James G.

Condes, CPA
389 Ashford Lane, Grayslake, IL 60030
H: 847-548-6770 C: 847-404-2921
jc7c15ac@westpost.net
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CONTROLLER
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Successful background of implementing major initiatives to improve finance, acco
unting and business processes in private and publicly traded companies. Solid h
istory of operating from an owner's perspective, solving tough problems with an
entrepreneurial focus. Especially skillful at identifying opportunities for imp
rovement, translating into specific objectives, creating project plans, securing
consensus, and managing through to completion. Proven ability to implement fin
ancial and technology tools to support business operations, delivering significa
nt and sustainable efficiencies and cost reductions.
Extensive professional experience and expertise, including:

* Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

* Re-Engineering Key Processes & Procedures
* Hiring, Training, Coaching & Team-Building
* Producing Insightful Financial Reports & Analysis
* Improving Cash Collection Systems & Processes
* Coordinating Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Projects
* Handling Foreign Currency Translations
* Managing Relationships with Vendors/Suppliers
* Implementing Effective I.T. Systems
* Cost Accounting, A/R, A/P, & Sales Tax
* Cutting Costs & Boosting Profits
* Purchasing and Receiving System Development
* Raising & Managing Debt / Equity Capital
* Administering H.R., Payroll & Benefit Plans

Technical knowledge: Oracle, J.D. Edwards, MAS 90, Quicken, QuickBooks, Great P
lains and Microsoft Office.

Professional Background
Independent Consultant, Finance & Accounting Services Chicago, IL
2004 - 2008
-- Hyatt Select Hotels (2007 - 2008)
* Revamped and reorganized the chart of accounts and statements to meet new indu
stry requirements for
a newly acquired division.
* Developed the chart of accounts and related procedures for the Oracle Operatin
g System, which accelerated the cash operating and accounting cycle.
* Conceived and mapped out log-on authorization to specific menu choices based o
n job classification, in order to validate Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
-- AEL Financial, LLC (2005 - 2006)
* Coordinated and balanced the entire lease portfolio from an internal system to
an outsourced system.
This allowed AEL Financial to grow by outsourcing collections, legal, tax compli
ance and other functions.
* Developed internal procedures and ancillary computer programs in conjunction w
ith the transfer of data, which dramatically streamlined operations.
* Originated loan compliance documentation procedures, which streamlined the pro
cess and allowed additional leases to be processed later in the same day.
-- Padco Leasing (2004 - 2005)
* Closed financial statements that were eight years in arrears.
* Prepared all documentation required for the auditors to complete timely and ac
curate audits.
* Developed procedures to reconcile a midyear leasing sub-system changeover. Th
is satisfied all auditor requirements and minimized audit time and expense.

Contempo Design, Inc. (Trade show & retail exhibits) Libertyville, IL

1997 - 2003
-- Manager of Accounting Services / Controller
* Designed and implemented effective processes and procedures for the Accounts P
ayable function. Eliminated a four-month backlog and improved vendor relations,
eliminating deposit requirements and achieving a $400,000 annual cash flow savi
ng.
* Solved the problem of sporadic Accounts Receivable collections by involving sa
lespeople in addition to the accounting staff in specific collection efforts. C
ollected over $5 million in past due invoices within six months, partly due to m
y direct involvement in large accounts. Reduced past due receivables to less
than 5% of total receivables, with a corresponding reduction in other categorie
s.
* Documented the entire procedures of the company during the design and implemen
tation of a new ERP system. Significantly improved the eventual utility of the
system.
* Coordinated and performed due diligence processes and oversaw all accounting e
ntries for the purchase
of our San Diego subsidiary.

Bortz Entertainment Group, Inc. (nightclub operator) Highland Park, I

L 1993 - 1997
-- Controller
* Converted all eight companies from an outside compilation service to an in-hou
se accounting system.
* Designed an entire set of formal accounting procedures which were approved by
outside auditors,
resulting in the scope of audits being reduced. This saved time and several
thousand dollars in audit fees.
* Designed and produced informative reports which established performance standa
rds for managers, employees and properties. These reports saved several thousan
d dollars each month per property, and also allowed management to make critical
decisions regarding profitability and viability.

Plus earlier career positions in finance, accounting, control, treasury, etc. wi

th Budget Rent-a-Car, Heartthrob Enterprises, and Rothkopf Enterprises.

Education, Training & Credentials

Bachelor of Science - Finance & Accounting, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
Additional training in leadership skills, negotiation techniques, benefit plan a
dministration, IFRS, employment
laws, employment taxes, federal taxes, state taxes, real estate taxes, sales and
use taxes, ethics, insurance, mortgage lending, consolidations, organization dy
namics, Excel and multiple accounting systems.
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