Ira Gerber

Experience

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  Glickman, Berkovitz

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1986

  Senior Accountant
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  Alloy Shapiro Silverstein & Company

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

  Senior Accountant
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  Morgenstern & Associates

  Jan 1987 - Aug 1999

  Performed financial planning, audits, reviews and compilations.Provided litigation consulting services and merger-acquisition assistance.Prepared and reviewed corporate, partnership, individual and not for profit income tax returns.Conducted research and tax planning for compliance with tax related rules, regulations, procedures and industry practices at the federal, state and local levels.Tasked with handling the firm’s finances and internal financial statement preparation.Fully responsible for the firm’s peer Review process; conducted peer review services for other accounting firms.Provided leadership, direction and mentoring to the firm’s professionals in finance, tax, human resources, office administration, facilities, information technology, records management and marketing.Guided the policies and practices relating to the professional and administrative personnel, including recruitment, selection, training and development, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits.Prepared financial computations, including budgets, general ledger account analysis, ratio analysis and other financial models for use in reporting profitability. Show less

  • Shareholder

    Dec 1987 - Aug 1999

  • Partner

    Jan 1987 - Jan 1999
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  Keating Building Corporation

  Jan 1999 - Jun 2007

  Responsible for finance and accounting for all companies, including financial reporting, tax, auditing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, cash management and budgeting functions for this industry leader ranked among the “Top 400 Contractors” and “Top 100 Construction Managers”.Recruited, trained, mentored and supervised a team of up to 30 professionals and clerks in all operating policies and procedures.Worked on a daily basis with executive management relating to all operational issues and business decisions.Interfaced with project managers, superintendents and all project management staff on a regular basis for cost reporting, claims, normal processing, and change orders.Managed all periodic and year-end closings, including preparation of audited GAAP financial statements.Accountable for preparing and compiling data for the year-end financial and benefit plan audits including managing external relationships with outside accountants. Managed tax reporting entity-wide, including preparation and review of tax returns and/or providing information to outside accountants to facilitate the filing of federal, and multi-state tax returns.Conducted research and tax planning for compliance with tax related rules, regulations, procedures and industry practices at the federal, state and local levels. Managed third party survey data collection, analysis and peer data comparisons. Ensured adherence to proper internal controls and processes and compliance with applicable tax and accounting rules, regulations and reporting requirements.Responsible for all audits, including financial, income tax, sales tax, insurance and union. Participated in building a culture that was team-oriented and committed to professional excellence by providing leadership, direction and mentoring while ensuring that all functional resources are in alignment with stated goals. Show less

  • Controller

    Aug 1999 - Jun 2007

  • Controller/Assistant Treasurer

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2007
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  Manna

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Board Member
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  Iron Oak Development, LLC, McKenna American, LLC

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  Vice President

  Manage field work for completion of site work on residential project. Design and implement operating and job costing procedures to improve reporting and create efficiencies.Responsible for contract billings, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and IT functions.Renegotiated terms for land development deal with bank and investors in an extremely difficult market.Maintain effective working relationships with bankers, engineers, townships officials, vendors, subcontractors, management and external investors.Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, annual budgets/forecasts and manage all accounting and general ledger activity. Show less

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  American Winter Services, LLC

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Co-Managing Member

  Co-Founded Company and materially participated in its growth to a successful snow removal company.Established policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and agreements, to maximize efficiency, minimize risk, and increase profitability.Negotiated terms with customers, subcontractors and vendors.Responsible for finance and accounting, including financial reporting, tax, accounts payable, payroll, cash management and operational matters.Sold company for a substantial profit.

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  BFD Twenty-One, LLC

  Jan 2012 - now

  Member

  Responsible for finance and accounting, including financial reporting, tax, accounts payable, and cash management.Organized and established companies that specialize in investments and private lending to businesses.Established policies, procedures, and agreements to maximize efficiency, minimize risks and increase profitability.Assess and evaluate the finances of other entities under consideration as potential investmentsincluding providing data necessary to make strategic operating decisions.Advise entrepreneurs, business owners and investors with operational, financial, accounting and tax advice. Show less