Management Accounting
Resume:
Jason M. Schuck
** ******** **** **, ******** CT 06070
ab84pn@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Senior Level Officer with extensive experience in investments, financial
analysis, cash management, audit and
compliance. Holds MBA and Series 27 designations with strengths in
leadership, project management, problem
solving and team building. Provides dedicated expertise in dealing with
audits and examinations, including but
not limited to private, municipal and federal investigations (i.e.
city/state government and SEC/ FINRA audits).
Evaluate and redesign workflows, processes and areas of concern in order to
maximize resource potential and
increase efficiencies. Exercise a high degree of tact, discretion and
mature judgment in dealing with issues of a
sensitive nature.
Professional Experience
St. Germain Investment Management, Springfield, MA
Treasurer/Vice President July 2009 - present
Asst.Treasurer, May 2006 - July 2009
Responsible for the integrity of financial information and systems,
supervising assets under management of approximately $900 million. Led
organization through frequent inspections and audits by various
organizations. Recruited and trained staff and upgraded financial
infrastructure. Responsibilities include financial planning and analysis,
financial accounting, budgeting, compliance with regulatory bodies, public
reporting, tax, cash forecasting and general accounting functions.
. Coordinate monthly close process to ensure the accurate production
of corporate financial statements for parent and three
subsidiaries. Analyze financial statements to identify areas of
concern or improvement. Oversee corporate stock/option
transactions, including the calculation and distribution of company
dividends. Restructured corporate alignment, creating
subsidiaries/affiliates to alleviate regulatory complexities.
. Provide due diligence on corporate cash investment options,
doubling the rate of return. Anticipate cash needs and allocate
between accounts/subsidiaries to fulfill obligations. Work with
banks and custodians to facilitate corporate and client cash needs,
both domestic and internationally. Manage accounts payable and
payroll, directing timely payments to hundreds of vendors and a
staff of over twenty employees
. Analyze and record all corporate activity into the general ledger,
including but not limited to depreciation, prepaid expenses, and
investment gains/losses. Increased utilization of accounting system
to streamline processes and create greater efficiencies, such as
redesigning and creating new financial statements for corporate
restructure, and importing data feeds rather than manual entry.
. Conduct audit/reviews with external auditors and government
agencies (ie FINRA, SEC, state and municipal investigations).
Constant review of operating procedures via analysis of updated
regulations to ensure a culture of compliance. Analyze and file
regulatory reports and corporate tax returns.
. Analyze and record all corporate activity into the general ledger,
including but not limited to depreciation, prepaid expenses, and
investment gains/losses. Increased utilization of accounting system
to streamline processes and create greater efficiencies, such as
redesigning and creating new financial statements for corporate
restructure, and importing data feeds rather than manual entry.
Babson Capital Management, Springfield MA
Investment Analyst, May 2005 - May 2006
Specialized in risk assessment and compliance while working closely with
trading, finance and accounting among others to target potential areas of
concern
. Analysis and review of daily exposure & position reports for over 5
billion in derivatives and repurchase agreements, minimizing
variation risk for associated hedge funds. Compile data from annual
reports and financial statements to comply with ISDA agreements
. Assist Corporate Financial and other partners to maintain the
general ledger accounting and financial reporting in regards to
collateral, both monthly and quarterly. Lead representative for
various projects, including the streamlining of new account
processes and the testing and implementation of software functions
for unique investment products
The Hartford Investment Management Company, Hartford CT
Senior Securities Administrator
Securities Lending/Asset Reconciliation, May 2004 - March 2005
Responsible for the administration of the securities lending program,
including daily revenue/market value analysis. Execute daily/monthly asset
reconciliations for all internal/external accounts.
. Administered analysis of over $2,000,000 in Securities Lending
revenue, resulting in positive income flow for Investment
Operations. Created multiple Securities Lending compliance
spreadsheets, limiting company exposure
. Involved in evaluation and creation of new reconciliation tool
designed to eliminate unnecessary differences. Reduced year end
audited reconciliation items by 75% over 2003
Money Market/CMOs, July 1998 - April 2004
Management and settlement of all domestic/global money market and asset
backed/corporate mortgage backed securities trades.
. Solely responsible for the verification and settlement of over
$1,000,000,000 of daily money market and ABS/CMO trades with 97%
accuracy. Increased efficiencies by streamlining manual processes
such as daily trade activity reporting.
. Created integrated Excel/Bloomberg analysis of Repurchase Agreement
collateral, reducing exposure due to undervalued securities.
Compiled analytics for Corporate Valuation/Mergers and Acquisitions
project
. Represented trading group in implementation of comprehensive and
efficient trading system. Nominated three times for Excellence
Award
Advest, Inc., Hartford CT
Restricted Securities Specialist, October 1996 - June 1998
Responsible for the timely and efficient transfer of restricted securities.
Worked with transfer agents, brokers and lawyers in obtaining documents
necessary to clear securities.
. Decreased transfer period by educating brokers on restricted
securities requirements, resulting in quicker sales for the client.
Established relationships with investment executives, brokers, law
firms, and corporate officers. Researched and interpreted NYSE,
NASD and SEC regulations pertaining to restricted securities to
ensure compliance. Twice received letter of commendation from the
president
Bristol Meyers-Squibb, Stamford CT
Financial Analyst, Distribution, January 1996 - October 1996
Developed interim budget/projections taking into account volume changes and
other external factors. Prepared month end journal entries.
Education & Professional Affiliations
Isenberg School of Business, University of Massachusetts
Masters of Business Administration, February 2010
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science Degree, May 1996
Major: Finance
Series 27: Financial and Operations Principal
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