Controller

A L A N S C H U L M A N

***** *.*. **** ***. • Boca Raton, Florida 33428 • r1p4wx@r.postjobfree.com • 561-***-****

SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER ● CONTROLLER ● BUDGETS & FORECASTING

Financial professional with over 15 years’ experience in accounting and financial management with extensive knowledge and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Extremely proficient Excel skills (including advanced functions & macros) in producing customized profit & loss statements, in-depth financial analysis and interactive financial spreadsheet modeling.

• Hands-on start-up experience. Developed the accounting and financial infrastructure for three start-up companies, including accounting systems, staff development and risk management.

• Proven experience delivering clean audits. Created strong internal controls, processes and policies leading to the completion of clean financial audits.

• Successfully implemented company-wide budgets and forecasting. Designed interactive spreadsheet modeling providing enhanced capabilities for up to $1.25 billion dollar budgets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BASI Studios, LLC, Lantana, Florida - A family run and operated special effects video and photography studio offering a wide range of corporate and internet marketing video products.

05/2009-Present: Partner / Controller

Developed and implemented company business plan, accounting and financial infrastructure, the operation's implementation strategy, growth and expansion initiatives.

Allied Management, Inc. – In business since 1979, offering game management services for top cruise lines such as Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Celebrity Cruises.

08/2010-Present: Consultant / Financial Modeling

Designed (Excel) customized interactive systems along with financial and forecasting modeling.

Highlands Capital Group, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Real estate leasing and development company with multiple operations in Florida and Texas ($5M in Revenue).

09/2006-01/2009: Operations Controller

Overall authority for the financial operations of the organization including financial statement integrity, operations analysis, staff development and budget administration.

• Provided monthly financial statements accompanied by a variety of customized financial analysis providing valuable insight to company’s current and projected financial condition.

• Designed and managed interactive spreadsheet modeling for the budget and forecasting process allowing for departmental participation and accountability.

• Set up credit card merchant services for 10 locations and integrated with POS system.

The NexStore, LLC, Boca Raton, Florida – Recruited by reputable entrepreneurs in the field of developing and operating business operations

including restaurants, gas stations and real estate.

05/2006-04/2007: Consultant/Controller

• Updated multiple company accounting systems (QuickBooks) to conform to GAAP.

• Created customized forecasting tools incorporating interactive variables allowing for a variety of scenarios and outcomes.

• Automated consolidated cash flow reporting and analysis for multiple companies.

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The World Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida – A high volume internet advertising company, new to the industry, with over $200M in annual billings.

08/2004 – 05/2006: Corporate Controller

Recruited to straighten out the financial aspect of this new company that had generated no financial information since inception. Challenged to lead the team in fixing disputed multi-million dollar invoices, identify unbilled activity, implement processes and controls and data-mine the proprietary system providing in-depth financial analysis and integration with the financial system.

• Implemented a comprehensive financial reporting system, by integrating internally developed systems with Company’s purchased financial package, allowing for customized financial reporting.

• Designed and implemented an interactive company-wide budget and forecasting system.

• Resolved more than $10 million of disputed invoices by authenticating agreements, implemented a detailed invoice audit process and provided supportable client statements validating collection efforts.

• Developed and implemented a credit/collections management system, with interactive capability, bringing in over $4 million of over 120 days outstanding.

Zimmerman & Partners Advertising, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - A full service advertising and marketing provider with research and planning from 11 regional offices with over $1.25 billion in annual capitalized billings.

02/2000 – 08/2004: Senior Finance Manager / Budgets and Forecasting

Customized all areas of financial reporting, for corporate and subsidiary companies, including detailed financial analysis to support reported numbers. Designed, implemented and managed the company-wide budget and forecasting process.

• Using interactive spreadsheet modeling, managed the company-wide budget and forecasting process from inception to comprehensive analysis on achieving financial objectives.

• Recognized for successfully providing comprehensive reporting on 5 divisions and consolidating fully customized P&L's for the 3 subsidiaries and corporate.

• Developed a revenue analysis system providing historical and trend analysis, by division and for over 500 clients, to support forecasting, monitoring and evaluation.

Latexx Partners, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida – Start up importer and national distributor of latex medical supplies with 3 primary divisions and 7 national distribution points.

01/1995 - 02/2000: Accounting Manager

Promoted to oversee and control all financial aspects for this Malaysian held company taking it from start-up to $16.5 million profitable sales within 3 years. Strategically set up national distribution points, develop partner relationships and ensured sufficient inventory availability.

• Designed and maintained a complete financial and operational package highlighting customized financial statements and robust management reporting.

• Capitalized on the direct relationship with manufacture providing distributor partners with credit limits and an effective pricing structure designed to penetrate competitive markets.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts – Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida – Major Accounting.

Bachelor of Arts – Saint Leo College, Saint Leo, University – Major Finance.

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