Gerry Ruggiero
Cortland,NY
Summary
Driven Certified Public Accountant with over 30 years of experience. Specialization in accounting, auditing, budgeting and payroll for diverse organizations. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, public finance and external reporting.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Public Accountant
Self Employed
Cortland, NY
10.1999 - 02.2022
Chief Financial Officer
Alternatives Federal Credit Union
Ithaca, NY
08.1999 - 07.2003
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Devised successful benchmarks and performance optimization strategies to enhance company objectives.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Provided financial expertise to departments such as human resources, telling, loans and nonprofit community programs.
- Responsible for Budgets for a $40 million dollar company.
- Oversaw the computer operations of the company.
Senior Accountant/Lead Auditor
Port, Kashdin & McSherry
Cortland, NY
10.1988 - 07.1999
- Conducted compliance audits of payments and receipts to determine compliance with Federal and New York State regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed data and findings and prepared reports as lead auditor for nonprofit, for profit, and municipal audits.
- Established internal control systems by updating audit programs.
- Produced and reviewed audit reports for submission to Boards of Directors and advised on audit recommendations and internal controls.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
SUNY College At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05.1988
Skills
- Accounting Software Systems
- Municipal Accounting and Auditing
- Bookkeeping
- Fraud Auditing
- Business Law
- Personal and Business Taxes
Legal
Experience in Article 30 and Article 78 lawsuits related to constitutionality of local laws, zoning and code enforcement, Freedom of Information Laws, and planning commission and Zoning Board of Appeals procedures.
Timeline
Certified Public Accountant
Self Employed
10.1999 - 02.2022
Chief Financial Officer
Alternatives Federal Credit Union
08.1999 - 07.2003
Senior Accountant/Lead Auditor
Port, Kashdin & McSherry
10.1988 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
SUNY College At Geneseo
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