Controller-level accountant with **+ years of accounting experience in the public and private sectors; including both for- and non-profit accounting. Strong experience in all aspects of accounting including tax preparation, investments, cash management, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and auditing as well as management of employees, customers, vendors and auditors. Proven experience in interfacing and presenting to Executive level management in enterprise organizations. Expert at evaluating and redesigning the policies and procedures or even whole departments for those organizations. Maintain a positive and friendly demeanor while working under pressure and adhering to strict deadlines.
Experience
Franciscan Hospital for Children Boston, MA
January 2009 to September 2009
Controller
• Manage all accounting matters including AP/R, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Payroll, Loan Accounting, Cash flow and Financial Reporting
• Managed the IT group of the company
• Repaired internal controls and recommended areas for improvement both financially and operationally as well as establish new accounting policies and procedures
• Participate in financial strategic planning, prepare budget and forecasts; review of budgets vs. actual to ensure accuracy
• Supervise and develop a staff of 11; establish performance standards and expectations for staff, review work assignments both in-progress and completed
Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan Boston, MA
June 2006 to January 2009
Manager of Accounting
• Manage the daily operations for all accounting activity including identification and implementation of process and workflow improvements
• Oversee the preparation and production of monthly and annual financial statements
• Understand payment methodologies and contracts with MassHealth and Commonwealth Care
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and review of budget proposals
• Prepare the audit package and act as the main contact for PriceWaterhouseCoopers during yearly audits
• Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of 4 staff members (Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, AP Associate, and departmental admin assistant)
Partners HealthCare System, Inc. Charlestown, MA
July 2004 - June 2006
Lead Senior Accounting Analyst, Brigham & Women’s Physician Organization (BWPO)
• Responsible for monthly financial statements for 8 separate Business Units
• Analyze and report on monthly “budget to actual” variances
• Prepared and Presented the BWPO monthly close package to BWH and Partners Healthcare Senior Management
• Prepared all of BWPO analytics for annual audit by PriceWaterhouseCoopers
• Supervised 2 Senior Analysts, a Senior Accountant, and a Staff Accountant
Naples Medical Center, PA
Naples Medical & Professional Center, Inc. Naples, FL
August 2001 – June 2004
Controller
• Responsible for monthly financial statements for a 32 doctor medical practice (including associated staff) and real-estate corporation
• Supervise a staff of 4 responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting
• Developed and directed all cash activities (including reconciliation of bank, cash, and credit card accounts)
• Generate technical analyses including forecasts and projections and prepare budgets, variance analyses (including cash flow projection, planning, and distribution)
• Revised and documented corporate policies and procedures
• Reviewed, updated, and automated accounting policies and procedures
• Consulted to General and Administrative Expense Committees
Hayes & Galati, P.A. Naples, FL
May 1996 – June 2004
Senior Accountant
• Provided accounting, business, and tax advice to a variety of clients
• Prepared income tax returns, sales tax returns, financial statements, reviews and compilations
• Advised clients of the tax (dis)advantages of business decisions
• Prepared and handled all payroll functions (including generation of payroll tax returns, W2’s and 1099’s)
• Recruited, introduced, and developed prospective clients
• Created and maintained daily, weekly and monthly cash flow analysis reports for clients and corporate filing systems.
• Managed and trained bookkeeping and office staff
• Implemented and maintained the firm’s first network-based accounting system (MAS90)
Technical Summary
Accounting & Tax General Business Computing
• Solomon
• Lawson
• PeopleSoft
• MAS90
• UltraTax
• Creative Solutions Accounting
• QuickBooks (96-Current, Online) • Windows 95-Vista
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
Education
Professional Development: Currently sitting for CPA Exam
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; 5th year accounting certification – 1997
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; M.S. Accounting – 1996
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; B.S. Accounting – 1995
References: Available upon request