MARIA DIOGUARDI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE I GRACE COMPANY, New York, NY High-End Residential Contractor Timberline Software
2009 - Present
Accounting Consultant

Assist management in developing procedures to streamline accounting functions.

TACONIC BUILDERS, INC, Mamaroneck, NY High-End Residential Contractor Timberline Software
2007 - 2009
Controller

Responsible for fiscal reporting, tracking and analysis of $75 million in annual revenue for a high-end residential contractor.
Restructured accounting department instituting a monthly process establishing deadlines and controls to streamline accounting functions.
Supervise and manage accounting department.
Prepare financial statements for monthly management review and annual audit.
Developed cost to complete, forecasting, cash flow analyses and variance reports.

LEHR CONSTRUCTION CORP., New York, NY Interior Commercial Contractor Timberline Software
2005 - 2007
Controller

Responsible for fiscal reporting, tracking and analysis of $500 million in annual revenue for a fast track commercial contractor with high-end clientele.
Supervise and manage accounting department consisting of thirty employees, which include five department heads responsible for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll/Human Resources, Billing and IT/IS.
Maintain relationships with bank, accounting firm and primary subcontractors.
Track direct costs, billing and accounts receivable for over 200 projects with estimated values ranging from $20,000 to $100,000,000 and contract durations ranging from two weeks to eighteen months.
Attend weekly meetings with Project Managers, Department Heads, and Project Executives to proactively address and resolve field and operational issues.
Coordinate workflow and reporting between accounting and construction, cost control, purchasing, and estimating departments.
Converted Excel billing procedure to Timberline accounting software, automating pay when paid process.
Designed and implemented Lien Waiver Tracking Management Program to improve cash flow.
Implemented IT/IS Disaster Recovery Program.

COLUMBUS CONSTRUCTION CORP., Mount Vernon, NY Heavy Highway Contractor Timberline Software
CANAL ASPHALT, INC., Mount Vernon, NY Asphalt Manufacturer
1998 2005
Vice President Finance, Controller

Responsible for fiscal reporting, tracking and analysis of $75 million in annual revenue.
Restructured accounting department instituting a monthly process establishing deadlines and controls to streamline accounting functions.
Implemented bond substitution program which generated interest income on retainage.
Converted debt on all machinery and equipment to a revolving line of credit thereby reducing interest expense and increasing working capital.
Supervise and manage accounting department and administrative staff consisting of seven employees.
Maintain relationships with bank, surety and accounting firm.
Prepare financial statements for monthly management review, interim accountants review, and annual audit.
Coordinate renewal process for all lines of insurance.
CENTRUM CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., Patterson, NY Mechanical Contractor Concord/Timberline Software
1994 1998
Controller

Responsible for fiscal reporting, tracking and analysis of $10 million in annual revenue.
Supervise and manage accounting department
Coordinate and administer all contracts and related subcontracts.
Maintain relationships with bank, accounting firm, surety and insurance agent.


METCALF & EDDY, INC., an AECOM COMPANY, New York, NY Environmental Engineers JAMIS Software
1990-1994
Regional Controller

Responsible for fiscal reporting, tracking, and analysis of $125 million in annual revenue for eastern region.
Forecast sales, new orders, gross margin, overhead expense, and operating profit on a twelve-month rolling basis.
Coordinate monthly close; make reserve recommendations based on potential contract losses; determine P&L impact of bad debt and cost overruns.
Develop annual profit plan and evaluate sources of operating profit.
Identify key factors in profit plan variance and submit strategies to overcome shortfalls and strengthen regional position.
Monitor existing contract budgets with aggregate value of $350 million to assess impact on profitability.
Devise strategies to meet company objectives including market selection, key account analysis and the leveraging of opportunities with other regions and parent company.
Negotiate inter-company pricing for multi-regional projects.
Manage and supervise regional financial support staff and advise divisional vice-presidents as to profitability determinants.
Accountable for annual operating budget of $12 million.


ROSE ENGINEERING, INC., Armonk, NY Design Engineers Timberline Software
1985-1990
Controller
Created monthly reporting procedure, customized and designed all financial and project management reportage.
Prepared all fiscal reports, i.e., monthly operating statements, cash flow analysis, budget analysis, year-end work papers for auditors.


EDUCATION
Fordham University Bachelors of Business Administration Finance


COMPUTER SKILLS
Sage Timberline, Concord, JAMIS, Microsoft Office