Manager Project
Resume:
TESS P. FLYNN
COLCHESTER, CT. **415
Email: **********@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND:
November 2011 - Present - Financial Consultant - J. Morrissey & Co.
This position is a contract assignment for MedOptions, LLC. Assignment for
this role is equivalent to the responsibilities of a Controller.
Current responsibilities include but not limited to:
. General Ledger monthly closing, preparation of financial Statements
and preparation of pertinent reports and METRICS used by the CFO and
Investors for practice management.
. Work with the independent auditors on audit issues
. Preparation of Lead Schedules for Year End Audit and other Audits as
referred by the CFO
. Coordinate processes for year - end closing and other Audits
. Assist in the Budget preparation and monitoring
. Assist AP Specialist in AP processing
. Fixed Assets management and reporting
. Preparation and reconciliation of major accounts on a monthly basis.
. Preparation of Cash Flow Daily transactions
. Special projects as assigned by the CFO
October 2010 - November 2011 - CFO - Community Health Services, Inc.
. Daily Cash Flow preparation to assist the CEO with fiduciary
management
. Federal reporting of the ARRA funds received as part of President
Obama's stimulus program
. FIP funds monitoring, disbursement, and report preparation for the
FIP Board committee
. Work with the independent auditors on audit issues
. Preparation of Lead Schedules for Year End Audit
. Coordinate processes for year - end closing
. Preparation of Financial Policies and Procedures
. CHS Budget preparation and monitoring
. Preparation and presentation of the monthly Financial Statements to
the Finance Committee
. Preparation of various METRICS report from EMR for productivity
tracking.
. Collaborate with COO and CEO on various reports on Agency Performance
. Formulate Corrective Action Plans for HRSA and State Regulatory
Agencies.
. Prepare UDS, Medicaid and Medicare Cost Reports
. Special projects as assigned by the CFO/CEO
February 2010 - September 2010 - Controller - Community Health Services,
Inc.
Community Health Services Inc. is a non-profit Community Health Center
(FQHC) located in Hartford, CT. providing a myriad of Health Services such
as; Adult Medicine, Adolescent Medicine, Pediatrics, Dental, Women's
Health, Podiatry, Behavioral, and Optometry. The position reports to the
CFO/CEO and supervises 5 direct reports.
Current responsibilities include but not limited to:
. Grants Accounting and Reporting Compliances including preparation of
grant application budgets.
. General Ledger monthly closing, including the formulation of billing
revenue based on data on visits, and preparation of financial
statements for Board of Directors and Finance Committee
. AR and AP process monitoring and recommendation for process
improvement
. Daily Cash Flow preparation to assist the CFO/CEO with fiduciary
management
. Federal reporting of the ARRA funds received as part of President
Obama's stimulus program
. FIP funds monitoring, disbursement, and report preparation for the
FIP Board committee
. Preparation and reconciliation of major accounts in preparation for
the annual audit.
. Fixed Assets management and reporting
. Work with the independent auditors on audit issues
. Work with Project Manager on fiscal issues with different phases of
construction
. CHS Budget preparation and monitoring
. Special projects as assigned by the CFO/CEO
August 2008 - December 2009 -Contract Assignment- Community Health Center
Assignment was the role equivalent to the responsibilities of the Director
of Grants Accounting for a private non-profit healthcare providor.
The objective of this assignment is to track the multitude of grants that
the company have received and prepare their reporting for the Fiscal Year
End closing. In ascertaining the accuracies or lack thereof, the
compliance to the Grants stipulations needed to be adhered to.
In the process of the above objectives the following is the result which
necessitated the implementation of process improvement:
. The uncovering of over a Million dollars worth of unrecognized revenue
for the Fiscal Year End reporting.
. The poor systemic process of grant reporting with the program managers
and the Financials.
. Inadequate process in the preparation of budgets for the RFP towards
Grants
. Inaccurate basis for Grant Reporting
. Inconsistencies in the financial statements relating to Grants.
The Process Improvement recommendation and are in the process of
implementation to address the above issues are:
. Revamping of the Grants accounting using the system to tie in the
Grants information.
. Continuous analysis of the balance sheet and P&L reconciliation of
revenue.
. Reclassification of current years grants transactions to correspond to
the GL conversion.
. Training of project managers, accounting staff and site coordinators
on the GL conversion.
. Revamping of budget matrices to accommodate Federal, State and other
Foundation requirements.
Other duties performed in addition to the above objective:
. Preparation of budgets for Grant Applications.
. Revision of budgets to conform with the Federal, State and Foundation
compliances.
. Monthly and quarterly reports to the various Federal, State Agencies
and Foundations.
. Preparation of payroll grant allocations to align new grants
accounting system into the new year.
