Tzvi P Bar-Shai, MBA

E-mail: tzvikabet@tzvikabet.com
435 Hawthorne Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
Phone: 914-772-0204
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/tzvikabet
Seeking a senior leadership position in an organization I can be passionate abou
t and where my broad experience and skills can make a difference. Professional-E
nergetic-Intelligent-Hands on-Experienced-Skilled-Honest-Motivated. Strong organ
izational, excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills. A leader
who is a team player
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY

* Profit and not-for-profit accounting

* Finance / Accounting department management
* Financial statement and note preparation
* Budget planning, execution and monitoring
* Cash and asset management
* Controls and procedures development and implementation
* Computer systems design, implementation, management
* Negotiation and review of leases, contracts, agreements
* Liaison to banks, agencies, institutions, professionals
* Design and standardization of forms, process, reports
* Reporting to board and committees
* Staff management, training & mentoring
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
04/10 - 07/10 The Whitney Museum of American Art New York NY
Project Consultant (Contract)
The Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of 20th-century and c
ontemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists. With
125 employees and a budget of $10 million the museum is dedicated to collecting,
preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting arguably the finest holding of twentie
th-century American art in the world. Reporting to the Controller was responsibl
e for special projects, account analysis and review and formalization of Control
s and Procedures.
Reviewed, strengthened and compiled formal controls and procedures for the dif
ferent accounting, development, admissions and gift shop functions increasing ef
ficiency and reducing errors and expense.
Performed special account analysis projects.
Helped management plan and execute computerization of purchasing and accounts p
ayable.
08/08 - 09/09 The Riverside Church New York NY
Interim Controller (Contract)
An organization with over 150 employees and a $19 million annual budget covering
a plethora of religious and social programs, a pre-school, a gift shop, a theat
er, and rental space for life cycle occasions. Reporting to the Director of Fin
ance managed an eight person department responsible for all accounting of progra
ms, payroll, billing, collections, payables, banking etc. Coordinate yearend au
dit and preparation of annual financial statements and updating of notes to fina
ncials.
Reviewed, strengthened implemented new systems, controls and procedures increas
ing efficiency and reducing errors and expense.
Completed implementation of new computer accounting system, refining account st
ructure, access tables and reports increasing accuracy of data and reducing redu
ndancy.
Reorganized staff responsibilities and data flow facilitating monthly closings
and financial reporting.
9/05 - 04/08 United Church Foundation New York NY
Controller, Assistant Treasurer
With operating revenues of close to $5 million the Foundation receives and admin
isters cash and property of just under $900 million transferred to it by UCC Ent
ities and commingled for the collective investment and reinvestment. Reporting
directly to the President was member of executive staff and responsible for the
day to day management of the five member staff of the department and of the fina
ncial activities of the organization. Coordinated yearend audits and presented r
elevant reports to board and committees.
Implemented new computer accounting system, redefining system setup matrix, acc
ount structure and reports increasing system functionality rectifying original d
esign errors.
Designed new accounting controls and procedures reducing errors and increasing
reliability of accounting data.
12/01 - 06/05 Citizens for New York City New York, NY
Vice President, Finance and Administration
A private Not-for-profit organization with over 50 employees and a budget just s
hort of $5 million founded in 1975 by the late Senator Jacob Javits supporting p
rojects by neighborhood resident volunteers to improve the quality of life in Ne
w York City through small grants, training, publications and technical assistanc
e. Reporting directly to President, was member of executive staff, managing 15
employees responsible for all aspects of agency-wide financial, personnel, infor
mation systems and office services. Prepared and presented relevant information
and reports at board and committee meetings. Participated in the planning and ex
ecution of fundraising and events.
Redefined and implemented accounting system to better represent department-prog
ram structure and provide more accurate data and targeted reporting.
Lowered costs of external professionals by bringing corporate financial stateme
nts and regulatory and tax filings in house.
Negotiated repurchase of agency condominium space and refinanced mortgage savin
g tens of thousands dollars.
Saved organization countless thousands of dollars through contract renegotiatio
n and/or replacement of service providers.
04/98 - 09/01 American Fundware Denver, CO
Project Manager/Senior Consultant
Denver based national software developer of modular accounting programs. Working
out of home base and reporting to regional and national directors, led projects
across the nation to assess need, define requirements, design system and implem
ent accounting/financial software solutions.
Presented proposal information and reports to board or appropriate committees
Performed needs analysis organization, study and develop IT solutions
Manage and/or work with teams and assist in areas of requirements definition, o
rganization of change management and process reengineering
Schedule and lead implementation efforts, prepare documentation and train clien
ts
12/92 - 04/98 Haft & Gluckman CPA's New York, NY
07/82 - 06/85 Managing Auditor
New York based audit / accounting firm with international clients. Reporting dir
ectly to partners worked independently or as team manager with client's executiv
es to plan and execute all segments of audit and financial statement preparation
of firm's banking, manufacturing, distribution and service industry clients.
08/89 - 12/92 Workman's Circle New York, NY
Director of Finance, Administration & IS
National member based fraternal benefit organization and licensed life, health a
nd Property & Casualty insurance provider requiring both statutory and GAAP acco
unting. Reporting directly to Executive Director was responsible for the detaile
d daily functioning of accounting, administration and IS departments' approximat
ely fifteen member staff.
06/85 - 08/89 Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum New York, NY
Director of Finance/Controller
Museum exhibiting sea, air and space related topics and extolling the role of th
e USS Intrepid aircraft carrier in numerous campaigns. Reporting directly to Exe
cutive Director was responsible for day-to-day operation of accounting departmen
t, financial statement preparation and fiduciary filings developed, established
and computerized proper accounting systems and procedures. Created wholly owned
subsidiary retail Museum store and established and implemented all controls and
procedures for accounting and inventory.

EDUCATION
New York Institute of Technology New York, NY
Master of Business Administration (MBA),
Majors: Finance and Information Systems
Herbert H Lehman College-CUNY Bronx, NY
Bachelor of Science (BS),
Major: Accounting
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem, Israel
Bachelor of Arts program (BA),
Major: Industrial & Product Design

COMPUTER
Windows O/S, Great Plains, MIP, Fundware, Fund EZ, Platinum, Peachtree, QuickBo
oks Financial Edge, Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Access
MILITARY SERVICE
Israel Defense Forces
Sergeant, Ranger/Recon Unit (Sayerret Egoz),
OTHER
Shorin Ryu Karate USA-3rd Degree Black Belt, Instructor
North American Conference for Ethiopian Jewry-National Treasurer

DISTINCTIONS
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
NYS Board of Regents State Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Management Accountants
American Management Association
Financial Executives Networking Group
LANGUAGES
English, Hebrew, German

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST