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GARY STAHL, CPA, CIA 3489 Woodward Street C: (646) 715-2949 Oceanside, NY 11572 gs124c5d0@westpost.net gs124c5d0@westpost.

net ________________________________________ EXECUTIVE PROFILE Corporate Controller * Outstanding history of profitability increasing leadership, a function of visi on, financial planning expertise and business acumen developed over 20 years in progressively more challenging mandates. * Core areas of expertise include synergistic aptitudes to penetrate beyond the financial statements in order to devise best path business development processes . * Record of contribution in strategic financial planning, corporate integration, implementing and streamlined accounting systems with enhanced reporting capabil ities. * Skill set includes negotiation, cross-functional team and project management. ________________________________________ CAREER HISTORY TAG Corporation, NY, NY February 2007- Present Corporate Controller Owner and manager of offshore casino hotels, office buildings and developer of w arehouse space converted to residential condominium apartments. Mandate: Assist in developing and executing the company's operating plan. Build depth within the accounting departments. Improve procedures, systems and repor ting capabilities. Key Achievements: * Installed Epicor financial reporting suite software utilizing web based techno logies with business intelligence and multi language and currency capabilities * Installed and implemented MRI job cost system for construction projects * Installed a critical date tracking system utilized throughout the organization * Created automated financial reports to include key statistical measures and ra tios utilizing FRx Software * Oversaw cash flow forecasting, reviewed trends and work with department heads to help them proactively achieve their operating margins * Developed procedures to track marketing dollar sales conversions for ROI evalu ation * Streamlined MRI reporting and year end closings and liaised with outside audit ors * Oversaw internal audit at casinos, hotels and food and beverage outlets * Implemented F&B menu engineering and established inventory controls * Distributed reports through a webport with drill down capabilities for worldwi de access * Created consolidated and consolidating reports for foreign owned entities * Computation of earnings and profit for income tax reporting * Developed an intercompany account matrix to streamline monthly reconciliations * Implemented a payroll hierarchy to facilitate multi-level reporting through Kr onos software for labor management, scheduling and development of staffing guide lines * Analyzed slot machine activity utilizing Microsoft Access and ACL software Coventry Development Corp, NY, NY Asset Manager/Corporate Controller April 2003 - February 2007

Builder, developer and asset manager of retail shopping centers, office building s, residential towers and land for investment and development Mandate: Utilized Yardi Management software to modernize overall accounting proc edures and information systems. Installed a construction module for job costing and project management. Key Achievements: * Created customized Yardi, SQL & YSL reports for both management and constructi on control purposes * Created a graphic financial dashboard for reporting purposes. * Utilized ProCal software for tenant lease evaluation * Utilized Argus software for long term forecasting * Coordinated accounting and management activity with various third party manage rs and accountants * Discussed financial variances with construction managers for enhanced reportin g FMC Management Corp, Long Island, NY 1997- 2003 Corporate Controller/Hotel Executive Committee Member Builder, developer and manager of a luxury hotel with extensive F&B operations, as well as multi-family residential and commercial properties, farmland and othe r investments. Organization consists of over 500 employees. Reported directly to CEO and owners. Responsible for the hotel, real estate and corporate accounting departments consisting of 20 members combined. Mandate: Modernized accounting procedures and information systems. Improved the accuracy and timeliness of the reporting process. Prepared annual operating budg ets, monthly forecasts and rolling annual projections. Focused on strategic plan ning and increased operational contribution margins. Key Achievements: * Responsible for the construction accounting system design and implementation o f a new $37 million dollar multifamily residential housing co-op development * Installed MRI Software for the accounting of 1,800 residential units * Created various MS Access database applications for customized reporting * Developed a daily profit and loss executive summary statement for snapshot rep orting * Trained and educated staff in understanding objectives * Worked with outside accountants at year-end and for tax projections * Tracked apartment renovations individually by unit and compared against budget

Millennium III Real Estate Corporation, New York, NY September 1986 - Januar y 1997 Controller: Owners and fee managers of over forty commercial and residential real estate pro perties located nationwide. Organization consisted of over 40 employees. Report ed directly to the owner. Directed accounting staff size of 10 members. Mandate: Implemented cost saving strategies and updated computer operating syste ms. Improved the readability and usefulness of financial reports through graphic pre sentation and narratives. Prepared annual partnership, multi-state corporate ta x and individual returns. Key Achievements: * Converted over $100 million dollars of residential rental property to condomin

ium ownership * Supervised the servicing of sponsor financed residential mortgages and had sig natory authority over all bank accounts * Prepared property refinancing packages and worked with various lending institu tions in order to obtain favorable terms * Prepared Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions and monthly operating reports for dis tressed real estate * Assisted in loan workouts and attended US Trustee creditor meetings * Prepared cash, budgetary and collection analysis reports * Addressed other special financial or administrative projects as requested Margolin, Winer & Evens, CPA's Garden City, NY May 1984 - September 1986 Audit Senior Large regional full service accounting, tax and consulting practice. Left public accounting to accept controllership offer from engagement client. * Planned, directed and coordinated annual and quarterly examinations * Flowcharted clients operating cycles and reviewed them for internal control de ficiencies and quality control points * Drafted letters to senior management indicating our findings and recommendatio ns Saul B. Schneider & Company CPA's, NY, NY April 1982 - May 1984 Staff Accountant Small accounting firm Processed books of original entry through the preparation of financial statement s and tax returns. CERTIFICATION / EDUCATION * * * * Certified Public Accountant Certified Internal Auditor NASD Series 6 & 63 licensed NYS Life & Health insurance licensed Queens College, BA degree in Accounting and Information Systems

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS * Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants * NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants * Co-authored an article that appeared in trade publication the National Public Accountant. OTHER * Ability to solve problems in a creative and constructive fashion. REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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