1. Jeff Elias, CPA
709 Holly Court, Norwood, New Jersey 07648
Cell: (201) 723-8758/ Home: (201) 767-0018 Email: JeffElias99@aol.com
PROFILE: Chief Financial Officer with foundation as a Certified Public Accountant.
SKILLS:
- Proven record of accomplishments in the apparel industry resulting in cost reductions, higher
profitability, and improvements in operational efficiency
- Broad-based background in warehousing, distribution, IT, and restructuring
- Proactive decision maker who knows when to take initiatives to maximize growth and profits
- Expertise in analyzing company’s strengths and deficiencies to adapt to changing business
environments, reduce overhead, streamline operations, and strengthen the bottom line
- Exceptional troubleshooter and problem solver
- Integrates entrepreneurial leadership within the corporate setting
- Develops staff to create a sense of self-motivation and team support
EXPERIENCE
WEINICK SANDERS & CO., New York, New York 1977 to 2000
Audit Partner, 1984-2000
Staff Accountant, 1977-1984
 Serviced the accounting, business, and financial needs of privately-owned companies whose
volumes ranged up to $300 million
 Majority of the clients in apparel and related industries across all segments, from small start-ups to
established companies; Managed an audit team of 15 for this 80-member firm
 Assisted in business planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and sales of companies
 Advised clients on individual and corporate tax planning and estate planning
 Public accounting experience including bank financings, financial statements, cash flow projections
 Conducted in-depth analysis on multiple divisions within companies to determine profitability
 Analyzed the feasibility of new business opportunities for clients
STARLO FASHIONS, INC., New York, New York 2000 to 2008
Chief Financial Officer
 Lead the financial and operational end of a $250 million moderate apparel company with and
organization exceeding 450 employees
 Directly managed a staff of 200 in finance, operations, and MIS, providing strategic leadership and
business direction with strict attention to P&L
 Successfully positioned the company for sale to a $500 million apparel conglomerate in
2007; collaborated with president on all aspects of preparing the sale to a public company
 Restructured the company in response to a changing retail climate
 Reduced annual volume by more than 50%, enabling the company to operate profitably
 Analyzed the company’s 7 divisions as well as potential new businesses, determined which segments
would strengthen the company and add to profitability
 Strategized and implemented cost-saving measures resulting in multi-million dollar savings annually,
including outsourcing warehouse and distribution operations.
 Worked closely with 3rd-party bank group, provided updated financial information and projections
 Maintained and secured beneficial financing for the company; negotiated favorable lending terms
 Initiated new analytical information system, providing sales force with key information for each
account, enabling them to maximize profitability based on individual account performance
 Customized and oversaw implementation of computer programs to run daily business operations,
resulting in improved efficiency while saving $500,000 a year

2. Jeff Elias, CPA
709 Holly Court, Norwood, New Jersey 07648
Cell: (201) 723-8758/ Home: (201) 767-0018 Email: JeffElias99@aol.com
Sally Lou Fashions, INC., New York, New York 2009
Chief Financial Officer
 Discovered bookkeeping and accounting irregularities which resulted in the company retracting their
previously issued financial statements for the two prior years
 Successfully negotiated a new financial arrangement with a national financial company and
implemented overhead reduction plan
Amiee Lynn, INC., Ridgefield, New Jersey 2010 to 2011
Chief Financial Officer
 Negotiated new advantageous loan and factoring agreement Successfully negotiated a new financial
arrangement with a national financial company and implemented overhead reduction plan
 Helped company sell non-performing division to Steve Maddon Company
 Implemented new cost accounting system
Apparel Consulting Ltd., New York, New York 2011-2013
Engagements include: Present
 Restructuring: renegotiated new financial arrangement, instrumental in implementing new operating
budget reducing overhead by 30%
 Assisted with sale of non-performing division; implemented new cost accounting system
 Advising: special tax issues; financial aspects of sale of company; assist start-up company with
creation of business plan and negotiation of financing arrangement
 Performed field audits services for various banks and factors
Universal Logistics, Secaucus, New Jersey 2013-2014
Consultant, Chief Financial Officer
 Joined company first as a consultant and then as a full-time employee shortly before Chapter 11 filing
 Worked closely with bank providing weekly forecast and cash flows
 Provided bankruptcy court with information and required reports
 Restated prior financial statements that were issued
EDUCATION
SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, New York
- B.S., Business Administration, Major: Accounting
LICENSES: Certified Public Accountant, State of New York, 1980
References available upon request