EDWARD BENEDETTO, CPA 242 Matthews Road * Oakdale, New York 11769 (H) 631.750.0825 * (C) 516.359.4456 * eb14ef3a0@westpost.

net Consummate certified public accountant with over twenty years of demonstrated ac hievements in delivering financial, accounting and staff development improvement s for startups and midsized companies. Results-driven professional known for ha nds on management of accounting department, developing internal control policies and procedures, researching and documenting GAAP, closing of financial books an d analyzing results, coordinating internal and external audits, financial report ing, controlling expenses and streamlining work flow. Creative problem solver, instructor, and team mentor with a proven ability to initiate successful departm ental training, staff development and team building processes that strategically align accounting operations to corporate goals. CORE COMPETENCIES GAAP * Accounting and Internal Control Policies and Procedures * General Ledger * Strategic Planning Financial, Management, and Regulatory Reporting * Variance Analysis * Coordination of Internal and External Audits * Continuous Process Imp rovement * SEC Reporting * Banking and Treasury Functions Budgeting and Forecast ing * Expense Control * Board Presentations * Regulatory and SOX Compliance * Pa yroll & Benefits PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PAY-O-MATIC CORPORATION, Syosset, NY * June 2009 to November 2010 $150M financial services company with 145 retail locations * Reason for leavingcorporate reorganization Vice President, Controller Spearheaded finance and accounting initiatives and provided complete management of all accounting functions. Served as key member of management team, working c losely with the CFO and Senior Management on all accounting, internal control, p ayroll and benefit issues. Streamlined the accounting department to support new business strategies and integrating acquisitions. Delivered superior financial and accounting services while leading compliance and reporting. Coordinated da y-to-day activities of nine person accounting team to fuel efficiency, productiv ity and overall performance. Managed comprehensive organizational shift to alig n acquisitions. Specific Accomplishments: * Introduced new systems that simplified accounts payable and fixed asset accoun ting. * Uncovered and corrected account reconciliation errors from previous years. * Enhanced corporate growth by mentoring and coaching high performers. * Implemented closing procedures reducing time and errors. * Dramatically improved accounting procedures and general ledger account reconci liations as evidenced by recent reports issued by external and internal auditors . * Significantly reduced costs by updating benefits plans and improving plan desi gn. AMALGAMATED BANK, New York, NY * August 2006 to November 2008 $4,500M multi-state commercial bank (as of November 30, 2008) * Reason for leavi ng-corporate reorganization

First Vice President, Controller Skillfully directed the daily activities of the accounting department. Managed daily operations of 13 -person accounting team. Collaborated with Senior Manage ment to heighten financial and regulatory reporting and implement systems to imp rove operations. Responsibilities included internal controls, general ledger, t reasury functions, payroll, consolidated financial statements, investment accoun ting, regulatory reporting (Call Report and FR2900) and coordination of external and internal audits. Responsibilities extended to abandoned property controls and reporting, tax accruals and returns, financial reports for 401(k) and pensio n plans. Specific Accomplishments: * Developed enhanced month end variance analysis and analytical review procedure s reducing closing time. * Dramatically improved accounting procedures and general ledger account reconci liations. * Recruited and built superior Accounting Department. * Upgraded fixed asset and investment accounting programs. STEINWAY & SONS, Long Island City, NY * August 2005 to August 2006 $181M manufacturing company with international subsidiaries (as of December 31, 2005) * Reason for leaving-corporate reorganization Manager, Accounting Provided expert leadership and controls for subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instr uments (NYSE). Served as key member of management team responsible for the dail y activities of accounting department, staff development, general ledger, consol idation of foreign subsidiaries, and financial reporting. Accountable for impr oving and complying with SOX initiatives. Specific Accomplishments: * Developed and implemented access and end user control testing procedures for S arbanes Oxley compliance efforts. * Fueled Sarbanes Oxley compliance efforts by implementing key controls relating to financial reporting, testing procedures and remediation of significant defic iencies. MARCUM & KLIEGMAN LLP, New York, NY * October 2004 to June 2005 300 member regional public accounting firm * Reason for leaving-hired for tax se ason Audit Manager, Financial Services Group Provide accounting services for diverse client base. Served as a key consultant managing all aspects of assigned audits and internal control evaluations. Pres ented findings and recommendations to facilitate the implementation of cost effe ctive solutions. Accountable for building strong relationships with new and exi sting clients. Obtained excellent knowledge of SOX, project management, and pre sentation skills. Industry exposure included hedge funds, private equity funds, community banks, management companies and offshore broker dealers and mutual fu nds. Specific Accomplishments: * Managed all aspects of assigned external and internal audit control evaluation s. * Established procedures to conduct and perform internal audit engagements. * Upgraded audit engagements to conform to current standards. * Served as a key mentor and trainer for new staff employees