. Assist Controller on month end and year end analysis in preparation
for the year end audit.
. Other related duties as assigned by the Controller
February 2008 - August 2008 - Contract Assignment- University of Hartford
Assignment was the role equivalent to the responsibilities of the Director
of Budget and Financial Analysis for the University of Hartford.
The objective of this assignment is to assist the Assistant VP of Finance
and Controller and the Budget Office of the university to prepare and
present the 2009 budget to the various committees and the Board of Regents
in conjunction with the 2008-2009 school year.
The assignment consisted of:
. Building the procedures to setup the budget process, this includes
forms, hyperlinks, working spreadsheets, etc.
. Interpretation of budget requests from the different organizations
(departments) as well as from the different colleges under the
jurisdiction of the Provost.
. Extensive research on current budgets for the same to justify the
changes to the 2009 budget.
. Entry to the 2009 module in Banner to reflect requested change.
. Reconciliation of accounts to ensure allocation is reasonable and
accurate.
. Assist in the preparation of the financial attachments for
presentation to the various committees and the Board of Regents.
. Recommendation for process improvement to the current processes.
. Other related duties as requested by the Assistant VP of Finance and
Controller.
August 2007 - December 2007 - Girl Scouts of Connecticut - Interim Chief
Financial Officer
The Girl Scouts of Connecticut is an all girl development services with
offices all over Connecticut. The GsofCT services 55,000 girls and 21,000
adult volunteers throughout the state of Connecticut. As CFO, my
responsibility spanned in the areas of IT, Finance, Retail, Service Center
management and Camp Facilities Management. Position reports to the CEO and
supervised 6 direct reports with a total of 45 people within the CFO
department. Other responsibilities included:
. Formulation and monitoring of the new realigned budget;
. Conversion of the financial system to Financial Edge, a BlackBaud
product;
. Establishing and maintaining the fiduciary requirements and functions
for the headquarters;
. Implementation and compliance of the fiduciary responsibilities of
4000 troop bank accounts;
. Implementation of Financial, Endowment, Registration policies for the
realigned council;
. Training of employees from legacy councils to the newly implemented
policies and procedures;
. Monitor sales trend for the retail stores and camp stores;
. Negotiated prices with vendors to optimize bulk discounts
. Preparation of monthly financial reports for Board presentation
. Preparation of daily reports to track trends for management decisions
. Other related duties as directed by the CEO
December 2005 - 2007 - Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Inc. - Chief Financial
Officer
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra is in the business of performing arts
located in Hartford. It is composed of 83 musicians, 20+ staff and 60
Board members. As CFO, my responsibilities included but not limited to all
facet of accounting, financial reporting, daily business operations,
payroll and Human resources issues. The position reported to the Executive
Director as well as to the VP of Finance of the Board of Directors.
Supervised two personnel. Other responsibilities included:
. Monthly closings including journal entries;
. General Ledger maintenance including verification of Accounts Payable,
Accounts Receivable and development and box office receipts.
. Preparation of monthly financial statements for Board presentation
. Reconciliation of major accounts to ensure proprietary and accuracy
. Preparation of annual budgets to correspond to the Union guidelines
. Negotiated rates for services and products
. Prepared year end schedules for independent audit
. Negotiated renewal of Line of Credit and other fiduciary compliances
. Completed required comparative industry surveys and other regulatory
agencies such as DOL, EEO, etc.
. Handled all payroll issues including unemployment issues
. Served as Benefits administrator and negotiated annual renewal
benefits
. Other related duties as necessary in the normal course of operation.
August 1998 - December 2005 - Hermitage Hospital Products, Inc. -
Controller/CFO
Hermitage Hospital Products, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of
disposable medical hospital products throughout the United States. It is
located in Southeast Connecticut. The responsibilities of this position
include all facets of accounting, financial reporting, daily business
office operations, payroll, and Human Resources. Position reports to the
President and CEO. Supervises six personnel. Other responsibilities
include:
. Preparation of monthly financial statements for management reporting.
. Formulation of annual budgets and monitoring the same.
. Performs due diligence for prospective business acquisitions.
. Assess financial functions and needs and recommends and implement
resolution.
. Preparation of monthly and quarterly compliance reports for financial
institutions.
. Preparation of year-end schedules and workpapers for audit.
. Implementation of guidelines for HR, costing, sales and sales support
functions.
. Audit assistance for financial institutions and independent auditors.
. Assist department heads in formulation of department budget.
. Recommends process improvement, implementation and monitoring of the
same.
. Implements recommended system upgrades and serve as system &
administrative liaison.
. Implementation of commission incentive structure as well as retention
incentive programs.
. Implementation of cycle inventory count processing.
. Implementation of product costing standards and processes.
