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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il

2011 - Present: Principal Analyst2002 - 2011: Senior AnalystPrincipal Analyst:- Develop and monitor Agency operating budget of $42M.- Regularly brief Executive Director and CFO on proposed budget and recommend solution on how to achieve a balanced budget.- Troubleshoot current ERP system, help and train end users on daily basis, saving thousands of dollars in consulting.- Develop GFOA award winning 200-page budget book layout design for the past 10 years.- Develop a new chart of account and department coding structure for the agency operational expenses/revenues, programs, and projects for the new ERP (Infor) system.- Developed a tracking and reporting mechanism by projects for a $40M multi-year regional and agency program avoiding need for additional state funding. Senior Analyst:- Successfully implemented Forecaster budget tool avoiding consultant support.- Created brand new budget vs. actual reports allowing end users to track their actual expenses on transaction detail level.- Prepared monthly, quarterly and ad hoc financial, operational and statistical analysis of trends and variances for assigned Agency, region and Service Board (Metra) activities.- Developed monthly and quarterly public report documents, presentation materials, schedules and analysis for Agency, region, and Service Boards (CTA, Metra, and Pace).- Developed, and prepared assigned budget process activities for the Agency, region and Service Boards (Metra).

Greater Chicago Area

Assisted in designing and developing a new occupational-crosswalk coding program for the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey, which converts employer designated occupational titles into survey titles. As a result of the efficiency of the crosswalk utility, Illinois achieved a record 83% response rate in employment. The program also considerably reduced the processing time of coding.

Szekesfehervar, Hungary

- Implemented a new method for monthly variance analysis by utilizing pivot tables resulting in more accurate and detailed management reports on sales revenue and manufacturing costs.- Prepared budget and forecast reports for revenue, sales, and manufacturing costs.- Developed monthly financial report book.

Szabadegyhaza, Hungary

- Conducted major operations audits, prepared narrative reports in English, documented control opportunities, and reported audit results to the Executive Director.- Participated in the implementation of the SAP Financial/Controlling module.

Master Of Science, Finance & Accounting

Hungary

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Hungary