Paul Toomey, MBA MS

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A multi-tasking leader with a distinctive education possessing expert skills in:

Microsoft Dynamic GP

Excel

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Internal controls

Problem solving

Accounting software conversions

Chart of accounts improvement

Budget creation

Producing variance analysis reports

Effective supervision

Team building

Hands-on performance

Policy & procedures reformation and documentation

Public speaking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Metropolitan Opera Guild (publisher of Opera News), New York, NY

Controller August, 2013 – March, 2015

Brought auditors comments in management letter from nine to zero.

Employed Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains: versions 10 & 2013).

Prepared schedules for and primary contact to external auditors.

Produces monthly internal financial statements.

Drove integration between Tessitura and Great Plains.

Approved payments and wire transfers.

Reviewed and corrected bank reconciliations for five bank accounts.

Constructed financial reports with FRX.

Improved processes.

Oversaw advertising and circulation revenue for the publication "Opera News".

Prepared presentations for and attended board meetings.

Constructed and reviewed budgets with senior staff.

Interviewed, reviewed, and managed subordinate personnel.

Data mined ticketing and other receivables processed through Tessitura.

Responsible for schedules for IRS filings.

Led search for new IT managed services provider and server upgrade.

Negotiated termination of previous IT managed services provider contract without monetary liability.

NPOWER, New York, NY

Manager of Financial Analysis and Reports August, 2008 – December, 2012

Implemented best practices to stabilize the financial condition, improve procedures, and shorten the closing and reporting cycles.

Appraised the organization’s financial position and performed regular assessments and analysis on the organization’s financial stability, liquidity, and growth.

Reviewed internal controls to standardize finance operations and consolidate procedures around a compelling proposition that resulted in resolving 15 audit findings from the 2007 management report to no findings on the 2009, 2010 and 2011 management reports.

Produced financial statements, account analysis and budgets through knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains), FRX and Excel.

Maintained full, complete and current understanding of NPOWER’s accounting processes and financial system in order to comply with GAAP, best practice processes, timely and accurate billing, and instruct and answer questions of co-workers.

Assisted with the creation and installation of the annual budgets in consideration of appropriate accounting policies and practices.

Developed financial reports for forecasting trends and results analysis, including interpretations of financial transactions and events for the leadership to make economic or financial decisions.

Made recommendations to management regarding ongoing financial policies and programs.

Financial Consultant April, 2008 – August, 2008

Held Acting Controller responsibilities (including Human Resources duties, producing financial statements, account analysis, budgeting, payroll, and bank reconciliations through knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics - Great Plains, FRX and Excel).

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LIZ CLAIBORNE - DONORSCHOOSE - HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH - DAEWOO - ALGORX – CYTEC

Financial Consultant August, 2001 – April, 2008

Interim Controller responsibilities held; including forensic accounting analysis and repairing the accounting system through knowledge of accounting software and Excel pivot tables and advance filters.

Assisted in the preparation of the 10-K & 8-K.

Ensured the accurate and timely preparation and dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to: project status reports, budget variance reports and interim financial statements.

Partnered effectively particularly on internal control and report enhancements with senior staff.

Spearheaded accounting system upgrade and revisions to the chart of accounts.

Developed projections, analyze and interpret financial data, and recommend improvements.

Participated in teams for the performance of financial due diligence.

Prepared and reviewed financial statements (including the Statement of Cash Flow and the detailed footnotes).

Assured the accuracy, completeness and references of all work papers for the external auditors.

ACCPAC and Financial Edge knowledge employed to gather and present data.

Addressed financial and operational dilemmas by tracing problems to flashpoints and engineer solutions.

Assisted with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

TRINITY PRODUCTS, INC., Edison, NJ March, 2000 – August, 2001

VP, Finance & Administration

Lead the upgrade of accounting software to ACCPAC.

Brought accounts receivables to 95% within ten days of due date.

Produced daily cash reports, monthly financial statements and monthly sales reports.

Handled all aspects of payroll and human resources (including reviews, searches, and terminations).

Provided financial statements, primary support and schedules to the external auditors.

Supervised accounting staff.

PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE, Newark, NJ May, 1998 – March, 2000

Operations Analyst

Analyzed operations by partnering with process experts, lawyers and front line personnel.

Reviewed compliance, adherence to standards, and quality assurance testing.

Made presentations, managed meetings, lead document retention and facilitated focus groups.

LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, New York, NY September, 1995 – May, 1998

Controller

Established a new, multi-tiered chart of accounts in conjunction with senior staff to incorporate 46 funds, 8 departments, 21 projects and 8 international locations.

Prepared forecasts, budgets, and charge backs through spreadsheets.

Provided financial statements, primary support and schedules for annual audit.

Surveyed other like organizations to choose an appropriate accounting application.

THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, New York, NY December, 1993 – September, 1995

Financial Analyst

Installed proper procedures and tightened controls.

Researched all General Ledger accounts to untangle inappropriate accounting practices.

Prepared forecasts, budgets, and charge backs.

Lead the conversion of accounting software and developed a chart of accounts and reports.

Managed accounting department staff.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY February, 1990 – December, 1993

Financial Analyst

Prepared $23 million operating budget by program, shop and department through intricate spreadsheets where changes could flow through no matter where they were made in the hierarchy.

Reviewed budgetary performance and prepared a 50-page variance analysis.

Supervised a staff of analysts.

EDUCATION:

Columbia University, New York, NY

M.S., School of Engineering and Applied Science, Operations Research

Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

M.B.A., Quantitative Analysis

B.S., Accounting /Journalism

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