Edward H. Friedman CPA

Manalapan, NJ 07726

215-870-5705

E-mail ehf_cpa@yahoo.com

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CONTROLLER, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

A resourceful Controller, experienced in Finance and Administration. Consistently contributes to business growth by

leveraging information from Finance, Information Technology and Human Resources. Possesses the rare ability to mine,

manage and utilize data and resources in what are assumed to be compliance functions and turn them into efficient

business decision-making tools. Highly experienced with startups, rapid growth, acquisitions, divestitures, turnarounds,

and venture capital. Possesses great business acumen, leadership and team building skills. CPA.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Decision Maker, Tax Planning, Problem-Solving, Finance, Accounting, Strategic Planning,

Financial Planning Analysis & Forecasting, Tracking Time and Material Expenditures, Budgeting, Job Order Cost, Credit

& Collections, Due Diligence, GAAP, Multi-Task, Continuous Improvement, PPM, Human Resources, Information

Technology Systems Implementation, Query Tools, Data Mining, Establish Accounting Policies and Procedures, MS

Office (Excel, Access, Word), Audit Work Papers, Corporate Sales and Income Taxes

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Saved over $900K through Tax Planning. Increased cash flow by negotiating better terms with Vendors.

Was able to obtain $250K in additional operating funds. Prepared all financial schedules needed to take

Interactive Worldwide Public .Resolved over $2Mill in tax savings with the IRS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014 March–June Contract Position

NCWC INC.

Reviewed Commission reports. Saved the company money by finding formula errors.

Review insurance escrow calculations

Insure integrity of Accounting records

Helped recover money owed from company factor.

Prepared prior and current Sales Tax Returns for four States

Corrected escrow balances for several State Insurance Departments.

2008-2014 Interactive Worldwide/ FixtureOne Inc.,

Controller

Prepare all Payroll Tax Returns for a payroll of 130 employees. Includes state filings for five states.

Prepare all Financial Statements for Banks and Outside Auditors.

Maintain a relationship with Company Factors and Vendors which enabled the company to increase cash flow.

As part of loan covenants maintained fixed asset schedules and proper book values.

Monthly Closings including all Journal Entries.

Supervise Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables allowing the Company to maintain 60 day turnover.

Analyzed Financial Statements of takeover candidates.

Set and monitored Company expenditure levels to assure acceptable profit margins.

Prepared Budgets and Cash Flow projections.

Used Tax planning to save the Company over $250,000

Saved over $100,000 by re-quoting Workman Comp. Insurance.

2004-2008 Hobbs & Law LLC,

Controller

Converted old accounting system into Great Plains.

Responsible for managing cash flow and projections.

Supervised Accounts Receivables and Payables.

Managed all HR functions, including Payroll and Benefits.

Responsible for tracking projects on a time and material basis...

Senior staff member of an Engineering and Consultant Company

2002-2004 CGA Associates,

Controller

Prepared all financial reports and original entries.

Supervised Accounts Receivable and Payables.

Worked with banks on the purchase of additional Companies.

Set up and managed the finances of new companies started by management

1999-2002 Medsite Inc.,

Assistant Controller

Managed parent companies G/L, reconciled all inter-company accounts.

Prepared corporate income tax return, including sales tax for multiple states.

Responsible for resolving tax concerns/questions, through research. Handled both sales tax and payroll audits.

Prepared insurance claims for lost revenues after September 11, 2001.

Supervised the preparation of corporate budgets: performed variance analysis.

Worked with Auditors on Annual Audit, including work papers and notes.

1995-1999 Allyn Graphics,

Controller

Communicated extensively with clients to ascertain their needs and develop effective solutions: coordinated the prompt

resolution of client problems and concerns.

Oversee the production of printed materials to ensure compliance with quality standards and project specifications.

Managed all accounting operations including A/P and Receivables, Payroll and preparation of Financial Statements and

preparation of Federal and State returns

COMPUTER SKILLS:

MS Office, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Great Plains, Paychex Corporate Turbo Tax and Intuit Pro Series

EDUCATION:

Licenses: State of New York Certified Public Accountant

Pace University, New York-BBA in Finance & Accounting