MICHAEL F. SAPERA, CPA.CITP

RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS

PO Box 8993

Mandeville LA 70470-8993 Telephone (985) 727-3003

                                                                                                                                                      

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Twenty-five plus years experience in management including merchandise procurement, receiving and distribution, internal controls, inventory management, asset protection and personnel supervision.  Extensive experience with information systems including selection, implementation, training, support and administration of network, mainframe and e-commerce systems.  Financial experience includes preparation and analysis of tax returns, budgeting and all other aspects of financial management.

 

 

Education: Bachelor of Science, Accounting

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, LA  Graduated December 1981

Honors Diploma

BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL

New Orleans, LA Graduated May 1977

 

Certification: Certified Public Accountant, January 1987

Passed all four parts of examination on first attempt

 

Certified Information Technology Professional, November 2000

                                                                                                      

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

July 1990 Chief Financial Officer/Director of Information Technology

to Present PERLIS, INC.

New Orleans, LA

Supervise the handling of all financial matters for a chain of retail clothing stores and boutiques including cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, internal audit, payroll and all other accounting functions. Preparation of all budgets including sales, merchandise (OTB) and financial and fixed assets.  Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.  Prepare all local, state and federal tax returns. Maintain and supervise computer systems in central office and all retail stores including establishment and supervision of e-commerce site. 

Daily management duties involve the supervision of an accounting staff of six personnel.  As a member of senior management, responsible for long range planning for the corporation.

 

January 1989 Certified Public Accountant

to Present MICHAEL F. SAPERA, CPA

Mandeville, LA

Work on a part time basis.  Handle completion of client financial statements and tax returns.  Includes work for individuals, estates and trusts, partnerships and corporations.

 

June 2006 Vice-President/Chief Financial Officer

to Present SERVICE BILLING, LLC

                                    New Orleans, LA

Handle all financial affairs for online billing agency.  Duties include preparation of all budgets and oversight of financial transactions.  Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.  Prepare all local, state and federal tax returns.

 

March 1990 Bank Examiner

to June 1990 OFFICE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

New Orleans, LA

Performed audits of banks chartered by the State of Louisiana for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

                                                                                                  

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC

  Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Society of Louisiana CPAs, Institute of Certified Information Technology Professionals, Institute of Management Accountants and Institute of Internal Auditors.  Member of the Louisiana Society of CPAs Small Business Committee since 2001.  Member of Board of Directors of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation.  Treasurer of  Heritage Heights Homeowners Association since 1995.  President of University of New Orleans Privateer Athletic Foundation since 2006.

                                                                                                      

PERSONAL DATA Married since June 1982...Two daughters, ages 18 and 16...hobbies include golf, soccer, basketball and running.