Fred Zanjani, MBA, MS, PBC

fz10e1c54@westpost.net
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
Saint Martin's University - Lacey, WashingtonMBA in Finance and AccountingThe Fi
sher College of Science and Mathematics at Towson University - Towson, MarylandM
S in Applied Information TechnologyTowson University - Towson, MarylandPost Bacc
alaureate Master Certificate in Project ManagementTowson University - Towson, Ma
rylandBS in Management Information System with a Mathematics MinorLakeland Commu
nity College - Mentor, OhioAccounting and Computer Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ, 2009 - Present
Adjunct Instructor, Division of Science, Mathematics, and Technology
* Teach six (6) credit hours of Statistics. This course provides the basic stati
stical concepts and focuses on frequency distributions of empirical data, probab
ility distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing
* Teach three (3) credit hours of Business Mathematics. This course provides the
mathematical foundation for all of the business career curricula. Arithmetic co
ncepts are applied to payroll, depreciation, interests, cash discounts, stocks a
nd bonds, negotiable instruments, and taxes
Robert Half International Inc, Seattle, WA April 2007 - September 2009
Management Resources
Engagements:
Senior Compliance and Regulatory Tax Filing Accountant, Sea Bright Insurance Com
pany, Seattle, WA
* Reviewed and filed $260 million written premium and retaliatory tax returns.
* Worked closely with legal, claims, actuarial and other functional areas for su
bmission of data calls, state required fees assessment, surcharges, and financia
l reporting for annual and quarterly National Association of Insurance Commissio
ners (NAIC) Statements.
* Prepared and filed statutory financial statements and other required filing to
state insurance departments, and agencies.
* Prepared schedules for external and internal auditors and the insurance depart
ment examination.
Senior Payroll Project Manager, and SOX Compliance Auditor, True Blue Inc. (know
n as Labor Ready Inc.), Tacoma, WA
* Reviewed payroll processes and tax filing for 450,000 temporary employees' qua
rter-end and year-end.
* Researched all payroll tax errors and developed new processes to ensure payrol
l year-end balancing.
* Processed Magnetic Media file transmissions and followed up on outstanding sta
tes, and IRS e-filings.
* Created and implemented payroll tax test script for United States, United King
dom, and Canada.
* Performed post merger accounts auditing and reviewed all month-end general ent
ries pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) policies, and recommended write offs.
* Generated and compiled chart of accounts dictionary for the accounting departm
ent.
Budget Director and Senior Accountant, Milgard Manufacturing Inc., Tacoma, WA
* Supervised and prepared $800 million budget upload processes, and related roll
out across the manufacturing and business units.
* Prepared month end journal entries for inter-company receivables, product cost
developments, available discount, short/long term leases and schedules.
* Administered process improvements in regard to reconciliations, accounts mappi
ng, and quarterly true-up.
* Researched and replied to all sales inquiries and programs with regards to the
national contractor sales commission such as Home Depot, and Lowe's.
* Analyzed financial statements for areas of profit improvement and provided inp
ut to operations regarding business forecasts, and trend adjustments.
Project Manager, Weinstein & Riley, Seattle, WA
* Led a team of eight employees and consultants in the implementation of Aperta
payment processing system.
* Recruited, trained, and identified resources needed and hired individuals to f
ulfill related needs.
* Oversaw data cleanup to ensure successful data conversion.
* Designed document process flow using excel database, system configuration, and
accounting cycles before going live to ensure new automated processes met reque
sted client needs.
* Communicated key performance metrics in productivity, goal-setting, product ev
aluation, and internal benchmarking.
Allen Partners LLC, Seattle, WA, August 2006-March 2007
Senior Consultant
Treasury Department, Flow International, Kent, WA
* Supervised all aspects of cash flow management including international banking
, foreign exchange analysis, translations, cash forecasting, and short term inve
stment process.
* Generated consolidated financial statements and cash flow projections which in
cluded minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
* Reviewed treasury department month end journal entries.
* Prepared monthly inter-company reconciliation reports for European and Asian s
ubsidiaries
NoteWorld Servicing Center, LLC, Tacoma, WA, September 2004-June 2005
Controller
* Provided hands-on leadership for the accounting department of the seller finan
ce mortgage servicer in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payr
oll, treasury, revenues and control process.
* Centralized activities of 10 national real estate service centers in the areas
of assets, liabilities, and profit plans.
* Reviewed month-end and year-end financial reports, annual budgets, and all Ad
Hoc analyses.
* Prepared reconciliation analysis and classification in accordance with GAAP an
d state regulatory accounting processes.
* Coordinated corporate tax filings and year end field audits.
Morrison Management, Washington, DC, October 2002-October 2004
Controller, Washington Hospital Center
* Led financial operations for $15 million patient services contract including f
ood court, VIP hotel, catering, restaurant, vending, special projects, and patie
nt nutritional services.
* Prepared weekly and monthly budget variance reports for hospital, unit/distric
t managers, and reviewed invoices to clients to ensure contract language complia
nce.
* Created both financial and non-financial operational strategic initiatives to
increase bottom line results while enhancing client satisfaction.
* Supervised human resources components related to payroll processing, records r
etention, contracts, performance appraisals, and workers' compensation.
* Worked closely with hospital administration regarding safety standards, accred
itations, and financial training.
ARAMARK Corporation, Baltimore, MD, April 1998 - October 2002
Unit Controller, University of Maryland Medical System
* Managed annual budget of $30 million servicing contract including University H
ospital, Kernan Hospital, and Deaton specialty Hospital.
* Directed all financial accountabilities involving preparation of weekly and mo
nthly financial reporting, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditur
e, job costing, and inventory management.
* Monitored and reported on all related contracts including government, environm
ental services, outsourcing, capital improvement, retail operations, patient ser
vices, and special projects to ensure compliance.
* Generated request for proposals (RFP) for capital improvements, remodeling, an
d third party vendors.
* Coached/d mentored 24 managers on risk assessment, Joint Commission accreditat
ion, financial analysis, and operational metric benchmarking.
* Led cross-functional team that collaborated with hospital executives to enhanc
e and promote diversity initiatives and work flow improvements.
Professional Affiliations and Membership
* National Association of Accountants
* The Association for Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business
* Saint Martin's University MBA Alumni
* Towson State University College of Science and Mathematics Alumni
Software Experience
Microsoft Applications: Advanced Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Pro
ject,
Accounting Applications: J.D. Edward, FRS, QuickBooks Enterprise, Lathem payrol
l application system, Crystal Reporting, Lawson Accounting Application, Hyperion
, Mag Media Tax Applications, SQL, PREMIUM-PRO, Aperta Payment Processing, and E
xport System.
Volunteer Experience
* Burlington Township Schools Taxpayer Advisory Council
* Mercer County Community College Special Events Committee