Experienced, collaborative approachable down to earth Controller/CFO with excellent communication skills. Excellent communicator and collaborator of financial information working with individuals through all levels of organization to deliver financial results to all stakeholders. Interpreter and translator of financial information and regulatory and governmental jargon. Knack for improving processes and efficiencies allowing organizations to maximize revenues and reduce expenses. Diversified experience with 100+ year old legacy companies to start ups seeking venture capital funds. Industry Experiences: Telecommunications and Internet Service Provider, Not for Profit, Accounting and Tax, Service, Software, Publishing and Manufacturing. Experienced with small, medium and large companies.Core Competencies:• All aspects of Financial Reporting, Inter-company Accounting and Consolidations, • Supervision and direction of Finance, Accounting, Customer Service and Software and Network teams. • Responsible for Banking Relationships and Cash Management. • Coordination and Management of External Annual Audits and Tax preparation.• Development and Implementation of GL Account and Cost Center Structure.• Experienced with Annual, multiyear and Proforma Budget implementation process and projections. • Capital Project Analysis. • Cost Reduction Initiatives. Development of metrics and internal documentation for work flow. • Responsible to the Board of Directors and Shareholders for Financial Statement presentation. • Mergers and Acquisitions, Assets Acquisitions and Integrations, Capital Fund Raising. • Regulatory Reporting and Compliance.• Systems Evaluations and Integrations.• GAAP/FASB/Fund and Part 32 Accounting•Implemented performance metrics to save 25% operational expense through operational analysis and improvement of administrative efficiencies. While combined with Revenue improvement of approximately 30% through implementation and development of success-based capital investment strategy with business unit managers.•Successful submission of USDA Grant/Loan application for Approximately $12M in funding for rural internet expansion.•Built Finance and Accounting department infrastructure for a fast paced, dynamic, performance and results oriented start up environment from the ground up assisting in an approximate 200% growth of business in two years. Achieved a comprehensive Financial Statement restatement which resulted in an initial successful capital fund-raise of $13M.deborahcusack@yahoo.com630-661-6163