Antonio Knott
Peekskill,NY
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 20 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. Detailed and driven with many years of effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large and small-scale, non-profit and for-profit organizations. Performed FP&A duties as well as reviewing current processes to ensure efficiency. Managed two ERP migrations which involved both large and small-scale accounting systems.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
Fair Health
12.2013 - Current
- Created electronic T&E workflow
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Identified areas for improvement within the finance team, leading to increased productivity and reduced errors.
- Managed the financial planning process, resulting in more accurate forecasting and informed decision making.
- Managed successful implementation of new ERP system which improved interdepartmental communication across all organizational levels.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Supported CFO with special projects and additional job duties.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Implemented new accounting software to automate manual processes, increasing accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
- Enhanced internal controls by implementing strict compliance procedures and conducting regular audits.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of the company''s financial performance against industry benchmarks, highlighting areas for improvement or potential risks.
- Streamlined month-end close process through automation initiatives that increased data accuracy while reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
- Directed annual budget process and quarterly forecast updates, integrating financial data from multiple sources to ensure accurate projections.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans, aligning financial objectives with overall company goals.
Dir. Accounting and Finance
Phosphorus
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Led all finance-related activities including accounting, budgeting, and FP&A
- Build out internal finance function, including policies, procedures, and infrastructure
- Develop internal and external reporting capabilities
- Drive monthly financial reporting
- Lead internal efforts to align business operations and cash management, including contracts, collections, and payables
- Fulfilled human resources function including payroll
- Off and onboarding
- Work cross-functionally with Commercial Sales, People team and other departments in all finance-related item.
General Ledger Acct
Globecast
01.2009 - 11.2013
- Bank Reconciliation including Euro bank accounts with closing exchange rates
- Calculated gain and loss from euro account and Inter-company transactions
- Revenue Share and Commission reports
- All Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Collection functions
- Journal Entries
- Cost of Goods sold
- Payroll and time and attendance
Accounting Manager
Lavazza
03.2002 - 04.2004
- Invoicing, issuing credits, bank deposits, posting payments, researched short payments, reconciled accounts, processed adjustments, chargebacks, write-offs, deductions, and processing payments
- Developed and implemented logistic system of tracing and clearing major food chain deductions
- Collection Manager -sent out statements, dunning letters and payment proposal
- Created daily and weekly cash projections
- Reconciled vendor statements and discrepancies.
Education
Master of Science - Financial ACCOUNTING
Colorado Tech University
Colorado04.2019
BACHELOR OF ART - ACCOUNTING
SUNY Empire State
New York, NY06.2018
Skills
- US GAAP principles
- Cash flow analysis
- Analytical reasoning
- Account reconciliation
- FP&A
- Oracle Financial, MAS 90, Great Plains, Salesforce, SAP, SAAS Optics, QuickBooks, Great Lakes Data Systems, NetSuite, Adv Excel, Slack, Stripe
- Cash Flow Management
- Internal Controls
- Capital Allocation
- Financial Budgeting/Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Credit analysis
- Sales and Use Tax Compliance
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Management
- Budget Planning and Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Cost Accounting
- Variance Analysis
- Project Finance
- Grant Funding/Budgeting
- KPI Management
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Accounting management
- Internal Controls and Reporting Systems
- Fraud prevention
- Risk Analysis
- Cost Data Analysis
Volunteer Experience
- Chairman of the Peekskill Police Reform Taskforce
- District Leader of Peekskill Democratic City Committee
- Peekskill Pride Board Treasurer
- Chairman of the Peekskill Civilian Complaint Review Board
Timeline
Dir. Accounting and Finance
Phosphorus
12.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Finance Manager
Fair Health
12.2013 - Current
General Ledger Acct
Globecast
01.2009 - 11.2013
Accounting Manager
Lavazza
03.2002 - 04.2004
Master of Science - Financial ACCOUNTING
Colorado Tech University
BACHELOR OF ART - ACCOUNTING
SUNY Empire State