Experience

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  American savings bank

  Jan 1980 - Jun 1992

  Assistant treasurer

  Preparation of monthly consolidationsAccountable for all daily accounting operations including general ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

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  The leading hotels of the world

  Jan 1993 - Aug 2001

  Assistant controller

  Financial Reporting/Subsidiary Accounting* Managed all fixed assets, investments, inventory, and all areas of cash management for14 financial entities around the world with a staff of 6 accountants.* Oversaw all financial investments, accounting and reporting in compliance with domesticmonthly, quarterly and annual regulations, as well as multinational laws and regulations.* Cultivated dynamic relationships with global accounting personnel in the process ofconsolidating 14 separate domestic and international financial packages in support of allanalysis and reporting activities.* Proponent and subject matter expert in all reconciliations of company accounts as wellas variance analyses of results (actual to budget).* Conceptualized, planned and executed a financial accounting and managementcentralization project.* Successfully oversaw the conversion, testing and implementation a diverse networkcovering Fixed Assets, General Ledger and Investments at all locations around the world.* System introduction saved $MM in reduced accounting errors, timely closure of businessand analysis cycles, and providing clean audits. Show less

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  Abovenet communications, inc

  Sept 2001 - Sept 2007

  Accounting manager

  Oversight for global accounting of all domestic and foreign entities, as well asdirection and development of one senior and two staff accountants. * Accountable for all daily accounting operations including general ledger (G/L), A/R andA/P (vendor and customer ledgers), inventories, purchases, sales, cash accounts,investments, and other financial functions.* Strategically analyze, administer and manage over $1B in debt obligations.* Provide all accounting analysis of goodwill/intangible assets, global reconciliation ofall intercompany accounts, and prepare audit schedules and analyses for external auditors.* Oversee capital lease obligations and accrued expenses for domestic entities, andreview monthly financial packages from all foreign entities for consolidation.* Responsible for the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements andreports utilized in decision-making processes.* Point of contact and consultant with staff on preparation of Annual Business Plans,forecasting Cash Flow, determining Short Term Investments, and negotiating Interest Rateswith banks and insurance partners.* Make periodic assessments of internal procedures for viability and recommend systemsmodifications. * Build key relationships with internal departments, vendors and partners to facilitatecompany goals. Show less

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  Affinity health plan

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2010

  Accounting manager

  • Developed and managed the general accounting area, including maintenance review and approval of all entries into the general ledgers. Oversaw the timely preparation and analysis of the Corporation’s monthly financial statements.• Prepared financial data and interacted with outside auditors in preparation for the year-end audit.• Developed creative analytical reports and insured regular account analysis to facilitate business decisions.• Assisted the Director of Finance in maintaining timely and accurate cash flow analysis and projections.• Developed and maintained formal written policies and procedures for the monthly financial statements and closing procedures, including a schedule of due dates for monthly financial statement closings.• Oversaw the processing of all accounts payable and claims check runs for the organization. Show less

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  Prime home improvement

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  Accounting manager

  Monthly reconciliation of bank account. Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet and Income Statement.analysis of monthly American Express statements and recording of expenses.Preparation of bi-weekly payroll.

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  The cookware company - greenpan™

  Mar 2013 - now

  Accounting manager reporting and collections

  Process accounts payable transactions for the Office in the US.Analyzes bank accounts for the Cookware Company Review and analyze all credit card transactions which includes review of all travel expenses.Review all general ledger accounts to insure that transactions are recorded properly as well as preparing analysis of general ledger accounts monthly.Prepare monthly Financial Statements for management including Balance Sheets, Income Statements and Cash Flows.Responsible for review of Accounts Receivable which includes contacting retailers concerning past due invoices.Work closely with outside auditors for information needed to complete annual tax return and annual audit for The Cookware Company.Preparation of 1099s’ for sales representatives and consultants. Show less