Todd DeFilippis
Holly Ridge
Summary
Results-oriented Controller with strengths in cash flow management, audit preparation, and financial forecasting. Proven ability to streamline financial processes and mentor staff, enhancing overall departmental efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Creative Marketing Alliance
01.2015 - Current
- Directed financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Implemented cost control measures to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
- Oversaw budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Mentored finance team members, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to formulate long-term financial strategies and objectives.
- Streamlined accounting procedures, reducing month-end closing time by enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Evaluated financial performance metrics, providing insights for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
- Coordinated with department heads to develop and monitor annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Improved cash flow management with rigorous monitoring and analysis of receivables and payables.
- Led implementation of new accounting software, improving data accuracy and accessibility for finance team.
Staff Accountant
AJ Santye & Co
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed monthly financial closings and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
- Prepared detailed financial statements in compliance with GAAP standards.
- Analyzed variances between budgeted and actual expenditures to identify discrepancies.
- Led audit preparations, coordinating with external auditors for seamless processes.
- Led audits of internal controls related to tax processes, identifying areas for improvement and mitigating potential risks.
- Performed analysis on inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable balance sheet accounts.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
- Prepared comprehensive tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and non-profit organizations.
- Conducted internal audits to assess current practices and implement improvements as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina, NCMaster of Science -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ12-2010
Skills
- Cash flow management
- Preparing financial statements
- Staff management
- Audit preparation
- Statement reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Financial forecasting
- Account reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- General ledger management
- Budget preparation
- Accounts receivable management
- AP/AR invoicing
- Financial management
- Expense control
- Cash flow forecasting
- ERP systems expertise
- Processing payments
- Revenue recognition
- Strategic planning
- Negotiation
- Budget development
- Financial statements expertise
- Tax compliance
- Project accounting
- Collections
- Accounts payable management
- Month-end closing
- Balance sheet management
- Office workflow improvements
- Payment disbursement
- US GAAP proficiency
- GAAP compliance
- Non-profit accounting
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Written communication
Timeline
Controller
Creative Marketing Alliance
01.2015 - Current
Staff Accountant
AJ Santye & Co
04.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Master of Science -
Fairleigh Dickinson University