JOSEPH R. AVANTARIO, CPA Phon EXECUTIVE PROFILE Seasoned financial executive with varied experience in front-office, middle-office and operational roles. Possess a remarkable business acumen, record of achievement. and depth of experience in dealing with complex situations and organizations. Key strengths include strong analytical, multi-tasking and problem solving skills, creative thinking, results orientation, and pride in producing superior results and exceeding expectations. Very personable and readily adapt to new environments; quickly having a positive organizational impact. Add value through analysis and profitability management, budgeting, forecasting and presenting action oriented suggestions. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Financial Accounting • Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning • Regulatory Compliance and Reporting • Equity, Fixed Income and Derivative Trading • Budgeting and Forecasting • Tax Preparation and Strategic Planning • Family Trust Accounting and Taxation • Policy & Procedure Development and Implementation • Internal Auditing • Internal Control • Project Management • Software Implementation • Operations • Team Leadership and Motivation • Work Flow Efficiency Evaluation and Strategy Implementation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SCHONFELD GROUP HOLDINGS Jericho, NY Chief Financial Officer April 2006 to Present • Chief Financial Officer for closely held family office with responsibility for operating businesses, private equity, and personal investments. • Lead the firm's accounting department handling taxes, audits, management and external reporting. Consistently assume more responsibility with less staff by focusing on automation and simplifying reporting. • Handle all the treasury functions at the firm, maximizing daily return on capital while forecasting and planning for asset/ liability management. • Contribute to strategic business planning and investment decision making by measuring and evaluating divisional and operat