Controller/Accounting Manager
Resume:
Lorenzo V. Coleman
Tampa, FL 33607
Email: ***************@***.***
Education
Bachelor in Arts
Loyola University New Orleans, LA
Major: Accounting
Industry Experience
Big 4 Public Accounting
Manufacturing
Communications
Real Estate Construction
Financial Services
Consulting
Hospitals
Non-for-Profit
Service
Government Contracts
Real Estate
Construction
Development
Financing
Property
Computer / Software Proficiency
Solomon Software, People Soft, MIP, HBOC, Timberland, Great Plains, QuickBooks Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, QuickBooks, Power Point, Access
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned financial professional with proven track record in re-engineering fund accounting systems, organizational development, and financial risk assessment analysis. Delivers strong and measurable financial and operational gains through expertise in accounting, cost reduction initiatives, financial risk modeling, audit controls, work flow efficiencies, and systems development & implementation. Strong work ethic with superb supervisory, problem solving, negotiating, and analytical skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Independent Financial Consultant
ProActive Consulting, Atlanta (GA) 2001-2009
• Managed and performed independent audits for Big 4, regional, local, and public accounting firms in all areas of financial and operational requirements
• Produced internal audit reports with presented findings: emphasizing areas of non-compliance and internal financial risks; locating internal waste and inefficiencies; and presenting conclusions and recommendations regarding operation plans. Corrective action suggestions were submitted to the audit committee
• Directed oversight of AR, AP, payroll, financial reporting, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures, management of year end audit
• Directed technology and systems upgrades, including employee development, and compliance to company policies and procedures
Director, Finance & Administration / Internal Auditor
St. Petersburg Housing Authority (FL) 1998-2001
• Managed $65M real estate construction budget for a 360-unit community revitalization project
• Developed $20M annual budget, including ongoing and new programs
• Prepared financial reports for agency Board members and Federal & state entities
• Monitored HUD, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulatory compliances with efficiency and profitability reports
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
Sr. Consultant, ROMAC International, (FL) 1997-1998
Controller, BarCharts, Inc., (FL) 1996-1997
Manager, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, (CA) 1991-1995
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