PAUL V. MILLIMET


FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Dynamic, hands-on business leader with over 20 years experience delivering significant profitability and productivity growth in diverse, fast-paced corporate environments. Trusted to carry out major initiatives, reliably managing multiple projects and vital corporate relationships. Outstanding analytical skills. Able to collaborate effectively with vendors and business professionals from all backgrounds and experience levels. Creative and resourceful manager, consistently achieving aggressive quotas and deadlines. Able to encourage peak performance from both staff and team members. Exceptional work ethic, dedicated to responsible business development and corporate excellence.

Strategic Planning Financial Analysis Management Reporting Variance Analysis
Revenue Growth Cost Savings and Accounting Forecasting Financial Statements
Budgets Job Costing Account Review Policy/Procedure Development Outsourcing
Negotiations Accounts Payable & Receivable Compliance SOX Reporting
Operational Streamlining Staff Mentoring Team Leadership


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LENNAR CORPORATION, Freehold, New Jersey 1984 - 2007
Leading US homebuilder (2007 revenues of $10.2B) constructing homes for first-time, move-up and active adult buyers, and providing various financial services.

Controller (1994 to 2007)
Spearheaded corporate policy compliance and SOX reporting. Analyzed financial costs. Prepared annual financial plan and updates. Created monthly financial statements, reports and forecasts. Supervised month-end close. Fostered accurate cost accounting via house and land budget analysis, and weekly backlog report review. Collaborated with senior Construction, Sales and Marketing management. Managed cash flow. Administered and approved accounts payable. Designed contract and budget-compliant vendor invoice processing procedures. Managed bank loan establishment, payments, interest and reporting. Requested capital contributions, and prepared distributions. Oversaw divisional audit process.


Selected Contributions:
Slashed Accounting and Accounts Payable staff by 33% without loss in productivity.
Saved $450K in annual sales, marketing and service vendors costs.
Negotiated 5-10% in overall savings with key subcontractors.
Evaluated operating, management, purchase and sale agreements.



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Senior Accounting Manager (1988 to 1994)
Collaborated with Controller to maintain corporate financial books. Prepared monthly financial statements and supporting schedules. Drafted journal entries. Monitored Accounts Payable and Data Entry departments. Verified invoice accuracy. Supervised professional accounting staff.

Selected Contributions:
Conducted extensive balance sheet analysis.
Streamlined departmental effectiveness and efficiency.


Accounting Manager (1984-1988)
Oversaw corporate accounting, budget and reporting requirements. Performed full range of daily accounting operations.

Selected Contributions:
Delivered concise, accurate financial analysis.
Supervised Accounts Payable and Payroll departments.


Early Career Notes: Additional previous positions include: Staff Accountant Concord Fabric, and Junior Accountant Theurer Atlantic, Inc.






EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration
Rider College, Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science Accounting
Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey


ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Hyperion, J.D. Edwards, Essbase, Microsoft Outlook, Excel. Word


Currently pursuing CPA- Passed 2 parts of the exam