Michael Brees

Experience

Diversified, self-directed and proactive hands-on accountant with extensive experience in wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, service and retail. Possess expertise in full cycle accounting, reporting, human resources, business and financial management. Proven approach in the development and implementation of strategic process improvements ensuring a company’s well-being and profitable growth.

Expertise

Accounting Management Inventory Management Training and Development Internal Controls

Financial Reporting Multi-State & Federal Taxation US GAAP Regulatory Compliance / SBA

Internal & External Audits Budgeting / Forecasting Software Implementation Excel Modeling /Pivot Tables

responsibilities

MPB Associates, Accounting Professional, Sole Proprietor (Plantation Florida) 04/2008- Present

Seasoned accountant offering more than 40+ years of experience to clients on an as needed basis.

QuickBooks expert in Desktop and Online versions. Utilization from Pro through Enterprise 24.0 and Accountants Pro Advisor.

Develop and implement sustainable accounting systems and internal controls under US GAAP.

Responsible for the following: Cash management, Accounts Receivable, Customer Billings, Accounts Payable, General Ledger maintenance and reconciliation, Bank reconciliations, Month end closing and financial reporting.

Assist teams through company reorganization process. Train, Cross train and mentor existing staff on day-to-day accounting processes

Processes improvements for Billing, Payables, Receivables, Inventory, Costing, Reconciliations, Financial reporting and Cash management.

Developed and implement integrated inventory systems with warehouse controls.

Payroll implementation and preparations, Multi State tax preparations and submissions.

●Clients: Lincoln Health Supply (Durable Medical Equipment supplier); OES Global Inc. (Traffic Control devices, Hydration and Valet supplies); Pylon Manufacturing (Automotive parts manufacture and distribution); Broward County Convention Center (County Hospitality and Services); Canam Golf Group, LLC. (Booking agent: Golf courses and Entertainment Venues); Artistic Surfaces (flooring designer and contractor); Casale Marble Imports (Marble importer, wholesaler and distributor)

Austen Enterprises, Inc., Senior Accountant (Hialeah, Florida) 10/2023- 07/2024

●Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

●Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

●Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.

●Accountable for the accounting operations of 6 companies with a staff of 4

●Billings/Receivables, Purchasing, Payables and Human Resources / Payroll.

●Preparation of Owner notices, Lien releases Review and maintain project files.

●Establish SOP’s and controls, Maintain General Ledger and review accounting records.

●Establish and maintain intercompany reconciliation process for consolidated reporting.

●Maintain and establish the accuracy of the company's reporting by review and compliance with US GAAP.

●Responsible for daily cash flow and forecasting for each individual company along with consolidation reports.

●Monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

American Fasteners Corporation, Controller (Doral, Florida) 10/2020- 08/2021

●Accountable for all accounting operations.

●Staff of 4 in Receivables, Payables, Billing and Administration

●Maintain General Ledger, Accounting records and comprehensive set of controls.

●Enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, ensure that reported results comply with US GAAP.

●Reconciliation and forgiveness of SBA PPP Loan

●Responsible for daily banking, cash and risk management, as well as the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

Meds Direct Rx Inc. and Subsidiaries, Controller (Miami Beach, Florida) 05/2015- 04/2019

●Hands-on role for 4 owner related companies located in FL, CA, TX, NY and PR along with the principals’ personal finances.

●Management of all Accounting and Finances, Monthly Financial reporting for a Durable Medical Equipment Distributor, Medical and Pharmaceutical Dispensary, Wholesale Supply Chain Distributor and Jewelry sales outlet.

●Responsible for General Ledger, Reconciliation and Analysis of company accounts, Accounts Receivable and Payables, Cash and Treasury management, Budgeting and Forecasting, Month end closings.

●Ad hoc projects as requested by the principal and regular communication with Banks, Customers, Vendors and Business affiliates.

●Implement QuickBooks / Intuit Payroll including workman’s compensation on a per pay basis. Develop, Implement and Document policies and procedures to enhance internal controls.

●Establish intercompany reconciliation process utilizing excel for consolidated reporting.

responsibilities (Continued)

Meds Direct Rx of FL (Formerly Known as Drug Place Inc.), Controller (Hollywood, Florida) 03/2011- 05/2015

●Manage 7 direct reports, duties included Full accounting cycle, Month End Closings, Reconciliations, Financial Reporting to Principals, Investors and Banks, Budgeting and Forecasting, Internal and External Audits along with Cash Management for 18 principal companies located in FL, CA, NY, TN, TX and PR.

●Companies specialize in Wholesale pharmaceutical purchase and distribution, Durable Medical Equipment, and 6 Closed-Door online Pharmacies.

●Develop and Implementation of Purchase order, Inventory, Accounting and Invoicing system, enhancing internal controls.

●Create and enhance procedures with auditors for compilation and review for annual bank required audits.

Starbrite Distributing, Inc. and Ocean Bio-Chem, Controller (Ft Lauderdale, Florida) 05/2007- 02/2008

●Manage 5 direct reports encompassing all aspects of the full accounting cycle for this Manufacturer and Distributor of Marine, Auto and Aircraft cleaning products. Daily activities include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory and Production analysis, General Ledger and Bank reconciliations, Month end closings, Taxation, Financial reporting and quarterly SEC reporting.

●Develop, Prepare and Publish Monthly Supplemental Analysis, Key Performance Indicators, and Accounting System process and procedures.

●Develop and implement integrated report for quarterly 10Q and MDA uploads to EDGAR.

●Convert & apply previously created manual analysis to Excel. Review, Streamline monthly and quarterly closing process and procedures.

Shaw-Ross International Importers, Inc., Accounting Manager, (Miramar, Florida) 04/2006- 05/2007

●Importer and Distributor of select wine and spirits (Subsid. Southern Wine and Spirits)

●4 direct reports responsible for Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Billing and Accounts Receivable.

●Review and approval of Receivables and Payables, direct of divisional monthly close and financial submission to Division Controller.

●Develop and implement a reconciliation process utilizing Excel for General Ledger and Inventory Analysis.

●Establish uniform perpetual report for Key Performance Indicators.

PaverModule of Florida Inc., Controller, (Pompano Beach, Florida) 12/1998- 04/2006

●Manage staff of 5 running all aspects of accounting process for Manufacturer and Distributor of interlocking pavers and concrete products. Responsible for day-to-day Accounting, Billings, Receivables, Payables, Purchasing, Inventory, Costing, P&L, Month End Closings, Preparation and Direction of bank required annual audit.

●Liaison to Audit firm (Madsen, Sapp, Mena and Rodriguez).

●Expanded accounting department involving personnel training. Part of team which established well-funded ESOP this was instrumental in reduction of staff turnover.

●Ran team which recommended, reviewed and implemented MAS RMA module saving 500-man hours annually year one, 2nd year 1000 annually.

Education

University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Minor: Business Management

Computer Skills

QuickBooks Enterprise and Online, Sage 100, Sage MAS through 200, Dynamics 365, MS Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Peachtree Accountants Edition, ADP, Paychex, Intuit payroll, Intuit Timesheets, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook and MS Access, Creative Solutions Ultra Tax, Depreciation and Fixed Asset Solutions, Intuit TurboTax for Personal and Business, Crystal Reports.

References Available Upon Request

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