SUMMARY:

• Experienced leader and engaging team player with a proven track record of s in financial process transformation and information technology. Background is a unique balance of private / public accounting and “big four” system implementation experience. Specializes in enhancing and expediting the financial close cycles, leveraging information technology, and analysis of key performance indicators and process transformation.
• Positions Held: financial controller, project manager, and IT transformation implementation specialist. All positions involved leveraging innovation on projects and managing staff members.
• Industries Served: consumer products, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitality, construction, engineering and steel industries.
• Key s: enterprise systems migrations, custom financial reporting, chart of accounts design, organization structure design, multi - currency systems, flexible accounting, intercompany processing, budgets, allocation processing, payments, cash management, forecasting, assets, job cost project and equipment management, data integrity, historical data conversions and reconciliation processing. Set up and maintained distribution and manufacturing systems for inventory management and order entry in addition to payroll and flexible benefit systems. Certified Oracle JD Edwards 9.0 Financial Implementation Specialist.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software Packages and Tools: JD Edwards Oracle Hyperion Planning HFM FDM FR SalesForce/FinancialForce.com MAS90/Sage Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) Microsoft Project QuickBooks/Quicken Business ObjectsMethodology & (Andersen): Managing Application Software Implementations Software Selections Software ImplementationMethodology: EVD Implementation Methodology Overview Value Thread People, Change & Learning Process & Package Information Technology Security and Controls Tax Support Project Management J.D. Edwards E1 (OneWorld) 9.0 Certified Financials Implementation Specialist Solution Modeler & Explorer Financial suite encompassing General Accounting (JDE certified), Budgeting, Multi - Currency, Payables, Receivables, Flex Accounting Cornerstone Expedition encompassing Enterprise Report Writer and Configurable Network Computing (CNC) Advanced Enterprise Report Writer Distribution (Purchase Order, Sales Order, Inventory) Manufacturers Workbench Job Costing Fixed Assets Contract Billing FoundationJ.D. Edwards World: Financial Analysis Spreadsheet Tools & Reporters (FASTR) - Certified World Writer General Accounting - Certified (Multi-Currency) Accounts Payable Purchasing Inventory Fixed Assets Universal File Converter Job Costing Contract Billing Property Management Basic FoundationOracle Applications: G/L, Accounts Payable s Accounts Receivable Project Accounting Purchasing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Horsham, PA

Assistant Controller

Responsibilities:

• Specialized in automation of management reporting and finance department closing cycle while providing solutions leveraging existing J.D. Edwards system.
• Served as Lead in implementing Treatment & Disposal Services unit on J.D. Edwards software for accounts payable, fixed assets, job costing, general ledger and financial reporting from P.C. based system (MAS90).
• Designed, implemented and managed financial project engineering system.
• Implemented foreign currency ledgers resulting in a project savings in excess of $100,000.
• Transitioned management "Bluebook" reporting system from external resources to existing J.D.E system reducing processing time by 80%.
• Implemented Confidential Delaware holding companies with consolidating financial statements.
• Conducted software sessions and implements system procedures.

Controller of Financial Information Systems

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Implemented Envirosafe Services from Oracle Financials to MAS90 for general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, project management and financial reporting for 11 operating units. Re-engineered and reduced closing cycle to two days from over 20 days.
• Managed accounts payable, payroll, and special projects including transmission of monthly results to parent using Hyperion consolidation software.

Controller

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Controller in charge of external audit/Officer of Company (Ernst &Young - Auditors)
• Managed all company financial and MIS functions including general ledger, job costing, receivables, payables, payroll, sales order, inventory management and financial reporting. Re-engineered all financial modules from prior mainframe (VAX/Oracle) systems.
• Reported directly to C.F.O. and parent company working closely with President and officers of operating unit providing special reports and information on an as needed basis.
• Supervised and re-designed Novell file LAN system including maintenance of hardware, selection and support of software, and design and customization of MAS90 project management reporting package utilizing a relational burden/overhead system through A/P and payroll.
• Supervised, trained, and directed accountants and clerks. Responsible for preparation of cash flows, tax filings, insurance information, work papers, financial statements, and audits.
• Implemented remote software linking PC's from various state field locations to home office.
• Implemented flex-benefit payroll system.

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Senior Staff Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Prepared financial statements and work papers of all entities; performed monthly closings; supervised Jr. Accountants and clerks; acted as liaison with outside auditors.
• Prepared various federal, state and local tax filings.
• Responsible for audit of franchisees.
• Setup and programmed database for calculation and recording of all royalties receivable from franchisees.

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Junior/Senior Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Prepared various corporate, partnership and personal tax returns; participated in compilation, review and audit engagements both under supervision of a manager and as the accountant in charge; write-up work; writing and posting entries in work papers and journals; preparation of payroll taxes; preparation of financial statements and permanent papers.
• Clients included various legal and medical practices, retail and manufacturing companies including the West Coast affiliated entities. Left firm to take a position with client company.