1. MARK J. KASTENBAUM, CPA
309 Cleveland Avenue Cell (201) 787-
3685
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604
Mark.Kastenbaum@yahoo.com
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT
Senior Corporate Financial Executive with solid broad based expertise in all aspects of GAAP
accounting, SEC reporting, global financial reporting, executive reporting, Sarbanes – Oxley (SOX) process
documentation, budgeting, treasury and general accounting. Well disciplined with proven ability to
manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Experience working within global companies and global teams in a variety of industries (software, high
tech, telecom, apparel and retail).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Global Financial Reporting
SEC Reporting
Executive Reporting
GAAP Accounting
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Management and Recruitment of Global Staff
Budgeting & Forecasting
Treasury & Cash Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BARDWIL INDUSTRIES, INC CONTROLLER 2013
TO PRESENT
Controller reporting to the CFO of a $50 million diversified international manufacturer and wholesale
marketer of tablecloths, bath towels, bath rugs, kitchen towels and shower curtains. Responsible for all
accounting functions ;
• Accurate and timely preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Responsibilities includes factor relations, payroll,
budgets and projections, liability and property insurance coverage, license royalty payments, sales
commission statements, fixed assets, inventory valuation (standard cost system) and expense
control
• Facilitate the management of cash encompassing the approval of wires and review of cash
receipts and disbursements and monitoring the corporation’s cash flows
• Manage and develop the Accounting staff, of 4 individuals, encompassing A/P,
A/R, General Ledger and Payroll
WORLDWIDE DREAMS, LLC CONTROLLER
2010 TO 2012 Controller reporting to the CEO of a $45 million international manufacturer and
wholesale marketer of branded and private label women's fashion accessories, handbags and apparel
goods. Responsible for all accounting functions, on a global basis ;
• Accurate and timely preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This included factor relations, payroll, budgets and
projections, liability and property insurance coverage, license royalties, sales commission,
inventory valuation (standard cost system) and expense control
• Facilitated the management of cash encompassing the approval of wires and review of cash
receipts and disbursements and monitoring the corporation’s cash flow
• Directed annual reviews, for both the domestic corporation and the foreign subsidiaries with the
external auditors
• Managed and developed the Accounting staff, of 6 individuals, encompassing
A/P, A/R and Payroll
THE SWATCH GROUP, INC DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 2006
TO 2007
Director of Finance reporting to the CFO of a $200 million global watch company. Responsible for the
financial and accounting functions for the U. S. operations.
• Responsibilities encompassed the reporting of the monthly financial results to
Swatch corporate headquarters
• Directed the preparation of the annual budget
• Managed and developed the Accounting staff, of 12 individuals,
2. encompassing Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Taxes and the
Retail Departments
• Directed annual audits and quarterly reviews with the external auditors
*** CONSULTING SERVICES ***
EMI MUSIC NORTH AMERICA FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
2013 TO 20 13
Financial consultant reporting to the VP of Royalties, assisting in the acquisition of EMI Music to Universal
Music Group. .
• Reporting of the monthly financial results, for eight lines of business, to Corporate Headquarters
• Preparation and review of monthly royalty reconciliations
• Assisted in the transition from EMI Music to Universal Music Group and special projects as needed
CCA INDUSTRIES INC INTERIM CONTROLLER
2012 TO 2012 Interim Controller for a $55 million publicly traded manufacturer and wholesaler of
health and beauty aids.
• Responsible for preparation of the SEC quarterly filings on Form 10Q
• Accurate and timely preparation of the consolidated financial statements in
accordance with GAAP
Mark J. Kastenbaum, CPA
201- 787- 3685
• Facilitate the management of cash encompassing the approval of wires and review of cash receipts and
disbursements and monitoring the corporation’s cash flow
ARBINET INTERIM CONTROLLER (THROUGH TATUM LLC) 2007 TO
2010
Interim Controller reporting to the CFO of a $400 million publicly traded global company that was
international exchange and carrier for wholesale voice minutes and the leading provider of innovative
high technology solutions for telecommunications providers. Responsible for the accounting and financial
functions, on a global basis.
• Responsible for preparation of the SEC annual filing on Form 10K and the quarterly filings on Form
10Q
• Facilitated the management of cash encompassing the approval of wires and review of cash
receipts and disbursements and monitoring the corporation’s cash flow
• Directed annual audits, quarterly reviews and SEC filings for both the domestic corporation and
the foreign subsidiaries (England and Hong Kong) with the external auditors
• Managed and developed the Accounting staff, of 5 individuals, encompassing
Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets
and Taxes
• Trained and mentored a new accounting staff during the corporate
headquarters relocation from New Jersey to Virginia, while continuing to meet all reporting
deadlines
MAIDENFORM, INC CORPORATE CONTROLLER 2001 TO
2006
Corporate Controller reporting to the Senior VP of Finance of a $400 million intimate apparel company.
Part of the management team responsible for company’s turnaround that increased revenue and
profitability. Responsible for all financial and accounting functions, on a global basis;
• Implementation and monitoring of accounting controls, policies and procedures which enabled
the Company to become Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliant
• Accurate and timely preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with
GAAP
• Preparation of annual operating budgets, including cash flows and capital expenditures
• Managed and developed the accounting staff of 65 individuals, located in five countries (US,
Mexico, Ireland, Hong
Kong and Indonesia), encompassing financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable,
accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, taxes and the Retail
3. departments
• Coordinated annual audits and quarterly reviews with the external auditors for both the domestic
corporation and the foreign subsidiaries of Ireland, Mexico, Hong Kong and Indonesia
• Reduced the monthly closing cycle from 25 days to 8 days while enhancing controls and
accuracy
LOCKHEED MARTIN IMS DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING
1999 TO 2001
Director of Accounting reporting to the CFO of a $600 million software company.
• Reporting the monthly financial statements, for six lines of business, to
Lockheed Martin Corporate Headquarters
• Lead conversion from the AccPac accounting system to the CA Masterpiece
general ledger software package
• Responsible for the implementation of the Concur Technologies T&E reporting
system
• Directed the preparation of the annual budget
• Managed and developed the Corporate Accounting staff, of 55 individuals,
encompassing financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll,
fixed assets, tax, travel and the facilities departments
JACLYN, INC ASSISTANT CORPORATE CONTROLLER 1 988
TO 1999
Assistant Corporate Controller reporting to the Corporate Controller of a $75 million manufacturer and
importer of handbags and apparel goods. Responsible for all accounting functions, which included;
• Accurate and timely preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Responsible for the SEC filings, investments, cash, budgets, inventory and audit process
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Financial Analyst, Lockheed Electronics Company 1986- 1988
Assistant Controller, Bidermann Industries, U.S.A. 1984- 1987
Accounting Manager, Wells Fargo Guard Service 1982- 1984
Senior Auditor, Sterling Drug 1980- 1982
Senior Auditor, Price Waterhouse 1978- 1980
EDUCATION
Saint Peter’s College, Jersey City, New Jersey