cash, income, payables, and receivables.

Adept at transferring information from software to multiple Excel spreadsheets used for internal financial analysis and performance review.

Generated and performed all monthly closings on accounts, from which monthly financials were prepared and sent to each of our clients.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science, Accounting 1992

Arcadia University Glenside, Pennsylvania

Skill-path Seminars include Advanced Excel, Leadership and Mentoring, Advanced Accounting Principles, and Persuasive Business Speaking.

Certifications

FBLA, Finance & Accounting Professionals, GAAP

Activities and Honors

Head Coach: Toms River Basketball Association, Youth organization 2015-current

Head Coach: TSO Sports Flag Football, Youth organization, 2015-current

Head Coach: Toms River Titans: Travel basketball team 9th grade 2018-2020

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