Controller, Assistant Controller, CFO, Senior Accountant, Accounting Director, Accounting Manager, Accountant, Business Manager, Property Accountant with 12 years experience looking for a Executive position.
Controller, Assistant Controller, CFO, Senior Accountant, Accounting Director, Accounting Manager, Accountant, Business Manager, Property Accountant with 12 years experience looking for a Executive position.
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Controller, Assistant Controller, CFO, Senior Accountant, Accounting Director, Accounting Manager, Accountant, Business Manager, Property Accountant with 12 years experience looking for a Executive position.
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Palos Heights, IL 60463 (239) 253-0363 pweda672@westpost.net CORE COMPETENCIES oAudit Liaison, Budgeting /Forecasting, Process/Performance on Internal Control Processes (GAAP) Financial Statement Preparation,Reconciliations, Team Leader KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS oAuditor Liaison for Nonprofit/ Homeowner Associations/Hospitality Employers oImplemented audit documents and software tracking systems for point of sales to meet Unified Systems of Accounts for Club Accounting and modifications for Homeowner Communities-FS 720 and assisted with endowment fund reconciliations. oPrepared and managed a $20M Operating budget and $10M Capital budget for Board Members. oOpening Controller for 2 New Company's, preparing the setup of accounting departments, established Standard Operating Accounting Procedures (GAAP) on schedule with a savings of $90K under budget. oReduced expenses by eliminating duplicate/unnecessary services or bringing services in house. oStreamlined month-end procedures by developing computerized financial reports and automated journal entries. oImproved accounting system integrity via process changes and developed interpersonal skills of communications with departmental leaders in managing their budgets. oManaged as many as 3 departments and as many as 20 employees-Hotel. oImplemented accountability for nonprofit organizations and cost saving programs, saving over $60K first year as Interim Controller in budgeting and ope rations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE May 10- Present Independent Contractor, Chicago, IL - oWorked with the following clients on a variety of short term accounting/tax rel ated projects:(Helping Hands,Dowd, Kennedy, Dowd, Attorney At Law, etc) Aug 08- May 10 Controller- Kelly Greens Master Association & Country Club Community - Living Community with Golf Course & Restaurant, Ft Myers, FL. oDeveloped Audit work papers and tracking systems with Software Accounting Systems to meet Unified Systems of Accounts for Club Accounting and modifications for Homeowners Association according to governing bylaws and documents, Florida Statutes and AICPA/GAAP (12/15/2010) standards. oOverseer of Food & Beverage Cost controls by developing and maintaining inventory cost control standards, time keeping systems for labor controls, and fixed asset accountability processes. oInitial overseer of Human Resources/Payroll; implementation of new payroll time management system. oSupervised and trained A/P, A/R, Billing to Homeowners, credit/collections and cross-trained staff members. Apr 07- Aug 08 Controller/CFO - Quail West Foundation, Naples, FL. oPerformed conversion of General Ledger Chart of Accounts to conform to Uniform Systems of Accounts and elimination entries for Consolidations. oConcentration focused on Golf/Food & Beverage Point of Sales, cost controls in labor, food, liquor and retail outlets. oPerformed annual budget and monthly forecasting for golf shop operations and food & beverage operations. oManaged staff of 4 as a key Executive Team Leader, Administrator of 401K, maintaining ERISA guidelines. Apr 02- Apr 07 Controller- Oasis Outsourcing-Taylor Woodrow Development for Magnolia Landing Golf & CC; Vasari Golf & CC Master Association, Inc oStart up Controller for Developer of Homeowner Association & Golf Course Community; included Fitness Center,Golf Shop, All Food & Beverage Operations and Homeowner/Condominium Association with Operational assessments and Reserve Assessments. oDeveloped and implemented original Standard Operating Procedures of Balance Sheet Accounts, Gary Jonas point of sale for Restaurant operations by setting up menus, Golf Course systems, Fixed Assets accounting, all inventories and applicable internal controls. oPrepared monthly financial statements and reconciliations, tax preparation of state returns. oPayroll and Human Resource Administrator. oDeveloped, designed and executed individual accounting, budgeting, billing and food/liquor inventory taking processes. Jan 00 - Apr 02 Controller- The Club at The Strand, Developer HDG, Naples, FL. oController of Golf Course, Restaurant, Fixed Assets, Inventories, Reserves, Assessments, Balance Sheet accounts within Homeowners property. oPrepared, reconciled and reported Monthly Financial Statements to Developer. oDeveloped and implemented standard operating procedures for restaurant and golf shop operations, setup budgets, time management for labor cost controls, inventory controls, fixed asset-tagging system. oReported directly to the President and also served on the Executive Committee at Board meetings. Sept 97 - Jan 00 Audit Manager, CPA-Larson Allen, (Formerly Briant &Girardin) Naples FL oPerformed Audits of Senior Assisted Living Centers, Religious Organizations, Cancer for a Cure-Hospice Nonprofit Organization and other nonprofit organizatio ns. oAssisted in an interim basis, Controllership for Nonprofit entities. Prepared budgets, endowment fund accounts, prepared payroll. oTax return preparations were performed including 1120, 1120S, 1040, 990, state taxes and payroll related returns. oManaged accounting staff (4-5) for audit engagements. oPerformed audits for CIRA's, Development Companies and Turnover Audits, Nonprofit Organizations. oPerformed scope limitation procedures on endowments, restricted and designated funds for Nonprofits. EDUCATION oFlorida State University, BS in Bus Adm/Accounting oUniversity of South Florida, Accounting-Masters Hours/CPA Designation FICAP,AICPA,ICPA Society Member CHAE CAM SKILLS oJonas Software for Clubs/General Ledger/Assessment Billing/A/P/Payroll(ADP)(Pay chex)(Certipay) oTimberline Software oQuickBooks Pro oPeachtree oLacerte/TaxWorks oYardi Financial Presentation oAudited Various Accounting Software Systems for Nonprofits REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST