Manjri S Shah

48 Springfield Court
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone # 973-335-4878
Cell # 973-879-3436
Email:msd9463c@westpost.net
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
A proven accounting and finance management executive with a reputation of integr
ity in building customer relationships coupled with solid business practices.
Key strengths
* Self-motivated and seasoned at developing new business and earning clients' co
nfidence.
* Great leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent organizer & manager; capacity to plan, execute and deliver programs
from concept to completion to generate growth.
* Resourceful problem solver.
* Capable of Handling multiple projects simultaneously.
* Develop & implement new systems accurately and efficiently.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Alliance Tire Co. 1998-2010
Corporate Controller/GM/Director
* Managed US distribution organization for an Israeli & Indian Tire Manufacturer
* Grew company sales from 8 Million to 25 Million for Agricultural Tire Division
* Procured 2 Million dollars in Government contracts
* Implemented Navison a Microsoft Dynamics ERP program
* Setup warehouse inventory valuation systems and cost accounting
* International transfer pricing
* Enforced letters of Credit and International Business Practices
* Prepared monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated financial statements (P&
L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and accounting packages for corporate financial rep
orts
* Performed financial accounting service for three divisions; managed General Le
dger accounting, ensured all accounting records and reports complied with corpor
ate policies and GAAP
* Prepared quarterly management reports (revenue recognition errors, budget vs.
actual, inventory evaluation, guarantees, acquisitions etc.), scenario analysis
and responded to ad hoc queries
* Conducted monthly/quarterly/year-end variance analysis & explanations includi
ng: gross profit variance, P&L swing, balance sheet accounts, intercompany tran
sactions, loans, and investment accounts
* Managed month-end closing including preparation of journal entries (accrual, p
repaid, loan, equity pickups, intercompany elimination etc.), accounts reconcili
ation, and collaboration with different areas of finance (Sales, Treasury, A/P,
A/R, Logistic) to ensure that the close was completed flawlessly
* Streamlined and provided guidance to sales and logistics departments, and AP a
nd AR department to resolve issues related to, but not limited to revenue recogn
ition, inventory evaluation, and accounting errors
* Managed Fixed Asset accounting
* Enhanced Payroll accounting procedures by introducing/developing internal con
trol over manual payroll processing, greatly reduced the duplicate payments & e
liminated bank reconciliation items from the transactions
* Oversaw quarterly FET-tax calculations and filing; prepared year-end corporate
 tax return packages and liaised with the external tax adviser on withholding fo
reign income tax analysis and recordings
* Provided year-end audit supporting documentations and liaised with internal &
external auditors

California Closet Company 1994-1998

Finance Manager
* Management variance & Analysis reports
* Payroll & benefits administrator
* Managed all franchise related accounting and advertising
* Budget & Planning
* Worked closely with outside auditors for Financial Statement Preparation

Storch Engineers- 1989-1994

Finance Manager
* Handled accounting for 6 civil engineering branches all over USA
* Setup systems for employee reporting and expense accounting
* Delegated work to the accounts receivable/payable/payroll departments

Carlton Bruen Realtors 1982-1988

Accounting Manager
* Managed general accounting functions
* Prepared financial statements
* Worked closely with outside auditing company
Education-
BS with a major in Accounting & Auditing- University of Mumbai- India
Mini MBA Certification from Rutgers University for Financial reporting

Computer Skills-
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Microsoft Dynamics- NAVISON
SAP FICO
Proficient with AS400