Doug Whittlesey, CPA, CFA
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
New Hampshire State Board of AccountancyJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Financial Management
Society of Research Administrators InternationalFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Green Belt
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Value InstituteSep, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Yellow Belt
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Value InstituteMar, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
CFA InstituteSep, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Solutran
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Controller
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Oct 2022 - Present
• Oversee team of 3 direct reports responsible for all aspects of accounting and fiscal operations • Oversee daily settlement process to ensure successful daily transaction settlement to retailers from client fund accounts • Direct and manage monthly billing processes, with focus on automation and improvement to reduce time to billing and increase billed revenue • Manage divisional month-end close and consolidation entries, as well as intercompany revenue and expense entries •… Show more • Oversee team of 3 direct reports responsible for all aspects of accounting and fiscal operations • Oversee daily settlement process to ensure successful daily transaction settlement to retailers from client fund accounts • Direct and manage monthly billing processes, with focus on automation and improvement to reduce time to billing and increase billed revenue • Manage divisional month-end close and consolidation entries, as well as intercompany revenue and expense entries • Prepare fiscal reporting, maintain financial records, and ensure timely & accurate financial reporting • Develop and oversee accounting treatments and financial controls, as well as daily and monthly financial reconciliations • Provide daily review and oversight of capital accounts to ensure necessary minimum balances • Develop and execute treasury management strategies to drive enhanced returns and ensure protection of cash capital • Redesigned deferred revenue accounting treatment to accelerate deferred revenue recognition Show less • Oversee team of 3 direct reports responsible for all aspects of accounting and fiscal operations • Oversee daily settlement process to ensure successful daily transaction settlement to retailers from client fund accounts • Direct and manage monthly billing processes, with focus on automation and improvement to reduce time to billing and increase billed revenue • Manage divisional month-end close and consolidation entries, as well as intercompany revenue and expense entries •… Show more • Oversee team of 3 direct reports responsible for all aspects of accounting and fiscal operations • Oversee daily settlement process to ensure successful daily transaction settlement to retailers from client fund accounts • Direct and manage monthly billing processes, with focus on automation and improvement to reduce time to billing and increase billed revenue • Manage divisional month-end close and consolidation entries, as well as intercompany revenue and expense entries • Prepare fiscal reporting, maintain financial records, and ensure timely & accurate financial reporting • Develop and oversee accounting treatments and financial controls, as well as daily and monthly financial reconciliations • Provide daily review and oversight of capital accounts to ensure necessary minimum balances • Develop and execute treasury management strategies to drive enhanced returns and ensure protection of cash capital • Redesigned deferred revenue accounting treatment to accelerate deferred revenue recognition Show less
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Financial Advisor & Consultant
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Sep 2010 - Present
Accounting • Provide independent bookkeeping and accounting services, including accounting treatment consulting • On-demand reconciliations and reviews of accounts or financial statements (note: not per SSARS) • Tax review and advisory Financial Advisory: • Manage individual, customized investment portfolios holistically with regard to client situation • Provide investment and portfolio management advice to private clients • Perform financial and economic analysis on… Show more Accounting • Provide independent bookkeeping and accounting services, including accounting treatment consulting • On-demand reconciliations and reviews of accounts or financial statements (note: not per SSARS) • Tax review and advisory Financial Advisory: • Manage individual, customized investment portfolios holistically with regard to client situation • Provide investment and portfolio management advice to private clients • Perform financial and economic analysis on companies, funds, sectors, and markets to develop investment ideas • Knowledgeable of various investment strategies, including enhanced indexing, long/short equity, and arbitrage • Investment products covered include stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, hedge funds, and CTOs Consulting: • Provide customized business analysis and solutions to customers • Consult on quality & process improvement • Perform financial planning & analysis, modeling, and forecasting Show less Accounting • Provide independent bookkeeping and accounting services, including accounting treatment consulting • On-demand reconciliations and reviews of accounts or financial statements (note: not per SSARS) • Tax review and advisory Financial Advisory: • Manage individual, customized investment portfolios holistically with regard to client situation • Provide investment and portfolio management advice to private clients • Perform financial and economic analysis on… Show more Accounting • Provide independent bookkeeping and accounting services, including accounting treatment consulting • On-demand reconciliations and reviews of accounts or financial statements (note: not per SSARS) • Tax review and advisory Financial Advisory: • Manage individual, customized investment portfolios holistically with regard to client situation • Provide investment and portfolio management advice to private clients • Perform financial and economic analysis on companies, funds, sectors, and markets to develop investment ideas • Knowledgeable of various investment strategies, including enhanced indexing, long/short equity, and arbitrage • Investment products covered include stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, hedge funds, and CTOs Consulting: • Provide customized business analysis and solutions to customers • Consult on quality & process improvement • Perform financial planning & analysis, modeling, and forecasting Show less
