Experienced Controller & Corporate Accountant
Resume:
Tzvi P. Bar-Shai
****.*******@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/tzvibarshai
Riverdale NY 10471
EXPERIENCED CONTROLLER / CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT
Summary: Financial/Accounting Professional, fluent in English, Hebrew and German. Possess strong record of leadership, management and professional commitment. Powerful computer systems skills in implementing and managing multiple accounting programs, spreadsheets, presentation tools and system upgrades. Experienced in the management role in audit, finance, HR and IT departments. Skilled in developing controls and procedures. Enjoy being an active mentor of staff who emphasizes integrity, energy and dedication.
Proficiencies:
Control day-to-day accounting and
monthly closings
Development and implementation of
controls and procedures
Budget development and monitoring
Cash and asset management
Management and board presentations
Financial statement preparation
Design, implementation and monitoring
computer and accounting systems
Liaison to banks, insurance companies,
government agencies and auditors
Manage, train and mentor staff
Fund and Grant Accounting
EXPERIENCE
3/19- 7/19 Senior Accountant, Pegasus Legal Funding: New York, NY Pegasus Legal Funding advances money to plaintiffs with pending personal injury, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accident and other lawsuits. Responsible for recording day to day financial information, loan documents, accounts payables and receivables, general ledger, bank reconciliations and payroll.
6/18- 3/19 Senior Financial Recruiter, Joel Paul Group: New York, NY The Joel Paul Group consultants are non-profit sector specialists, delivering world-class capabilities. Tasked with recruiting financial professionals for various positions in the greater New York area. 2011- 2018 Controller/Corporate Accountant, Windsor Healthcare Management: Norwood, NJ A provider of clinically sophisticated sub-acute medical care and rehabilitation as well as comprehensive skilled nursing care.
Reporting to the CFO and Principals responsible for oversight of all accounting functions for ten sub- companies.
Point man for all interaction with outside agencies, vendors, and banks.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financials, regulatory reporting and bank reconciliations.
Review, improve and implement all controls and procedures.
Execute special projects and analyses as requested by CFO and Director of Finance. Tzvi P. Bar-Shai
EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
2008-2011 Financial Consultant, Clients include: New York, NY Roosevelt Institute, Riverside Church, others
Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Project Consultant.
Collaborate with financial/technical management to establish or upgrade systems and controls.
Prepare annual budgets and manage, day-to-day general accounting and regulatory compliance.
Direct and train accounting departments and staff and compile control and procedures manuals.
Prepare financial statements; create presentations and conduct training seminars. 2005-2008 Controller, Assistant Treasurer, United Church Funds New York, NY Offers professionally managed, diversified & socially responsible investment funds to individuals, churches & faith-based organizations.
Reported directly to Executive Vice President administered Foundation’s day-to-day accounting and all other financial activities of $900 million in investments and operating revenues.
Completed implementation of new accounting system and implemented controls and procedures.
Coordinated year-end audit and presented reports to board and committees.
Managed five professional and administrative staff members. EARLIER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001-2005 Vice President, Finance and Administration, Citizens Committee for NYC New York, NY 1998-2001 Project Manager/Senior Consultant, American Fundware Denver, CO 1992-1998 Managing Auditor, Haft & Gluckman CPAs New York, NY 1989-1992 Director of Finance, Administration, Workman's Circle New York, NY 1985-1989 Director of Finance/Controller, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum New York, NY 1982-1985 Senior Auditor, Haft & Gluckman CPAs New York, NY EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Management New York Institute of Technology - New York, NY
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Herbert H Lehman College-CUNY - Bronx, NY
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Design
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design - Jerusalem, Israel VOLUNTEERISM
Chief Instructor-Ueshiro Shorin Ryu Karate
EMT – Hatzalah Volunteer Ambulance Srvc
Team Manager - Community Security Service
Treasurer (former) - NACOEJ
OTHER
5th Degree Black Belt, USRKUSA
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
LANGUAGES
English, Hebrew, German
MILITARY SERVICE
Israel Defense Forces
Sergeant, Ranger/Recon Unit (Sayeret Egoz)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Word, Excel. Quicken, QuickBooks and other
accounting programs
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