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Peter Sangiorgio

Northport,NY

Summary

Experienced senior-level accounting expert with extensive experience in operations management, finance, and HR policy. Proven financial management skills, resulting in improvements in efficiency, productivity, and accuracy. Outstanding strategist distinguished for proven leadership and team-building skills and excellent conflict resolution abilities. Leverages technology to develop automated processes and improved management reporting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

The Scientific Group
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead the development and execution of financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth initiatives.
  • Oversee all financial operations including AP, AR, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury, and compliance across the matrix of 14 companies.
  • Developed and implemented KPI’s to drive financial transparency and to align departmental performance with business goals.
  • Collaborate with operational leadership to identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, performance improvement, and scalable financial practices.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team, contributing to high-level decisions and strategic planning.
  • Manage banking relationships, audits, and investor communications, ensuring the financial integrity and transparency of the organization.
  • Cultivate a culture of proactive financial problem-solving and operational alignment that supports long-term client trust and organizational excellence.

Part-Time Controller

Hailify Inc.
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversee the Finance Department, which includes generating financial reports and analyses, managing the General Ledger records, accounts payable records, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, HR and payroll, all cash reporting and forecasting, business insurance and in all cases a focus on process improvements and technology improvements.

Interim Controller (Consultant)

Desi Fresh Foods LLC
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Led results reporting and process improvements in cash reporting, inventory management, financial reporting/analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, auditing, and payroll while supporting Sage 100 implementation.
  • Supervised two staff accountants and coordinated data review and mapping for Sage 100 implementation.

CFO Consultant

Arabella Advisors/Kiwi Partners
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Providing CFO Consulting services to the non-profit sector.
  • Managing a team of accounting consultants on client engagements
  • Review financial statements with client executive committees
  • Create and make presentations to client board of directors
  • Liaison with client audit firms

Controller

Farmina Pet Food USA LLC
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Directed all fiscal affairs for the North American division of a Global Pet Food conglomerate including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statements per GAAP & IFRS, inventory management, payroll/ HR administration, sales tax, commissions and expenses, & office facilities management.
  • Aided in the reduction of major operating costs by over 15% during the last 2 years.
  • Overhauled company’s financial operational infrastructure and redesigned accounting systems & controls to improve efficiencies and accuracy.
  • Developed budgets and provided department managers with monthly actual vs. budget variance results including assisting with periodic adjustments to meet predetermined objectives.
  • Prepared cash flow projections to assess and achieve P&L goals as well as ensuring that company obligations were met.
  • Key Contributions:

Controller

Flying Point Surf & Sport, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Delivered senior leadership for all accounting activities including financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, and various special analysis.
  • Held concurrent responsibility for both accounting and HR activities including payroll, AP/AR, taxes, workers’ compensation, billing, inventory, job costing, profit sharing, journal entries, employee benefits, and 401k plans for nine stores geographically dispersed between NY and NJ.
  • Successfully negotiated with vendors and third parties to procure cost-effective goods and services.
  • Upon hire, created and implemented an accounting infrastructure; developed budgets, database management policy, office filing system, and other internal operating procedures as needed.
  • Key Contributions:

Director of Finance

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW)
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Provided financial expertise to direct a team of 4 accountable for the daily operations in their respective areas with annual revenue of $20M.
  • Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, tax compliance, cash flow, and financial reporting, while also managing HR-related finance functions to ensure legal compliance and effective workforce planning.
  • Implemented new budgeting and forecasting software, improving financial controls and reporting.
  • Directed year-end close and audit process, resolving issues in partnership with external auditors.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and set financial goals to optimize profitability.
  • Key Achievements:

Education

Master of Business Administration - Controllership

St. John’s University
Jamaica, NY

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

St. John’s University
Jamaica, NY

Skills

  • Microsoft Navision, Great Plains, QuickBooks, SAP Concur, Expensify, Microsoft Office, Sage 50, Sage100, Abila, BILL, Stripe, Jira, Confluence, ADP, JustWorks, Trinet, Paycor, Odoo, Slack, Power BI, Xero, Financial Edge, Sage Intacct
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Financial and Management Competencies

  • Financial Management & Analysis
  • Technology Systems / Integration
  • Cost Analysis and Reduction
  • Strategic Planning and Implementation
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Profit and Revenue Optimization
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Multi-million-dollar P&L Management
  • Talent Training & Development
  • Customer Service Management

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

The Scientific Group
01.2024 - Current

Interim Controller (Consultant)

Desi Fresh Foods LLC
01.2023 - 01.2024

CFO Consultant

Arabella Advisors/Kiwi Partners
01.2022 - 01.2023

Part-Time Controller

Hailify Inc.
01.2021 - Current

Controller

Farmina Pet Food USA LLC
01.2018 - 01.2022

Controller

Flying Point Surf & Sport, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018

Director of Finance

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW)
01.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

St. John’s University

Master of Business Administration - Controllership

St. John’s University

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