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Michael Dedo

Seffner

Summary

Dynamic finance and accounting leader with over 13 years of experience enhancing financial clarity, operational alignment, and disciplined reporting within the construction, property development, and real estate sectors. Expertise in building and guiding high-performing accounting teams while strengthening financial controls to ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant reporting in complex, project-driven environments. Recognized for transforming financial processes to improve job cost and work-in-progress visibility, while effectively collaborating with operations and executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making and profitability. Results-oriented professional committed to delivering impactful financial insights that support organizational growth and success.

Work History

Controller

Erwin Electric
Tampa, FL
  • Built a monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting framework that improved forecasting accuracy and gave leadership clearer visibility into project performance.
  • Redesigned Accounts Receivable processes, reducing aging balances and improving cash predictability.
  • Strengthened financial controls through disciplined multi-account bank reconciliation oversight.
  • Directed payroll compliance and tax accuracy across federal and state jurisdictions.
  • Standardized month-end close, improving reporting timeliness and reliability for ownership.
  • Integrated bid estimates and project budgets into QuickBooks, enabling real-time profitability monitoring for Project Managers.
  • Provided leadership to AP/AR teams, elevating process consistency and accountability.
  • Ensured proper lien management, including review, release, and filing to protect company interests.

Controller

RTD Construction
Zephyrhills, FL
  • Led monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, delivering accurate financial statements and variance insights to leadership.
  • Strengthened GL integrity through detailed review, journal entry oversight, and reconciliation accuracy.
  • Managed AP, vendor billing, 1099 reporting, and banking operations including wires and deposits.
  • Oversaw fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and loan amortization.
  • Ensured accurate job cost coding and reviewed overages to maintain project profitability.
  • Supported bid submissions, prequalification packages, and financial documentation for proposals.
  • Coordinated employee benefits, payroll onboarding, and insurance administration.

Accountant / HR

Dynasty Building Solutions
Tampa, FL
  • Processed weekly payroll for 150 employees and managed full AP cycle and reconciliations.
  • Prepared monthly reporting and profitability analysis to identify operational opportunities.
  • Conducted job cost reviews, GL coding, and warranty completion oversight.
  • Managed AR including lien preparation for accounts over 90 days.
  • Oversaw electronics and vehicle inventory assignments and renewals.

Senior Accountant

Mission Health Communities
  • Maintained multiple general ledgers, prepared journal entries, and completed monthly close.
  • Performed bank and balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation.
  • Prepared monthly KPI and performance reports for leadership.
  • Supported budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan development.

Senior Property Accountant

The Community Builders
Boston, MA
  • Managed financial reporting for a portfolio of 18 residential properties.
  • Prepared audit workpapers, budgets, and break-even analyses.
  • Completed monthly reconciliations and reviewed financials using Yardi/MRI/Boston Post.
  • Partnered with asset management and trained new accounting staff.

Senior Property Accountant / Property Accountant

Winn Companies
Boston, MA
  • Supported onboarding of 22 new properties (2,400 units) into company systems.
  • Prepared monthly financials, reconciliations, and detailed audit packages.
  • Managed mortgage, tax, insurance, and escrow payments.
  • Conducted monthly financial reviews with advisors and assisted with budgeting.

Property Accountant

Harbor Management
Swampscott, MA
  • Prepared monthly financial statements and year-end audit packages.
  • Managed AP, payroll, tax, insurance, and mortgage payments.
  • Completed bank reconciliations and supported month-end close.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Salem State College
Salem, MA

Master of Science - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University
01-2026

Skills

  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS)
  • Sage 300
  • Financial Reporting
  • Construction Accounting
  • WIP & Job Costing
  • Internal control management
  • Month End Close Leadership
  • AP/AR Oversight
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

  • Financial Reporting
  • Month-End Close Leadership
  • Construction Accounting
  • WIP & Job Costing
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Cash Management
  • Payroll & Tax Compliance
  • Financial Controls
  • Process Optimization
  • AP/AR Oversight
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • Advanced Excel

Timeline

Controller

Erwin Electric

Controller

RTD Construction

Accountant / HR

Dynasty Building Solutions

Senior Accountant

Mission Health Communities

Senior Property Accountant

The Community Builders

Senior Property Accountant / Property Accountant

Winn Companies

Property Accountant

Harbor Management

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Salem State College

Master of Science - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University

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