Kevin Kennedy
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
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Experience
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MYCO Medical
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Finance
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Jul 2021 - Present
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and inventory valuation. • Manage all activities required for Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) compliance. • Set and monitor customer credit limits and manage the corporate insurance program to mitigate risk. • Managed project to implement Avalara sales tax integration with SAP to enable direct sales. • Continue all responsibilities from the Controller role.
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Controller
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2021
• Develop and maintain cash flow projection to manage continued growth of the company. • Prepare monthly financial statements in compliance with GAAP. • Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. • Review and validate rebate claims submitted by distributors for accuracy and contract compliance. • Maintain relationships with bankers and external accountants. • Develop and monitor internal controls and financial policies. • Evaluate business opportunities… Show more • Develop and maintain cash flow projection to manage continued growth of the company. • Prepare monthly financial statements in compliance with GAAP. • Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. • Review and validate rebate claims submitted by distributors for accuracy and contract compliance. • Maintain relationships with bankers and external accountants. • Develop and monitor internal controls and financial policies. • Evaluate business opportunities for financial viability.
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Credit Suisse
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Switzerland
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President
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May 2015 - Oct 2017
Vice President, Legal Entity Controller • Reviewed and approved journal entries, analysis and commentaries. • Responsible for the end-to-end financial and regulatory reporting for entities. • Reviewed external financial statements and related disclosures for various entities in the Americas. • Participated in new business initiatives impacting entities. • Maintained an understanding of the risks and controls in the entities. • Interfaced with internal and external… Show more Vice President, Legal Entity Controller • Reviewed and approved journal entries, analysis and commentaries. • Responsible for the end-to-end financial and regulatory reporting for entities. • Reviewed external financial statements and related disclosures for various entities in the Americas. • Participated in new business initiatives impacting entities. • Maintained an understanding of the risks and controls in the entities. • Interfaced with internal and external auditors. Vice President, General Counsel COO Office • Delivered strategic planning, resource management, cost management, improved efficiency and project management on behalf of the General Counsel Division. • Performed finance related activities for the department, including monthly accrual maintenance, ad hoc expense investigation, resource on-boarding/off-boarding status, and trend projections. • Provided business management support to the division, liaising with areas regarding space planning, recruitment, human resources, business continuity planning and IT issues. Show less Vice President, Legal Entity Controller • Reviewed and approved journal entries, analysis and commentaries. • Responsible for the end-to-end financial and regulatory reporting for entities. • Reviewed external financial statements and related disclosures for various entities in the Americas. • Participated in new business initiatives impacting entities. • Maintained an understanding of the risks and controls in the entities. • Interfaced with internal and external… Show more Vice President, Legal Entity Controller • Reviewed and approved journal entries, analysis and commentaries. • Responsible for the end-to-end financial and regulatory reporting for entities. • Reviewed external financial statements and related disclosures for various entities in the Americas. • Participated in new business initiatives impacting entities. • Maintained an understanding of the risks and controls in the entities. • Interfaced with internal and external auditors. Vice President, General Counsel COO Office • Delivered strategic planning, resource management, cost management, improved efficiency and project management on behalf of the General Counsel Division. • Performed finance related activities for the department, including monthly accrual maintenance, ad hoc expense investigation, resource on-boarding/off-boarding status, and trend projections. • Provided business management support to the division, liaising with areas regarding space planning, recruitment, human resources, business continuity planning and IT issues. Show less
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Salix Pharmaceuticals
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director - Accounts Payable
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2015
Associate Director, Accounts Payable • Responsible for managing all aspects of the Accounts Payable functions. • Provided oversight of Accounts Payable, Expense Reimbursement, Aggregate Spend and internal control (Sarbanes Oxley) processes and procedures. • Led a team of professionals and assisted management with other accounting and finance functions. Associate Director, Accounts Payable • Responsible for managing all aspects of the Accounts Payable functions. • Provided oversight of Accounts Payable, Expense Reimbursement, Aggregate Spend and internal control (Sarbanes Oxley) processes and procedures. • Led a team of professionals and assisted management with other accounting and finance functions.
