Experience

Earth Friendly Products

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Aug 2014 - Present

• Accounting Manager

  • May 2012 - Aug 2014

  Addison, IL Responsible for implementation, development and processing of all accounting functions for manufacturer of plant-based, environmentally preferable "green" cleaning products.



ATI Physical Therapy

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Oct 2006 - Jan 2012

  -Physical Therapy provider with net revenue of $200 Million, backed by Chicago based private equity firm GTCR -Key member of Accounting team while organization grew from 24 to over 140 locations in 6 states, and experienced net revenue growth of $140 Million over the period of 5 years. -Lead the due diligence process related to revenue recognition and accounts receivable as the Company transitioned equity ownership from KRG Capital to GTCR -Hired and managed the Accounting and Accounts… Show more -Physical Therapy provider with net revenue of $200 Million, backed by Chicago based private equity firm GTCR -Key member of Accounting team while organization grew from 24 to over 140 locations in 6 states, and experienced net revenue growth of $140 Million over the period of 5 years. -Lead the due diligence process related to revenue recognition and accounts receivable as the Company transitioned equity ownership from KRG Capital to GTCR -Hired and managed the Accounting and Accounts Payable Department, which was comprised of 6 associates. -Developed, implemented, and responsible for monthly close process, financial reporting and analysis. Achieved a consistent 5 day close, having started with no formal process or procedure. -Oversee daily cash reporting, corporate budgets and annual audits with Ernst & Young -Assist in management of patient Accounts Receivable by providing guidance to Collection and Cash Posting staff -Semi monthly review of payroll for staff of over 2,000 employees. -Reviewed for accuracy of general ledger coding, and appropriateness of transactions -Lead Implementation of Bank of America web based credit card expense reporting system, which adds considerable efficiency in expense submission for staff located in multiple states, while assisting Compliance group with monitoring amount spent per referral source -Implementation of Staples online office supply ordering process, which added controls to ordering process and reduced spending with annual cost savings of 12% Show less



DaVita, Inc

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Accounting Manager

  • May 2006 - Oct 2006

  (Short tenure due to relocation of operation} -Start up of new Physician Practice Management business for large publicly traded Dialysis Corporation -Financial reporting and analysis, monthly close functions, account reconciliations -Implement and Document policies and procedures for Physician Practice Management business, while maintaining compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley -Review of leases and license agreements -Manage the design and construction of new Physician… Show more (Short tenure due to relocation of operation} -Start up of new Physician Practice Management business for large publicly traded Dialysis Corporation -Financial reporting and analysis, monthly close functions, account reconciliations -Implement and Document policies and procedures for Physician Practice Management business, while maintaining compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley -Review of leases and license agreements -Manage the design and construction of new Physician offices, while maintaining patient privacy in compliance with HIPPA -Short tenure due to company decision to relocate Practice Management business out of area shortly after start up Show less



Trane

• Germany
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Apr 2001 - May 2006

  -Management of Accounting department for Sales office of large publicly traded HVAC Sales, Contracting, Service and Parts business -Implementation of Sarbanes Oxley policies, procedures and testing programs. Successfully completing multiple SOX audits from both internal and external audit teams in first year of compliance -Supervision of Staff Accountant, accounts payable and accounts receivable positions -Management and performance of month end close and account… Show more -Management of Accounting department for Sales office of large publicly traded HVAC Sales, Contracting, Service and Parts business -Implementation of Sarbanes Oxley policies, procedures and testing programs. Successfully completing multiple SOX audits from both internal and external audit teams in first year of compliance -Supervision of Staff Accountant, accounts payable and accounts receivable positions -Management and performance of month end close and account reconciliations -Administration of payroll utilizing PeopleSoft Payroll, calculation of commission for sales staff, and calculation of bonuses for various levels of staff and management -Annual completion of budgets for various business groups -Assist with office conversion to PeopleSoft based environment -Manage annual inventory for multiple Aftermarket Parts stores Show less



Everest Healthcare Services Corporation

• United States

• Senior Accountant

  • May 1999 - Apr 2001

  -Performance of full month end close process for multiple Acute Dialysis units -Produce monthly reporting package and analysis for multiple units, distributed to Accounting Management and Area Managers -Completion of annual budgets -Completion of annual audits with Ernst & Young -Continuous education of Nurse Managers about financial process and utilization of financial process as a tool to manage business



Platinum Technology, Inc

• Information Technology & Services

• Revenue Analyst

  • Jul 1997 - May 1999

  -Produce monthly invoicing for domestic and Canadian consulting services -Record monthly revenue for assigned business units and completion of account reconciliations -Act as a liaison for Revenue Accounting with Regional Vice Presidents and sales force -Resolve client disputes -Provide guidance to Accounts Receivable team members on collection issues



Wilson & McIlvaine Law Firm

• Billing Coordinator

  • Jan 1995 - Jul 1997

  -Responsible for the invoicing of forty seven Attorneys. -Inputted time adjustments in accounting system for Attorneys, calculated and applied discounts to invoices -Administered payroll for firm using ADP payroll system -Created monthly billing analysis of fees billed and collected for each Attorney -Ad hoc projects as requested by Accounting Management and Partners of firm