Phyllis Matyjewicz
Progressive and diversified hands-on experience in finance,
controls, accounting and administration, demonstrating strong
analytical and organizational skills. Experienced in a wide array of
functions and areas including due diligence and reporting necessary
for venture capitalists and/or IPOs, asset and cash management,
investment management, bank and factor relations, insurance and
benefits, budgeting, general accounting, auditing, reporting,
taxation, credit and collections, computer-based information
systems, purchasing, payroll and personnel. Intimately familiar with
the varied accounting, production and office productivity software.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- VP Finance and Controls for a global online financial services company.
- Director of Finance/Business Analyst at iVillage.com/FamilyPoint.com/iBaby.com, an Internet-based publicly-traded company. Responsible for all accounting, financial controls, collections, cash flow, implementation of new computer system, and supervision of sales, accounting and administrative staff.
- Managed accounting and control functions at iBaby, the La Jolla, CA division of iVillage (working from NYC and Atlanta, traveling there three days a week).
- Corporate Controller of the U.S. division of Chantelle Lingerie, a French manufacturer of women's intimate apparel. Responsible for all accounting, financial controls, collections, cash flow, implementation of new computer system, and supervision of sales, accounting and administrative staff.
- Corporate Controller/Operations Manager at three manufacturers of women's sleepwear and intimate apparel comprised of multiple divisions, multiple factories and off-shore production. Responsible for all accounting, financial controls, cash flow, financial information technology systems and supervising accounting and administrative staff.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- Prepared due diligence reports, budget projections and financial statements for accountants at three companies preparing for IPO, merger or buyout.
- Prepared all representations and warrants for buy out by iVillage
- Prepared all financial reports and schedules for consolidation at corporate offices in France, which included a 30 page schedule together with demographic and industry statistics. Responsible for cash management of sixty bank accounts.
- Supervised preparation of budget, cash flow projections and monthly financial statements for fifteen companies.
- Implemented computer accounting systems and computerized apparel manufacturing systems, including the necessary controls and staff training.
- Implemented a unique method of collections of receivables that has proven successful at many companies - from 120+ to 45 days at one company; 90% improvement at another.
- Noted for reductions in costs for expenses, outside help and accounting fees. Established a system for reclaiming of charge backs.
- Liaison with outside auditors to assure compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies and unions in preparation of certified audits.
- Maintained banking relationships which included letters of credit, loans, investments, factors and normal banking functions.
EDUCATION
- Annually - Taxation updates from NYSSCPA & NJSSCPA
- On-going continuing professional education courses (30 credits annually)
- Behavioral Training course given to diplomats worldwide
- Management Effectiveness training classes
- Certified Timeslips Consultant
- H & R Block - Income Tax Course
- Hunter College - Liberal Arts