CFO. Financial Controller, Hauppauge, NY

> RICHARD HALEY, CPA (631) 277-6526 rhaley48@optonline.net An accountant and business professional skilled in financial reporting and analysis who is familiar with all sizes and types of corporation is seeking a CFO / Controller position. A PricewaterhouseCoopers trained CPA who gets right down to the important issues of budgeting, costing, cash management and cost saving. Using these skills will grow company resources, develop new activities and create corporate growth. Also with Continuing Education keeps up with the latest accounting industry regulations and tools while combining this with excellent communication skills to present management with financial information, formatted to be easily understood and necessary for making the quick decisions to keep ahead of the competition. Other skills include dealing with all daily financial activities ranging from hands on bookkeeping to professional banking and legal issues, plus many other business and office functions. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Sep 06 to Present CFO / CONTROLLER ASSIGNMENTS Long Island, NY Financial Specialist • Working with Robert Half and other financial recruiting firms obtained temporary assignments in new business development, strategic reporting, cash flow, budgeting and cost analysis while seeking a permanent senior financial position. • Clients include Porta Systems Corp, Copytel Inc, Tattenheur USA Inc, and Milton Abelis Best Inc. • Set-up and operated Financial and ERP computer programs including Oracle, SAP and Hyperion. • Using Excel, MS Dynamics, Quick Books and Oracle reconciled and balanced ledgers, brought SEC, SOX and tax filings up to date and prepared consolidated statements for Auditors and Management review. • Helped companies with refinancing, restructuring and corporate revitalizing strategies. • Managed General Ledger, costing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll departments. • Maintained standard costing records, ran monthly manufacturing reports, prepared variance analysis reports, oversaw cycle counting, reconciled inventory and made all adjusting journal entries. • Major achievements include helping these companies to grow and increase profits. Dec 91 to Sep 06 TAPESWITCH CORP Farmingdale, NY (Part of The Indel Group) Director of Finance and Human Resources • Working for this proprietary manufacturer of hi-tech safety, security and surveillance systems obtained the Six-Sigma Black Belt ISO 9001 Leadership Certification and spearheaded the company through its ISO Certification and introduced a policy of growth through excellent customer service, high quality and on time delivery. • With the aid of SBT, Mas 500 and Great Plains speedily prepared monthly closing reports for In Time Review and early decision making to keep us ahead of the competition. • Major functions included financial reporting, new business analysis, account reconciliation, consolidation, costing, budgeting, human resources, close supervision of inventory levels and improving the cash flow. • Used Excel and Crystal reporting to analyze divisional and departmental results to keep on track with our goals. • Created good relationships with our suppliers to ensure goods were delivered on time for smooth production. • Kept on top of accounts receivable and customer credit to maintain positive cash flow. • Stimulated growth through budgeting, market research and R & D to develop new markets and new products. • As HR Manager identified the best talent for the innovative management teams that contributed to our success. • Using these innovative ideas acquired 6 subsidiaries and grew the $5 million company into a $35 million Group. • Left as a result of Corporate downsizing that broke up of the Tapeswitch team. PUBLIC ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE: PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS International CPA • Qualified and gained International experience with this Big 4 accounting firm. • As Senior Audit Manager, duties included managing regional offices, quoting new business, managing audits, and performing tax and business planning for clients. • Skills include working overseas in difficult situations, being expert with Excel and Word, preparing financial presentations and using various accounting software, including IBM AS400 MRP, Peachtree and CPA Tax Software. EDUCATION: • Bachelor Degree in Business Studies, Central Sussex College. • Diplomas in Economics, Law, Accountancy and English, London University • PricewaterhouseCoopers trained Certified Public Accountant. • Six-Sigma Black-Belt ISO Business Leader. • Business Institute of Management (BIM). • Voluntary assignments include obtaining Youth and Eagle Scout counselor certifications, plus honorary treasurer, bookkeeping and recruiting with not for profit organizations. EXCELLENT CREDENTIALS AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE >

Financial Specialist

Islip, NY