SANFORD H. WALLINS, C.P.A.

2740 EVERGREEN WAY, COOPER CITY, FL 33026  PHONE: 954-326-9746  EMAIL: swallins@bellsouth.net

OBJECTIVE
Challenging and visible senior financial, analytic and/or accounting position with a growing company that will
allow advancement based on accomplishments, drive and ability.
PROFILE
Highly motivated, results-oriented leader in financial and operations management. Possesses outstanding
record of achievement in operational profitability, expense control, continuous quality improvement and
personnel management, with advanced skills in all aspects of finance and operations involving:
 cross functional teams  contract negotiations  team leadership
 change management  operating/strategic planning  training
 organizational development  credit/collections  auditing
 financial management  process improvement  fiscal oversight
 infrastructure support  systems implementation  budgeting
 cost accounting  quality management systems  communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PW Investments, LLC Cooper City, FL 2002 –

Present
Performed accounting services for small businesses and invested in residential real estate. Between 2/04-
11/04, I was a consultaht with Best-Tec Asbestos Abatement in Riviera Beach, FL performing all accounting
functions. Between 2/05-7/07, I worked as the Controller of TransCon Financial, LLC, a Finance company in
Wellington, FL. I was responsible for all accounting, financial and human resource functions. I am very
proficient with QuickBooks.
SHORTY’S, INC., Miami, FL (Restaurant Chain) 1994 – 2002

Vice President of Finance: Directed and managed all accounting operations for the firm. Responsible for
the personnel and administrative functions, including insurance programs and banking relations. Developed
the operating procedures for purchasing and contract negotiations. Oversaw the creation of hiring policies
and procedures as well as formulated a new payroll system. These actions led to a 20% reduction in
workers comp and unemployment claims. Designed and implemented a performance pay system, which led
to a 10% increase in profits. Implemented cost controls that resulted in a 25% reduction in direct and
operating costs.

PERSOL AMERICA, INC., Miami, FL (Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Italian Eyewear) 1992 – 1994

Controller/Operations Manager: Performed all accounting and financial functions including general ledger,
preparation of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, credit and collections. In charge of the day-to-
day operations and activities of the sales force. Restructured credit/collections procedures that led to a
reduction in bad debts of 30%. Initiated a new marketing/sales campaign, which led to an increase in sales
of 20%.

ROBELEN AND ASSOCIATES , INC., Fort Lauderdale, FL (Luxury Homebuilder) 1989 – 1992

Controller: Administered all accounting operations for the corporate and partnership accounts including job
costing, general ledger and financial statement preparation. Prepared the data for yearly audits and
institutional use for evaluating performance and adherence to policies, procedures and requirements.
Established and secured various operating credit lines.

MICRO IMAGING SYSTEMS , INC., Miami, FL (Source Document Microfilm and Microfiche) 1985 – 1989

Controller: Responsible for the administration of corporate financial management functions including vendor
payments, financial statement preparation, budgeting and forecasting, and credit and collections. Reduced
payroll costs by 33% through the consolidation of staff functions and the minimization of procedural
redundancy.
Prior to this position employment included positions in bank auditing/operations, Internal Revenue Service
and Defense Contract Audit Administration.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / COMPUTER SKILLS
 M.S., Accounting, Florida International University, Miami, FL
 M. B.A., General Business, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
 B.S., Accounting, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
 Certified Public Accountant
 MS Office 2000 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and multiple Internet/web management
programs.
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