Deborah Cusack Email & Phone Number

Willowbrook, Il, Us

Willowbrook, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (“CCAC”) was founded more than a century ago to meet human need through the Mission of Charity. A trusted partner and steward, CCAC has grown to be one of the largest human service providers in the Chicago metropolitan region.With an operating budget of $180 million and more than 1,200 employees, CCAC serves nearly 400,000 individuals annually, many of whom live in the most underserved neighborhoods of Lake and Cook counties.We accompany anyone in need, regardless of their faith, gender, race, or ethnicity. In fact, the majority of the thousands of people we serve each day are not Catholic.

Washington, Dc, Us

Prepare monthly subsidiary financial statements following FASB and GAAP standards and guidelines.Assistance in legacy system conversion efforts and efficiency improvements.Assistance with DOE Grant financial compliance and interpretation.

Rural telecommunications and technology company - Implemented and integrated strategy, revenue improvement, organizational structure accounting function for three active business units. Traditional phone company, Wireless Network and MEI Telecom Services (B2B expansion of service offering).Implemented performance metrics to save 25% operational expense through operational analysis and improvement of administrative efficiencies by defining positions through workflow study.Revenue improvement of approximately 30% through implementation and development of success-based capital investment strategy with business unit managers.Monthly reporting to Board of Directors and Finance Committee for Financial Statement reporting and Annual budget, Human Resources and New Products and Services Committee.Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) establish new business line for expansion of service operations outside of traditional ILEC service area including start up requirements and regulatory reporting with FCC.Entity Consolidation- and Business unit organization – Reviewed and vetted through legacy entity structure to improve visibility of financial performance for management and Board decision making.

Riviera Beach, Fl, Us

ConVergence is the provider of the MitoTec™ business technology platform and IPPAY Credit card processing services. ConVergence provides wireless broadband and mobile networking service, hosted Voip, internet and cloud services. ConVergence is a competitive resource for infrastructure equipment needs and has partnered with the most sought after brands and established names in the industry in addition to offering its own brand, APEX 9. ConVergence has received a total of $12 million in Federal and State funding bringing last and middle mile broadband to underserved rural markets.Grant Administration for USDA Rural Utility Services Broadband Initiative Program (BIP) Last Mile Grant All aspect of integration and coordination of Regulatory and Compliance reporting required by the FCC and ICC for CLEC. Including FCC Forms 499, 477, CPNI, CALEA updates, ICC annual filings for regulatory and corporate annual returns.Coordination of multiple audits including annual GAAP and Grant requirements with USDA and OIG as compliance requirements.

Access Media 3(AM3) a preferred partner of DirecTV and reseller of internet and voice services to the multi-dwelling-unit customer base. Built Finance and Accounting department infrastructure for a fast paced, dynamic, performance and results oriented environment from the ground up that assisted in an approximate 200% growth of business in two years. Achieved a comprehensive Financial Statement restatement for the initial two years of the organization’s existence to prospective investors in which resulted in a successful capital fundraise. Initiated and completed initial and reoccurring filings for multi-state income and use tax and regulatory compliance requirements with FCC and ICC. Implemented and coordinated the accounting system conversion from a one-user QuickBooks license to Net Suite an integrated web-based ERP system for entity wide use.

Responsible for all aspects of accounting for independently operated office of nationally recognized not-for-profit organization that provides services through approximately 20 DHS and DCFS government funded programs to assist disabled individuals. Assisted in transition of retirement from long term CFO of 25 years to newly hired CFO. Completed successful implementation of Blackbaud accounting software that resulted in reduction of manual processing transactions by approximately 50%. Designed internal billing model for DCFS for Foster Care Program creating the ability to specifically collect and track pertinent data for streamlined program reporting. Prepared monthly financial statements following FASB and GAAP standards and guidelines for fund accounting.

Worked directly with all members of senior management team to develop five year pro forma financial forecast integrated into business plan presented to prospective venture partners. Company pioneered and developed business model for community bank and credit union customer base to transact over a secure regulatory compliant network. Experience also includes assisting CEO in winding down business operations.

Bachelor Of Science, Accountancy

Associate, Business Management