CPA CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT * FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & REPORTING * STRATEGIC PLANNING
CAREER SUMMARY
Accomplished Executive with demonstrated expertise directing financial operation
s to achieve corporate mission. Background includes leading strategic planning
initiatives with proven experience managing administrative, finance, and infrast
ructure development programs. Skilled at streamlining processes to improve fina
ncial management and reporting efficiency and accuracy with proven success ident
ifying cost savings to impact the bottom-line. Excellent communication skills,
easily interacts with executives, business partners, regulatory agencies, client
s, and staff. A respected leader and solution provider; dedicated to surpassing
organizational objectives.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Internal Controls & Audits * Cost Reductions * Process Improvement
* Relationship Management * Initial Public Offerings * Administrative Oversight
* Infrastructure Development * Regulatory Compliance * Policy Development & Imp
lementation
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Community Bank located in Illinois [2002 - Present]
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Oversee and direct business operations, driving efforts to achieve revenue and g
rowth objectives. Recruit, hire, and oversee five officer and six managerial po
sitions, building a cohesive and productive infrastructure. Manage strategic pl
anning initiatives and hold full accountability for preparing annual financial s
tatements and proxies.
* Maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines and coordinate SEC filings of 1
0-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 documentation.
* Cultivate strong working relationships with key stakeholders; preside over ann
ual meetings and respond to shareholder inquiries.
* Enhance business operations and lead efforts to achieve Sarbanes-Oxley 404 com
pliance by developing a testing infrastructure and rewriting internal governance
policies, ensuring adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley and PCAOB regulations.
* Serve as an integral member of the leadership team as the chair of the complia
nce committee, member of the officer's loan committee and asset liability commit
tee, and presenter at audit committee meetings.
* Increased earnings $50,000 annually by generating fee revenues while simultane
ously reducing operating costs $135,000 annually.
Community bank in Illinois [1987 - 2002]
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / VICE PRESIDENT / TREASURER
Provided comprehensive guidance and advice in the engineering and execution of a
n Initial Public Offering (IPO) and filed all related SEC forms.
* Captured $76,000 in cost savings and attained the highest regulatory rating by
redesigning internal compliance controls.
* Managed period closing, budget, and regulatory financial reporting, ensuring t
he timely dissemination of forms and materials.
* Built alliances with external partners and industry professionals, including a
uditors, regulators, and external oversight professionals.
* Researched, evaluated, and implemented a company-wide 401K benefit plan, suppo
rting 55 employees.
* Initiated and oversaw the request for bid process and negotiated contracts val
ued from $10,000 to $400,000, securing optimal terms.
MCGLADREY, PULLEN, LLC, formerly known as Wilkes, Besterfield and Co., LTD., Oly
mpia Fields, Illinois (1984 - 1987)
SENIOR AUDITOR
Served as an independent auditor to identify operating, financial, and regulator
y discrepancies for corporate, banking, and government entities.
EDUCATION
ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois
BACHELOR OF ARTS ~ ACCOUNTING EMPHASIS ~ GRADUATED WITH HONORS
LICENSING & AFFILIATIONS
Licensing: Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.)
Member: Illinois C.P.A. Society; Financial Managers Society; Illinois Bankers A
ssociation and American Bankers Association