ANTHONY FINCH

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SUMMARY

Through collaboration with senior management, department managers, and business partners over $1,000,000 in lost revenue has been identified. Each month the goal is to drive financial insights to help make data-informed business decisions in budget development, compliance functions, and strategic financial planning.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Operations/Treasurer

Village of Sauk Village, Sauk Village, IL 5/2021-5/2023

• Directed and led assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources, planned and organized workloads and staff assignments; trained, motivated, and evaluated assigned staff.

• Conducted evaluations, monitored review progress, and directed changes as needed including hiring, terminations, and disciplinary recommendations.

• Guided leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range financial plans.

• Synchronized department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

• Provided professional advice to other department heads and conducted presentations for the board of trustees and the public.

• Conveyed adopted financial plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the public.

• Ensured that assigned areas of responsibility were performed within budget; performed cost control activities and monitored revenues and expenditures in the assigned area to assure sound fiscal control.

• Served as chief financial advisor to the Village Mayor.

• Instituted and followed internal control procedures and ensured that state and national standard accounting procedures were maintained.

• Supervised the collection of taxes, fees, other receipts, and monies owed to the Village of Sauk Village per laws and regulations.

• Prepared cash reports.

• Collaborated in budget preparation and execution.

• Oversaw the posting and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.

• Oversaw the preparation of state and federal reports, including tax reports.

• Oversaw accounts payable processing.

• Supervised utility and other billings.

• Ensured the investment of Fire & Police pension funds were consistent with law and best practices in municipal government.

• Attended regular and special Village Board Council meetings.

• Prepared reports for Village Board Council Meetings as directed.

• Represented the Village at various conferences and meetings.

• Performed general management duties for the Village Mayor as assigned. ANTHONY FINCH

Finance Director/Village Administrator

Village of Lynwood, Lynwood, IL 2/2018-5/2021

• Supervised 65 village staff including management of the police, fire, and public work departments.

• Assumed responsibility for an $8 million budget and long-range financial planning.

• Established new accounting adequacy to record in detail all revenue and credit transactions that saved over $15,000.

• Supervised all accounting operations such as payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax levy.

• Oversaw all activities associated with the annual audit and reduced audit costs by 20%.

• Adviser to the Mayor on all questions relating to the residents and financial affairs of the village.

• Oversee economic development finances with various government agencies like Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to ensure the financial components are properly structured to support the village.

• Finalized the financial aspects of various contracts such as a 3-year Police Union and Public Workers contracts.

• Implemented cost-saving strategies for improvements by eliminating over $120,000 in various costly vendor contracts.

• Conserved over $300,000 by utilizing my financial knowledge to remove wasteful spending, incorporate financial accountability policies, and modify payroll errors that result in financial risk.

Interim Finance Director/Treasurer of Sauk Village (Consultant) Village of Sauk Village, Sauk Village, IL 10/2018-7/2020

• Increased pension contributions by $450,000 for the police and fire pension board by restructuring the financial liabilities, and assessing the financial risk, and issues with the existing agreement.

• Assisted with the preparation of a $14 million budget, implemented financial policies and procedures, established cash controls, reconciled the general ledger, monitored cash reserves and investments, managed all supplier accounts, and processed supplier invoices, and purchase orders.

• Maintained the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems to ensure complete and accurate records of all revenues. Ensured the safeguarding of all municipal funds, reconciled weekly deposits, motor vehicle, and other government services transactions.

• Worked with the village’s bank to establish a $500,000 line of credit that saved over $90,000.

ANTHONY FINCH

24382 Patriot Ln. Crete IL 60417, 708-***-**** ad4xy2@r.postjobfree.com Assistant Chief Financial Officer

City of Markham, Markham, IL 6/2015-1/2018

• Consulted on the annual budget and maintained the related fixed asset depreciation and debt schedules to be used in the financial statements.

• Collaborated with union negotiations to ensure financial accountability on behalf of the City.

• Settled a $650,000 labor dispute with the village and the police union

• Assisted in processing accounts payable/receivable and reports for the City Council.

• Recorded the payroll activity in the general ledger.

• Reconciled the cash and investment bank accounts.

• Completed the month-end closeout process, prepared the monthly financial reports for council meetings, and maintained the general ledger and related entities. Asset Manager/Financial Analyst

Illinois Housing Development Authority, Chicago, IL 2014-2015

• Reviewed and prepared reports on financial statements, operating budget, and financial performance of 180+ multi-family affordable housing.

• Coordinated with Management and Occupancy Review, Program Administration, and Physical inspection teams to prepare loan rating, monitor escrow and reserve accounts, and portfolio analysis.

• Reviewed audit to prepare debt coverage ratio analyses and surplus cash calculations. Financial Analyst

Johnson Publishing, Chicago, IL 2011-2014

• Prepared financial reports including variance analysis and forecasting.

• Analyzed business units’ profit and loss, prepared cash flow and monthly projections, and analyzed general ledger accounts.

• Completed the month-end closing process including the company’s bank accounts reconciliation.

• Prepared daily activities and workflow in the accounts payable area, including invoice processing, checks, and electronic payment preparations, and creating vendor setup and communications.

• Reviewed general ledger coding and journal transactions before being posted in the system.

• Prepared audit and prepared year-end 1099 forms for proper reporting. ANTHONY FINCH

Adjunct Professor

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills 2015-2018

• Taught Changes, Challenges, Choices (COL-101).

• Worked with students to develop study strategies and decision-making skills.

• Worked with students to set college and career goals.

• Provided students explore to an appreciation of diversity. EDUCATION/ASSOCIATIONS

• Master of Business Administration, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

• Bachelor of Administration, Accounting, Tennessee State University, Nashville, IL

• Member of Illinois Government Finance Officers Association

• Alpha Phi Alpha

SOFTWARE/SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE

• Harris (MSI) accounting software, Caselle (Civic), Paylocity, Microsoft Office 365

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