Al Giparas

Chief Financial Officer

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

About

Financial executive with progressive management experience in multiple industries. (Distribution, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Utility, Non-Profit)

Experience

  • Chief Financial Officer at St. Vincent de Paul CARES

    Providing financial leadership for Vincentian Housing, Vincentian Properties and Vincentian Legal Services.

  • Assistant Controller at Lennar Communities - Sarasota

    Primary responsibilities were to direct and manage the accounting department’s monthly closing process, ensuring the division was in compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and governing corporate policies. Additional responsibilities included the preparation of monthly profitability projections, cash flow projections, budgets, and various other financial analyses including the tracking and forecasting of key performance indicators. In addition special projects and financial research were prepared for the Controller, Division President, Project Managers, and Regional and Corporate Offices.

  • Vice President of Finance at Sherloq Solutions, Inc

    Providing strategic and financial management for the affiliated entities engaged in health care and utility collection, medical extended business office services, background screening, real estate, municipal banner, and community reinvestment.

  • Controller at Mastry Engine Center

    Responsible for all aspects of accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic financial management of the organization. This includes preparation of monthly and annual financial reporting, requirements, annual financial and banking audits, and development of financial projections for external banking requirements, and summarizing operating performance results for monthly operations review meetings in order to communicate, evaluate and act upon financial and operating trends with management. Duties also include monitoring and evaluating inventory levels, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management and projecting cash requirements. Additional responsibilities include human resource and benefit administration, along with both company and employee insurance program reviews and policy management.

  • Senior Controller / CFO at AVEDA Florida / The Salon People

    Led the accounting department for the salon distribution business, school, and other related businesses. Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements, including banking requirements, projections and annual review. Successfully led conversion of financial system from Oracle to MAS500. Duties also include management of accountants, monitoring and management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management and projecting cash requirements.