MICHAEL F. SAPERA, CPA.CITP
RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS
PO Box 8993
Mandeville LA 70470-8993
(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, Louisiana
Graduated December 1981

Honors Diploma
BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
New Orleans, Louisiana
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

Chief Finanacial Officer/Director of Information Technology

PERLIS, INC.
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 1990 to Present
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.

Certified Public Accountant

MICHAEL F. SAPERA, CPA
Mandeville, Louisiana
January 1989 to Present
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.

Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

SERVICE BILLING, LLC
New Orleans, Louisiana
June 2006 to Present
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.

Bank Examiner

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
New Orleans, Louisiana
March 1990 to June 1990
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. 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 15. Hobbies include golf, soccer, basketball and running.