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Credit Suisse
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Switzerland
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President
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Nov 2007 - Mar 2014
Vice President, Shared Services Finance • Managed the global expense line controllership team of seven for the Investment Banking division to ensure non-compensation expenses are accurately reflected for the monthly, quarterly and annual close. • Accounted for and reported the litigation reserves in accordance with SFAS 5 by liaising with the Legal department and senior business management. • Ensured expense results were accurate and transparent by interacting with… Show more Vice President, Shared Services Finance • Managed the global expense line controllership team of seven for the Investment Banking division to ensure non-compensation expenses are accurately reflected for the monthly, quarterly and annual close. • Accounted for and reported the litigation reserves in accordance with SFAS 5 by liaising with the Legal department and senior business management. • Ensured expense results were accurate and transparent by interacting with the front and back offices. • Mitigated unexpected results for the business by proactively determining and documenting significant expense items. • Monitored and documented Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. • Worked with staff to provide timely responses to business stakeholders. Vice President, Accounts Payable • Managed the Accounts Payable department, which included up to 17 staff members, for the Americas region and served as the primary interface with internal clients. • Improved operating efficiencies and strengthened internal controls used for processing in excess of 18,000 vouchers per month. • Ensured accurate reconciliation and monthly sign-off of cash and liability accounts owned by the department. • Deployed the Asia Pacific team to India by hiring staff of 15 and also developed and delivered training. • Planned for and deployed eight roles from the Americas to India to realize cost efficiencies. • Improved the percentage of payments made via electronic funds transfer from 33 to 82 percent. • Developed a metrics package of key performance indicators to facilitate ongoing performance measurement. • Saved approximately $90,000 per year by implementing enhancements to the American Express process. • Served as the interface with the firm’s external auditors. Show less Vice President, Shared Services Finance • Managed the global expense line controllership team of seven for the Investment Banking division to ensure non-compensation expenses are accurately reflected for the monthly, quarterly and annual close. • Accounted for and reported the litigation reserves in accordance with SFAS 5 by liaising with the Legal department and senior business management. • Ensured expense results were accurate and transparent by interacting with… Show more Vice President, Shared Services Finance • Managed the global expense line controllership team of seven for the Investment Banking division to ensure non-compensation expenses are accurately reflected for the monthly, quarterly and annual close. • Accounted for and reported the litigation reserves in accordance with SFAS 5 by liaising with the Legal department and senior business management. • Ensured expense results were accurate and transparent by interacting with the front and back offices. • Mitigated unexpected results for the business by proactively determining and documenting significant expense items. • Monitored and documented Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. • Worked with staff to provide timely responses to business stakeholders. Vice President, Accounts Payable • Managed the Accounts Payable department, which included up to 17 staff members, for the Americas region and served as the primary interface with internal clients. • Improved operating efficiencies and strengthened internal controls used for processing in excess of 18,000 vouchers per month. • Ensured accurate reconciliation and monthly sign-off of cash and liability accounts owned by the department. • Deployed the Asia Pacific team to India by hiring staff of 15 and also developed and delivered training. • Planned for and deployed eight roles from the Americas to India to realize cost efficiencies. • Improved the percentage of payments made via electronic funds transfer from 33 to 82 percent. • Developed a metrics package of key performance indicators to facilitate ongoing performance measurement. • Saved approximately $90,000 per year by implementing enhancements to the American Express process. • Served as the interface with the firm’s external auditors. Show less
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Controller/Director of Financial Operations
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May 2005 - Nov 2007
Controller - Investors Title Management Services • Served as Controller for 17 title insurance agencies and managed all areas of accounting and finance. • Managed staff to perform accounts payable, cash administration, asset management and the monthly close and reporting cycle. • Primary liaison between the agencies and the corporate office. • Strengthened internal controls in the agencies by documenting and implementing policies and procedures. • Improved quality of… Show more Controller - Investors Title Management Services • Served as Controller for 17 title insurance agencies and managed all areas of accounting and finance. • Managed staff to perform accounts payable, cash administration, asset management and the monthly close and reporting cycle. • Primary liaison between the agencies and the corporate office. • Strengthened internal controls in the agencies by documenting and implementing policies and procedures. • Improved quality of reporting while reducing the time to distribute the agencies’ monthly financial packages by two business days. Director of Financial Operations • Managed a staff of eight responsible for payroll and benefits administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash