John Klos, MA, MBA
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Credentials
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Certified Expert Trainer
Boy Scouts of America
Experience
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Seeking new position
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Contractor Business
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2017 - Present
*Innovative focused financial operations leader with experience in auditing accounting, and business operations.*Analytical and planning abilities controlling costs and improving the financial conditions of several organizations.*Resourceful, self-starter and take charge manager with strategic planning, employee motivation and staff relations.*Effective communicator with highly proficient skills in Microsoft Office and a variety of financial accounting management software, including Quickbooks, Fundware, AccountMate, and Sage Peachtree.
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Vice President of Finance
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2013 - 2017
Manage all accounting operations, finance, and investmentl functions within an operational budget of $3.5 million. Reporting of all financial data to Department of Education, St. Louis City funding sources, the City Community Development Agency and the Board of Directors, and all Club Department Heads. Liason with Audit and Investement firms. Staff liason to the Budget/Finance Committee and the Audit Committee.• Directs the planning activities for all programs and oversees implementation of program budgets.• Manage Payroll, Payables/Receivables, Health/Risk Insurance programs, and Retirement Plans.
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Senior Home Services
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer & Interim Exec. Director
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2012 - 2013
Directs all the major financial and administration functions of the non-profit Agency, develops all Budget programmatic reports to the Community Development Agency and St. Louis City funding sources. Develops new funding sources. Preparation of monthly/yearly financial reporting to the Board of Directors and programmatic reports to the various City of St. Louis Community Agencies. Served as Interim Executive Director.• Manages all Medicaid and Medicare Family Care Giver programs for 60+ Seniors for the Agency.• Prepare and review new grant applications for foundation funding. Prepared IRS forms 990. and 5500.• Directs the planning activities for all programs and oversees implementation of program budgets.
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Galen Insurance Company
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United States
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Insurance
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Chief Financial Operations
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2011 - 2012
Managing the Financial Operations of Galen Medical Insurance Co. Company offers Medical Malpractice Insurance coverage to Doctors and Nurses at very competitive rates. Control the daily accounting functions and manage the $9 million investment portfolio.
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Project Management Consultant
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2010 - 2011
Responsible for researching foundations for grant revenue, applying for grant funding, and communicating with strategic partners insuring that all grant revenue and expense requirements of the Executive Leadership Consortium, of the Continuing Education College, and the Alumni Association are being met.Working with graduate students, and guiding the operations of the Executive Leadership ConsortiumAssisting in the Consortium with my knowledge of the local region dynamics and economic climateControlling all the financial management operations of the University's Alumni Association
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Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Fiscal Officer
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2007 - 2010
Responsible for the Fiscal Department and a budget of $12 million. Re-engineered top down non profit budget and financial statement reporting to the State Department of Health & Senior Services, and Board of Directors.Trained senior center administrators to analyze financial reports. Developed effective communications, implemented capacity planning activities, and provided building operations support for all senior centers.Prepared and reviewed development fund raising plans and grant applications for revenue funding.Prepared and reviewed grant applications for foundation funding. Prepared IRS forms 990. and 5500.Managed Payroll, Payables/Receivables, Health/Risk Insurance programs, and Retirement Plans.
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Business Manager
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2001 - 2007
Direct responsibility managing a $2.1 million operational budget. Management of all Building Operations, Financial reporting and Capital/Building fundraising. Administrative control of capital building expenditures and quarterly statements to pledges and donors.• Improved the financial reporting presentations to the Board of Trustees and the Staff. • Upgraded the revenue forecasting, budget development, and fundraising analysis.
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Independent Management Consultants
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business & Finance Consultant
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2000 - 2001
Provided contract accounting and financial services to a diverse group of clients. Activities included financial modeling, revenue forecasting, budget development, account variance analysis, financial reporting and presentation, project management, and month-end general ledger closings. Served as contract Commercial Property Business Operations Director,General Manager of the Arts & Education Council,Director of Finance and Administration for the City of Olivette in St. Louis County.
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Bonhomme Presbyterian Church
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Operations Administrator
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1997 - 2000
Directed administration of all finance, investments, purchasing, buildings and grounds, and human resources functions within an operational budget of over $1.9 million. Supervised all operations including those of the pre-school and kindergarten school.Managed the fund raising pledge/stewardship drives while monitoring gift-giving campaigns. Upgraded telecommunications systems resulting in savings of 25% and increased proficiency.
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District Administrator - Operations
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1994 - 1997
Managed all finance, investments, purchasing, and human resources functions. Controlled an $11 million budget comprised of six funds. Functioned as District Custodian of Records. Primary liaison with Chamber of Commerce dealing with Realtors and Mortgage Bankers. Integral part of contract negotiations with Fire Fighters Union.
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Administration and Operations - Assistant Vice President
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1993 - 1994
Created new administrative operations position managing 40 employees in four departments. Managed all accounting operations, finance, and personnel functions within an operational budget of $16 million. Managed In-House Call Center of 6 personnel. Company was sold to Blue Bonnet Bank of Texas after owner died. Ran the Telephone Call Center for In-Process Mortgages.
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Maplewood_Richmond Heights School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Business Operations
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1987 - 1993
Managed all accounting operations, finance, and personnel functions within an operational budget of $12 million, overseeing 40 employees in four departments. Reporting of all financial data to Department of Education, the Board of Directors, and all School Department Heads.
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Section Manager-Fiscal
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1979 - 1987
Managing the Fiscal Services of the Telecommunications Business Unit. Provided property accounting and budgeting for $12 million of capital/leased equipment and software for all company divisions and corporate components. Functioned as Senior Accountant in the new Telecommunications Dept. into a self-sustaining cost/profit business unit and managed an operational budget of $25 million.
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Department of Defense
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United States
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International Affairs
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Senior Auditor
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1974 - 1979
Senior Auditor, Army Audit Agency and Defense Contract Audit AgencyPerformed operational, finance, and mission-oriented audits of the Defense Department and reviewed defense contractor company accounting/operational systems. Audited information systems, warehousing, clubs, telecommunications, and financial systems provided to the US Department of Defense. Top Secret Clearance.
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Education
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1980 - 1984
Lindenwood University
MBA, Finance -
1976 - 1982
Webster University
Masters, Management -
1970 - 1974
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
BSBA, Accounting
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