Christopher Hobbs Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

Greater Detroit Area

Lead and execute the finance strategy and processes for Audit Development• Lead the Finance team, including:o Seasonal contract resources to support specific project worko Interaction with the USI CRM and Reporting team members supporting finance and reporting projects• Regular, direct interaction with senior leaders on finance/budget matters and regulatory responses to finance inquiries• Lead business and budget planning processeso Serve as the Audit Development Steward and participate on cross-FSS Development Steward teamo Own BPC Budget Planning tool for Audit Developmento Serve as primary Audit Development liaison with Finance on budget, forecast and reportingo Obtain information and analysis necessary to create the three year and annual plan and detailed program budgetso Work directly with the Audit Development team to have a clear understanding of all current and future spend in order to report, analyze and interpret periodic financial data on a timely basis; providing commentary and insights on performance against plan with emphasis on implementing procedural controls to achieve optimal performanceo Work directly with the Audit Development team to provide regular periodic forecasts to Finance as decisions and timings changeo Prepare leadership financial reports for Audit business leaderso Partner with Finance in providing financial analysis to Development leaders that will drive operational decision makingo Partner with Finance to ensure the firm’s accounting policies and practices and internal control procedures are followedo Educate and provide ongoing coaching to Development Project Leaders and Project Managers on budget management and processeso Oversee procurement; manage and track contractor spend and all statements of work• Partner with other Audit Strategy and Operations leaders to continuously improve the Audit Development infrastructure and management processes

Greater Detroit Area

Senior Manager- Account Receivable Center of ExcellenceNovember 2013 – PresentResponsible for delivering Accounts Receivable Management capabilities, improving deliverables and managing talent Lead Risk & Controls team for Accounts Receivable CoE Oversee review and analysis of accounts receivable, billing and collections processes across FSSs Manage interactions with FSS leaders to evaluate and identify new Accounts Receivable process requirements Work with ARM CoE reporting team to manage and update Accounts Receivable reporting requirements Optimize AWIR by FSS to maximize cash flow for Deloitte Manage a team of US and USI professionalsIn improving Accounts Receivable Management capabilities and deliverables: Continuously improve COE organizational efficiency and effectiveness by leading internal change initiatives as part of the CoE leadership teamIn managing Accounts Receivable Management talent: Develop, counsel and train talent within the ARM CoE Mentor and counsel managers and staff

Greater Detroit Area

Responsible for the financial operations of the Central Tax Practice; a business comprised of more than 1,750 personnel and annual revenues of $450M, growing at 3-5% per year. Reviewed financial statements to analyze actual vs. plan metrics and performance, impacts and operational issues Participated in Partner consultation, goal setting, compensation process Developed and tracked performance of offices/service lines vs. plan, forecasts and py Ensured appropriate levels of revenue recognition, billing, and collection on clients and projects through review and discussion with regional, geographic, and service line managing partners as well as individual engagement partners. Participated in the development of the region’s business strategies Coordinated and reviewed the annual operating plan encompassing 71 revenue centers consolidating to 13+ different geographic locations and 5 different service lines. Review operational metrics and overall profitability of the businesses to meet regional and national guidelines; negotiate changes with leaders when necessary. Oversight of receivables management process including billing consultation, timeliness of billing and collections, opening and closing engagements and financial impact Implemented processes designed to strengthen internal controls. Areas of focus include the setup of new client projects, adjustment of billings and unbilled services, and engagement profitability. Developed, tracked and analyzed KPI’s for the region, offices and service lines Counseled management teams (PPD’s) on ways to maximize client profitability focusing on rate/hour, leverage and receivables management. Suggested alternative strategies for managing their book of business more profitably Participated and presented at Leadership meetings as it relates to goals Responsible for hiring, coaching, development and performance management of 6+ team members including Finance Managers and A/R Analyst in US and USI

Greater Detroit Area

Responsible for the financial operations of the North Central & Southeast Tax Practices; two business comprised of more than 700 personnel and combined annual revenues of $365M, growing at 1-2% per year.

Greater Detroit Area

Responsible for the financial operations of Great Lakes and subsequent regional consolidation with Ohio Valley into North Central Tax Practices; a business comprised of more than 350 personnel and combined annual revenues of $200M.

Greater Detroit Area

 Reviewed all non-client financial statements to analyze actual vs. plan metrics and performance, impacts and operational issues  Developed the annual $50m Macro/Micro budget including Capital Expenditures and Compensation Budget in conjunction with the Leadership team Responsible for hiring, coaching, development and performance management of 3+ team members including Finance Managers and Financial Analyst

Greater Detroit Area

 Developed plans for three subsidiaries (TPA, Carmichael Lynch & AccentMarketing) Created and delivered Board Meeting packages for three subsidiaries Completed annual industry reporting survey requirements (AdAge, Adweek, Direct Marketing Association, Red Book & 4 A’s.)

Greater Detroit Area

 Developed pricing strategies for new and existing customers; prepared customer profitability analysis and made recommendations. Provided Margin Management Training to Area Managers and new field personnel on bi-annual or annual basis Created and implemented customer impact analysis to assess alternative strategies for improving offices overall performance and KPI’s

Greater Detroit Area

 Developed Product Costing Models for support and preparation of rate filing proposals Prepared corporate forecasts and Annual Budgets Prepared and analyzed High Cost Claims exceeding $100k Projected and monitored claims expense and liabilities including IBNR schedules

Master Of Science (Ms), Finance, General

Associate Of Science (As), Finance, General