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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager - Grants & Contracts Finance
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Oct 2020 - Oct 2022
• Oversaw Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Sponsored Project Administration within Research Operations Finance, including 20 direct reports across three functional teams pre-award and post-award • Oversaw research accounting and auditing for Research Operations, including monthly and annual close, reconciliations, SEFA & Single Audit • Completed over 60 research department budgets annually across administration, research, and clinical trials • Achieved $20 million (70%) reduction in outstanding… Show more • Oversaw Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Sponsored Project Administration within Research Operations Finance, including 20 direct reports across three functional teams pre-award and post-award • Oversaw research accounting and auditing for Research Operations, including monthly and annual close, reconciliations, SEFA & Single Audit • Completed over 60 research department budgets annually across administration, research, and clinical trials • Achieved $20 million (70%) reduction in outstanding grants AR and $515k (19%) reduction in CTO AR • Achieved $8 million (80%) reduction in unapplied grants payments and $474k (46%) reduction in CTO payments • Developed new excel-based grant-reporting tools to improve financial reporting, decision-making, and efficiency • Oversee fiscal and accounting operations for Research Operations, including monthly close and audits • Achieved top manager performance rankings on 2021 and 2022 Employee Engagement Surveys; Rated Team Index-1 with a Leader Index of 98 • Responsible for financial planning, analysis, and budgeting for 60 cost centers within Research Administration and Divisional Research
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Senior Financial Analyst, Office of Research Operations
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2020
• Completed 60 research finance budgets across administration, grants, and clinical trials • Resolved over $28 million of grants-related Accounts Receivable • Oversaw and managed month-end and year-end close processes, including invoicing, expense allocation, reconciliation of general ledger, and adjusting journals entries • Oversaw and led all financial planning and analysis functions for Research Operations, including budgeting, variance analysis, and projections • Provided… Show more • Completed 60 research finance budgets across administration, grants, and clinical trials • Resolved over $28 million of grants-related Accounts Receivable • Oversaw and managed month-end and year-end close processes, including invoicing, expense allocation, reconciliation of general ledger, and adjusting journals entries • Oversaw and led all financial planning and analysis functions for Research Operations, including budgeting, variance analysis, and projections • Provided financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership within Research Operations and clinical administration • In coordination with Corporate Finance, prepared audit selections and provide research-specific support for annual audit • Developed and/or oversee Clinical Trials-specific accounting and finance policies and procedures
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Senior Manager Finance
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2019
• Oversaw team of six direct reports within Clinical Trials Finance • Managed and oversaw all fiscal operations for clinical trials managed at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; including A/R & A/P, financial accounting, reporting, and financial planning & analysis functions • Provided financial planning, management, budgeting, and oversight for other areas of Research Operations and Divisional Research departments • Oversaw and managed month-end and year-end accounting cycle, including invoicing… Show more • Oversaw team of six direct reports within Clinical Trials Finance • Managed and oversaw all fiscal operations for clinical trials managed at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; including A/R & A/P, financial accounting, reporting, and financial planning & analysis functions • Provided financial planning, management, budgeting, and oversight for other areas of Research Operations and Divisional Research departments • Oversaw and managed month-end and year-end accounting cycle, including invoicing, expense allocation, reconciliation of general ledger, and adjusting journals entries • In coordination with Corporate Finance, prepare audit selections and provide CTO-specific support for annual audit • Developed new financial tools and reports for post-award management • Oversaw the transition of Federal clinical trial awards from Dartmouth College to the D-H Clinical Trials Office • Grew team from three staff to a team of six, managing all financial aspects of industry-sponsored clinical trials • Reduced unallocated deposits by 88%, reduced outstanding accounts receivable by 65%, increased average monthly invoicing by 28%, and reduced outstanding receivables aged one year or more from 50% to under 20%. • Reduced study build turnaround time from over three months to one to two weeks
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Practice Manager - Business & Finance
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Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
