Experience

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  Rinehart Realty

  • United States
  • Real Estate
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

    Promoted after successful conversion of enterprise-wide accounting system to direct all strategic planning for Accounting, Finance, and HR functions. Reported directly to Owner/CEO of group of three companies encompassing realty sales, real estate management, and repair/maintenance support industries. Advised on high-level budgeting and forecasting strategy.● Managed annual budget of $6M, including allocating costs for projects and coordinating quarter-end and year-end budget review● Calculated financial reporting, analysis, and modeling scenarios to support progressive revenue generation● Partnered with mortgage banking firm to co-brand with real estate branch, generating $80-100K in additional annual income● Negotiated IRS demand letter of $130K down to zero by reconciling 1099 error causing rent to contribute to taxable income● Recruited, trained, and supervised performance of eight bookkeepers, accountants, and administrators

  • Controller

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

    Established financial status by collecting, verifying, analyzing, and reporting financial information. Managed bookkeeping, cash and debt management, and payroll functions. Supervised performance of three accountants.● Established and improved accounting methods, policies, and best practices, including technology systems and programs● Directed accounting systems conversion from dual programs (QuickBooks and LoneWolf) to single-program system in LoneWolf to contain all accounting and transactions data; created significantly more efficient and powerful analysis and reporting solution

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  Lore Business Services

  • New York, NY

  • Senior Accounting Manager

    • Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
    • New York, NY

    Maintained accounting systems and functions to provide financial reporting to senior management, investors, and outside authorities. Analyzed and reconciled accounts and entries for month- and year-end closing procedures.● Provided complete range of corporate financial services, including payrol...

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  Ronald E Stoute CPA PC

  • New York, NY

  • Founder, Owner, and Sole Practitioner

    • Jun 1990 - Mar 2012
    • New York, NY

    Managed financial preparation and accounting for corporate clients ranging from manufacturing and wholesale distribution to real estate and service industries. ● Provided complete range of corporate financial services, including: payroll, sales tax returns, and month- and year-end closings● Pre...

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  Joel Popkin & Co. CPAs

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Certified Public Accountant

    • Jul 1985 - May 1990
    • Greater New York City Area

    Coordinated financial month- and year-end closings, including journal entries, for robust book of small- to mid-sized company clients generating $3M to $75M in annual revenue. Supported schedules for audit procedures.● Processed payroll, including 1099 and W-2 tax documentation for 200 employees...