As CFO of Prescient Solutions, a Chicago-based IT outsourcer, I manage the financial planning and analysis on behalf of the executive team. I positioned the company for growth during the recession in 2008 and continued a solid financial condition since then. I oversee budgeting and financial analysis, income tax and profit planning and manage the marketing, public relations and human resources departments. I assisted the administration of the company’s compensation and benefits plans and the development of the performance management system.I have more than 30 years of experience in accounting and financial management, with past positions in public accounting for large firms and in private practice assisting small businesses with accounting and tax needs.Key accomplishments:-Developed a comprehensive cost accounting model to determine fixed and variable costs for all professionals including developing appropriate billing rate strategy and structure-Positioned Prescient ahead of the 2008 recession to continue operations in solid financial condition-Worked with an outside consultant in the development of comprehensive performance management and compensation administration system-Managed the selection and administration of the company’s health, welfare and retirement benefits-Assisted in the design and administration of incentive compensation plans-Served as an outsourced controller for several privately held companies in public accounting and in private practice, including working with owners on profit planning, cash management and tax planning-Assisted owners of a privately-held company in the marketing and sale of entity to a third party
Listed skills include Financial Analysis, Accounting, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, and 20 others.