administration for the largest subsidiary of this publicly held financial services company. • Improved closing time by over 25 percent by working with the Senior Vice President of Finance on a variety of projects to increase efficiency in the department. • Prepared the company for meeting Sarbanes-Oxley requirements in conjunction with other members of accounting and finance. • Closed and reconciled fixed asset accounts to the general ledger monthly. • Prepared the work papers and tax provision for closing three subsidiary companies each month. • Maintained liability and workers’ compensation insurance coverage. • Ensured new procedures were properly documented. • Verified that accounting workflows were in sync with operations by collaborating with operational areas of the company. Show less Controller - Investors Title Management Services • Served as Controller for 17 title insurance agencies and managed all areas of accounting and finance. • Managed staff to perform accounts payable, cash administration, asset management and the monthly close and reporting cycle. • Primary liaison between the agencies and the corporate office. • Strengthened internal controls in the agencies by documenting and implementing policies and procedures. • Improved quality of… Show more Controller - Investors Title Management Services • Served as Controller for 17 title insurance agencies and managed all areas of accounting and finance. • Managed staff to perform accounts payable, cash administration, asset management and the monthly close and reporting cycle. • Primary liaison between the agencies and the corporate office. • Strengthened internal controls in the agencies by documenting and implementing policies and procedures. • Improved quality of reporting while reducing the time to distribute the agencies’ monthly financial packages by two business days. Director of Financial Operations • Managed a staff of eight responsible for payroll and benefits administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash administration for the largest subsidiary of this publicly held financial services company. • Improved closing time by over 25 percent by working with the Senior Vice President of Finance on a variety of projects to increase efficiency in the department. • Prepared the company for meeting Sarbanes-Oxley requirements in conjunction with other members of accounting and finance. • Closed and reconciled fixed asset accounts to the general ledger monthly. • Prepared the work papers and tax provision for closing three subsidiary companies each month. • Maintained liability and workers’ compensation insurance coverage. • Ensured new procedures were properly documented. • Verified that accounting workflows were in sync with operations by collaborating with operational areas of the company. Show less
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Accounting Manager/Controller
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Feb 2001 - May 2005
• Ensured accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and fixed assets were properly accounted for by supervising staff of three. • Reduced past due receivables by 60 percent by developing collection procedures. • Analyzed financial feasibility scenarios for senior management and operating business groups. • Established budgeting procedures and monitored actual versus planned results. • Streamlined the monthly billing, closing and reporting cycle to completion within two weeks… Show more • Ensured accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and fixed assets were properly accounted for by supervising staff of three. • Reduced past due receivables by 60 percent by developing collection procedures. • Analyzed financial feasibility scenarios for senior management and operating business groups. • Established budgeting procedures and monitored actual versus planned results. • Streamlined the monthly billing, closing and reporting cycle to completion within two weeks from the end of the period. • Prepared internal financial reports and analysis for senior management. • Monitored utilization levels and overhead rates to maintain profitability. • Verified backlog was stated accurately by working with business group managers. • Ensured adequate funding was available to meet the company’s growth by projecting revenues and cash flow. • Served as fleet manager for over 100 vehicles and managed the company’s relationship with its fleet provider. Show less • Ensured accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and fixed assets were properly accounted for by supervising staff of three. • Reduced past due receivables by 60 percent by developing collection procedures. • Analyzed financial feasibility scenarios for senior management and operating business groups. • Established budgeting procedures and monitored actual versus planned results. • Streamlined the monthly billing, closing and reporting cycle to completion within two weeks… Show more • Ensured accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and fixed assets were properly accounted for by supervising staff of three. • Reduced past due receivables by 60 percent by developing collection procedures. • Analyzed financial feasibility scenarios for senior management and operating business groups. • Established budgeting procedures and monitored actual versus planned results. • Streamlined the monthly billing, closing and reporting cycle to completion within two weeks from the end of the period. • Prepared internal financial reports and analysis for senior management. • Monitored utilization levels and overhead rates to maintain profitability. • Verified backlog was stated accurately by working with business group managers. • Ensured adequate funding was available to meet the company’s growth by projecting revenues and cash flow. • Served as fleet manager for over 100 vehicles and managed the company’s relationship with its fleet provider. Show less
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Education
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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