Financial Controller Project Management In West Palm Beach FL Resume LJ Maurer

LJ MAURER West Palm Beach, FL 33412 ● 954.649.2429 ● [email protected]

Management Executive – Controller OPERATIONS ~ ACCOUNTING ~ INTERNAL CONTROLS ~ STAFFING

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Adept throughout complete spectrum of financial management functions including financial statements, financial analysis, month-end close, variance analysis, and regulatory compliance. Able to devise and contribute vital forecasts and budgets which play a major role in supporting and navigating fiscally strong company operations. Exceptional skills in expense analysis, budget administration, portfolio management, multi-entity accounting, SOP (standard operating procedures) development, and performance reporting. Proven success in establishing, implementing and maintaining financial, administrative and operational systems, procedures, and controls to optimize information flow, expense control, and financial success. Highly regarded for exceptional work ethic and unwavering commitment to privacy and confidentiality. Excel at working collaboratively with executive leadership as well as personal lifestyle staff. Possess a polished blend of interpersonal, communication, analytical and organizational skills, and paramount to handling broad-scope needs of ultra high net worth executives.

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PFP Associates, LLC, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 2013 to 2014 Head of Family Office / Corporate Controller  Steered daily operations within private wealth family office including SOP development, vendor selection, purchasing, financial statement consolidation, financial reporting, and variance analysis.  Contributed solid talents in human resources to conduct employee background checks and drug screenings, assemble employee handbooks and credit card agreements, administer health benefits, and coordinate payroll.  Ensured constant compliance with GAAP, GAAS and SOX requirements.  Established internal controls to safeguard company assets, and reliably administered all cash disbursements for family household, yacht, plane, ranch, offices, and charitable foundation.  Reviewed and adjusted commercial, liability, crime, D&O, E&O, property, and auto insurance policies as needed to achieve an optimum balance of cost containment and protection/coverage.  Effectively partnered with external CPA firm on preparation and submission of annual tax returns. Akam On Site, Boca Raton, FL, 2011 to 2013 Director of Finance  Spearheaded full-scope financial operations for Property Management Company inclusive of budget administration, audit support, policy/procedure development, cash management, and variance analysis.  Reviewed, created and presented complete month-end financial statement packages to community board of directors.  Strategically designed organizational structure to achieve defined goals and objectives.  Developed eCommerce back office solution featuring double-layered security protocols to enable board members to view, approve and digitally sign all cash disbursements as well as provide a one-stop web application for all community needs. Continued …

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Exclusive Property Management, Pompano Beach, FL, 2009 to 2011 Corporate Controller  Oversaw comprehensive financial reports, financial analysis and cost control for clients to continually evaluate performance levels of each property.  Maintained general ledger and journal entries, performed month-end close, and created budgets for all communities.  Drove seamless cooperation with auditors, clients and tax agencies to complete timely audits.  Guided, supervised and motivated team of 10 in performing payroll, collections, deposits, bank reconciliations, A/P, and A/R associated with 40 non-profit associations.  Formulated strategic plan to implement and lead efficient and compliant accounting operations.  Analyzed, determined and documented Standard Operations Procedures for company. Allied Mortgage and Financial Corp., Sunrise, FL, 2007 to 2008 Corporate Controller  Expertly steered the complete spectrum of business operations within accounting & finance department for sub-prime mortgage lender.  Applied dynamic leadership talents toward directing, mentoring, and supervising team of 15.  Created and maintained financial statements, general ledger, budgets and journal entries.  Oversaw A/P, mortgage receivables, asset-based inventory control, and eCommerce.  Stabilized company records by reconciling G/L to meet financial and tax guidelines.  Assisted external auditors in preparation of tax return and quarterly mortgage credit line audit.  Effectively maintained commercial and residential mortgage receivables exceeding $180M+.  Monitored four lines of credit by diligently reviewing investment activities and banking activities. Clear View Hurricane Shutters, Hollywood, FL, 2006 to 2007 Director of Finance  Successfully evolved start-up company from generating $0 monthly revenue to $120K+/month ($1.4M annually) with PBT (profit before taxes) margin of 26% in first year.  Proficiently established and implemented policies and procedures for all functional areas including purchasing, finance/accounting, project management, permitting, warehousing and inventory control.  Generated monthly financial statements and budget variances, prepared financial plans, and conducted market analysis to optimize competitive positioning.  Documented SOPs and Policy & Procedure manual to ensure cost-effective, productive, and compliant business activities. EComax, Sunrise, FL, 1992 to 2006 Executive Vice President of Finance & Operations  Directed all aspects of operations for company providing international call center solutions and manufacturing of plastic security seals.  Monitored manufacturing and distribution of plastic security systems across North America, South America, and Europe.  Cost-effectively controlled full-scope financial administration including accounting, inventory control, monthly financial statements from (eight) subsidiaries, and $500M+ in budgets.  Integrated call center systems and technologies to contribute approximately 6% to PBT.

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Bachelor of Science in Management / Accounting, University of Phoenix

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