Manager Accounting

RICHARD SANDERS CPA

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

streamlined accounting operations and increased productivity by utilizing technology resulting in 50% staff down-sizing.

Lead technical staff member on department head committee responsible for defunding 30% of 150 active capital projects.

Increased revenues based on detailed knowledge of costs incurred and services provided.

Enhanced management reports by understanding unique manager needs which led to improved confidence in decision-making.

Restated previous five fiscal years of commingled finance data to provide accurate financial position for 40 legally separate funds.

Led efforts to develop comprehensive billing policies and retroactively invoice 245 third party real estate developer projects.

Dramatically increased AR collections and cash flows by automating billing function and increasing billing frequency.

Substantially reduced year-end audit adjustments which improved internal reporting.

Passed all four parts of CPA exam in first attempt.

QUALIFICATIONS

Efficient; detail-oriented; analytical Highly organized, motivated and productive

Creative problem solver Strong technical knowledge of GAAP

Proactive interpersonal skills Extensive forensic accounting experience

Budget preparation and presentations Monthly and annual financial reporting

Large and small financial software Supervised professional and clerical staff

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Summary:

CPA since 1976

20 years Controller (equivalent) in government (fund accounting and GAAP)

10 years Controller/CFO in private industry $50M to $125M (GAAP)

5 years Auditor in public accounting (GAAP)

5 years in family marketing business

Recent Experience:

Accounting Manager (population 35,000)

May 2005-Present

City of Oakley Finance Oakley, CA

Recruited to fill extended vacancies at Finance Director and Accounting Manager positions.

Responsible for maintaining GL for all funds and related reporting.

Performed forensic accounting to restate 1999-2005 transactions and major fund balances.

Complete overhaul of developer project accounting and billing dating as far back as 2001.

Knowledge of Eden/Tyler GL, AR billing and project accounting software.

Received highest employee pay increase during each of first two years.

Accountant (Population 120,000)

City of Vallejo Finance Vallejo, CA April 2001-May 2005

Responsible for $150,000,000 capital projects, federal and state grants, and lead technical person for defunding 30% of the active projects due to lack of funds.

Responsible for maintaining GL for 50 funds including General Fund and Water Enterprise.

Performed monthly reconciliation of 8 bank and investment accounts of approximately $75,000,000 to a single GL account shared by 165 legally separate funds.

Gained valuable knowledge and experience in a large full service city.

Accountant/Accounting Manager

City of Martinez Finance Martinez, CA November 1990-April 2001

Responsible for workload for staff of 8 downsized to 4 during extended economic downturn.

Responsible for maintaining GL and budgets for all funds and related reporting.

Special projects including major water rate study in 1992 and forensic adjustments to capital project funds dating from 1980-1990.

Received special acknowledgements from management, auditors and members of public.

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