RALPH CLAUDOMIR

395 Blue Hill Avenue Milton, MA 02186

r.caludomir@comcast.net 617.690.2863 h 617.872.7513 c
Extremely organized professional with superior research, analytical and informat
ion management skills. Accomplished in the investigation and resolution of issue
s for executive management and customers. Experience leading special conversion
projects, including reconciliation of bank statements, journals and general ledg
ers postings and the proprietary sweep system (income, redemption and expense di
screpancies). Efficient in managing multiple concurrent projects and facilitatin
g meetings.
Solid background in financial reporting, statistical reporting, auditing and GAA
P accounting standards with in-depth knowledge of financial regulations and rele
vant statutes. Build relationships at all levels of the organization, clearly di
sseminating information across groups and departments. Maintain close attention
to detail without losing sight of "big picture" issues. Exceptional written and
verbal communicator. Proficient in, QuickBooks Pro, MS Office software, MS Proje
ct, Bloomberg and Access.
Core Competencies:
Accounting System Integrity & Support
Data Compilation & Organization
Financial & Informational Data Analysis
Problem Solving & Issue Resolution
Quality Assurance Financial & Statistical Reporting
Internal Systems and Controls
Process Evaluation & Improvement
Relationship Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMX CONSTRUCTION Boston, MA
Part-Time Accountant Functions/Project Manager Roles (2004 to Present)
Review and update journal entries for accuracy to monthly bank statement reports
; verify tax, legal and compliance with payroll for 15+ employees and 5 onsite c
ontractors. Consulting and reviewing project and budget plans for bids proposals
and analysis of projects funding. Resolve and mitigate variances with actual an
d budgeted plan. Compile, resolve and update reports for quarter-ending processe
s. Selected Contribution:
* Perform account reconciliations and general ledger entries
* Post to general ledger accounts including posting of A/R and A/P and perform c
ash flow management.
* Prepare billings report; materials and supplies purchase orders,
STATE STREET BANK Boston, MA
Promoted to lead a 7-member team of trade operation specialists, managed all asp
ects of daily operations for $270 billion in client assets, ensuring transaction
accuracy and adherence to procedures and internal controls.
Account Manager (2004 to 2008)
Managed the accurate reporting of complex and multifaceted investment activities
for Investment Manager clients, including, but not limited to, swaps, options,
futures, forwards and contractual term loans. Oversaw generation and timely deli
very of quantitative and analytical client reports, internal audit reports, prod
uct portfolio surveys, and additional documents; verified completeness. Reviewed
weekly and monthly reconciliatory packages and ensured local currency exception
reports were properly verified and authenticated. Prepared monthly financial st
atements and variance analysis. Held client meetings to discuss investment proto
col, account integrity, new products and market developments. Monitored past due
income and corporate action indicators, researching and resolving accounts tria
l balances and general ledger account postings inconsistencies. Maintained accou
nt information on shared systems. Hired and coordinated training for new staff;
conducted salary and performance reviews. Contributed to development of departme
nt and corporate goals.
Selected Contributions:
* Assisted Senior Management on special projects such as SEC Mandate contingency
planning and review and develop groups SOPs in conformity to: SAS 70, SOX, SEC,
OFAC, Patriot Act, EFT Act, Bank Secrecy and AML act and internal audit standar
ds.
* Worked in cooperation with the clients oversight team and legal team on comple
x asset purchases and liquidation. Served as key point of contact for all intern
al audit reviews.
* Received 2 "Above and Beyond" awards and a managerial cash incentive bonus for
providing consistently exceptional work performance. Provided guidance to inves
tment managers with potentially high liability portfolios.
* Performed comprehensive variance analysis and determine root-cause for each si
gnificant variance.
* Developed strong team which served as a best practice model for other departme
nts; established training plans to address improvement opportunities based on bi
annual reviews.
* Enhanced client relationships by developing a flexible system for assuming new
investment products through testing, maintenance and process replication for de
rivative products and the Security Investment Program.
* Increased department productivity by 300% through development of programs, pol
icies and procedures that streamlined operational processes.
* Led centralized trading specialist team for the companys conversion project fr
om the Bank of NY Mellon to State Street Bank and Trust System.
Senior Trade and Client Representative (2003 to 2004)
Oversaw daily routing, posting and authorization of derivatives and domestic and
foreign transactions for both Custody and Accounting departments, working close
ly with internal groups and clients advisors across the globe to provide high qu
ality service. Managed quality control for client accounts on a daily, weekly an
d monthly basis. Researched, resolved and reconciled fund account inconsistenci
es and client issues. Compiled and developed precise statistical reports for man
agement. Trained and developed staff.
Selected Contributions:
* Fulfilled responsibilities of Account Manager during absences.
* Performed account reconciliations and general ledger entries
* Managed trades reporting and supervised a staff of 5 whose functions included
processing trades, expenses, cash availability preparation, corporate action eve
nts, incomes and interests distributions
* Implemented procedures to ensure quality and efficiency of operations; develop
ed daily, monthly and weekly procedural processes for senior and junior staff an
d monitored / updated global custody changes and notices impacting client intern
ational accounts.
Customer Representative Specialist (2001 to 2003)
Expertly investigated and resolved trading discrepancies in foreign and domestic
markets, liaising between sub-custodians, fund accountants and pricing groups.
Reconciled collateral accounts for option opened and closed contract requirement
s. Resolved cash discrepancies between company and sub-custodian banks daily. Re
sponded to internal and external inquiries. Trained and provided professional de
velopment for new staff and implemented operating procedures to facilitate train
ing process.
Selected Contribution:
* Built spread sheets detailing information for all client accounts including tr
ade volume reports.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY Long Island, NY
Project and Program Management | Program and Portfolio Management Programs
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY Waltham, MA
Computing Skills
Bloomberg, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), QuickBooks, Acces
s, MS Project