Experience

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  The Aulson Company Inc

  • Controller

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  Advantage Glass Co

  • Controller

    • Jan 2006 - Jul 2012

    $13 million commercial glazing contractor specializing in historic window replacement. Full management of the company’s accounting function. Provided accurate and timely project costing to the president, project managers, bank, and Surety Company. Key Achievement: Got the company certified as a filed sub-bidder contractor with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management. The sub-bidder Certificate of Eligibility enabled the company to bid on any project advertised under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149. Over the past 5 years, the company was able to expand into the Massachusetts market through public work totaling over $15 million.

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  Granite State Manufacturing Inc

  • Controller

    • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

    $20 million ISO 9002 certified manufacturer serving the military, semi conductor, and pharmaceutical industries. Familiar with the responsibilities that come with an ISO certification. Managed the company’s accounting function. Provided accurate, timely and relevant financial reporting to the president, CEO, and bank. Furnished input to the company’s business/financial planning and budgeting process ensuring that the budget produced realistic plans for the company. Member of the Management Team that controlled aspects of daily production issues. Key Achievements: Implemented processes to improve cash position through improved material procurement and cash management.Negotiated final acceptances of contract pricing with DCAA and DCMA.

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  Connect Plus Inc. & Turnaround Evaluation

  • Controller

    • Jan 1992 - Jan 2005

    Controller of $18 million cellular retailer located within 78 BJ’s Wholesale Clubs in 9 states. Led the Finance Department and year-end audit process. Coordinated Monthly closing process. Generated and reviewed financial statements. Provided several daily management reports to Operations Manager, Field Managers, and President. Also provided financial and management workout support to several client companies including three restaurants, a seafood wholesaler, security company, plumbing and supply company, gasoline service station, internet provider, and a landscaping company. Stability and profitability were restored to continuing operations. Credible reorganization plans were created and implemented.Key Achievements:Implemented a Web based POS system that resulted in a reduction of Home Office staffing by 30% along with a reduction of inventory shrinkage by 90%Coordinated with IT a telecommunications system that allowed direct contact with and between the kiosks thus saving more than $75,000.00 per year.Cut distribution costs by closely monitoring how product was shipped to the store locations. Freight costs were reduced by more than $20,000.00 per year.Hands on ability to successfully address and deal with turnaround situations.

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  Delta Technologies Inc

  • VP Finance/Controller

    • Jan 1982 - Jan 1992

    VP Finance/Controller of $7 million/year defense sub-contractor. Provided all accounting and financial compliance reportings to CEO level. Developed annual operating budgets. Tracked actual vs. standard costs per job. Maintained cost to complete reporting. Performed tasks as the Production Control Manager in addition to managing the Finance Department. Managed all aspects of plant productivity, safety, quality, and delivery.Key Achievements:Architect of buyout from parent company. Buyout enabled the company to expand into the Defense market. Annual sales volume increased from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000.Implemented accounting and job cost controls that complied with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).Improved the procurement process resulting in increased profitability

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  Eastern Microwave Corp

  • Controller

    • Jan 1978 - Jan 1982

    4 million government defense sub-contractor in the production of microwave antennas. Responsible for all accounting, budgetary and financial reporting to the CEO. Granted Secret Level security clearance.Key Achievements:Initiated progress payment program with defense contracting agency.

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  Larry Trebino Construction Co Inc

  • Staff Accountant

    • Jan 1972 - Jan 1978

    Trucking company that supplied sand and gravel to construction sites and state agencies. Responsible for providing accurate data to outside accounting firm for the preparation of financial statements. Worked directly with Assistant Vice President of bank regarding financial matters.Key Achievements:Identified and corrected problems with billing procedures. Cash flow and profitability was improved.