• Managed the Pediatric Specialties service line fiscal operations, billing systems, coding regulations, financial reporting, and research budgets • Lead the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of productivity, revenue, expense, and personnel • Monitored and assured compliance with grants, contracts, and other sponsored activities • Monitored and provided data to operations team and other leaders for analysis and reporting • Developed financial projections which reflected… Show more • Managed the Pediatric Specialties service line fiscal operations, billing systems, coding regulations, financial reporting, and research budgets • Lead the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of productivity, revenue, expense, and personnel • Monitored and assured compliance with grants, contracts, and other sponsored activities • Monitored and provided data to operations team and other leaders for analysis and reporting • Developed financial projections which reflected operating results • Assisted in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets as well as multi-year plans
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Practice Manager - General Pediatrics
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Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
• Managed a multi-site primary care pediatric practice with 55 staff and $5 million annual gross revenues • Prepared annual operating budgets with focus on how to improve costs and productivity • Responsible for monthly productivity forecasts, financial reporting, and analysis for the section • Developed and implemented new financial, productivity, and quality metrics • Redesigned existing space to increase our capacity by 12% for less than $5,000 • Green Belt certified for… Show more • Managed a multi-site primary care pediatric practice with 55 staff and $5 million annual gross revenues • Prepared annual operating budgets with focus on how to improve costs and productivity • Responsible for monthly productivity forecasts, financial reporting, and analysis for the section • Developed and implemented new financial, productivity, and quality metrics • Redesigned existing space to increase our capacity by 12% for less than $5,000 • Green Belt certified for Lean/Six Sigma process and quality improvement • Lead the practice’s Quality Improvement initiatives as a project coach, sponsor, and leader • Performed process and quality improvement projects
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Associate Practice Manager - Pediatric Specialties
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
• Supervised between 10 and 20 employees • Managed all aspects of eight multi-physician pediatric specialties, working with 30 - 35 physicians and associate providers • Provided financial, business, and operations analysis on a further six specialties • Developed and implemented new integrated, streamlined financial, productivity, and budget-to-actual reports • Performed process and quality improvement projects to improve operating performance, patient experience, and the value of… Show more • Supervised between 10 and 20 employees • Managed all aspects of eight multi-physician pediatric specialties, working with 30 - 35 physicians and associate providers • Provided financial, business, and operations analysis on a further six specialties • Developed and implemented new integrated, streamlined financial, productivity, and budget-to-actual reports • Performed process and quality improvement projects to improve operating performance, patient experience, and the value of healthcare delivery, including: 1) Generated $72,000 in annualized savings by implementing medical necessity guidelines around usage of non-reimbursable experimental medical device in conjunction with Section Chief. 2) Adjusted existing departmental compensation practices to improve documentation and compliance of supplemental compensation 3) Reduced no-show rates by using a clinical secretary instead of automated messaging for patient reminder phone calls, generating almost $100k in additional annualized net operating margin
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Grant Manager
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
• Yellow Belt certified for Lean/Six Sigma process and quality improvement • Managed over $800,000 across 20-30 block grants and 4 Federal grants • Helped secure approximately $1.5 million in Federal and State grants to be spent over three years • Performed financial analysis, projections, and grant budgeting • Managed physician and staff grant activity reporting and grant-related profile changes with Human Resources and Payroll • Performed tri-party reconciliations between the… Show more • Yellow Belt certified for Lean/Six Sigma process and quality improvement • Managed over $800,000 across 20-30 block grants and 4 Federal grants • Helped secure approximately $1.5 million in Federal and State grants to be spent over three years • Performed financial analysis, projections, and grant budgeting • Managed physician and staff grant activity reporting and grant-related profile changes with Human Resources and Payroll • Performed tri-party reconciliations between the general ledger, effort reporting, and payroll • Reconciled grants general ledger data monthly, making accounting corrections as necessary • Oversaw all Federal and non-Federal grant applications
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Board Treasurer
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Jun 2016 - Sep 2022
• Served two three-year term as Treasurer on the Board of Trustees for the Upper Valley Humane Society (UVHS) • Acted as Chief Financial Officer and oversee all UVHS fiscal operations, in conjunction with Executive Director • Provided financial reporting and analysis, review monthly financial reconciliations, and oversee resolution of variances • Developed and oversaw annual operating budget • Served two three-year term as Treasurer on the Board of Trustees for the Upper Valley Humane Society (UVHS) • Acted as Chief Financial Officer and oversee all UVHS fiscal operations, in conjunction with Executive Director • Provided financial reporting and analysis, review monthly financial reconciliations, and oversee resolution of variances • Developed and oversaw annual operating budget
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TAG Associates
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United States
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Analyst
