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Joseph Zabo

Columbus,OH

Summary

Seasoned Accounting Controller with strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. Demonstrated expertise in developing strategies to improve financial health of organizations. Possess core competencies in strategic planning, problem-solving and leadership. Provided significant contribution to across business units by establishing processes, and working capital management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Controller

Lifestyle Communities
Columbus, OH
07.2024 - Current
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close over a team of 5 accountants, and 3 accounts payable team members
  • Produce Quarterly Distribution calculations, and investor reporting packages
  • Supervised A team of Accounting Supervisor, Senior Accountants and Accounts payable Manager.
  • Oversaw development of Condo Conversion Projects, including redevelopment loan draws, and sale accounting.

Accounting Supervisor

Lifestyle Communities
Columbus, OH
01.2023 - 07.2024
  • Supervised a team of accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Reviewed financial reports for accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Approved ledger entries by auditing transactions.
  • Approved cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices and authorized checks and wire transfers.
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes for accuracy and timeliness of payments.

Senior Accountant

Lifestyle Communities
Columbus, OH
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
  • Coordinated with Construction Management and Capital Markets on timely submission of loan draws.
  • Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
  • Tracked Costs for all redevelopment spend, and worked with FP&A to identify cost overruns.
  • Maintained detailed records of intercompany reconciliations between various business units.

Staff Accountant

Lifestyle Communities
Columbus, OH
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Maintain cash reconciliations for all business units, including the property management business, and restaurant business.
  • Maintain weekly cash forecasts.
  • Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.

Staff Accountant

Amsdell Companies
Cleveland, OH
03.2018 - 03.2020

Prepare consolidated financial statements for internal and external reporting.

Assist in budgeting processes, including revenue and price forecasting

Maintain reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.

Filing taxes monthly, including sales tax and real estate tax

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Akron
12-2017

Skills

  • Cash management
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Month-end closing
  • Investment accounting

Timeline

Accounting Controller

Lifestyle Communities
07.2024 - Current

Accounting Supervisor

Lifestyle Communities
01.2023 - 07.2024

Senior Accountant

Lifestyle Communities
12.2021 - 01.2023

Staff Accountant

Lifestyle Communities
11.2020 - 12.2021

Staff Accountant

Amsdell Companies
03.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Akron
Joseph Zabo