BANK OF SMITHTOWN, Smithtown, NY * April 1994 to April 2004 $564M commercial bank with 11 branches (as of December 31, 2004) * Reason for le aving-another opportunity Senior Vice President & Controller (September 1998 to April 2004) Provided expert leadership in the accounting department for this growing company listed on NASDAQ. Served as key member of senior management team collaborating on all accounting and financial issues. During my tenure, this team was respon sible for turning around an underperforming bank and transforming it into the nu mber one bank in the country for its asset size. Accountable for general ledger , staff development, investment accounting, treasury functions, accounting syste m implementations and conversions, internal audits, financial and operational su pport, policies/procedures, asset liability management (ALM) and correspondent b anking relationships. Reporting responsibilities included: forms 10K, 10Q, audi ted consolidated financial statements, dashboard, Call Report, management report s, FRY9LP, FRY9C, FR2900 and other as necessary. Participating member of the fo llowing Committees: Asset Liability Management, Strategic Planning, Compliance, Internal Audit, Deposit Pricing, and Information Technology. Specific Accomplishments: * Improved financial reporting including board packages, GAAP based audited stat ements, SEC filings, management reports, daily dash board, and regulatory report ing. * Developed budgeting program which saved approximately $100 thousand in impleme ntation costs and allowed for tighter control over expenses. * Coordinated strategies for system conversions to upgrade or replace software v ia due diligence, conversion procedures and controls. * Orchestrated a tax reduction strategy resulting in an ongoing annual tax savin gs of approximately $800 thousand. * Significantly increased the Bank's borrowing capacity by approximately $80 mil lion. The additional liquidity was used to fund future corporate growth. Vice President & Internal Audit Manager (April 1994 to Septemeber1998) Responsible for internal audit function and reported directly to audit committee . Specific Accomplishments * Professionalized and increased the efficiency of the internal audit department . This resulted in reducing departmental expenses by approximately $100 thousan d annually and the implementation of a risk based audit program as required by r egulatory agencies. ALBRECHT, VIGGIANO, ZURECK & CO., CPA's, Hauppauge, NY * September 1987 to April 1994 60 member regional public accounting firm * Reason for leaving-another opportuni ty Audit Supervisor, Commercial Group Provided accounting services for a diverse client base which included manufactur ing, home builders, developers, construction, commercial banking, mortgage banki ng, wholesale distributors, retirement plans, restaurants, catering facilities, food service providers, and professional service organizations. Responsible for planning and performing audits, preparing financial statements, strategic finan cial planning, agreed-upon procedures engagements, and the preparation of corpor ate, individual, partnership, pension, payroll, and sales tax returns.

FORMAL EDUCATION Masters of Science, Accounting (1987) Long Island University, Brookville, New York National Honor Society for Accounting Majors Bachelor of Arts (1983) State University of New York at Buffalo PROFESSIONAL TRAINING MAS 200 ERP * Excel (advanced) * Word * Fidelity Horizon Core Banking Software * Project Planning QuickBooks * ADP PCPW * ADP Payroll & Report Smith * IPS Sende ro Investment Accounting & Accounts Payable * Sage Fixed Assets * FRx AFFILIATIONS American Institute of Certified Public Accountants New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants