Manager Sales
Resume:
MICHAEL USZENSKI
*** ***** ***** | Hillsdale, NJ 07642 | 201-***-**** | 201-***-**** | ********@***.***
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Highly-qualified financial management executive with diverse industry experience and documented record of success in corporate financial oversight. In-depth knowledge and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with extensive background in accounting, finance, auditing, cost control, compliance, infrastructure, and financial operations management. Strong business leader and trusted advisor to owners, shareholders and executives on financial and accounting matters.
CORE COMPETENCIES
BUDGET PREPARATION | FISCAL ANALYSIS & REPORTING | FORECASTING & MODELING
FINANCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE | FOR-PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT FISCAL MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTING | ACCOUNT RECONCILIATIONS | TAXATION | INVENTORY | BILLING | AR/AP | PAYROLL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (2011 - Present)
Provide national and local manufacturing and transportation organizations with financial services including account analysis - cash flow optimization - compilation, analysis and preparation of financial statements - reconciliations - tax planning and tax return preparation.
ST. DOMINIC’S HOME, Blauvelt, NY (Non-Profit)
A $51 million social welfare organization serving the socially disadvantaged and developmentally disabled.
Controller (2008 – 2011)
Direct responsibility for coordination and consolidation of annual budget process for six Divisions with over 15 programs and 20 sources of funding. Compilation, analysis, interpretation, and communication of all financial data in accordance with GAAP. In charge of grant monitoring, forecasting, budget implementation, government and foundation reporting, capital expense oversight, cost containment, and all financial operations. Responsible for nine direct reports. Additional responsibilities include:
• Oversight of Federal, State, and City Funding in excess of $47 million and donor revenues of
$4 million annually. Prepared departmental forecasts and financial reports to track spending and risks. Identified spending under runs and over runs; established adjustments necessary for grant consumption or additional endowment funding.
• Directed Billing, A/R, A/P, Accounting, Finance, Payroll, and Treasury Operations.
• Managed financial systems infrastructure. Implemented ADP Enterprise E-Time payroll system. Reduced budget preparation time and increased budget and reporting accuracy through implementation of Adaptive Planning Software.
• Controlled annual audits with compliance assured by audit firm of Marks Paneth & Shron.
ASTORIA GRAPHICS, INC., New York, NY
One of New York’s leading graphic communication organizations
Corporate Controller (2006 – 2007)
In charge of budget preparation, compilation, interpretation, and communication - forecasting – cash flow analysis - Billing - A/R, A/P - Accounting - Finance - Payroll - Sales Tax - and Treasury. Executed
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implementation of the Sage-FRx and MAS 500 software providing more timely and accurate financial statements. Automated sales commission reports to provide more accurate and timely statements and payments.
INDUSTRIAL ACOUSTICS, INC., Bronx, NY
A global supplier of noise and acoustic control products, structures, test facilities, and aero-engine testing solutions
Corporate Controller (2001 – 2006)
In charge of financial compilation, analysis, interpretation, communications and budgeting for all corporate departments. Decreased inventory by 30% through the introduction of new inventory control measures. Implemented Lilly Software Visual Manufacturing Financial Systems. Lead financial operations including Payroll, Billing, Accounting, Finance, Sales Tax and Treasury. Directed physical inventory. Controlled annual audits with compliance assured by Price Waterhouse Coopers. Responsible for seven direct reports.
ADVERTISING DISPLAY COMPANY, Lyndhurst, NJ
Corporate Controller (1997 – 2001)
Controlled financial aspects of consolidation of three companies and directed due diligence for the sale of resulting $115 million organization. Managed annual budgeting and provided financial analysis for all corporate departments. Controlled 401K plan to include annual filing of 5500 with IRS and DOL. Managed compilation, analysis, and reporting of all financial data. Supervised financial operations and infrastructure. Responsible for twelve direct reports.
HOWARD MARLBORO GROUP, New York, NY
A $60 million marketing subsidiary of Saatchi and Saatchi, PLC
Project Director (1993 – 1997)
Manager of Financial Planning (1989 – 1993)
Implemented and controlled $28 million manufacturing and marketing project for P&G Cosmetics, $20 million project for Wal-Mart, and $8 million project for Hallmark Cards. Executed implementation of the Macola Software Financial and MRP Systems. Developed and implemented policies and procedures for European rollout of Sara Lee corporate operations. Assisted with SEC reporting.
WHITBREAD NORTH AMERICA, INC., Lake Success, NY
A $300 million wine and spirits company formerly owned by Nabisco Brands, Inc.
Director of Purchasing, Planning and Cost Control (1984 – 1989)
Promoted consecutively from Manager of Cost Accounting, Plant Controller and Senior Cost Accountant
EDUCATION / MILITARY / TECHNICAL SKILLS
C.W. POST UNIVERSITY, EXTENSIVE MBA COURSEWORK
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, B.A., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Served Honorably in the United States Army
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Power Point, and Word; Sage FRx, Mass 500 and 90,
Macola Software, Lilly Software Visual Manufacturing, Fund EZ, and Quickbooks
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