Susan Tessler

Controller at Moran Towing Corporation
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Maritime Transportation
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Controller
      • Jan 2010 - Present

    • Senior Vice President/Controller
      • Nov 1990 - Aug 2009

      Privately held holding company with subsidiaries that operated within the food distribution and parking services industries. Corporate office of the majority owner of Standard Parking Corporation (STAN: NASDAQ), which had revenues of $700 million. Key accomplishments included the following: Participated in the strategic planning and execution of acquisitions increasing company revenues from $180 million in 1990 to $10 billion in 1999. Acquisitions included family owned businesses,… Show more Privately held holding company with subsidiaries that operated within the food distribution and parking services industries. Corporate office of the majority owner of Standard Parking Corporation (STAN: NASDAQ), which had revenues of $700 million. Key accomplishments included the following: Participated in the strategic planning and execution of acquisitions increasing company revenues from $180 million in 1990 to $10 billion in 1999. Acquisitions included family owned businesses, a division of PepsiCo, Inc. and a publicly traded company with purchase prices ranging from $3.5 million to $842 million. Key member of finance team for public offerings of high yield debt for acquired businesses, with six individual filings totaling $1.3 billion in debt. Heavy involvement in preparation of pro forma financials and drafting of document. Point person for document revision and coordination of external advisors and company management. Prepared all audited financial statements and initial tax return preparation of corporations, LLCs, trusts and individuals for audit and review by public accounting firms. Overall responsibility for audit and tax issues. Provided technical assistance to subsidiaries in review of SEC Forms: S-1, S-4, 10-K, 10-Q and press releases. Evaluated impact of accounting and tax issues in connection with significant corporate reorganizations and acquisition strategies. Key member of team responsible for the IPO of Standard Parking Corporation. Directly responsible for monthly close and preparation of consolidated financial statements for subsidiary after $1 billion acquisition. Developed and prepared summary and detailed monthly consolidated reports for Board of Directors and senior management. Created accounting department during period of significant growth. Implemented new accounting and financial reporting software to adapt to organizational changes. Show less Privately held holding company with subsidiaries that operated within the food distribution and parking services industries. Corporate office of the majority owner of Standard Parking Corporation (STAN: NASDAQ), which had revenues of $700 million. Key accomplishments included the following: Participated in the strategic planning and execution of acquisitions increasing company revenues from $180 million in 1990 to $10 billion in 1999. Acquisitions included family owned businesses,… Show more Privately held holding company with subsidiaries that operated within the food distribution and parking services industries. Corporate office of the majority owner of Standard Parking Corporation (STAN: NASDAQ), which had revenues of $700 million. Key accomplishments included the following: Participated in the strategic planning and execution of acquisitions increasing company revenues from $180 million in 1990 to $10 billion in 1999. Acquisitions included family owned businesses, a division of PepsiCo, Inc. and a publicly traded company with purchase prices ranging from $3.5 million to $842 million. Key member of finance team for public offerings of high yield debt for acquired businesses, with six individual filings totaling $1.3 billion in debt. Heavy involvement in preparation of pro forma financials and drafting of document. Point person for document revision and coordination of external advisors and company management. Prepared all audited financial statements and initial tax return preparation of corporations, LLCs, trusts and individuals for audit and review by public accounting firms. Overall responsibility for audit and tax issues. Provided technical assistance to subsidiaries in review of SEC Forms: S-1, S-4, 10-K, 10-Q and press releases. Evaluated impact of accounting and tax issues in connection with significant corporate reorganizations and acquisition strategies. Key member of team responsible for the IPO of Standard Parking Corporation. Directly responsible for monthly close and preparation of consolidated financial statements for subsidiary after $1 billion acquisition. Developed and prepared summary and detailed monthly consolidated reports for Board of Directors and senior management. Created accounting department during period of significant growth. Implemented new accounting and financial reporting software to adapt to organizational changes. Show less

    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Audit Manager
      • Aug 1982 - Nov 1990

      Provided accounting and auditing services to a wide range of corporate clients. Industries included - consumer products, chemical and mining, cable companies and diversified manufacturing companies. International experience included involvement with foreign parents companies located in Norway, Sweden and the U.K. Responsibilities included: Preparation of consolidated financial statements, footnote, audit reports and management letters. Evaluated client's accounting, operating… Show more Provided accounting and auditing services to a wide range of corporate clients. Industries included - consumer products, chemical and mining, cable companies and diversified manufacturing companies. International experience included involvement with foreign parents companies located in Norway, Sweden and the U.K. Responsibilities included: Preparation of consolidated financial statements, footnote, audit reports and management letters. Evaluated client's accounting, operating and internal financial reporting controls and recommended improvements to achieve efficiencies and strengthen internal controls. Oral and written presentations to Board of Directors. Participated in businessmen's reviews to evaluate potential acquisitions. Planned, supervised and executed all aspects of audit engagements. Recruiting coordinator for several years. Instructed various seminars and training. Show less Provided accounting and auditing services to a wide range of corporate clients. Industries included - consumer products, chemical and mining, cable companies and diversified manufacturing companies. International experience included involvement with foreign parents companies located in Norway, Sweden and the U.K. Responsibilities included: Preparation of consolidated financial statements, footnote, audit reports and management letters. Evaluated client's accounting, operating… Show more Provided accounting and auditing services to a wide range of corporate clients. Industries included - consumer products, chemical and mining, cable companies and diversified manufacturing companies. International experience included involvement with foreign parents companies located in Norway, Sweden and the U.K. Responsibilities included: Preparation of consolidated financial statements, footnote, audit reports and management letters. Evaluated client's accounting, operating and internal financial reporting controls and recommended improvements to achieve efficiencies and strengthen internal controls. Oral and written presentations to Board of Directors. Participated in businessmen's reviews to evaluate potential acquisitions. Planned, supervised and executed all aspects of audit engagements. Recruiting coordinator for several years. Instructed various seminars and training. Show less

Education

  • Pace University
    MBA, Accounting
  • State of New York
    BBA, Accounting

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