Controller/CFO

Joseph P. Lastowski

***** ********** ******, *****, ******* 33626 ∙ 727-***-****

E-MAIL: **********@****.***

SENIOR FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE / CONTROLLER / ACCOUNTING MANAGER

with comprehensive experience in

FINANCIALMANAGEMENT REPORTING/DOCUMENTATION ORGANIZATIONAL RE-ENGINEERING

BUDGET ANALYSIS GENERAL ACCOUNTING STAFF MANAGEMENT

PLANNING/SCHEDULING CASH MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING

BUDGET PREPARATION/ADMINISTRATION

Pro-active and results-oriented with broad experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management. Effectively communicates direction, commits people to action, and conveys complex information in easily understood formats. Ascertains needs and goals, streamlines existing operations, turns around unprofitable functions, envisions new concepts and future trends, and follows through with development, direction, and accomplishment. Demonstrated hands-on management style in the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. Solid planning and organizational skills in coordinating all aspects of each project from inception through completion. Sees the big picture and plans appropriate strategies to achieve results. Well disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. Strong team builder and facilitator, fosters an atmosphere that encourages highly talented accounting professionals to balance high-level skills with maximum production. Computer literate. Open to travel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL LIGHTING CONCEPTS, INC. (Revenue, $30 million)

Controller, Acting CFO 2002 to Present

• Responsible for all aspects of the accounting function utilizing a staff of five and meeting GAAP standards.

• Worked very closely with sales management to achieve company goals. Improved reporting to help the sales team grow the company and manage expenditures.

• Formulate and implement internal control procedures to satisfy requirements of investment partners.

• Orchestrated completion of 3 external audits in 2005; normal year-end, a due diligence and an acquisition review.

• Responsible for the credit/collection dept. as well as the human resource functions of the organization including hiring/firing.

• Responsible for borrowing base reporting and cash management functions, nurturing bank relationships.

• Created/implemented annual employee incentive plan. Streamlined monthly closing process.

VOGUE INTERNATIONAL INC. (Revenue, $30 million)

Corporate Controller 2000 to 2002

• Manage financial and operational aspects of business which includes all forms of planning.

• Worked with Sales Dept. to increase sales from $12 million to $30 million in two years.

• Complete financial responsibility for the company; perform monthly accounting functions ranging from journal entry preparation and posting to financial statement preparation and variance explanation.

• Responsible for bringing the organization from a negative cash flow situation to a very positive one.

• Coordinate year-end audit first implemented in 2000; implemented many new policies and procedures to enhance internal controls to help audits run smoothly.

• Performed human resource functions to include initiating and maintaining employee records and making necessary employee changes to help the organization run more efficiently and effectively.

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FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY, PITTSBURGH, PA. (Revenue, $2.0 billion)

Assistant Controller-Operations/Logistics 1998 to 1999

• Monitor and enforce controls and procedures to accommodate operational expenditures.

• Coordinate and track $22 million restructuring project to be completed in 2001.

• Coordinate financial reporting function between Pittsburgh and Hampton N.H. corporate headquarters; and expense budget of approximately $160 million.

• Coordinate and improve business unit budget process; includes yearly and quarterly budgeting.

• Improve flow of financial information to 25 distribution centers; accounting and reporting function handled in Pittsburgh office for these centers.

• Recognized $300k savings in the first two months with this organization.

WHEELABRATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Plant/Retrofit Construction Controller - St. Petersburg & Tampa, FL 1988 to 1998

• Complete financial responsibility for largest facility in the company; perform monthly accounting functions ranging from journal entry preparation and posting to financial statement preparation and variance explanation.

• Prepared Monthly Management Report to V.P. of Finance and V.P. of Operations outlining major facility activities.

• Responsible for the preparation of one, five and twenty year plant economics. Forecasting occurred quarterly and one-year plans were presented to senior management prior to their acceptance.

• Member of management team negotiating a $73 million Retrofit Project followed by the re-negotiation of an amended O&M Agreement with Pinellas County.

• Facilitated settlement of $700K in insurance claims outstanding since 1991 at Pinellas.

• Responsible for the implementation of a management changeover at McKay Bay when that facility was purchased from another company. This included changing policies and procedures for human resource activity, accounting and operations.

• Coordinated Southeast Regional Purchasing efforts in 1997 and 1998 generating approximately $1 million in cost savings each year.

• Prepared formal cost justification of capital expenditure projects ranging from $25K to $3 million.

• Member of one of the first process improvement teams for the company; created policies and procedures for purchasing and warehousing.

• Responsible for the immediate supervision of four administrative personnel; functions include accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchasing and human resources.

Accountant – Hampton, NH 1986 to 1988

• Responsible for general ledger maintenance and monthly consolidation of twenty operating facilities.

• Assisted in the preparation of the corporate business plan.

• Prepared monthly variance analysis of financial statements to business plan.

• Implemented a new computerized general ledger and accounts payable system; from Four Phase to McCormick and Dodge.

• Responsible for the immediate supervision of five administrative personnel; functions included accounts payable, payroll and purchasing.

Plant Accountant – Peekskill, NY 1984 to 1986

• Performed monthly accounting functions ranging from journal entry preparation and posting to financial statement preparation and variance explanation.

• Assisted in the preparation of the business plan.

• Computerized the accounting system at the facility.

• Responsible for the immediate supervision of four administrative personnel; functions include accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchasing and human resources.

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WITCO CHEMICAL CORP., WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ. (Revenue, $1.8 billion)

Accountant III 1983 to 1984

• Prepared consolidated financial statements using information received from domestic and international subsidiaries and initiate the financial analysis of the statements.

Internal Auditor 1982 to 1983

• Performed both financial and operational audits consisting of the review and testing of payroll, accounts payable, sales and inventory systems.

• Flowcharted and documented all systems and made recommendations to correct deficiencies.

COOPERS & LYBRAND, NEW YORK, NY.

Heavy Staff Accountant 1979 to 1982

• Served as staff accountant on the audit of a "Fortune 500" manufacturing company; audited and reviewed annual reports and 10K & 10Q's.

• Participated in the audit of a public utility and assisted in the preparation of corresponding financial.

• Acted in the capacity of supervisor during the audit of two hospitals, a private foundation and various special projects.

• Participated in the internship program as a college senior.

EDUCATION / COMPUTER SKILLS

• M.B.A - University of South Florida – Tampa, FL

• B.S. Degree in Accounting - Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY

• Microsoft Office ~ Oracle ~ Lawson ~ McCormack & Dodge ~ J.D. Edwards ~ MAS200 ~ Data Pro ~ Peachtree

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