Pittsburgh Mercy Health System Controller. Two acute care hospitals, multiple physician groups, two foundations and two realestate corporations. Responsible for financials reporting and controls. The health system was acquired by UPMC in January 2008.As System Controller my responsibilities extend across all entities and are focused on financial reporting, analysis and controls.AccomplishmentsImplemented system improvements to the annual audit process improving the effectiveness and timeliness of audit completion across the system.Assisted in directing the monthly closing cycle, improving timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.

As CFO my responsibilities included GAAP and statutory financial reporting, financial forecasting and analysis for all companiesAccomplishmentsDeveloped commercial health insurance company growing to $20 million annually.Revived pharmacy benefit administration business growing from $5 to $70 million.Upgraded financial systems and pharmacy network. Marketed pharmacy benefit program to outside third party administrators and insurers growing the business.Key team member in negotiating the sale of the pharmacy business for $31 millionPerformed due diligence on acquisitionsImplemented ongoing process improvements reducing cost, improving profitability and cash flow estimated at $1 million annually.Strong negotiating skills resulted in favorable pricing for purchases, leasing and bank transaction fees reducing cost by $2 million annually.

As Director of Corporate Accounting, I provided leadership to a staff of 55 employees. My responsibilities included GAAP and statutory financial reporting. I also managed the functions of general ledger, claims accrual, accounts payable, subsidiary accounting, cost/budgets, financial analysis, financial forecasting, purchasing, cashier, credit and collection and purchasing.AccomplishmentsUpgraded all core financial software systems and improved related detailed work processes reducing the financial reporting closing cycle by 10 days.Developed financial reporting by business units and led monthly business unit meeting with responsible senior management resulting in improved decision making.Implemented accounting and business processes for startup subsidiaries.

Provided leadership to a professional staff of 9 auditors performing financial and operational audits across all functions and processes of Blue Cross.AccomplishmentsAudits resulted in $10 million annual savings as a result of process improvements as well as significant improvement in internal controls.Developed a corporate master audit plan resulting in all significant financial and operational processes being examined on a two year cycle.

The Auditor General Office, Special Audits Division was responsible for performing significant non-recurring audit assignments.Provided leadership to a professional staff of 8 auditors performing financial and operational audits of corporations receiving state funds.AccomplishmentsAudits resulted in the disclosure of internal control weakness related to the expenditure of more than $20 million.

A United Way agency which had responsibilities to provide funding to approximately 50 startup community service corporations.