Resume

Yigal B. Baruch, CPA.CITP.CM&AA
P.O. Box 1131
Paramus, NJ 07653

I am an Israeli native. I obtained my education in Israel including my initial period of practice.
My experience in the U.S. includes working with both U.S, international and Israeli-based companies.
I am a CPA both in Israel and in the U.S

EXPERIENCE

YB Consulting – “just-in-time” CFO
2000 – Present
Provide hands-on business and financial assistance for start-up and early-stage companies

QBT
1999 – 2000
Private e-business enabling software for financial institutions – Investor, advisor, board member and CFO. Bought out.

Level 8 Systems
1998 – 1999
Public global provider of e-business integration software – VP & CFO. Bought out.

Sharplan Lasers
1990 – 1998
Public hi-tech medical laser equipment for hospitals and private clinics – VP Finance, Admin and IT. Bought out.

Laventhol & Horwath
1988 – 1990
Small and medium size clients in textile and defense contracting industries – Audit manager.

Entrepreneur
1986 – 1988
Initiated and ran concurrent businesses in the real-estate, retail and business consulting fields. Bought out.

SONY
1984 – 1986
Public, Corporate division of America – Accounting Manager. Left to pursue growing entrepreneurial ventures.

Ernst & Young
1981 – 1984
Mainly dealt with large international commercial banks – Audit Manager.

Haft & Gluckman
1978 – 1981
Started with firm in Israel and was sent to its US affiliate. Mainly dealt with international banks and marine cargo clients – Audit Senior.

EDUCATION

Tel-Aviv University
1978
Bachelor of Science – Accounting/Economics

CERTIFICATIONS

1982
Certified Public Accountant – CPA (USA/Israel)

2000
Certified Information Technology Professional – CITP

2008
Certified Mergers & Acquisition Advisor