A highly experienced Accounting Professional who has demonstrated the ability to lead teams of professionals to new levels of success in several industries and fast-paced environments. Strong technical and business qualifications, with an impressive track record of more than 18 years of hands-on experience in team development, process improvement, policy and controls, and system conversions. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, and increasing profitability. Specialties: Distribution, Non-Profit, Student Lending, Publishing, Service Industry

Accounting and Finance Manager @ •Managed a staff of 3 direct reports for McKesson’s client, Pediatric Health Care Alliance, averaging $36 million in annual revenue. •Reduced month end close process from 10 to 1 business day. •Reduced operating expenses 25% annually. •Increased annual revenue by approximately $1 million dollars through extensive financial analysis leading to negotiation of several major insurance carrier contracts. •Derived a new bonus program leading to increased office collections by 25%. •Improved overall cash position by 20% after negotiating new payment terms with several large vendors. •Spearheaded new internet based credit card program reducing annual fees by 15%. •Prepared monthly forecasts and annual budgets. •Reviewed monthly reporting package in order to drive strategic planning. •Responsible for the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. •Prepared Schedule K-1 and 1120S tax forms for the individual shareholders and S Corporation and calculated physician compensation quarterly. From April 2012 to July 2015 (3 years 4 months) Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaContractior @ 2011- 2012 CONFIRMATIONS SPECIALIST (CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT) PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS •Prepared and mailed audit confirmations to 3rd parties. •Tracked responses from 3rd parties through verification calls and review of confirmation logs. •Communicated directly with audit engagement teams about progress of assigned work requests. •Assigned special work requests involving some of firm’s top clients. 2011 PROJECT LEAD (CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT) HORIZON BAY ASSISTED LIVING TAMPA, FL •Led team of 4 accountants on PeopleSoft system conversion project due to Brookdale Senior Living acquiring Horizon Bay. •Reconciled Balance Sheets and Income Statements for 164 Horizon Bay Assisted Living facilities to Brookdale Senior Living’s financial statements. •Ensured mapping of the chart of accounts conversion from Horizon Bay to Brookdale Senior Living was done correctly through variance analysis of the reconciliations performed on both companies’ financial statements. •Completed contract assignment with Horizon Bay 3 weeks sooner than originally assigned From July 2011 to March 2012 (9 months) Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida AreaAssistant Controller @ Managed and developed a staff of 3 direct reports for a company averaging 94MM in annual gross revenue. Reduced operating expense by 30% within the first 9 months of tenure. Improved overall cash position by 25% after negotiating new payment terms with several large vendors, which allowed the organization to pay down debt. Reduced month end close from 5 business days to 3 business days. Improved internal audit accuracy ratios from 65% to 93%, and reduced external audit adjustments by 75% compared to 2010. Prepared monthly financial statements, income statement trend, and balance sheet flux analysis for 11 districts within the Gulf Region. Ensured all internal controls and procedures relating to Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Cash were in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, as well as the Parent Company’s policies and procedures. Assisted Controller in preparation of 2011 annual budgets and completed quarterly cash and revenue forecasts. Administrator for company purchasing credit card program. Completed various research reports for District Management and Parent Company. From September 2010 to June 2011 (10 months) Clearwater, FLAccounting Manager @ Assisted in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to Management, Budget, and Accounting Fully responsible for the management and development of 9-11 Direct Reports Established system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve current systems Responsible for the maintenance of all financial statements Accountable for the review and delivery of subsidiary ledgers, and provide analysis to the Controller Ensured all prepared and reviewed Financial Statements are in strict accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley Executed the Investor Reporting process for Senior Level Executives within the parent company Trains and mentors Senior Accountants Act as a backup to the Controller in his absence From September 2008 to June 2010 (1 year 10 months) Accounting Manager @ Assisted in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to Management, Budget, and Accounting Fully responsible for the management and development of 3-5 Direct Reports Established system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve current systems Responsible for the maintenance of all financial statements for securitized and unsecuritized portfolios Accountable for the review and delivery of subsidiary ledgers, and provide analysis to the CFO and Controller Ensuresd all prepared and reviewed Financial Statements are in strict accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley Executed the Investor Reporting process for Senior Level Executives in compliance with SEC regualtions Reduced the month end close process from ten to five days by improving the accuracy and timing of income and delinquency data reporting Trained and mentored Senior and Staff Accountants Act as a backup to the Controller in his absence From April 2006 to September 2008 (2 years 6 months) Accountant/Financial Analyst @ Prepared month-end closing of all financial statements Analyzed financial statements ensuring accuracy of all profits/losses Responsible for annual budgets Assisted Payroll Manager in processing the Full Time Employment report for the Board of Directors Assisted Payroll Manager in preparing quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns (Form 941, 5500, etc) Assisted Accounts Payable Manager in preparing year-end 1099’s for all vendors From November 2002 to April 2006 (3 years 6 months) District Accounting Manager @ Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Accounting department, which includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Payroll, Expense Control, Employee Development and Retention Managed a staff of 11 employees for a district averaging 430 million dollars in sales annually Ensured the records of all assets and liabilities are in accordance with GAAP Maintain the data integrity of all assets and liabilities Prepared year-end and month-end closing of all financial records, which includes physical inventory and cycle counting Responsible for Job Costing and analysis Recommend budget expense estimates to Executive Management Managed Profit Planning and Budgetary Control of Expenditures Completed special projects, including the implementation of a major Computerized Accounting system Developed proposals and prepare detailed Financial records for Executive Management From May 2000 to October 2002 (2 years 6 months) Assistant Accounting Manager @ Supervised and trained the Internal Auditing department personnel Assisted District Accountant in the daily operations of the department Created monthly and annual financial reports Processed Journal entries, and posted them to the General and Subsidiary Ledgers Assisted District Accountant in year-end closing Reconciled Bank Statements for a variety of banks Balanced General Ledger Accounts Created weekly sales input report Assisted Accounts Payable Manager in preparing year-end 1099’s for all vendors From January 1998 to May 2000 (2 years 5 months) Internal Auditor @ •Investigated all company transactions to ensure accuracy of costing procedures to minimize Profit Losses •Complete special projects as assigned From January 1997 to January 1998 (1 year 1 month)

BS, Accounting @ State University of New York College at Oswego From 1990 to 1994 Bill Barone is skilled in: Accounting, General Ledger, Auditing, GAAP, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Payroll, Human Resources, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Journal Entries, Fixed Assets, Income Statement, Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Receivable, Budgets