controller

Gilbert Levine

Experience

June **** – Americorp Inc. Woodbury, NY

February 2009

Accounting Supervisor

Responsible for financial and accounting functions for 3 operating companies.

 Managed the general ledgers including journal entries and analysis.

 Responsible for the maintenance of inter-company balances.

 Reviewed weekly agency payouts for accuracy before cash distribution.

 Reconciled monthly company and agency client escrow accounts.

 Assisted in monthly reconciliations of company and agency cash accounts.

January 2008 – EZ-EM Inc. Lake Success, NY

May 2008

Consultant

Assisted the Controller of Budgeting and Forecasting with the following:

 Reviewed the Expense budgets for all departments and subsidiaries.

 Reviewed the Capital Expenditures budgets and entered the depreciation for all departments and subsidiaries.

 Reviewed the Salary budgets for all departments and subsidiaries.

 Reconciled the monthly Inventories and Accounts Payable.

 Prepared the estimated Product Liability Insurance schedule for all departments and subsidiaries.

February 2007- Dejana Industries, Inc. Port Washington, NY

December 2007

Assistant Controller

Responsible for financial and accounting functions for 11 operating companies.

 Managed the general ledgers and financial records for all operating companies.

 Coordinated the preparation of financial statements/trial balances for annual certified audit.

 Managed and was an integral part in bringing all the companies financial and reporting information current, from a 9 month backlog.

 Directly responsible for the maintenance of inter-company transactions and allocations.

September 2004- Northern Leasing Systems, Inc. New York, NY

January 2006

Controller

Provided direction, management and leadership in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts for the company.

 Managed the approval and processing of revenue and expenditures. Managed the maintenance of accounts and ledgers, ensuring compliance with appropriate company regulations, policies and internal control safeguards.

 Maintained financial records systems in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and accounting principles

 Coordinated the preparation of financial statements, reports, budgets and special analyses.

 Managed the supervision of personnel, which included work allocation and problem resolution.

 Motivated employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

January 2003- Airline Container Leasing Inc. Oceanside, NY

September 2004 Subsidiary of Vinci USA, Inc.

Controller

Responsible for financial, accounting and administrative functions, which included the daily operations of this airline ULD equipment rental, sales repair and manufacturing operation.

 Developed, implemented and ensured compliance with corporate financial policies in order to safeguard the company’s assets and mitigate its liabilities and risks.

 Oversaw the hiring and supervision of personnel involved in the daily processing of cash receipts, disbursements, collections, customer service, billing, data input and processing, payroll and 401K processing.

 Created a desirable work environment of respect and trust, increasing productivity.

 Submitted monthly financial reports and variances to corporate headquarters. Reviewed monthly analysis of accounts.

 Prepared annual budgets and quarterly revisions.

 Responsible for the annual evaluation and salary review process regarding personnel directly under my supervision.

 Coordinated and prepared the filing of state sales tax returns, Department of Transportation Highway Use Tax returns and fuel use tax reports.

 Coordinated basic server maintenance and system maintenance with corporate IT department and software provider.

 Provided consultive support to leadership in analysis of financial information and reports.

1980-2001 Wasco Funding Corp. New York, NY

Subsidiary of EAB

Controller

Responsible for financial, accounting, reporting and administrative functions, which included the daily operations of this $230MM equipment financing operation.

 Maintained office staff at a minimum as the company grew from a $5MM portfolio to its current $100MM plus annual sales volume, $230MM portfolio position.

 Responsible for the hiring and supervision of personnel involved in the daily processing of cash receipts, disbursements, customer service, billing, data input and processing.

 Created a work environment of respect and trust resulting in a minimum turnover rate for people under my supervision (length of service 10 to 15 years).

 Fostered a desirable work ethic by maintaining a hands-on management style, which allowed me to adapt my skills to a diverse group of employees.

 Aided in implementing a corporate insurance program for coverage of the company’s portfolio.

 Responsible for the annual evaluation and salary review process regarding personnel directly under my supervision.

 Submitted monthly financial reports and account reconciliation’s to corporate headquarters.

 Responsible for filing various monthly and quarterly state sales tax returns and successfully completed state audits.

 Facilitated the conversion of two sales of Wasco Funding Corp. to banking institutions in 1988 and 1994.

 Responsible for corporate payroll processing and tax reporting prior to bank ownership.

 Participated in recruiting a new public accounting firm.

 Computerized manual accounting operations. Aided in the selection of accounting software, and managed the installation.

 Managed and directed all accounting functions and reporting.

 Administered and generated reports for the company’s pension and profit sharing plans.

Education Queens College, City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting

Computer Skills Proficient in Infolease software

Knowledge of Navision software

Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, MAS90, MAS200

Quickbooks, ACCPAC, ADP and Paychex

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