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PETER C. PIETRUCHA

New York,USA

Summary

Broad-based Financial Executive with experience in SaaS, Technology, Manufacturing, and Service environments. Enhanced profitability and cash flow with innovative systems and procedures. Extensive international experience, including six years overseas, with a deep understanding of foreign business practices, banking systems, and taxes.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Finance-US

Sia Partners US Inc
01.2020 - Current
  • Key member of the team that grew the company from $35M to $150M in sales in 5 years
  • Supervised Payroll $80 million per annum, Benefits & $55M 401k Plan including audits and discrimination testing
  • Managed M&A of 10 companies, implemented Bill.com, and improved AP processing
  • Developed interfaces for billing and AR systems, providing on-demand reports
  • Coordinated with external firms for company valuations and insurance policy consolidations
  • ASC 842 Lease Accounting
  • Cyber Crime Prevention

Senior Finance Manager / Controller

WALL STREET SYSTEMS, a Division of ION TRADING
01.1999 - 01.2020
  • Prepared multi-country consolidated financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
  • Supervised a team of five, overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial operations
  • Reduced AR by 40%, created a paperless environment, and cut expense processing time by 3 weeks
  • Led IFRS / US GAAP conversion, new General Ledger implementation, and tax planning initiatives

Controller-Asia/Pacific/Latin America, & Legal Director

DENDRITE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
01.1992 - 01.1999
  • Built the company from $20M to $100M in sales over 7 years
  • Established operations in Japan and Brazil, implementing financial systems and cost controls
  • Reduced DSO from 141 days to 28 days, increasing gross margins by 4%

Financial/Accounting Manager-International Division

CR BARD, INC.
01.1985 - 01.1992
  • Modernized operations in Tokyo, reducing taxes and managing joint venture financials
  • Conducted audits and due diligence for domestic and international divisions

Staff Auditor/Senior Auditor

KPMG
01.1983 - 01.1985
  • Supervised and completed numerous audit assignments across various industries

Education

B.S. - Accounting And Business

Lehigh University
Bethlehem

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint
  • VLookup
  • Cost reduction
  • XLookup
  • Pivot Tables
  • Macros
  • ChatGPT
  • Co-Pilot
  • Epicor Software Experience
  • Financial Reporting Proficiency
  • Biznet Proficiency
  • Experience with Great Plains Software
  • NetSuite System Expertise
  • QuickBooks Proficiency
  • Sage Intacct Proficiency
  • ADP Software Expertise
  • UKG Proficiency
  • Billcom Proficiency
  • Experienced in Power BI

Hobbies and Interests

  • Conversational Japanese
  • Toastmasters Public Speaking
  • Cyber Security

Education Certifications

  • B.S., Accounting, Lehigh University, 01/01/83
  • Certified Public Accountant, Passed CPA exam on first try

Timeline

Head of Finance-US

Sia Partners US Inc
01.2020 - Current

Senior Finance Manager / Controller

WALL STREET SYSTEMS, a Division of ION TRADING
01.1999 - 01.2020

Controller-Asia/Pacific/Latin America, & Legal Director

DENDRITE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
01.1992 - 01.1999

Financial/Accounting Manager-International Division

CR BARD, INC.
01.1985 - 01.1992

Staff Auditor/Senior Auditor

KPMG
01.1983 - 01.1985

B.S. - Accounting And Business

Lehigh University
PETER C. PIETRUCHA