MICHAEL MILLER

425 52nd Street

Lindehurst, NY 11757
Home 631-884-1864
Cell 631-334-5916
mm7b2296@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Focused, resourceful Controller and Accountant with 10+
years success implementing sound, cost-effective solutions
in $MM companies with diverse clientele. "Go to" senior
level resource who assumes complete control of all financial
activities and consistently exceeds quality, quantity and
time standards. Pursuing Masters degree in Accounting.
* Innovative and analytical thinker, with a track record
of improving operation efficiency through the introduction
of new systems, methods and controls.
* Highly effective in working constructively with people
across all functional areas.
* Excellent organizational and follow-through skills with
an emphasis on details.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOOKS GREAT SERVICES, Huntington, NY; 03/2009 - 04/2010
CONTROLLER; 1 year 1 month
Managed finances for tree removal and landscaping firm with
3 sister companies and $4.8MM in annual revenue. Performed
full cost accounting activities and analyzed financial
information detailing assets, liabilities and capital.
Oversaw A//P, A/R, bank reconciliation and business credit
card purchases. Prepared standard monthly financial reports,
sales tax returns and documentation for audits.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Assumed control of a disorganized, delinquent function
and developed action plans that restored payments to current
status and ensured on-time pay for new invoices.
* Categorized income and expense to specific jobs for
accurate job costing.
* Instituted policies that eliminated credit card abuse
and unnecessary purchases.
* Enhanced payroll system with crew timesheets and
supervisor approval, providing calculations that
determined if jobs were profitable or if estimates needed
adjustment.
* Forecasted future financial position and budget
requirements; made viable recommendations to management to
achieve economic objectives.
PRESTI & NAEGELE, Manhasset, NY; 09/2007 - 03/2009
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT; 1 year 6 months
Rehired and promoted by former employer to manage finances
for a large business and individual client base of over 2000
clients. Prepared federal, state and local tax returns, as
well as sales/payroll tax returns. Maintained A/P/A/R/bank
reconciliations. Delegated work to staff accountants.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Examined accounts and records for different clients in
various fields; ensured clients complied with periodic tax
payment, information reporting and other tax requirements.
* During tax season, worked 7 days a week, 14 hours a day
(8 hours on weekends).
Q MARKETING GROUP LTD., Great Neck, NY; 06/2004 - 09/2007
CONTROLLER; 3 years 3 months
Handled finances for $11MM company and its sister importing
items from China and Taiwan and selling them to catalogs.
Maintained A/P and A/R. Managed and reconciled cash
accounts. Prepared budgets, standard monthly financial
reports and sales tax returns.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Implemented procedure for job costing on each item
purchased.
* Advised management on investments for loans and
short/long-range financial plans.
* Prepared letters of credit for overseas transactions.
PRESTI & NAEGELE, Bayside, NY 09/1998 - 06/2004
STAFF ACCOUNTANT (see above) 5 years 9 months
TECHNOLOGY
MS Office, QuickBooks, Prosystem Tax, Quicken, T Value, 1099
ETC, BNA

EDUCATION
Queens College, Flushing, NY
B.A., Accounting, 2003