IVAN MENDEZ, CPA
25-40 Shore Boulevard, Apt 1-H
Astoria, New York 11102
Objective
Accounting position dealing with all financial functions to assure the safeguarding of financial assets and accurate and timely report of financial condition.
Qualifications and Background
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) of the State of New York with several years of diverse international public and corporate accounting experience. Proven track record in International Financial Statements reporting and systems conversion. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Professional Experience
KP Sanghvi, Inc, New York, New York 2007 to Present
Controller
Manage month and year end financial GAAP reporting and cash flow reports
Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll; supervising four
Produce budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and explanations
Prepare federal and state tax returns
Manage corporate and receivables insurance
Supervise and coordinate inventory consignment program closely with India personal
and local attorneys
Provide reports, documentation and support to external auditors for both US and
India operations
Manage Inventory control
Manage year end outside accountants audit
Waldman Diamonds Complete LLC, New York, New York 2004 - 2007
Controller
Managed the accounting cycle
Supervised accounts payable and accounts receivable
Managed corporate insurance
Administer payroll and employee medical and 401k Plan benefits
Prepared LLC federal and state tax returns
Managed and maintained bank relations and produced monthly and semiannual reports
Managed credit lines to customers
Produced budget and financial projections
Administered the inventory consignment program with our customers
Max Finkelstein, Inc., Astoria, New York 2000 - 2003
Assistant Controller
Supervised the accounting department
Performed monthly accounting closing; daily cash flow and accounts receivable reporting
Prepared monthly bank; accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliation
Provided full accounting for related partnership companies and retail store
Managed main supplier account payable
Directly assisted the Controller on daily tasks and special projects
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Lazare Kaplan International, New York and Puerto Rico. 1989 - 2000
Chief Accountant
Supervised accounts receivable and accounts payable staff
Produced monthly GAAP Consolidated Financial Statements and financial package
Produced daily cash flow, accounts receivable and sales reports
Performed monthly bank reconciliation
Administered payroll and 401(K) Plan
Coordinated annual audit. In charge of year end audit in the manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico.
Developed, managed and monitored budget
Managed computer network and converted GL system to new software package
Design and implementation of Financial Accounting package in the subsidiary in Africa
Inventory overview and costing, monthly analysis of cost and overhead variances
Ballester Hnos., Inc., Puerto Rico. 1988 - 1989
Accounting Manager
Directed the Accounting Department
Coordinated and prepared for year-end external audit
Prepared daily cash flow and bank reconciliation reports
Reconciled accounts receivable and accounts payable
Caribel Fragrances/Cosmair Caribe, Inc., Puerto Rico. 1985 - 1988
Senior Accountant
Handled accounts payable.
Performed bank reconciliation.
Reconciled physical inventory to subsidiary and GL.
Participated in computer system conversion.
Vladimir Mendez & Co., Puerto Rico. 1981 - 1985
Auditor
Conducted clients’ annual reviews and audits.
Prepared and filed quarterly and annual government tax returns.
Education
New York University, School of Continuing Education,
Courses
in: Corporate Finance, Payroll Administration,
Internal Auditing,
Individual Income Taxes and Corporate Cash Management.
University of Puerto Rico
BA, Major in Accounting 1985
Professional Affiliation and License
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
