Occupation:Chief Financial Officer |
Location:Algonquin, IL |
Education Level:Master |
Will Relocate:No |
Description
Solutions-oriented, hands-on finance professional with proven success in public accounting, governmental accounting and corporate finance. Combines solid strategic planning and general management skills with outstanding corporate finance qualifications. Outstanding analytical, decision making, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills. Career highlights include: Budgeting & Cost Management Financial Planning & Analysis Strategic Planning & Corporate Development Organizational Leadership Corporate and Individual Income Tax Return Preparation Team Building & Performance Management Extensive Profit & Loss Analysis Industry familiarity includes corporate and government finance, individual and corporate taxation, and knowledge of numerous financial and accounting systems. PC proficient with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Access, Deltek Vision, Deltek Sema4, Great Plains, Quickbooks, Pagemaker, and other spreadsheet, database and word processing applications. Experienced in AS/400 and H.T.E. financial software.
Work Experience
| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| SEC Group, Inc. | (Confidential) | 11/2004 - 11/2008 |
| Kane County Government | (Confidential) | 1/1999 - 11/2004 |
| Susan M. Snow, CPA | (Confidential) | 1/1988 - 12/2004 |
| Stopps, Mooney, Kennedy CPA's | (Confidential) | 8/1981 - 2/1986 |
Education
| SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul University | Finance | 2002 | Master Degree |
| Northern Illinois University | Marketing | 1975 | Bachelor Degree |
Social Media
| TYPE | TITLE | URL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book | In Search of the Perfect Job | media url | 8 Steps to the executive job that is right for you. |
| Magazine | Business Week | media url | Business Week magazine |
| Magazine | Crain's Chicago Business | media url | Crain's Chicago Business |
Accomplishments
Highlights:
Championed successful cost reduction initiatives contributing to more than $1.5 million in operational cost savings. Designed and implemented cash management and budgeting processes resulting in positive gains in cash flow and bottom-line profitability. Updated billing procedures and restructured collection process reducing overdue accounts receivable by 27%. Partnered with CEO to pioneer a unique business model to incentivize employees based on achievement of specific goals. Partnered with other County departments to design and standardize financial processes reducing financial statement cycle time by 10 days. Member of 9 person Senior Management Team credited with building the organization from 125 employees and 10 diverse divisions to 265 employees and 8 cohesive departments. Led conversion from an antiquated accounting system to a state-of-the art financial reporting system, including client relations management and project management, which resulted in dramatic improvement in the timeliness and accuracy of project management data, reducing project overages and non-billable time by 18%. Responsible for developing the firm's state and federal overhead rate in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Led due diligence for two potential acquisitions to diversify markets and create new revenue streams. Created a portfolio of financial models, indices and analyses to monitor and evaluate the performance of corporate divisions.Companies I like:
I am a highly motivated, hands on finance professional with over 20 years experience in a variety of industries. Currently seeking employment as Controller/CFO/Director for a small to medium size company.
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