. Negotiates various insurance packages during renewal period for cost
containment purposes.
August 1996 - August 1998 - CIGNA & Lincoln Life Insurance Company -
Manager of Broker Compensation
The responsibilities of this position included all facets of compensation
payment to Career Agents, Brokerage Houses such as Prudential, Dean Witter,
etc. CIGNA owned offices. This position reported to all levels of
management. Supervised nine personnel. Other responsibilities included:
. Formulation of budget and monitoring of the same for the Broker comp
Unit.
. Implementation of guidelines and controls within the department to
conform to Insurance Regulatory Compliance.
. Serve as liaison for systems, product design and initiatives on issue
relating to the compensation system.
June 1994 - August 1996 - CIGNA - Manager of Security, Audit & Control
The position reported to all levels of management and supervised five
personnel. The responsibilities included the following:
. Compliance of the audit policies and procedures of its various offices.
. Consolidation of data and preparation of monthly METRICS reports to
management.
. Implementation of the guidelines for the field offices of expense
processes.
. Implementation of control procedures for the ESCHEAT process.
. Provided assistance and training on various systems conversions.
. Audit corporate expense reports with treasury reports for propriety and
reconciliation.
July 1992 - August 1994 - Chester Village West/Shawmut Bank - Director of
Accounting
Chester Village West is a Life Care Retirement Community owned and operated
by Shawmut Bank. The facility included Chesterfields Chronic and
Convalescent Hospital. The responsibility of this position included all
aspects of business management and accounting functions. Supervised six
personnel. Other functions included:
. Formulation and implementation of financial reports to achieve bank
compliance.
. Assisted department heads in formulation of department budget, cost
reports, etc.
. Established policies and procedures for the daily operation of both
facilities.
. Prepared facilities' Cost Reports to comply with State and Federal
Regulatory processes.
January 1992 - June 1992 - T&M Distributors, Inc. - Controller
This was a contractual position. T&M Distributors was a corporation that
sold and maintained amusement equipment to various arcades and recreational
facilities. Responsibilities included:
. All phases of accounting and financial reporting.
. Implemented in-house General Ledger and Inventory systems.
. Negotiated financial contracts with Financial Institutions as well as
with the SubBase.
. Automated administrative operation.
September 1989 - January 1992 - Schatz & Schatz, Ribicoff & Kotkin -
Accounting Manager
Schatz & Schatz, Ribicoff & Kotkin was a prominent law firm with offices in
Hartford and Stamford. The position included:
. All phases of accounting and financial reporting for the partnership as
well as the various agencies and
. Development, implementation and monitoring of the budget and partnership
contractual agreements.
. Formulated policies for the time and billing processes, and collection
process.
. Responsible for quarterly, and annual tax filings.
1981 - 1989 - David T.Chase Enterprises - Director of Business Affairs
David T.Chase Enterprises is the parent company for numerous subsidiaries
whose business expertise expanded to real estate, broadcasting,
communications, financial institutions etc. The responsibilities of this
position included:
. Consolidation of subsidiaries' financial reports for management
reporting.
. All phases of accounting and financial reporting for the Broadcasting and
Communications entities.
. Preparation of budgets for the various communications groups.
. Field audits financial reporting and regulatory agency compliance.
1979-1981 - Wesleyan University - Assistant Controller
Wesleyan University is a private Liberal Arts university located in
Middletown, CT. The position reported to the Controller and supervised 6
staff members.
Responsibilities included but not limited to:
. General Ledger monthly closing and preparation of financial statements
for the Treasurer and Vice President of Finance
. Preparation of departmental budgets and monitoring of the same.
. Assist the department heads in complying with the budgets and
implements tasks for process improvement
. Assist in year end audit
. Works closely with Financial Aid department in disbursement of grants
. Special projects as assigned by the Controller.
1974-1979 - St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center - Senior Accountant
then promoted to Accounting Manager.
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center is a Catholic based Hospital
located in Hartford, CT. The facility is run by the Sisters of St. Joseph
in conjunction with the Diocese of Hartford. The position reported
initially to the Accounting Manager then later to the Controller as a
result of the promotion. Supervised 8 personnel.
Responsibilities included all phases of accounting such as:
. General Ledger maintenance
. AR, AP and payroll reconciliations
. Departmental budgeting and monitoring of the same
. Assisted various department heads with various fiscal compliances
. Work closely with the billing department with regards to 3rd party
billings.
. Assisted in the preparation of annual cost reports for determination
of billing rates
. Preparation of daily census and carious reports for management
purposes
. Special projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager and Controller.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
High School - Malate Catholic School - Manila, Philippines
BA/BS Accounting - University of the East - Manila, Philippines
Certified Public Accountant
References available upon request.
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