John Lutz
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Christopher Community, Inc.
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Controller
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Oct 2022 - Apr 2023
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Financial Controller
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May 2022 - Sep 2022
Manage a team of 5 accountants through month end close and daily responsibilities. Developed and implemented monthly close processes and checklists, including creating separation of duties and controls to protect financial data. Maintain compliance of income, sales and payroll taxes including participation in 401k and payroll tax audits. Work closely with the CFO to develop monthly board reporting package, including financial statements, job costing analysis, and budgets. Oversaw the… Show more Manage a team of 5 accountants through month end close and daily responsibilities. Developed and implemented monthly close processes and checklists, including creating separation of duties and controls to protect financial data. Maintain compliance of income, sales and payroll taxes including participation in 401k and payroll tax audits. Work closely with the CFO to develop monthly board reporting package, including financial statements, job costing analysis, and budgets. Oversaw the implementation of SAP Concur Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense platforms. Created payroll workflow and reconciliation processes for month end close. Developed month end labor reporting package to be used across departments and by senior management. Show less Manage a team of 5 accountants through month end close and daily responsibilities. Developed and implemented monthly close processes and checklists, including creating separation of duties and controls to protect financial data. Maintain compliance of income, sales and payroll taxes including participation in 401k and payroll tax audits. Work closely with the CFO to develop monthly board reporting package, including financial statements, job costing analysis, and budgets. Oversaw the… Show more Manage a team of 5 accountants through month end close and daily responsibilities. Developed and implemented monthly close processes and checklists, including creating separation of duties and controls to protect financial data. Maintain compliance of income, sales and payroll taxes including participation in 401k and payroll tax audits. Work closely with the CFO to develop monthly board reporting package, including financial statements, job costing analysis, and budgets. Oversaw the implementation of SAP Concur Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense platforms. Created payroll workflow and reconciliation processes for month end close. Developed month end labor reporting package to be used across departments and by senior management. Show less
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Pyramid Management Group
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United States
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Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Supervisor of Accounting
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Dec 2021 - May 2022
Oversaw 25+ audits and 100+ tax returns for all operating and parent entities within the Pyramid portfolio, which included maintaining relationships with multiple accounting firms. Managed a team of 7 staff accountants. Tenure at Pyramid included two promotions.
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Financial Officer
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
Responsibilities included budgeting, monthly reforecasting, and creating high-level financial reports for senior management.
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Senior Staff Accountant
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Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
Oversaw daily financial activities, including accounts payable services, reconciliations, and expense accruals.
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SpinCar®
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Australia
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Senior Accountant
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
Performed revenue reconciliation and monthly reporting for SaaS and Ad Tech products. Created high-level financial statements and reports for Senior Management and the Board of Directors. Supervised the billing and accounts receivable team and assisted in the 2017 – 2019 company audits. Worked collaboratively to implement multiple software systems.
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Staff Accountant
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May 2018 - Jan 2020
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DiMarco, Abiusi, & Pascarella CPA's
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Accountant
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
Performed compliance reviews and audits of HUD client financial statements, prepared and compiled tax returns for various clients, including high income real estate companies. Implemented tax planning procedures to reduce clients’ tax liability and advised clients on new federal and state tax law. Performed compliance reviews and audits of HUD client financial statements, prepared and compiled tax returns for various clients, including high income real estate companies. Implemented tax planning procedures to reduce clients’ tax liability and advised clients on new federal and state tax law.
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Dannible & McKee, LLP
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tax Staff Accountant
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2017
Advised clients regarding small business and individual tax needs, prepared individual and corporate tax returns including 1040, 1120, 1120S, and 1065 tax returns. Assisted clients with IRS and state tax notices, researched tax law with interpretations and effects on clients’ liability, including tailored consultation and tax preparation for out-of-state clients. Advised clients regarding small business and individual tax needs, prepared individual and corporate tax returns including 1040, 1120, 1120S, and 1065 tax returns. Assisted clients with IRS and state tax notices, researched tax law with interpretations and effects on clients’ liability, including tailored consultation and tax preparation for out-of-state clients.
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BlueRock Energy, Inc.
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Billing Analyst
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Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Maintained and analyzed billing data, providing monthly reports to management. Managed data to ensure accurate and timely billing and financial reporting. Created weekly billing summaries to provide financial analysis and served as analytical support for company projects and strategies. Lead analyst for all billing responsibilities; monthly billing totaling $4.5 million. Maintained and analyzed billing data, providing monthly reports to management. Managed data to ensure accurate and timely billing and financial reporting. Created weekly billing summaries to provide financial analysis and served as analytical support for company projects and strategies. Lead analyst for all billing responsibilities; monthly billing totaling $4.5 million.
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ARCADIS
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Accountant
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Nov 2011 - Jun 2015
Provided financial forecasting for current and future economic shifts through analysis of financial data. Assisted project teams in the establishment of billing terms, collection, and management of account payments. Maximized net revenue while also increasing stakeholder wealth through a strong understanding of the risk and profitability of ARCADIS and clients’ strategic goals. Produced monthly client invoices and financial reports for accounts $1M+. Provided financial forecasting for current and future economic shifts through analysis of financial data. Assisted project teams in the establishment of billing terms, collection, and management of account payments. Maximized net revenue while also increasing stakeholder wealth through a strong understanding of the risk and profitability of ARCADIS and clients’ strategic goals. Produced monthly client invoices and financial reports for accounts $1M+.
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Muench Kreuzer Candle Co
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United States
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Accounting
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Staff Accountant
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Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
Maintained all ledgers for Malhame Vestment Company including performing monthly account reconciliations, payroll reconciliations and balancing the intercompany accounts, as well as month end closings for all companies under the Muench-Kreuzer name. Used Crystal Reports and Microsoft Excel to create monthly financial statements for analyzing and comparison of the previous year to this year to gauge company performance as well create forecasts and budgets for the upcoming month and… Show more Maintained all ledgers for Malhame Vestment Company including performing monthly account reconciliations, payroll reconciliations and balancing the intercompany accounts, as well as month end closings for all companies under the Muench-Kreuzer name. Used Crystal Reports and Microsoft Excel to create monthly financial statements for analyzing and comparison of the previous year to this year to gauge company performance as well create forecasts and budgets for the upcoming month and year. Performed all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions from entering and paying all company invoices to entering cash receipts on sales and making collection calls if necessary. Show less Maintained all ledgers for Malhame Vestment Company including performing monthly account reconciliations, payroll reconciliations and balancing the intercompany accounts, as well as month end closings for all companies under the Muench-Kreuzer name. Used Crystal Reports and Microsoft Excel to create monthly financial statements for analyzing and comparison of the previous year to this year to gauge company performance as well create forecasts and budgets for the upcoming month and… Show more Maintained all ledgers for Malhame Vestment Company including performing monthly account reconciliations, payroll reconciliations and balancing the intercompany accounts, as well as month end closings for all companies under the Muench-Kreuzer name. Used Crystal Reports and Microsoft Excel to create monthly financial statements for analyzing and comparison of the previous year to this year to gauge company performance as well create forecasts and budgets for the upcoming month and year. Performed all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions from entering and paying all company invoices to entering cash receipts on sales and making collection calls if necessary. Show less
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Education
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Le Moyne College
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting -
King's College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting