Accounting/Financing/Sales
Resume:
Gary E. Russo
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An energetic, loyal professional with extensive experience in all aspects of Accounting/Finance in addition to multiple years of experience in a sales oriented environment. Committed to the highest standards of financial reporting with proven capabilities in training, managing and motivating others to excel in performance. A strong leader who takes pride in personal work in fast-paced environments, interacts successfully with all colleagues through an outgoing personality, and is dedicated to achieving or exceeding the goals of an organization that ensure profitability. Demonstrated areas of expertise include:
• Budget Management • Financial Analysis/Planning • Cash Flow Forecasting • Financial Statements • Capital Planning
• Asset & Liability Management • Analytical Skills • Financial Mgmt./Reporting • Account Management • Leadership Skills
• Team Building/Management • Training & Development • Communication • Client Relations/Service
• Problem Solving • Interpersonal Skills • Organizational Skills • Observation Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nationstar Mortgage, L.L.C. - REO Financing Consultant 2008- Present
• Consult with clients seeking to purchase REO properties and help consumers determine the best financing options to fit their budget.
• Team with companies REO Asset Managers to facilitate the sale of Real Estate Owned properties
• Pre-approve potential buyers, evaluate applications and review credit history to determine potential risk factors.
• Monitor loan process from application to funding, review pipeline to track deals in progress.
• Secured $30m in residential mortgages from mid October 2008 through December 2009 resulting in company revenue of approximately $450,000
Propertymortgage (Powered by Countrywide) – Joint Venture Sales Manager 2005-2008
• Responsible for the overall operation of a start-up joint venture mortgage company.
• Oversea team of Mortgage Professionals and Production Assistants.
• Train and motivate staff.
• Secured an average of $25M in residential mortgage loans annually from 2005 - 2007.
• Teamed with Managing Director in preparation of revenue/expense analysis for review by partners.
Reliant Mortgage Company – Senior Mortgage Consultant 2001-2005
• Worked closely with clients describing residential loan benefits and features.
• Provided superior client service throughout full lifecycle of the loan process and followed up after closing to ensure complete client satisfaction.
• Finished in the top five out of 70 Loan Officers in volume and production for 2002 - 2004.
• Responsible for the training of new Loan Officers from 2003 - 2005.
• Secured $140M in mortgage loans from 2002-2005.
Mapics, Inc. – Division Controller 2000-2001
• Hired and managed a staff of six in the Accounting/Finance Department.
• Managed financial reporting of the High Tech Business Unit ($18M software development/support subsidiary).
• Teamed with various company department managers to create monthly and quarterly forecasts.
• Prepared monthly actual/budget variance reports to be reviewed by department managers during monthly cost center meetings.
• Assumed the responsibility of all third party product procurement and related royalty reporting.
• Lead role in auditing customers billing files (approximately 400), resulting in billing an additional $230,000 of unrecognized revenue.
• Applied knowledge of Software Revenue Recognition (SOP 97-2) rules and related pronouncements.
Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. – Accounting Manager 1997-2000
• Managed a staff of eight in Accounting Dept. and performed ongoing cross-training programs for all accounting functions.
• Teamed with the Chief Financial Officer on the financial reporting of a $20M Environmental Engineering company.
• Prepared monthly revenue analysis report for 400 to 500 projects to be reviewed during monthly project budget meetings.
• Compiled the company’s annual overhead rate for submittal and approval to four Massachusetts state agencies.
Trigen - Boston Energy Corp. (1988-1997) – Senior Accountant 1994-1997
• Responsible for the overall financial reporting of Boston’s $39M steam utility.
• Assumed financial reporting duties for newly acquired Ewing Power Systems (a $6M manufacturing company).
• Led in developing and implementing standard accounting practices for newly formed Trigen-Boston joint venture with
Hydro-Quebec, Inc., a leading Canadian power company.
• Supervised a staff of three in the Accounting Department, conducted monthly cost center review meetings with plant
and distribution managers, and implemented/performed ongoing cross-training programs of current staff in accounting functions.
Accountant 1988-1994
• Reduced monthly financial statement/operating reporting time from three weeks to eight days.
• Planned and coordinated all annual corporate operations, maintenance, and capital budget reporting packages resulting in
a decrease in preparation time from two months to three weeks.
• Designed and implemented a new subsidiary ledger and reporting system for all ongoing capital projects.
• Developed and prepared audit schedules to accelerate year-end audits that resulted in the reduction of audit adjustments.
• Created a new cash flow forecasting/reporting system resulting in financing 100% of capital spending from working capital.
EDUCATION
Salem State College Bachelor Degree Program - Accounting 1985-1988
University of Massachusetts Psychology/Accounting 1981-1983
Computer Experience: IBM PC, AS400, Macintosh, Windows, Lotus Notes, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, Hyperion Pillar, FRX Report Writer/Design, Peach Tree, ADP, Paychex, International Financial Management (IFM), Pointman, Real World Accounting Software, Semaphore Project Management Accounting Software, Computron Accounting Software, Freelance, Open Systems Accounting Software, Genesis Mortgage Origination Software, Advantage Origination Software. OPUS Origination Software.
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