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Terry Lazar

Port St Lucie,SC

Summary

Driven Certified Public Accountant with [Number] years of experience Specialization in accounting, auditing, budgeting and payroll for diverse organizations. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Fosters transparency, understanding and ownership of financial reports and financial and operational metrics across organization. Thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, public finance and external reporting.


To seek and maintain per diem position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Public Accountant

LKS CPA Associates LLP
Melville , NY
06.2016 - 07.2023
  • Reviewed regulations and guidelines to confirm business accounting practices adhered to GAAP standards.
  • Implemented internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, budgets and expenditures.
  • Setup accounts, ledgers and reporting systems per GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Supervised accounting and booking training procedures for new staff members.
  • Hands on all aspects of accounting
  • Prepared all financial statements including compilation, review and certified audits

Owner and Chief Executive Officer

New York Center For Specialty Surgery
Brooklyn , New York
10.1987 - 12.2016

Built and financed the largest free standing Ambulatory Surgery Center and Medical Center in NY State owned by a non-physician

Arranged for private placement for 1.5 million

Arranged for construction and permanent mortgage of 3.5 million

Arranged for line of credit from Johnson & Johnson for 1.5 million

Arranged for bank financing of 1.5 million

Top of the chain of command in operations of the facility

Arranged for the purchase of a parking lot for doctors and nurses


Vice President and Treasurer

Amivest Corporation
New York City , NY
02.1969 - 09.1993
  • Member of New York, Midwest, American, Philadelphia, Boston and Pacific Coast Stock Exhanges
  • Responsible for all financial aspects of the business
  • Established Block trading department
  • Established overseas offices in Zurich, Milan and Nassau Bahamas.
  • Negotated all clearing agreements
  • Instrumental in formation of Terravest an inernational real estate investment trust, along with Board members Neil Armstrong, Mayor Robert Wagner and Angier Biddle Duke.

Vice President of Finance

Development Advisory Corporation
Hallandale , Florida
09.1973 - 08.1974

Responsible for all financial aspects of developing, building and management of low rise, high rise and townhouses

Responsible for 150 Million budget

Respsonsible for 25 accounting department staff

Responsible for financial aspects of 250 employees

Education

BBA - Accountancy

City University of New York-Baruch School
New York City

Skills

  • Closing Procedures
  • Data Collection
  • Financial Data Reviews
  • Client Relations
  • Preparation of C Corp, S Corp, Partnership, Non for Profit and individual tax returns
  • Preparation of all financial statements, compilation, review and certified audits
  • Preparation of audit working papers

Timeline

Certified Public Accountant

LKS CPA Associates LLP
06.2016 - 07.2023

Owner and Chief Executive Officer

New York Center For Specialty Surgery
10.1987 - 12.2016

Vice President of Finance

Development Advisory Corporation
09.1973 - 08.1974

BBA - Accountancy

City University of New York-Baruch School

Vice President and Treasurer

Amivest Corporation
02.1969 - 09.1993
Terry Lazar