Controller/CFO Name : joeyman Industry Type : General Contractors City & State : Bergenfield,NJ Job Title Controller/CFO Relocation Preferences : Florida, Mid Eastern States Objective : Resume : Joseph LaPorta Jr 74 Highland Ave., Bergenfield, NJ 07621 Home 201 501-0049, Cellular 201 456-0612 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Construction Controller/CFO with over 10 years of experience in Public & Construction accounting with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding ownership's directives and goals by combining financial leadership with best business practices, which positioned companies for long-term growth and profitability. Advanced knowledge of Timberline (version 9.4.1),QuickBooks Pro construction software, proficiency in various financial systems and tax software programs. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND CFO/Controller for Twin Towers Enterprises Sept 2003 to Present Directed, organized and trained, accounting & project management personnel in Timberline Accounting Software, and guided companies in best business practices. Provided ownership with interim day to day accounting management. Documented, job descriptions, accounting controls and procedures. • Installed, trained and documented new Timberline Accounting software. • Designed and developed new purchasing procedures and controls. • Provided principals, insurance, banking and bonding companies, with updated job cost & financial reports. • Analyze risk management. Increased various coverages while providing huge cost savings of same. • Streamline AIA Timberline contract billing while increasing AR collections. • Installed new Timberline change order procedures and controls. • Filed all payroll and business tax returns. Controller, NetVersant of NY, NYC Jan 2000 to Aug 2003 Maintained, monitored and reconciled the company's general ledger. Prepared month-end closing of company’s accounting records. • Decreased accounts receivable from $ 5.7 to 1.4 million within one year, which reduced borrowing and a direct bottom line increase of approximately $ 400K. • By creating a team atmosphere, hard work and accountability, we had attained and exceeded certain financial goals as set forth by our corporate office. • Installed and documented the entire back office structure. Recommended job descriptions, segregation of duties and responsibilities. • Reclassified existing detail general ledger. Provided corporate office with a detailed, supported and classified balance sheet. Segregated, direct from indirect costs with a separate section that reported fixed SG$A expenses. • Provided management with monthly job cost, budget and financial statements, statistical analysis, that was complete with analysis, schedules and foot notes. • Supervision of accounting staff including an assistant controller, A/P, A/R, HR, IT and ancillary staff of, two project mgr professionals. Controller/CFO, Plato General Construction, Long Island City, NY June 1992 to Dec 1999. Reported directly to the owner and CEO of the company. Supervised a staff of four accounting personnel, as well as, provided support and coordination with project managers and field supervisors. • Reduced workers compensation insurance costs, from $150,000 to $ 25,000, general liability from $ 75,000 to $ 40,000, auto insurance from $ 18,000 to $ 10,000 and medical insurance from $60,000K to $40,000. • Increased unsecured bank credit line from $ 600,000 to $ 1.2 million. Increased performance bonding from $ 3,000 to $15,000 per occurrence. • Upgraded accounting software from Peachtree to Timberline. Networked workstations. • Updated and improved D&B company profile. • Automated office and job forms such as: Pr time sheets, AIA billing, certified payrolls, work and change order forms. Set up of company email and automated computer fax software. Joseph LaPorta Jr., Page2 • Worked with outside CPA firm on company's audit financial statements. Worked with outside legal counsel for updated sub contracts. • Supervised and reviewed weekly payroll processing, monthly union and tax reports, via Paychex online Partner, LaPorta & Michaels, Hewitt, NJ 1983 – 1992 . Provided various clientele with general write up and tax work. • Increased clientele base, from primarily construction firms to more diversified industries such as: Advertisement, Investment, Medical, Cable installers, Transportation, Real Estate Appraisers and legal firms. • Designed, implemented, trained and supported various accounting systems, while considering the client’s needs and industry standards. • Pioneered the use of electronic tax software and the transmission of same. Senior Accountant, Joseph Hockberg CPA & Co., Hackensack, NJ. 1981 – 1982 Prepared monthly, quarterly financials complete with accountant's workpapers and field audit support • Achieved the position of Senior Accountant. EDUCATION B.A., Accounting, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Timberline (9.4.1), Intuit Master Builders, QuickBooks Pro, Peachtree, Quicken and One-Write Plus, ADP and Paychex Payroll, Microsoft Office 2003, MAS 90, learning Crystal Reports CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Certified consultant, Intuit Master Builders, Philadelphia, PA, 2002. Attended consultant software bootcamp located in PA. LICENSES Certified Pro Advisor, Quickbooks Pro, 1995 - 2003. Certified in such Quickbooks Pro programs as: Contractors, Premium and Basic. AFFILIATIONS Associate, National Association of Public Accountants VOLUNTEER President, Bergenfield Swim Club, Bergenfield, NJ. 1999 – 2000 Provided membership with automation in membership dues and disbursements. Review and budgeted for current and future capital expenditures. Guided club to update, repair and improve much needed infrastructure .