Martin J. Hennessy, Jr.
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Treasury Executive
Cash Management Internal Controls & Compliance Relationship
Management
Senior treasury professional with the expert ability to add value by
updating and streamlining treasury functions and procedures. Technical
understanding of corporate finance, banking, controls, and accounting
concepts backed by 14 years' experience guiding treasury and cash
management functions and a background in public accounting. Reputation for
achieving positive results and being considered a subject matter expert in
treasury matters and a track record of solving problems and promptly
responding to internal and external client requests.
Areas of expertise include:
V Banking Systems
V Management Reporting
V Operational Efficiency
V Sarbanes-Oxley Controls
V Strong Business Judgment
V General Accounting Principles
V Corporate Strategic Planning
V Communication Skills
V Leadership & Mentoring
Professional Experience
Express-Scripts, Inc. (formerly Medco Health Solutions, Inc.), Franklin
Lakes, NJ 1997 to 2013
Manager, Treasury Operations (2004 to 2013)
Led ongoing treasury management functions, including banking systems,
processes, and external industry relationships, to maintain operational
efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with required time frames and banking
guidelines for this $65 billion healthcare company.
Tapped to serve as member of cross-functional acquisition team to integrate
banking processes and reporting procedures for three subsidiaries. Selected
to create, manage, and update departmental Sarbanes-Oxley controls and
initiatives.
Managed domestic and off-shore cash applications department, including
daily cash application and accounts receivable department support.
Forecasted daily cash position to determine working capital needs and
receive best rates for short-term investments and borrowings. Reviewed
monthly cash recordings to general ledger.
Administered client reporting process and associated relationships,
including approximately $30 million of annual unclaimed property. Monitored
bank relationships, negotiated bank service agreements, and managed account
balances and service fees. Supervised, trained, and developed 8 treasury
professionals, including 5 direct reports.
Selected Accomplishments include:
. Saved more than $650,000 annually by streamlining the banking structure,
implementing best practices in banking services, and improving
information reporting procedures.
. Achieved $950,000 in annual savings and improved cash flow by one day by
leading a company initiative to improve reporting and cash collections.
. Assisted in the roll-out of two new business lines by developing
banking systems and reporting for Medco's private label business and
the Medco Health Store.
. Safeguarded against business interruptions by creating and implementing a
contingency plan for treasury operations.
. Facilitated the effective management of treasury services for a newly
formed public company by driving the creation of a treasury department
and its related functionality, policies, accounting controls, and
reporting procedures upon the company's separation from Merck in 2003.
. Ensured safety and liquidity of more than $1 billion of invested funds by
creating and implementing an investment strategy which included
establishing relationships and monitoring the credit quality of
investment banks to invest available overnight funds.
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Manager, Cash Management (1998 to 2004)
Directed daily cash transactions and related reporting, including daily
cash position report, to Merck within required time frames and banking
guidelines. Tracked all incoming (lockbox, EFT, and checks) and outgoing
funds (including accounts payable, T&E, payroll, taxes) to prepare short-
and medium-term cash flow forecasts. Approved monthly journal entries, and
completed monthly credit card accrual and fee reporting.
. Reduced call center costs by $500,000 while improving check printing
efficiency and response time to outside inquiries by coordinating
implementation of new online integrated check write system.
. Streamlined treasury operations by allowing multiple users with the
implementation of a new treasury work station and new banking
configuration.
Senior Financial Analyst (1997 to 1998)
Hired to report all client member copayments for prescription benefit
program. Analyzed, reported, and recorded copay receipts for 12 cash
offices on a weekly and monthly basis in addition to preparing month-end
journal entries. Reconciled cash, credit cards, and adjustments monthly for
management reporting.
. Eliminated a $1+ million write-off by redesigning and correcting the
monthly copay cash reporting process.
Early Career
Accounting Manager, Zeta Consumer Products Corp., Little Falls, NJ (1 year)
Senior Accountant, Zarrow, Zarrow & Klein, CPA PA, Fair Lawn, NJ (10 years)
Junior Accountant, Heyliger, Dugan & Associates, CPA PA, Closter, NJ (4
years)
Completed research and the preparation of corporate, partnership, and
individual tax returns. Prepared financial statements, maintained general
ledger accounts, and calculated sales/use and payroll taxes for small- to
medium-sized corporate clients of two boutique public accounting firms
before transitioning to private industry as the Accounting Manager at a
small manufacturing company.
Education & Professional Affiliations
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration
BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE, Bloomfield, NJ
Member, Association of Financial Professionals
Additional Information
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; treasury
applications including JPMorgan Access, JPMorgan Insight, Bank of American
Cash Pro, Citi Direct, Wells Fargo Electronic Commercial Services,
and JD Edwards One World
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