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Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Multi-family client office in New York City that provides a full suite of wealth management services. • Analyzed hedge fund managers to determine the viability of potential investment opportunities, with a focus on evaluating performance and strategy • Analyzed the firm's proprietary fund of hedge funds, including cash flow analysis, performance analysis, and other statistical analyses • Performed initial due diligence on potential hedge fund manager investments, including… Show more Multi-family client office in New York City that provides a full suite of wealth management services. • Analyzed hedge fund managers to determine the viability of potential investment opportunities, with a focus on evaluating performance and strategy • Analyzed the firm's proprietary fund of hedge funds, including cash flow analysis, performance analysis, and other statistical analyses • Performed initial due diligence on potential hedge fund manager investments, including operational due diligence and statistical analysis • Responsible for ongoing due diligence of hedge fund investments, representing almost $1 billion of client capital • Developed relationships with hedge fund managers, third-party service providers, and some of the firm's largest clients to facilitate information flow • Wrote formal investment recommendations, which were presented to the Investment Committee for discussion and review • Analyzed hedge fund audited financial statements, with a focus on the funds' balance sheets and FAS-157 tiering • Created and implemented new portfolio and risk analytics to analyze fund of hedge funds and potential investments Show less Multi-family client office in New York City that provides a full suite of wealth management services. • Analyzed hedge fund managers to determine the viability of potential investment opportunities, with a focus on evaluating performance and strategy • Analyzed the firm's proprietary fund of hedge funds, including cash flow analysis, performance analysis, and other statistical analyses • Performed initial due diligence on potential hedge fund manager investments, including… Show more Multi-family client office in New York City that provides a full suite of wealth management services. • Analyzed hedge fund managers to determine the viability of potential investment opportunities, with a focus on evaluating performance and strategy • Analyzed the firm's proprietary fund of hedge funds, including cash flow analysis, performance analysis, and other statistical analyses • Performed initial due diligence on potential hedge fund manager investments, including operational due diligence and statistical analysis • Responsible for ongoing due diligence of hedge fund investments, representing almost $1 billion of client capital • Developed relationships with hedge fund managers, third-party service providers, and some of the firm's largest clients to facilitate information flow • Wrote formal investment recommendations, which were presented to the Investment Committee for discussion and review • Analyzed hedge fund audited financial statements, with a focus on the funds' balance sheets and FAS-157 tiering • Created and implemented new portfolio and risk analytics to analyze fund of hedge funds and potential investments Show less
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Lake Partners, Inc.
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Greenwich, CT
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Investment Analyst
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Oct 2006 - Sep 2007
Greenwich, CT based registered investment advisor that provides investment advisory services with a focus on investing in hedge funds. • Researched and performed initial due diligence on hedge funds and mutual funds with a focus on hedged equity • Performed ongoing due diligence through quarterly manager calls, manager publications, liquidity analysis, and exposure analysis • Wrote and prepared quarterly investment reports for clients analyzing individual hedge fund… Show more Greenwich, CT based registered investment advisor that provides investment advisory services with a focus on investing in hedge funds. • Researched and performed initial due diligence on hedge funds and mutual funds with a focus on hedged equity • Performed ongoing due diligence through quarterly manager calls, manager publications, liquidity analysis, and exposure analysis • Wrote and prepared quarterly investment reports for clients analyzing individual hedge fund investments • Organized and led weekly research meetings with a focus on market analysis, the potential effects of market changes on client portfolios, and portfolio analysis for discretionary accounts • Analyzed annual hedge fund financial statements for the company’s largest institutional client • Developed quantitative and qualitative methodology for evaluating managers and client portfolios Show less Greenwich, CT based registered investment advisor that provides investment advisory services with a focus on investing in hedge funds. • Researched and performed initial due diligence on hedge funds and mutual funds with a focus on hedged equity • Performed ongoing due diligence through quarterly manager calls, manager publications, liquidity analysis, and exposure analysis • Wrote and prepared quarterly investment reports for clients analyzing individual hedge fund… Show more Greenwich, CT based registered investment advisor that provides investment advisory services with a focus on investing in hedge funds. • Researched and performed initial due diligence on hedge funds and mutual funds with a focus on hedged equity • Performed ongoing due diligence through quarterly manager calls, manager publications, liquidity analysis, and exposure analysis • Wrote and prepared quarterly investment reports for clients analyzing individual hedge fund investments • Organized and led weekly research meetings with a focus on market analysis, the potential effects of market changes on client portfolios, and portfolio analysis for discretionary accounts • Analyzed annual hedge fund financial statements for the company’s largest institutional client • Developed quantitative and qualitative methodology for evaluating managers and client portfolios Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2021
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Master's of Accounting, Financial Analysis & Reporting -
2012 - 2014
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
2002 - 2006
Hamilton College
Bachelor of Arts, World Politics, Economics
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