Gallo Kathy

Experience

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  Iwanyshyn Kesich & Co., CPA Firm

  Jan 1986 - Jul 1988

  Staff Accountant

  * Audit, review and compilation of financial statements. * Corporation, individual, partnership, payroll taxation. * In-house computer generated and manually prepared returns. * Tax research and estimation of tax liabilities for planning. * Delegation and coordination of assignments. * Heavy client contact and diverse client exposure.

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  #1 Cochran

  Jul 1988 - Oct 2004

  The largest automobile dealership in the tri-state area. Oversee all personnel under Accounting and Information Systems. Focus on the needs and opportunities within each operating area to improve profitability, efficiency and cost control. * Oversee compilation of financial statements and cash management. * Oversee the development and maintenance of all information systems. * Ensure adherence to Corporate policies and procedures. * Extensive involvement with banks to secure financing for various construction projects, furniture and equipment needs. * Work with construction teams to monitor progress, adherence to schedules, and coordinated the move of our Monroeville operations to new facilities. Show less Responsible for financial statements, analysis and systems development, developing and implementing business plans, forecasts, staff supervision, payroll, employee benefits and business insurance until promoted to Chief Financial Officer in June, 2000. * Supervise and advise a staff of 23; responsible for all the financial services of twelve corporations. Managerial expertise including hiring, formulating job descriptions, staff training, evaluations and goal setting. * Designed and built various computerized financial statements and reports for each department in order to aid the managers in monitoring their departments. * Administer the company's 401K and Profit Sharing Plan. * Responsible for the coordination of year end work and corporate tax filings with the outside CPA Firm. * Primarily responsible for reducing the company's accounting fees by over $30,000 annually. * Member of the corporate strategy board * Recipient of #1 Cochran's "Standards of Value" award December 22, 1993. Show less

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Jun 2000 - Oct 2004

  • Controller

    Apr 1992 - May 2000

  • Accounting Supervisor

    Jul 1988 - Mar 1992
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  Philips Respironics

  Oct 2004 - now

  * Provide accurate, transparent, and timely financial and non financial analysis to support the Senior Management decision making process.* Work closely with management to design, tailor and execute planning for the Sleep and Respiratory Care Annual Operating Plan and Rolling Forecasts.* Continued to be responsible for IFRS R&D capitalization process and provide support in the maintenance and analysis of warranty and recall reserves.* Support internal and external audit needs. Show less * Prepare both top level and detailed business unit income statements and related analysis.* Participate in monthly closing process, prepare journal entries and related account analysis.* Responsible for various monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.* Supervise and support Division Accountant who is responsible for the calculation and payment of all Sleep and Respiratory Care rebates and royalties.* Responsible for IFRS R&D capitalization process.* Involved in the maintenance and analysis of warranty and recall reserves.* Provide day to day accounting support to business unit associates.* Support internal and external audit needs. Show less Responsible for performing all aspects of general ledger accounting and maintenance for assigned corporate entities. * Calculate, prepare and enter monthly journal entries. * Responsible for detail balance sheet account reconciliation. * Support internal and external audit needs. * Involved in the maintenance of assets in the fixed asset system. * Prepare weekly expense projections. * Maintain and analyze warranty reserves. * Assisted with the annual budget process. Show less

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    Apr 2013 - now

  • Business Unit Accounting Supervisor

    Aug 2008 - Mar 2013

  • General Ledger Accountant

    Oct 2004 - Jul 2008