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NICHOLAS JON TSONOS, CPA

35 Belcourt Ave, North Providence, RI 02911  Phone: 401-323-3667

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SUMMARYAccounting/Finance Professional: Dedicated CPA with greater than thirteen years of experience developing and implementing financial systems, strategies, processes and controls that effectively report financial performance and operational results. Expert in accounting functions, systems and best practices, asset valuation, management; and lasting business relationships to ensure goal-surpassing fiscal performance.Proficient in forecasting and budgeting activities within a large diverse organization.

EDUCATION

May 2010Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI

Master of Business Administration Global Business Leadership

May 2002Rhode Island College, Providence, RI

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

CERTIFICATIONSCertified Public Accountant, State of Rhode Island, February 2012

EXPERIENCE

November 2012 toRBS Citizens Financial Group, Smithfield, RI

January 2016Vice President, Senior Finance Manager

  • Monthly LOB financial statement preparation, review, analysis and presentation to executives
  • Budget and Forecast review and analysis
  • Communication with business partners at LOB for the reflection of operational influences and sales impacts at financial reporting
  • Communication with interdepartmental representatives for cross organizational business influences
  • Team personnel integration, training and management
  • Product sales metrics analysis and development
  • LOB costs review and change implementation
  • Initiatives analysis, integration planning and review
  • Portfolio exposure management, development and reporting. Including Dodd Frank legislation requirements
  • IPV review and analysis at portfolio(s)

March 2008 toProvidence Equity Capital Markets LLC,Providence, RI

November 2012Manager, Capital Markets, May 2012 to November 2012

Senior Finance Associate Capital Markets, December 2009 to May 2012

  • Monthly financial statement review and analysis
  • Securities valuation and transaction management – including debt, equity and derivative assets
  • Communication with Investment Manager, and Fund Administrator in order to respond to Fund activities and reflect in financial reporting
  • Audit management and response to inquiries
  • Staff management
  • Review and interpretation of debt agreements and obligations for both financial reporting and investment term analysis
  • Analysis and implementation of partnership agreement implications
  • Management of cash flow

Finance Associate Capital Markets, March 2008 to December 2009

  • Preparation of and enhancements to various monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, reports and analyses
  • Capital calls and distributions preparation and processing
  • Response to investor inquiries
  • Interaction and coordination with auditors as needed
  • Cash flow monitoring, tracking, and reconciliation
  • Quarterly distribution of financial reports and investment performance information
  • Interaction with Investment Manager in order to value, and reflect proper asset valuation
  • Ad-hoc reporting and special projects as necessary
  • Miscellaneous responsibilities as deemed appropriate and needed within Finance Team

June 2002 toNorth Atlantic Distribution, Inc.,North Kingstown, RI

March 2008Accounting Manager

  • P&L & Cost analysis for various departments. Generated various reports for each department in order to create efficiencies.
  • Communicated with outside parties regarding audit results and provided additional information as requested
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Corporate tax preparation.
  • Management of Microsoft Dynamics – Solomon accounting software. Activities ranging from daily troubleshooting, to new software/updated version implementation, to customization
  • Oversight of payroll, human resources functions/personnel as they relate to the accounting process
  • Communication with programmers to produce custom interfaces that would allow for automated processes to gather/share information from company databases
  • Responsible for all cash flow
  • Prepared all invoices and communicated with department managers and customers to ensure timely billing with the necessary information for the manufacturers
  • Management and integration of various accounting functions within the organization, ranging from accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger journal entries, account analysis, account reconciliation, monthly financial report/statement preparation, and financial report creation