1. 6 ForestParkDrive,MendonMA, 01756 / Work (508)475-6091 / Cell (508)614-8733 /mark.clev05@gmail.com
November 16, 2016
Dear Ms. /Mr.
I have recently have entered the job market seeking new career opportunities in the areas of
Controller and/or Finance Manager or Director. I have a BSBA in Finance with a strong under study in
accounting, a MBA from Babson College, and finance / accounting experience, which positions me
well for a Controller or Finance Manager / Director’s position.
As you will see from my resume, I have over 20 years of experience in the fields of quantitative
finance and general GAAP accounting in varying industries. I have worked for only three companies in
my career and I am proud of my job longevity. I have held positions as a Property Tax Manager,
Controller, Treasury Risk Manager, Treasury Senior Financial Analyst and Commercial Accounting
Supervisor. My experience from all of these positions enhances my overall effectiveness as a
Controller or Financial Manager/Director. I have 12 years of experience directly related to the
positon as a Controller. I was hired, as Controller, to set up the entire accounting function for a
privately owned food broker, who quadrupled in size from 100 to 400 employees. I was successful
in setting up the accounting function, which dealt with some of the following responsibilities:
*GAAP Accounting *Financial,Sensitivity&Variance analyses
*Cash Management) *Financial reporting/QuarterlyOwnershipReviews
*Accounting/ CostControls *Budgeting- Accrual &cash applications (simple regression)
*Period-endClosings *General Ledger- A/P& A/RControls/Monitoring
*Responsibility AreaReporting *Developmentof Chartof accounts/subaccounts
*Supervisionof Personnel *BankingRelations//Outside AuditReviews
During my twelve years, I accomplished a great deal. I developed excel applications for accrual
and cash operating and manpower budgets, variance analyses, buy/lease studies and various
sensitivity analyses. I secured a line of credit to supplement the cash management activity and
implemented an overnight bank account sweep application. My success as Controller is directly
linked to my experience and skills in the accounting and finance disciplines, my ability to work with
and mentor others, and my commitment to succeed through a team approach. I would very much
like to meet with you to discuss what I can bring to the accounting / finance position you are looking
to fill. I feel I could be a positive and a contributing asset to your company. I can be reached on my
business phone at 508-475-6091. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mark A. Cleverdon
Enclosure
2. 6 ForestParkDrive,MendonMA, 01756 / Home (508)473-7059 / Cell (508)614-8733 / m3kclev@comcast.net
CAREER PROFILE
I have over 25 years of practical business experience and skills in the disciplines of analytical
finance and general GAAP accounting. These skills and experience are transferrable to many
different industries and business applications. My practical applications lie in the areas of
controller responsibilities, general accounting GAAP applications, all aspects of property tax
management, risk management, budgeting, variance analysis, financial and sensitivity analysis,
and other financial and accounting analytical applications. I consider myself skillful, proficient
and creative in the development of Microsoft Excel analytical, sensitivity and budget
applications.
Over the years, I have developed the ability to exercise professional judgment in dealing with
different viewpoints and working to arrive at a consensus/settlement. I consider myself a
detailed-oriented and resourceful individual with strong analytical, operational, and
interpersonal skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRANSCANADA U.S. NORTHEAST Property Tax Manager 2008 - Present
Responsibilities/Expertise
Responsible forfourNewEnglandgeneratingcompanies;comprisedof 22sites;in6 states;for
67 municipalities;totaling246 taxable parcelswithannual total property taxesof over$63
millionandavalue of over$1.7 billion.
Reviewandanalyze state andtownpropertyassessments.
Analyze,prepare andfile abatements,appeals,depositions,negotiationsandsettlements.
Appraise generatingstationsusingandimplementingthe three methodsof valuations
(income/DCFapproach,costapproachand marketapproach).
Develop 20 to 30 year capital and operating budgetsforpowerstations,forDCFappraisal
analysis.
Prepare andfile annual propertyinventoryreportstoeverymunicipalityandstate.
Developandmaintainseparate assessmentvalueandpropertytax databases.
Maintain propertyplantand equipment,and income/expensedatabaseinformation for
budgeting and reporting purposes.
Respondtodata requestsduringthe reappraisal process.
Maintainpropertytax files(maps,propertycards,value/tax history,site pictures) foreachtown.
Prepare propertytax accrual andcash flow five-yearbudgetsbytown,stationandcompany.
Accomplishments
Setup fromscratch the entire propertytax functionandresponsibilities,all reference materials
and databases.
Preservedandprotectedthe valuesof the company’sassetsthroughthe appealsprocessand
negotiatedsettlements. Settlementsreflectedthe foregoingof refundsinreplacement of fixed
valuesgoingfive yearsforwardtostabilizevaluesforafixedperiod. Refundswerealsorealized
in2016 in the amountsof $8.4 million,RavenswoodNYC,andRockinghamVT$269K.
3. Accomplishmentscontinued.
Providedriskmanagementwith reproductioncostvaluestobe usedinsettingannual property
coverage levels.
Created Excel spreadsheets for budgets,net present valueanalysis,varianceanalysis,data
base applications,what-Ifsensitivityanalysisandformcreationforannual filings.
BUCKLEY THORNE MESSINA & ASSOC. Controller 1996 – 2008
Responsibilities/Expertise
Responsible /accountable forall GAAPaccountingandfinance functionsapplicable tofood
brokeroperations.
Directcontact withcompany’sCPA firmand CitizensBank.
Supervise andmentor fouraccountingassociates
Responsible forcashmanagementfunction/line-of-credit.
Facilitate the manpowerandoperating budgetprocess.
Consolidate the responsibilityareabudgetstoCompanybudget(accrual &cash budgets).
Presentquarterlyreview/reportingof operations,variance analysestoowners.
Reviewandcontrol employee expensereporting.
Secure general liabilityandpropertyinsurance policies.
Setupcontrolsusingsubledgersandseparationof dutyapplicationsforA/PandA/R.
Preparationof periodendingfinancialstatements.
Facilitate monthlyandannual periodendclosingactivity.
DevelopusingExcel periodendingoperatingvariance analysestobudgetandprioryear-to-date
actual.
Coordinate external auditactivity.
Familiarize andworkwithGreatPlainsaccountingsoftware.
Performoperatinglease versuspurchase option,sensitivityanalysis.
Accomplishments
Designedandimplemented twonew accountingsystemsinMA andNY: Chart of Accounts,A/P
ledgersystem,A/Rledgersystem, employee expense reportingfunction,subledgerPCsystem,
bankreconciliation,operatinglease analysis,responsibilityareabudgets,consolidatedcompany
budget,variance analysis, short-termloansecurement,cashmanagementsystemwithaline of
credit,periodending closingentries,monthly/year-endtrial balancesandautomatedinExcel all
appropriate/applicable applications(sub-ledgers,budgets, employee expenses, variance
analysis,sensitivityanalysis –pro formas)
Automatedemployeeexpense filingandreview process
DevelopedanExcel costingmodel thatallocatedcostareaexpensestoprofitcenters.
Developedfourseparate budget/financial modelsinExcel all linked together.
Secured$500,000, 5 yearloanwithan adjustable rate
Secured250,000, 3-yeartermloan @8.34 to finance office move.
AutomatedinExcel variance analysis
Developedatuitionreimbursementbenefitplanforemployees
Wrote up a tuitionreimbursementpolicyandprocedural manual.
Created responsibilityreportingareasandchart of accounts forGAAP accounting
Wrote up the chart of account descriptionstobe usedinGAAPaccounting.
