1. ANTHONY BIFANO
17 Meadow Lakes Dr. Hamburg, NJ 07419 abifano@embarqmail.com 973.827.2307
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Accomplished controller & accounting manager with broad accounting experience. Hands–on management
style proven in small and large private sector companies and CPA firm. Highly skilled collaborator with all
members of the organization. Expert G/L accountant with strong organizational and formal communication
skills. Streamlines financial processes, enhances productivity levels, and introduces process improvements.
Financial Management & Accounting
Systems (ERP) Implementation
Asset and Investment Management
Broad Tax & Regulatory Compliance/Audit
Treasury, Grants, Loans & Funding
Budget Development and Forecasting
Human Resources
Benefits and Payroll
Financial Reporting & KPI
Facilities Management
Cash Flow Management
Public Utility Accounting
Staff Management & Mentoring
GAAP, FAR, FDA, ISO 13485
Technology & Process Enhancement
Policy & Procedure Development
Cost Accounting, BOM, COGS Alloc
Engineering, Survey & Architecture
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Built accounting and HR departments from ground up while playing key role in growth of TTI
National from small telecom service to nationwide Public Utility.
Developed, with in-house systems personnel, complete proprietary accounting system at
Interconnect Services Group. Implemented Deltek Vision ERP system at Medina Consultants.
At ISG, created and maintained nationwide tax and regulatory policies, procedures and calendars
for Sales & Use Tax, Telecom and FCC surcharges, and other compliance.
Established collections and credit procedures at TTI, ISG and T.Y. Lin. Significantly reduced
DSO. Engaged and liaisoned with legal representation at all levels.
Developed internal audit procedures. Found inconsistencies resulting in $600K in tax savings at
ISG. Successfully cleared backlogged Direct and Overhead Audits at Medina Consultants.
Computer proficiencies –Deltek Vision, Advantage, Pro Series, UltiPro, MAS, Great Plains, JD Edwards,
Macola, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Lacerte, Vertex, Cost Point, Hyperion, Microsoft Office and Excel, MAC.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCIMEDX CORPORATION – Denville, NJ 2011 to Present
Controller
Hands on responsibility for accounting, finance, HR and legal at this biotech manufacturer.
Contributed to and developed department and companywide initiatives for growth, organizational
structure and operations as a key leader in the executive management team.
Controlled entire accounting function, procurement, warehouse, facilities and administration.
Responsible for monthly closings, g/l accounting and analysis, and financial reporting.
Supported all income tax and regulatory compliance and audits.
Liaisoned with legal and auditing firms, banks, insurance companies, and other organizations.
TY LIN, INTERNATIONAL (formerly Medina Consultants) – Hackettstown, NJ 2009 to 2011
Accounting and Finance Manager – East District
East District of this international engineering and survey consulting firm consists of 7 offices in NY,
NJ, PA, CT and MD. Developed department and companywide initiatives for efficiency, productivity
and cost savings as member of executive management team.
Prepared all internal and external financial reporting on cash, accrual and FAR basis.
Developed and documented accounting procedures and policies.
Managed Federal & State government contracts. Supported Annual Direct Cost and Overhead
Audits in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and overhead rate management.
Directed all cash management and financial planning, investments, budgets, forecasts, and analysis.
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INTERCONNECT SERVICES GROUP - NBSVOICE – Wayne, NJ 2000 to 2009
Accounting Manager
Managed accounting and administrative staff of 12 for this national telecom carrier and Voip provider.
Directed all GL accounting and financial reporting as mentioned above (cash, accrual and tax basis).
Controlled multistate sales and communications taxes, corporate and personal income taxes,
including compliance, audits, tax planning and strategies, FCC and other regulatory responsibilities.
All cash management and financial planning, investments, borrowing, budgets, forecasts, and analysis.
Directed all Human Resources, including hire/fire, P/R taxes, Cobra admin, policies & procedures.
Real estate accounting and management of office buildings as landlord, including numerous tenants,
rent and expense and CAM escalations, lease negotiation and management.
Active management team member. Developed companywide management initiatives to increase
employee efficiency, accuracy, productivity and morale.
Oversight of warehouse and inventory, including staff supervision, purchasing, control and logistics.
Directed legal activity, including collections. Managed all banking and insurance relationships.
JOHNSON AND JOHNSON – New Brunswick, NJ 1996 to 2000
Tax Accountant - J&J Health Care Systems, Piscataway, NJ (June 1999 to July 2000)
Prepared multistate sales tax returns. P/R taxes & expense reimbursement. 1099 Disbursements.
Participated in corporate income tax preparation, consolidations, and fixed asset tax treatment.
Headquarters Accounting - J&J Headquarters, New Brunswick, NJ (December 1997 to June 1999)
G/L responsibility, journal entries and monthly closings, consolidations, ad hoc analysis and reporting.
Contract Accountant - J&J Health Care Systems, Milltown, NJ (May 1996 to December 1997)
Audited contract rebate claims from pharmacy buying groups, distributors and HMO’s. Approved
rebate disbursements.
TARGET TELECOM, INC (TTI NATIONAL) – Clifton, NJ 1991 to 1996
Controller
Entered this small telecom equipment installer and LD reseller as controller with staff of only two clerks.
Instrumental in growth from 20 to over 100 employees and accounting staff of 10 professionals and clerks.
Controlled entire accounting function, also created Human Resources department. Developed
accounting and HR policies and procedures.
FISVITZ AND VAN DUYNE, PA, CPA’s – Pine Brook, NJ 1986 to 1991
Staff Accountant
Responsible for all types of public accounting engagements, including reviews and audits. Fund accounting.
Forensic accounting. Entertainment and royalty accounting. Personal and corporate income taxes. Sales
and payroll taxes. Designated staff research specialist, proofreader, and trainer.
EDUCATION
Montclair State University – Business Administration, Accounting.
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request