steven vincent                                                       0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

xxx-xxx-xxxx

                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

 

objective

management professional and team player eager to contribute expertise in finance and administration as well as project management toward supporting the employer in meeting business goals.

 

career profile

ø  long-term extensive financial and project management experience.

ø  master of science degree in accountancy.

ø  adept in all facets of estimating jobs, scheduling work and employee supervision.

ø  knowledgeable in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and monthly closing process.

ø  comprehensive knowledge of financial performance issues and key operational metrics.

ø  proven capacity to interface with diverse groups.

ø  excellent communication skills.

ø  focus on quality and process improvement.

ø  notable record of producing efficiencies and cost reduction.

ø  deliver exceptional reporting and advisement to senior management.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  highly-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications.

ø  effective coordinator and negotiator.

ø  outstanding communications and presentation skill sets.

 

certifications

certified database administrator for both oracle 8i and 9i

 

technology skills

oracle 8i/9i, microsoft office suite, platinum, quickbooks, peachtree, frx reporting

 

professional experience

alpine fence, inc., alpine ca                                                                                                           2008 - 2009

project manager

       estimated project costs, materials and labor for residential/commercial jobs, and provided complete data spreadsheets to management.

       tasked with scheduling projects and assigned tasks to employees.

       monitored work-in-progress and assessed usage, efficiency and overhead.

       approved payments to vendors and contractors.

 

massmutual insurance company, springfield, ma                                                                             2006 - 2008

accountant/financial analyst

       responsible for calculating/processing general agent and general manager compensation; verified accuracy per contract with company.

       for six agencies, prepared cash balance, general ledger, balance sheet and statement of cash flow reports utilizing platinum module, and recorded allowances of $4mm+ and $12mm in revenues.

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       utilizing sap treasury module, prepared monthly reimbursement and net expense summary reports and record calculations covering approximately $6mm.

       audited agency reports monthly, assuring recording of entries in a timely manner.

       for one agency, posted journal entries of approximately $2mm and performed closing activities.

       assisted with support and training of agency bookkeepers by providing timely responses to email and telephone inquiries.

       ensured all large expenditures were approved by financial consultant.

 

hastie fence company, agawam, ma                                                                                              2005 - 2006

job title

       developed and installed commercial division for satellite office.

       estimated project costs for commercial jobs.

       monitored work to ensure efficiency and be aware of any variances in agreed-to labor or material usage.

       provided completed spreadsheets for materials, labor and overhead on word-in-progress accounts.

 

citiworks, inc., attleboro, ma                                                                                                          2004 - 2005

cost accountant/project manager

       interpreted project specifications to determine labor, materials and overhead costs.

       charged with cost estimation and developing excel spreadsheet templates for material requirements.

       assigned responsibility for scheduling all materials shipments and ensuring accuracy of delivered product.

       compiled monthly cost/schedule status reports for progress payment-justification purposes.

       directed work assignments for personnel, monitoring progress and capabilities.

       when necessary, reported job underperformance and determined causes.

 

 

education

bentley college, waltham, ma

master of science, accountancy, 2005

 

clark technical career institute, framingham, ma

8i database administration, 2001

 

bridgewater state college, bridgewater, ma

bachelor of science, biology, 1978

 

 

 

other experience

during period 1978-2004, was employed by hastie fence company, vincent fence company and custom fence company in capacity of estimator.  in these assignments, gained job costing expertise which included estimation of materials/labor/overhead, development of ms excel spreadsheets for cost templates, and preparation of shop drawings.

 

 

 

 

steven vincent                                                       0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

xxx-xxx-xxxx

                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

cover letter text

 

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hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an accounting/financial analyst/project management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include in-depth experience in the construction sector.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in project planning, estimating, scheduling, task prioritization, work assignments, quality control and safety, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

steven vincent

 

 

 

 

 

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