Larry S. Rindner, MAED, MBA
2508 Ohio Court South
Gulfport, FL 33707
Cell: (407) 951-4983
lrindner44@yahoo.com
Seeking opportunity as an adult educator or trainer in an academic or business environment that can utilize over twenty years of accounting and business knowledge and experience that includes mentoring and training peers and management in business, technology, and accounting plus over fifteen years as a ballroom dance instructor.
Education and Certifications
MAED – Emphasis in adult education, University of Phoenix
MBA – Emphasis in accounting; Orlando College, Magna Cum Laude
BBA – Emphasis in accounting, Baldwin-Wallace College
Certified Dance Instructor - Dancevision
Former CPA – 13+ years
Teaching Experience
Mentored and coached in-house staff and management in accounting, business, and computer operations
Professional ballroom and Latin private and group dance instruction for adults and teens
Industry Experience
Real estate and property management, manufacturing, construction, engineering and other service businesses, public accounting
Significant Areas of Experience
Supervised and mentored staff with general accounting functions including A/P,
A/R, G/L, fixed assets, payroll, and reconciliations
Designed and implemented compensation, commission, and incentive programs
Developed and presented in-house workshops for Project Managers
Liaison and trainer of staff with technology and business and accounting processes
Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access, MAS90/200, Wind2, Quickbooks,
Great Plains, database extraction, ERP system implementation/conversion, industry proprietary systems
Work Experience
Adult Education Instructor 10/2013 to present
Adult Enrichment Center (ACE) – Sarasota County School District
Quickbooks and accounting classes
Ballroom/Latin and West Coast Swing dance classes
Accounting and Business Contractor 4/2007 to present
Performing accounting contract engagements on as needed basis. Contract engagements included accounting analysis, policies and procedures development, inventory control
Larry S. Rindner, MAED, MBA
2508 Ohio Court South
Gulfport, FL 33707
Cell: (407) 951-4983
lrindner44@yahoo.com duties, and general accounting for various companies including Wellness Corporate
Solutions, TissueNet, Chuao Chocolatier (manufacturer), Total Training (software),
Epicurean Foods, Sterling Properties and Saint Ivan Investments
Controller/CFO 10/2005 to 4/2007
Emico, Inc. and Subsidiaries, $10 million financial services firm
Company officer and member of the executive management team responsible for cash management, financial accounting, forecasting, special analysis, internal controls, streamlining functions, key metrics reporting and IT functions. Through development of key relationships secured additional bank financing, assisted auditors with review engagements, and in charge of logistics and financing for company move to Las Vegas
Pursued an ESOP as possible alternative for investor exit strategy. Reduced transactional costs to company by $200,000 annually. Layoff due to company financial issues
Vice President of Finance and Support Services 9/2003 to 8/2005
Coronado Financial Corp dba Prudential California Realty
$40 million real estate and property management firm
Member of the executive team and supervisor of accounting, IT, and operations responsible for building the infrastructure to support the growth of company from annual revenues of $11 million to $40 million by streamlining accounting functions including the implementation of DPN (ERP system), hiring support staff, general accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and special studies. Contributed to strategic planning and analysis, built key relationships, and attained additional lines of credit.
Layoff due to downturn in real estate industry in late 2005
Associate/Consultant (temporary) 12/2002 to 9/2003
Consulting positions while searching for full-time position
Cash management, general and cost accounting, inventory analysis and control, and other support functions for Pony Express Creations (distributor of costumes), Symmetricom
(manufacturer of hi-tech devices), Wavecom (distributor of wireless devices), and others
Vice President of Finance 7/1998 to 1/2003
AZTEC Engineering $15 million engineering services firm
Member of the executive team and supervisor of accounting, IT, and administration responsible for building the infrastructure and in charge of all accounting and finance matters including financial statements, work-in-process analysis, implemented Wind2
(ERP system), developed accounting systems and procedures, preparing documentation and analysis under FARs, implemented and administered ESOP and stock compensation plans, and attained additional lines of credit. Led company from $2 million in annual revenue to $15 million. Worked directly with project managers assisting them in interpreting financial information.
References Provided Upon Request