Assistant Controller Project Management
Resume:
MEIR BINIASHVILI
* ********** *** • North Woodmere, New York 11581
917-***-**** • adyb9g@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/meirbiniashvili
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Seasoned Controller with proven track record to drive financial and operational performances. Highly skilled at spearheading yearly and monthly close proceedings for industry leading organizations. Extensive experience designing policies, procedures and best practices, cost cutting expenses and increasing key efficiencies.
EXPERTISE
Budgeting • Forecasting • Financial Analysis & Reports • Inventory Management • Contract Negotiations
Policy & Process Improvement • Relationship Management • Financial Audits • Operations Analysis & Support
Grant Administration • Job Costing • Non-Profit & For-Profit Sectors • Internal Controls • Risk Management
Treasury & Cash Management • Productivity Improvements • Staff Training and Leadership • Sarbanes-Oxley
Project Management and Implementation • SEC Compliance • Revenue Recognition • Work in Process Calculations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US FLOUR CORP, Melville, New York 2023–Present
Bulk Flour Supplier to leading food manufacturers, bakeries, and wholesale distributors, with revenues of over $375M.
Controller
Oversee processes and procedures of the accounting department comprised of 5 employees.
Key Accomplishments:
Comprise banking data daily for reporting purposes and make any necessary adjustments/entries.
Reconcile bank accounts and record activity into the general ledger.
Issue wires to vendors and record into MAS 90.
Post monthly accruals such as freight and inventory.
Enter sales orders and match invoices for billing accuracy.
Review and track open sales orders and report status to upper management weekly.
ALL MY CHILDREN DAYCARE & NURSERY SCHOOL, Brooklyn, New York 2021–2022
Non-Profit Organization operating 14 daycares & nursery schools throughout NYC with revenues of over $40M.
Assistant Controller
Oversaw projects of the fiscal department comprised of 7 employees while providing support for upper management.
Key Accomplishments:
Managed monthly/yearly budgets for all the locations.
Introduced banks and lenders to discuss financial needs and supplied needed financial documentation.
Verified monthly expenses are in line with the budgets for all locations.
Reviewed policies, procedures and internal controls and made recommendations to upper management.
Interacted with city (department of education) and state (department of taxation) agencies.
Communicated with vendors regarding open/paid payables.
Assured analytical reporting is conducted timely and assist with various project management.
CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY SERVICES INC, Lawrence, New York 2015–2021
Non-Profit Organization serving displaced families by providing short-term emergency shelter with revenues of $300M.
Assistant Controller
Ensured monthly accurate reporting on expenses for various programs as a NYC subcontractor.
Key Accomplishments:
Spearheaded monthly managers meeting to discuss financial reports and ways to cut costs in various areas.
Prepared year-end projections and updated/uploaded next year’s budget to the fund accounting system by program.
Supervised and mentored staff of 5, ensuring team members were appropriately trained.
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COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC, Long Island City, New York 2009–2015
Energy efficiency & green building solutions contractor with annual revenues of $45M.
Controller
Managed all aspects of the fiscal department and a staff of 13 to17 employees while providing support for independent and New York State auditors.
Key Accomplishments:
Analyzed job costing / percentage of completion, for multiple projects per unit by building to review against budget.
Improved and updated controls in accordance with New York State regulations.
Automated the fiscal department functions to ensure accuracy and more efficient reporting.
CHANGING WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, West Hempstead, New York 2006–2009
Biodiesel fuel manufacturer with annual revenues of $12M.
Accounting Manager
Led monthly closing proceedings in preparation of consolidated financial statements for three operating entities.
Key Accomplishments:
Triggered $100K in annual savings through thorough analysis and successful negotiation of insurance policies/rates.
Reduced monthly closing process from 45 to 5 days by improving policies and procedures, in preparation for IPO.
Led the design and oversight of the annual $12M+ operating budget, while promoting Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting: Queens College, Flushing, New York
Professional Certifications: Certified Notary Public, New York State
Technical Expertise: MS Office, MS Dynamics Great Plains, MSF, FAS First Step, QuickBooks, MAS 90/200, Fund EZ, Financial Edge by Blackbaud, ADP PC for Payroll
Languages: German, Hebrew, Georgian, Russian (working knowledge)
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