April Brown

Controller

Sarasota, Florida, United States

About

Experience

  • Controller at Strategic Solutions Unlimited, Inc.
    Mar 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 5 mos

    SSU, Inc. is a military defense government contractor, supporting special operation goals. • Manage all company accounting and reporting functions • Review contract modifications and purchase orders • Budgeting • Reporting daily cash balances • Payables and receivables management • Managing the external audit process • Preparation of financial statements • Maintenance of the Deltek Costpoint (Accounting & Material Management) • Analysis of financial data, profitability, and pricing • Developing and refining accounting policies and procedures • Recommend appropriate changes to improve systems, controls and financial performance

  • Controller at Village Green Real Estate & Development, LLC
    Jan 2010 - Mar 2010 · 3 mos

  • Senior Auditor, CPA at Newman, Newman & Kaufman LLP
    Oct 2007 - Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Performed audits, reviews, compilations, and related footnotes. • Prepared corporate income tax returns and operating budgets. • Preparation of Shareholder Tax Deduction Letters. • Evaluation of the Adequacy of Working Capital and Reserve Funds. • Areas of audit responsibilities included: cash, receivables, property and equipment, payables, accrued expenses, debt, and P& L analysis.

  • Senior Accountant at Saranto Calamas CPA, PC
    Feb 2004 - Oct 2007 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    • Performed audits, reviews, compilations, and related footnotes. • Prepared individual, corporate income tax returns. • Reviewed colleague tax returns and work papers. • Developed and implemented internal training programs. • Actively participated in firm-sponsored and external continuing education classes. • Managed/trained a staff of bookkeepers in scheduling appointments and meeting deadlines. • Representation for IRS, NYS and Workers Compensation Audits • Have assisted a widely diverse client base, which included: health care providers, various food retails, high end designers, doctors, car wash, and many more.

  • Accountant at Manzi, Pino & Company
    Jun 2001 - Jun 2003 · 2 yrs 1 mo