Chief Financial Officer, Human Resources Director, Business Manager
Business Manager/Chief Financial Officer/HR Director - Directed operating, financial and human resource functions for $8 million/95 employee firm. Supervised staff of 10 responsible for internal accounting, secretarial, IT, purchasing, payroll and benefits administration. Prepared/monitored operating budgets and cash flow forecasts. Provided financial information to banks and negotiated loans and credit lines. Worked with department heads to develop training programs. Managed facilities in multiple locations including space planning and logistics, cleaning and equipment maintenance. - Worked with senior management on strategic initiatives and effectively managed P&L driving consistent 8-10% annual growth and profitability. - Streamlined firm processes resulting in more timely financial and cash flow reporting. - Developed a comprehensive reporting system that effectively tracks day to day operations of firm. - Supported planning and implementation of mergers and growth strategies that drove growth of the firm from $5 million to $8 million. - Directed new software conversion resulting in significant improvement in billing and collection activities and a 50% reduction in accounts receivable days outstanding. - Realized significant savings by negotiating vendor contracts on capital purchases, supplies and services. - Developed and implemented personnel policies and procedures for the firm. - Established employee benefit programs that increased employee retention to above industry average while adhering to firm cost structure. - Established salary planning & bonus program that retained critical talent while meeting budget goals. - Developed recruiting strategy for entry level and management roles that attracted top industry talent. - Implemented review process and mentoring program resulting in more timely and effective feedback, career development and employee satisfaction.
