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Dan Ballard is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in financial management, accounting policies, and procedures. He has worked as a Controller at various golf clubs and organizations, overseeing general ledger maintenance, month-end closing, accruals, and analysis of financial accounts. Dan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Kean University and has attended night classes to complete his degree.

Experience

    • Controller
      • Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
      • Gladstone, NJ

    • Director of Finance
      • Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

      Responsible for all accounting policies and procedures including of general ledger including month-end closings, accruals and analysis of general ledger accounts. Prepare and file all Federal and State Payroll Taxes and NJ Sales and Use Tax returns on a monthly and quarterly basis. Coordinate and maintain annual budgets.Reorganized the Finance Office procedures and. Prepared monthly bank reconciliations.Instrumental in conversion of accounting software.Created multiple Excel spreadsheets to inform management of opportunities to increase Club revenue and decrease expenses.Coordinated and maintained annual budget. Prepare monthly budget variance analysis for management review.

    • Controller
      • Aug 2008 - Jul 2011

      Responsible for managing all financial activities of the Club. Administered day-to-day accounting functions, including but not limited journal entries, month-end closing and accruals and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts. Prepared and filed mandatory State and Federal taxes as required on a quarterly/monthly basis.Directed the complete start-up of all Club accounting policies and procedures. Created the chart-of-accounts, all system generated financial reports and complete AP/AR databases upon initial club opening. Coordinated and maintained annual budgets. Prepared monthly budget variance analysis for management review.Prepared monthly bank reconciliations. Responsible for development, analysis and interpretation of financial information. Control, review and timely processing of fixed asset purchases.Responsible for complete Human Resources functions which included staffing, health insurance, benefits and all employee records and files.

    • Controller
      • Mar 2006 - Jul 2008

      Maintained all aspects of general ledger including month-end closing and accruals and analysis of general ledger accounts. Prepared and filed NJ Sales and Use Tax return on a monthly and quarterly basis.Maintained and reconciled all cost accounting associated with the construction of the Clubhouse.Responsible for complete start-up of all Club accounting policies and procedures. Created the chart-of-accounts, all financial reports, and AP/AR data bases upon initial club opening.Implemented and maintained annual budget. Prepared monthly budget variance analysis for management review.Control, review and timely processing of fixed assets.Responsible for development and interpretation of financial information. Implemented accounting filing system for cash receipts and cash disbursements.

    • Controller
      • Apr 1999 - Mar 2006

      Maintained all aspects of daily accounting policies and procedures including month-end closing, accruals and analysis of balance sheet and all other pertinent general ledger accounts. Prepared and filed NJ Sales and Use Tax returns on a quarterly/monthly basis. Prepared monthly bank reconciliations.Implemented and maintained annual budget. Prepared monthly budget variance analysis for management review.

    • Accounting Manager
      • Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

    • Controller
      • Jan 1989 - Jan 1997

    • Pitcher
      • Jan 1977 - Jan 1980

Education

  • 1981 - 1987
    Kean University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting
  • 1981 - 1987
    Kean University
    Bachelor of Science, Accounting
  • 1975 - 1977
    St. Francis College
    None...left early after being selected by the Atlanta Braves in the amatuer draft., Business Administration and Management, General

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