Management Accounting
Resume:
Radcliff D. Simpson, CPA **** E. Tremont Ave Apt *D
Bronx, New York 10462
347-***-**** cell
***********@*****.***
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Executive Profile
Accomplished executive with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results. Experienced in financial management, accounting, procurement, full financial statement audits, reviews, full disclosure compilations and government audits. Quick learner with the ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and develop growth strategy.
Skills Highlights
Leadership/communication skills Expert in QuickBooks & Peachtree software
Human resources management Confident and personable
Operations and finance expert CPA certification
Client account management Budget development & Financial Forecasting
Financial reporting Accounting systems assessment
Cost accounting GAAP principles/ SOX/ IFRS
Cost Benefit Analysis Contract Negotiation and Management
Corporate, Partnership & Payroll Taxes Procurement and Contract Development
Small business development Strategic planning & competitive market analysis
Core Accomplishments
• Chief Financial Officer/Controller of a Construction company contributing to increase administrative efficiency of 40 % and revenue growth of 150% over five years.
• Launched well-received program of professional development courses for all staff and mentored and coached employees resulting in a 12% increase in productivity
• Developed the City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene audit programs and reporting requirements to adhere to the Federal Government OMB Circular A-133 and the New York City Comptroller directives.
• Established a job costing system insuring that costs associated to jobs were accurately accounted for and reflected on the client’s bill. This resulted in a 15 % increase in revenues and efficiencies.
• Performed periodic budgeting/modeling to project monthly cash requirements. Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations. Assisted management with finalization of annual expense plans. Provided reliable and timely project by project expense, capitalization, and amortization and spend data for all departments. Prepared accurate financial statements as needed.
• Instrumental in developing the accounting and financial reporting requirements for the New York City Early Intervention Program in 300 agencies which has costs of over $500 million per year.
Professional Experience
Euston Duke Stephen, CPA – Manager, May 2001 to current.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for clients in the Health Care, Education, Professional Service, Construction, Real Estate and other industries in accordance with GAAP, and IFRS where requested.
• Perform internal control review, SOX compliance and feasibility studies.
• Prepare business and personal tax returns and provide financial management services.
• Perform accounting services for clients in public, private and not-for profit organizations.
• Computerize clients accounting system and train their staff.
• Perform a variety of financial analyst functions including preparation of budgets, forecasts, qualitative information analysis and cash management.
• Assist Not-For Profit institutions in the preparation of their budget and prepare indirect cost proposals for Governmental contract negotiations.
Action Construction, Inc. – CFO/Controller, 1996 to 2001.
• Design and implement a computerized cost and financial accounting system.
• Prepare GAAP compliant Financial Statements and related reports and train staff.
• Responsible for the supervision of 4 accountants and bookkeepers.
• Insure that all financial records are properly maintained, accurate easily accessible.
• Prepare all tax returns and make timely payments.
• Developed and provided the owners with numerous financial reports on a daily basis
• Manage the company internal and external audit process.
• Maintain variance report for each job and perform the functions of the financial analyst to keep management efficient.
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Director, Office of Audit Review and Control, 1987 to 1996.
Responsible for the overall management of the Office of Audit Review and Control.
• Oversee the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for CPA contracts.
• Chaired the pre-proposal conferences and reviewed the results of the contract evaluation committee.
• Manage the drafting of CPA contracts and submissions to oversight agencies for approval and registration.
• Ensure that vendors are paid timely in accordance with the City’s prompt payment policy.
• Oversee that deliverables are accurate and are received timely as stipulated in the contract.
• Manage the Division’s external financial audit contracts with CPA firms to audit over 600 contracts with community based providers.
• Provide technical advice to the Executive Deputy Commissioner and other offices with respect to financial and Governmental accounting and audit issues.
• Oversee the recoupment of over $1.7 million that resulted from CPA audit findings
• Present Quarterly Performance data to the Commissioner and senior management.
• Developed and manage the accounting and reporting requirements for the New York City Early Intervention program.
Assistant Director, Office of Audit Review and Control, 1985 to 1987.
• Supervise 9 professional staff.
• Served as the contracting officer for the procurement of CPA services.
• Oversee the evaluation of CPA proposals.
• Responsible for the research and updating of audit report format and protocols.
• Provide Technical Assistance for the completion of Comptroller’s Directive #1.
Associate Staff Analyst, Office of Audit Review and Control, 1983 to 1985.
• Analyze and propose resolution of audit issues.
• Review and approve corrective action plan.
• Prepare various automated reports for the Assistant Commissioner.
• Provide training to new staff.
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Education
Certified Public Accountant – New York.
Baruch College, City University of New York.
Technology
MS Office, Peachtree Accounting and QuickBooks.
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