Director of Finance

Mubeen A. Qureshi, MBA

*************@*****.***• 732-***-****

linkedin.com/in/mubeen-qureshi-mba-8311a7128 • Breinigsville, PA

Director of Finance

Dynamic Group Controller with extensive experience, driving financial excellence and strategic growth across diverse industries – manufacturing, real estate, professional services, hospitality, and others.

Expert in collaborating with C-suite executives, aligning financial strategies with business objectives to deliver impactful results. Proven ability to lead cash flow monitoring, budgeting, and forecasting, identify cost reduction opportunities, and provide insights for acquisitions. Trusted leader in managing financial compliance risks, implementing robust internal controls, and guiding audit processes. Adept at streamlining operations through system integration and enhancing financial operations, while fostering effective cross-departmental collaboration. Committed to maximizing performance and profitability through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Manufacturing Process Control

Cost Reduction

Budgeting & Forecasting

Audit Process Management

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Inventory Management

Financial Strategy Development

System Implementation & Integration

Internal Controls & Compliance

Cash Flow Management

Team Leadership

Career Experience

FAIR360 LLC, Woodbridge, NJ 02/2021 – Present

Group Controller

Partner with C-suite executives to align and drive business results. Lead cash flow monitoring and control, ensuring liquidity for operational needs. Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements for stakeholders, while identifying and mitigating financial and regulatory compliance risks. Collaborate to align financial strategies with business objectives. Manage budgeting and forecasting, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and providing strategic financial insights for potential acquisitions. Implement and design effective internal controls and guide audit processes with external auditors. Controlled accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounting, and payroll processes to optimize financial operations

Engineered a sales plan with the C-suite, achieving an 18% increase in sales.

Led system implementation to integrate add-on software to the current Salesforce CRM platform, streamlining operations.

Managed four real estate properties with commercial leases and VRBOs.

Directed business tax compliance and IRS reporting with accuracy and timeliness.

East West Connection Inc., Pittstown, NJ 08/2017 – 01/2021

Corporate Controller

Directed financial planning and forecasting to streamline operations and ensure fiscal accuracy. Performed detailed monthly and annual close procedures while preparing comprehensive financial statements and reports. Managed collection, analysis, and reporting of financial data to support informed decision-making. Conducted yearly budget assessments for teams and systems to foster operational efficiency and resolve daily technology needs as staff expanded. Managed system implementations for Apptivo CRM and SAP Concur, ensuring robust data integration and financial process optimization. Directed all aspects of Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Finance, Payroll, and Treasury Operations. Led a team of seven and oversaw outsourced accounting functions for data entry and bill.com payments.

Achieved 23% cost reduction through strategic vendor contract negotiation and replacement.

Implemented audit controls for promotional expenditure reviews, enhancing accountability and transparency.

Maintained complete control over treasury operations, ensuring sound cash flow modeling and management.

Collaborated with executives to improve technological effectiveness and adapt to changing organizational needs.

DiversityInc LLC. Princeton, NJ 11/2010 – 07/2017

Group Controller

Oversaw operational accounting functions, including tax reporting, filing, and treasury services. Analyzed existing systems to facilitate new software development, working closely with developers on tracking progress and reporting outcomes to the COO. Managed change initiatives to address system inconsistencies, ensuring accurate and timely implementation. Designed and implemented GAAP compliance processes to strengthen financial integrity and streamline operations. Coordinated a team of four, focusing on sales, accounting, cash forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Enhanced and consolidated sales and profit projections to increase revenues by 40% over six years.

Executed a new revenue recognition module aligning with 2016 FASB standards, promoting compliance and accuracy.

Achieved 30% savings on employee benefit expenses while enhancing coverage through migration to ADP TotalSource.

Le Pain Quotidien. New York, NY 10/2008 – 10/2010

Senior Accountant

Developed and maintained a Daily Cash Forecast for eight million dollars’ monthly cash disbursement.

Manage the company's fixed assets in FAS software across forty-five branch locations.

Perform monthly closing and group consolidated financial statements.

Prime Time & Accessories Inc., New York, NY 06/1997 – 09/2008

Manufacturing Controller

Oversaw financial operations for a $175-million manufacturer and wholesale distributors of premium merchandise and accessories, with four major manufacturing plants and distribution units in the United States and one in the Netherlands.

Managed cost accounting and analysis, performance monitoring, internal and external report generation, KPI analysis, production budgeting, and forecasts.

Performed process Improvement, collaborating with plant management to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes.

Developed and maintained operational and financial controls.

Inventory management, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.

Preparing and analyzing financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for stakeholders and PE investors.

Supervise a staff of seven, including two cost accountants, a junior accountant, and four clerical personnel.

Performed all tax reporting and monthly closing via Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains).

Education

MBA (Finance & Human Resources)

Xavier’s College of Science & Management, Ranchi, India.

Master Of Commerce (Major: Finance & Business Planning)

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India.

Bachelor Of Commerce (Major: Finance, Auditing & Taxation)

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India.

Technical Skills

Salesforce.com MS Excel Power BI MS Word MS PowerPoint Microsoft Dynamics/GP Financialforce.com Oracle NetSuite SAP Compeat Accounting Software WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) Intuit QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions

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