Senior Accountant Accounting Manager

Ralph A. Gallo

**** * ******* ***** **** Apt ****, Henderson, NV 89012-2474

702-***-**** Cell

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Experienced - Senior Accountant - Accounting Manager – Controller - CFO To plan, direct, and organize, the accurate and timely reporting of financial information. To manage all phases of accounting, including GAAP, GAAS, & FASB compliance. The compilation and analysis of financial reports, preparing forecasts, controlling costs, and maximizing profits.

•Considerable knowledge of accounting standards, practices and procedures.

• Strong skills in managing daily operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit and collection.

• Knowledge of current computer systems and proficiency in Excel and spreadsheets.

• Monitor the Firm’s Cash and Equivalents position, Budgeting and Cost Controls A Seasoned Accounting Professional

With a passion for utilizing developing technologies for business, and multiple industry experiences to make a significant contribution in favorable and recessionary economies. Recognized for collaborative approach in meeting quality standards, organizational missions, and facilitating positive change to organizational growth and profit objectives.

Computer Skills:

* Abila MIPS • Adobe Acrobat* Atlas GIS Mapping *Broker Brain *Cloud Management * Charts Health*

*Drop-Box *Excel * Firmware Merlin* Great Plains *Mas 90 /200 *Microsoft 365 Office *MLS* Legal Server*

*Platinum *Property Manager *Quattro-Pro *Quick books *Quicken * SAP *Skyline * Teams* Virtual Broker *

* Windows 11 *Web page Design Master *Yardi Enterprise & Voyager *Virtual Concierge* Zoom * Education / Awards:

Hunter College, CUNY, New York – Bachelor of Arts – Accounting CCA -Club Corporation of America Southeast Region “Accountant of the Year “ Numerous “Accounting Excellence Awards”, “Employee of the Month and Year” Professional Experience:

Paramount Marketing Consultants Inc. – Travel Related Multiple Holdings Las Vegas NV June 2023 - December 2024 Controller - 702-***-**** Intercompany reconciliation of four subsidiaries & parent company. Reduced closing & reporting process from eight months in arrears to 30 days. Reduced past due collectables by 60%. Through research and review closed various open cases With federal and State agencies. Assisted with the 50 % downsizing of private ownership and Related Assets & Liabilities

Nevada Legal Services, Inc – Non-Profit

Las Vegas NV November 2018 February 2023 Comptroller – CFO 702-***-**** Was part of the 2021 team that scored the first perfect / clean audit score in NLS history. In May 2022 replaced the former comptroller. The NLS fiscal committee and Board of Directors Recently stated that they have learned more about NLS financials in the last 6 months, than in The prior 10 years. This improved score resulted in a 15% increase in Federal LSC funding. Along with the handling of a 2.5 million portfolio of cash and equivalents, established cyber safety controls, Created a SOP of all Accounting positions. Developed a grant report that tracked All 30 entities. Detailed that trend were showing 90% of all new foundation grants where reimbursable, Which could put a strain on future cash flow models. SCSCA – Sun City Summerlin Community Association, Inc. Largest HOA in Nevada 702-***-**** Las Vegas, NV June 2013 – February 2018 – Manager of Accounting Monitored 20 million Dollar Investment Portfolio of this 55+ Senior Del Webb Community Rising from the ranks of senior accountant to Manager of Accounting This business model Supported 300 + employees, (3) Separate Golf Courses, Restaurants, Fitness and Theatrical Productions & events. Improved efficiency and daily cash controls for all Departments Including Food & Beverage, Monthly Community Newspaper – The Link, and membership. Established a training platform for all new and existing employees. Left position to become a full-time Caregiver to family member. Gersal, LLC - Privately held business with Diversified holdings 702-***-**** Las Vegas, NV April 2012 – June 2013 – Accounting Manager – Franchise, Real Estate and Property Management Including multiple franchises (# 33 Fantastic Sam’s – Hair Salons, and # 02 Subway – Submarine Sandwiches) per Entrepreneurs Magazine’s 2014 ranking of the Top 500 franchises. Additional holdings include ventures in Commercial and Residential Real Estate. To ensure the continued successful growth of this concern, an experienced planning & accounting specialist was given the lead to train & stabilize staffing, implement cost controls, and recommend future business investment. Horizon Realty Group LLC - Privately held business with MULTIPLE companies 702-***-****) Las Vegas, NV May 2010 – April 2012 Controller – Real Estate and Property Management, Private Equity High growth Las Vegas Real Estate Company sold (931 homes) in 2010 placing this concern per the Wall Street Journal No. 4 on the list of “most productive real estate companies in the country”. Due to the rapid expansion of team and outside agent base, the opening of (4) four operational branches, a decision to bring the REO property management functions, (billing and reimbursement) back from an outside contractor, a opportunity was created to bring in a insightful professional to pull this startup concern together.

•Review and development of accurate prior year records to comply with federal and state law.

•Creation of financial templates to generate viable Management Reports for decision making.

• Monitor Firm’s Cash and Credit related positions including external reporting to third party.

• Analyze operating metrics and assist in measuring business performance.

• Monitor collection of Rents (Including secured deposits, calculation of CAM charges, service contracts.

• Administer of Risk Management, Payroll, and HR for Union, Non-Union, and Contract workers.

• Develop with company principals and Sales Team business strategies to promote and stimulate growth.

• Work closely with Broker to assist in compliance issues and ensure timely payment of Agent Commission’s. The Blind Center of Nevada Non-Profit for Blind and Visually Impaired Las Vegas, NV Jun 2008 – Dec 2009 Controller – Non-Profit 702-***-**** Due to a increasing surge in Community related service needs, a significant growth in EBAY and E-Waste Recycling Business Startup models, and a backlog of required federal and state reporting the Board of Directors of The Blind Center (The Largest Non-Profit in Nevada) reached out to an experienced Controller to solidify the strengths and suggest positive improvements to the challenges of this important organization.

• Develop Departmental Financials to show areas of profit and concern.

• Improved Business Model / Budget / Cash Flow – Five Year Forecast – Used by Management and Board

• Assisted in Securing numerous grants, and donations through diligent reporting of required information Including but not limited to SAMS and Napis reporting.

• Preparation of Form 990 – Annual Non-Profit Return required for Federal Funding also in arrears.

• Developed In-Kind Reporting to benefactors, which contributed to increases in donated services & goods.

• Assist in Inventory Management of all business models including recycling, medical devices, & Food pantry. Professional Experience Prior to 2008:

Air Masters Inc – Accounting Manager • HVAC / Government Contractor 28348 – Constellation Rd – Unit # 860, Valencia, CA 91355 • Frank Costanzo Jr.– CEO • 12/01 – 05/08

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Willoughby Nursing Home Controller • Acute Care – 162 Bed - Skilled Nursing Facility 1015 E. 23rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 • Benjamin Farber CEO • 6/93 – 11/01

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