David S.

Coplon
Cell (678) 982-2167 Home (770) 594-0330 Director Accounting
Accomplished

Marietta, Georgia 30068-1508 E-mail dcoplon2@gmail.com

financial professional with extensive experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, financial system implementation and support. Excellent communications, analytical and team management skills. Successfully organized and managed teams of accounting operational, technical and consulting specialists to complete major reporting, data mining and financial implementation projects. Highly focused on fulfilling corporate goals, meeting all critical deadlines and staying within budget. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Statutory and GAAP Regulatory Reporting Internal Management Reporting Financial Analysis Accounting Operations Reconciliation Fixed Asset Accounting Staff Management Cost Reduction Financial System Implementation Project Management Process Re-engineering
Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint Expert

Application and System Support Technical Problem Resolution Strategic Planning & Forecasting Merger & Acquisition System Integration

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Managed and directed accounting staff in the preparation and analysis of Statutory, GAAP and Consolidated statements to ensure delivery deadlines were successfully met on a consistent basis. Led various aspects of the financial statement close process. Ensured accuracy of the general ledger and all financial information. Developed and implemented policies, procedures, strategic plans and process improvements across several areas in order to achieve efficiencies and strengthen internal controls. Re-engineered the financial divisions business and reporting processes by automating balancing processes, accrual entries and developing improved source system interfaces which greatly reduced manual intervention while offering more detailed G/L information for improved financial analysis and decision making. Liaised with senior management to translate their financial information needs into innovative, effective and efficient product, client and distribution channel reporting solutions resulting in improved profitability. Actively managed a financial system implementation of a G/L, A/P and A/R project with Cognos Powerplay for reporting which required re-engineering the financial division business and reporting processes. The project drew heavily on all of my skill sets including project management, communications, team building, accounting, acquiring funding, budgeting, requirements documentation, programming, testing and training. This project met and exceeded all of its goals of increasing financial division productivity, improving accuracy and dramatically reducing the turn-around time for critical reports while meeting tight deadlines and staying within budget. Received the companys highest employee achievement award for the completion of this project. Consistently selected and mentored high caliber personnel that became top company performers which were sought after by others for their expertise. Consulted on Financial System Implementation, reporting and process improvement.

EXPERIENCE

12/2012 to 9/2013 Catlin Insurance US through Robert Half/Accountemps, Atlanta, GA Recent Position: Consulting Senior Business Analyst
Responsibilities: Assisted the SAP Financial Implementation including US Hub Data Migration Developed Insurance Financial Reports utilizing SAP reporting facilities Developed more efficient FRS(Reinsurance System) reconciliation reports and processes

3/2012 to 8/2012
Responsibilities:

ING US, Atlanta, Ga.

Position: Consulting Senior Business Analyst
Developed and maintained complex Statutory & IFRS reports utilizing the PeopleSoft nVision reporting system

2/2009 to 1/2012

McCamish Systems/Infosys, Atlanta, Ga. (3rd Party Insurance Systems & Services Provider)
Position: Director of Financial Services Responsibilities: Client Service Functions: Policy Holder Investments Cash Management Disbursements System Interface Control and Account Reconciliation New Client Financial Service Implementation Directed Accounting Systems Area Responsible for Selection of Financial System Software Developed and Programmed Desktop Accounting Applications Trained Accounting Employees Set Financial System Maintenance and Development Priorities Directed Managerial, Supervisory and Clerical Employees

11/2008 to 2/2009

Assurant through Two Degrees LLC, Atlanta, Ga.

Position: Consulting Auditor Internal Auditing Department Responsibilities: Identified and Collected audit samples of client insurance premiums

1993 to 10/2008

Assurant (ACT/Solutions/Special Property/ASG), Atlanta, Ga.

Last Position: Assurant Corporate Technology Manager Business Analysts - Atlanta Previous Position: Solutions/Special Property Director of Financial MIS - Atlanta First Position: ASG Manager P&C Consolidated Financial Reporting

Responsibilities:

Financial Report Preparation and Analysis

Statutory Annual and Quarterly Statement Quarterly S.E.C Statements GAAP ASG Consolidated Financial Statements FAP ASG Consolidated Financial Statements (Dutch/European predecessor to IFRS) Internal Monthly and Quarterly Management Reports Managed Staff Accountants

EXPERIENCE (Assurant continued)

Directed Financial Management Information Systems Led project teams in the selection, development, and implementation of systems either affecting or utilized by the ASG Financial division Actively managed financial system projects including funding and budgets for the Smartstream Financials implementations for ASG, Voyager, Insureco and Safeco. Played a key accounting function and financial systems integration role in mergers and acquisitions Reengineered financial division business and reporting processes Worked with senior management to translate their financial information needs into innovative and efficient reporting solutions Contracted with and managed outside consulting resources Provided ongoing financial systems support, maintenance and problem resolution Directed MIS Analysts and Programmers Managed Atlanta Financial System Support Wrote and managed the development of detailed technical specifications Played a key role in directing the selection and implementation of systems utilized by the AIZ Financial sites Provided ongoing financial systems support, maintenance and problem resolution Managed Business Analysts

OTHER EXPERIENCE
ABSOLUTE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, Marietta, Ga. Position: Owner/Consultant Responsibilities: Set up and managed all facets of a business software consulting practice Sold, implemented and maintained financial and other business software Developed and implemented custom applications for clients ACADEMY INSURANCE GROUP, INC., Atlanta, Ga. Last Position: Director of Accounting Operations and Systems Responsibilities: Managed the Following Accounting Functions: Budgeting/Forecasting Payroll Non-Insurance Accounting & Reporting General Accounting Bank Reconciliation Administered Accounting Systems Managed Major Accounting System Projects Liaison between Accounting and Data Processing Selected Mainframe and Client/Server Software Developed and Programmed Client/Server Applications Maintained Accounting Systems Wrote Detailed Specifications Directed Managerial, Staff and Clerical Employees

OTHER EXPERIENCE (continued)

SUN INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., Atlanta, Georgia (Now in L.A.) Last Position: Assistant Vice President - Corporate Accounting Responsibilities: Managed the Following Functions: General Accounting Inter-Company Accounting Fixed Asset Accounting Bank Reconciliation Department Suspense Account Control Function Managed Accounting Client/Server Systems Area Selected Software and Hardware Implemented and Supported Freedom Statutory Reporting Software Developed and Programmed Accounting PC Applications Trained Accounting Employees Managed Staff and Clerical Employees LIBERTY NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Birmingham, Al. Last Position: Assistant Controller First Position: Jr. Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
Financial Report Preparation and Analysis

Statutory Annual Statement Prepared 10K & 10Q S.E.C Statements GAAP Consolidated Financial Statements Internal Monthly and Quarterly Management Reports Implemented and Maintained the ABC General Ledger System Developed and Programmed PC Applications Annual Budgeting Supervised Senior Staff and Staff Accountants

EDUCATION
University of Alabama in Birmingham Degree: BS Major: Accounting Honors: Dean's List

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member of the Institute of Management Accountants - Atlanta Chapter