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Languages English
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Education Levels Master’s Degree
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Address Line 1 650 Southview Circle
Ernst J. Frudden
Kodak, TN
efrudden57@gmail.com . 201-575-6639
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernst-frudden-accountant-mba
SUMMARY
Accomplished Corporate Accountant and Audit professional with extensive experience in
financial reporting, auditing and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in creating
collaborative work environments in various settings from Wall Street to private corporations; in
both small and large organizations. Skilled at achieving cost management savings through
process improvements. Recognized for providing leadership for cross-training and developing
staff to achieve their growth potential. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and
analytical problem solving abilities.
KEY STRENGTHS
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Reporting
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Compliance
• Documentation Skills
• Customer Focused
• Process
Improvements
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALSTOM POWER SYSTEMS/GE, INC., Knoxville, TN 2015-2016
Consultant/GL Accountant
Initially tasked to develop internal tax reporting manual for training new and existing staff
members to comply with the company's reporting requirements. Supervised four tax reporting
staff and monitored progress of timely responses in tax completion. Role was expanded to
Global Financial Shared Services with the GL department to prepare and review journal entries,
support General Ledger daily tasks and monthly closing in PowerMax.
• Developed procedural manual used to train new employees in the GL department, which
supported and supplemented their cross-training and created additional bench strength
to fill in when needed.
• Communicated and responded promptly with Operations Manager and Finance/
Controller in offsite locations and other members of the GL team demonstrating a clear
focus on internal customer service with a sense of urgency.
CSI INTERNATIONAL INC., New Jersey / FL / TN 2008-2015
Accounts Payable Specialist/Assistant Controller
Supervised staff of four; Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist, and
Collections. Reconciled monthly Sales Tax and initiated payments to registered states.
Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and monitored outstanding checks. Assisted with internal
and external audits. Promoted to Assistant Controller when company moved to Fort
Lauderdale, FL.
• Selected by company (as the only senior accountant) to assist in the corporate move
from New Jersey to Florida and provided continuity and training for the new staff
members while converting to a new accounting system.
• Mentored others to reach their working potential while creating a good work environment
and increasing employee satisfaction.
• Authored operational procedural manuals for Sales Tax and Union Benefits and assisted
others with ongoing maintenance to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
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• Reviewed and recorded confidential 401k contributions for a monthly payroll of $2 million
ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the contributions.
• Resolved many union issues quickly and professionally, including the increased cost of
health coverage for over 400 union members, allowing company to maintain ongoing,
positive employee relations.
• Launched suggestions to strengthen the reporting process in the Billing Department by
providing clearer invoice itemization to take advantage of the state sales tax.
ABD SECURITIES/DRESDNER KLEINWORT, New York, NY 1996-2006
Associate, Sarbanes/Oxley, 2006
Reviewed affiliated companies' balance sheets for compliance and made proposals to improve
productivity and control. Conducted interviews with departmental leaders to discuss review
findings.
• Coordinated and assisted with auditors from PriceWaterhouse to ensure the necessary
information was provided in a timely manner.
Associate, Investment Banking, 2003-2006
Recorded daily financial activity, journal entries, analyzed financial activity, and reported to
International Parent Bank. Accountable for initiating all cash payments and performing monthly
reconciliation and maintaining the books and records. Prepared financial statements for
affiliated companies.
• Successfully cross-trained co-workers to work independently reducing reliance on
management to get the job done.
• Reconciled detailed analysis on inter and intra-company balances to ensure accuracy.
Assistant Vice President, Reconciliation, and Control, 2000-2003
Balanced monthly bank cash reconciliations with foreign currencies; prepared financial
information to regulatory agencies.
• Developed a comprehensive procedural manual for performing routine tasks resulting in
increased efficiency.
• Designed and implemented a worksheet program to include all trading accounting
systems in reporting information to the Federal Reserve Bank resulting in increased
productivity.
Assistant Vice President, Internal Auditor, 1997-2000
Conducted audits, evaluated work performance, and provided recommendations to be
implemented to improve controls.
Assistant Vice President, Compliance, 1996-1997
Reviewed employees' personal trading accounts for compliance on Insider Trading and
enforced the interpretation of the regulators. Supervised staff accountant.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ABD Securities (acquired by Dresdner Kleinwort) – Assistant VP, Internal Audit
Internal Revenue Service – Tax Examiner
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration, Finance, Pace University, New York, NY
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Dominican College, Blauvelt, NY
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SAP, AccPac and PMx, Excel, ANLOS, KITS, FISTS and System 36