Experience

Seligman Data Corp

• Controller

  • Apr 2001 - Present



Seligman Data Corp / Ameriprise Riversource Investments

• Controller

  • Jan 2006 - Aug 2009

  Prepared month-end expense accruals, billings to the funds and variance reports for review by the CFO and senior management. Monitored activity level of P&L accounts and provided monthly and quarterly forecast to the CFO. Directed the preparation of SDC's annual budget of $40 million, reviewed budget proposals from senior management and prepared necessary supporting documentation and justification to the CFO. Provided monthly division roll-ups and consolidated Financial Statements… Show more Prepared month-end expense accruals, billings to the funds and variance reports for review by the CFO and senior management. Monitored activity level of P&L accounts and provided monthly and quarterly forecast to the CFO. Directed the preparation of SDC's annual budget of $40 million, reviewed budget proposals from senior management and prepared necessary supporting documentation and justification to the CFO. Provided monthly division roll-ups and consolidated Financial Statements to senior management, division leaders and the CFO. Produced semi-annual financial statements and board documents for presentation at Seligman's Board of Director meetings. Implemented and supervised internal control procedures for the processing of business transactions in accordance with GAAP. Assessed daily accounting operations, offered recommendations for improvement and implemented new processes. Oversaw the development and maintenance of the accounting system, file management and related computer applications to ensure the accuracy and reliability of accounting records. Developed a project plan which outlined the steps needed to transfer account history for three companies from our legacy accounting system to Epicor. The process included verifying account balances and recreating their account structure. Performed daily cash management functions to ensure liquidity and maintained appropriate levels of cash flows. Provided overall direction and leadership to three employees in New York and one individual; Created special ad-hoc reports for senior management on various financial matters on an as needed basis. Show less Prepared month-end expense accruals, billings to the funds and variance reports for review by the CFO and senior management. Monitored activity level of P&L accounts and provided monthly and quarterly forecast to the CFO. Directed the preparation of SDC's annual budget of $40 million, reviewed budget proposals from senior management and prepared necessary supporting documentation and justification to the CFO. Provided monthly division roll-ups and consolidated Financial Statements… Show more Prepared month-end expense accruals, billings to the funds and variance reports for review by the CFO and senior management. Monitored activity level of P&L accounts and provided monthly and quarterly forecast to the CFO. Directed the preparation of SDC's annual budget of $40 million, reviewed budget proposals from senior management and prepared necessary supporting documentation and justification to the CFO. Provided monthly division roll-ups and consolidated Financial Statements to senior management, division leaders and the CFO. Produced semi-annual financial statements and board documents for presentation at Seligman's Board of Director meetings. Implemented and supervised internal control procedures for the processing of business transactions in accordance with GAAP. Assessed daily accounting operations, offered recommendations for improvement and implemented new processes. Oversaw the development and maintenance of the accounting system, file management and related computer applications to ensure the accuracy and reliability of accounting records. Developed a project plan which outlined the steps needed to transfer account history for three companies from our legacy accounting system to Epicor. The process included verifying account balances and recreating their account structure. Performed daily cash management functions to ensure liquidity and maintained appropriate levels of cash flows. Provided overall direction and leadership to three employees in New York and one individual; Created special ad-hoc reports for senior management on various financial matters on an as needed basis. Show less



J. & W. Seligman & Co. Inc.

• Human Resources

  • 2005 - 2009



J&W Seligman

• Accounting

  • 2000 - 2009



Seligman Data Corporation

• Assistant Controller

  • Mar 2004 - Jan 2006

  Lead preparation of all year-end close schedules and served as main liaison with external auditors from Deloitte and Touché and the New York State Department of Finance. Implemented policies and procedures in regards to invoicing and billing during the establishment of the Portland Maine office Provided immediate assistance to division leaders who had questions in regards to their individual expense line items. In collaboration with Treasury Services from JPMorgan Chase, converted six… Show more Lead preparation of all year-end close schedules and served as main liaison with external auditors from Deloitte and Touché and the New York State Department of Finance. Implemented policies and procedures in regards to invoicing and billing during the establishment of the Portland Maine office Provided immediate assistance to division leaders who had questions in regards to their individual expense line items. In collaboration with Treasury Services from JPMorgan Chase, converted six corporate bank accounts to JPMorgan Access which provided daily and historical information reporting and transaction tools on a secured website. Completed annual and quarterly tax filings for Federal, Sales & Use Tax, The State of Maine, 1099 Misc, New York City and New York State agencies. Approved cash disbursements at SDC, which included bank deposits, checks, wires, petty cash and monthly bank reconciliations.

• Senior Accountant

  • Apr 2001 - Feb 2004

  Reviewed intercompany reconciliations of transactions and cash disbursements between Seligman and its affiliates. Prepared monthly general ledger entries for salaries, depreciation, prepaid expenses, cash flows and reclassifications. Answered questions and provided assistance to division leaders on accounting related issues. Analyzed and processed expense invoices to ensure general ledger coding follows departmental standards.



Staffing, Incorporated

• Staff Accountant

  • Jul 1999 - Apr 2001

  Reconciled monthly bank statements for money market, 401K, operating and employee payroll's in excess of $15 million. Generated weekly permanent placement billing reports by division for management. Resolved employee payroll discrepancies with representatives from ADP on an as needed basis. Reconciled monthly bank statements for money market, 401K, operating and employee payroll's in excess of $15 million. Generated weekly permanent placement billing reports by division for management. Resolved employee payroll discrepancies with representatives from ADP on an as needed basis.