Robert J. Nytch
**** ******** ****** ~ Scranton, PA 18504
Cell 570-***-**** - Home 570-***-**** ~ *****@***.***
PROFILE
Comprehensive experience in cash operations management, treasury, analysis,
accounting and finance
Skilled in identifying performance drivers, implementing process
improvements, and streamlining operations
Proven success achieving financial objectives working independently or
collaboratively with corporate teams
CORE COMPETENCIES
Cash & Treasury Management . Financial
Analysis . Budgeting & Forecasting .
Financial Reporting & Accounting . Risk
Management . Compliance/SOX Compliance
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
. Promoted by senior management to the Profit Improvement
Committee/Expense Task Force and served on the committee for three
consecutive years producing over $5M in annual savings
. Augmented policy resulting in annual savings of $125K, resolving
banking and operating discrepancies
. Amended treasury controls to conform with guidelines attributing to
strong corporate and private audits.
. Initiated best practice and treasury operating policy increasing cash
flow and consolidated return check processing
. Negotiated and relocated both depository and disbursement services
generating $60K in annual savings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCRANTON SINGLE TAX OFFICE, Scranton, Pennsylvania
(2012) - present
CONTROLLER
. Manage accounts payable and tax disbursement of funds for real estate,
mercantile, business privilege, earned income, local services, and
delinquent taxes, assuring accuracy for government reporting
. Audit fund general ledger, financial statements, and perform financial
analysis and corrective action
. Direct financial reporting/fund accounting for 3 government bodies,
including county, school district, and municipality
. Establish and manage all banking relationships and perform all
treasury functions and reconciliations.
. Initiate and support G/L account reconciliations, bank
reconciliations, and inter-company reconciliations
. Execute all aspects of the financial stewardship for the city, county,
and school district, including accounting and financial reporting,
cash flow management, and execution of all depository and disbursement
bank accounts
. Analyze financial data for decision making and track performance
progress
. Ensure completion of requirements for internal controls, and implement
efficient daily processes
ALLY (GMAC) FINANCIAL, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
(2012)
GLOBAL SENIOR TREASURY ANALYST
. Executed cash desk operations for several lines of business within the
Ally Financial Treasury Group
. Maintained/produced key treasury accounting reports in a time
sensitive, reliable, and accurate fashion
. Managed global daily cash activity using a variety of internal and
proprietary banking systems, treasury workstation, and controlled
accounting activities within the treasury group
. Provided daily managerial global treasury reports requiring attention
to detail, timeliness and accuracy
. Processed corporate treasury cash operations, ACH and EFT transfers,
executed domestic and international wire transfers, inter-company
transfers, and handled cash funding operations for all corporate bank
accounts
. Executed cash concentration reporting, set daily cash positioning, and
monitored cash activity and bank balances
. Maintained/processed multiple treasury workstation reports and files
for Corporate Treasury and Cash Operations
LORD & TAYLOR DEPARTMENT STORES, New York, New York
(1999 - 2011)
TREASURY CASH MANAGER
. Managed cash internal controls, ACH and EFT processing, executed
domestic and international wire transfers, inter-company transfers,
and the operational administration of all company bank accounts
. Developed complex weekly, monthly, and annual cash forecasts, budgets,
and supporting schedules.
. Processed cash reporting and accounting processes from journal entries
through account reconciliation
. Executed daily cash concentration reporting, set daily cash
positioning, completed monthly borrowing base certificate reporting,
debt covenant reporting, and monitored cash activity and bank balances
. Bank Relationship Manager and Security Administrator throughout a
multiple bank environment
. Handled corporate disbursement issuance, stop payments and voids, bank
reconciliations, signature authorizations, EFT tax payment
withdrawals, debit blocks, and electronic account reporting
. Implemented electronic banking software, executed positive pay
decisions, and reconciled cash daily
. Oversaw armored car services and contracts, bank analysis fee
contracts, and secured new internet banking solutions and treasury
programs to ensured financial integrity for cash balance sheet
accounts
. Directed short- term borrowing and investments, evaluated cash flow
availability, processed funding activities for corporate bank
accounts, and resolved outstanding banking and general ledger issues
. Communicated and collaborated with all corporate operating
departments, corporate business partners, financial institutions, and
debt consultants to assure completion of business objectives and
covenants
. Processed sales & use tax returns, unclaimed property returns, and
served as Sales & Use Tax Manager
DONLOCK LTD/RURAL METRO, Scranton, Pennsylvania
(1983 - 1998)
FINANCE OFFICER/BUDGET DIRECTOR/COMPTROLLER
. Directed financial reporting and financial analysis operations,
finance agreements and covenants, budget and forecasting operations,
accounting, cash flow, payroll, banking, insurance, and accounts
payable operations
. Developed complex weekly, monthly, and annual cash forecasts, budgets,
and supporting schedules.
. Processed financial reporting and accounting processes from journal
entries through account reconciliation
. Pioneered strategic planning initiatives and industry annual corporate
budget procedures to support business decision making, increasing
profitability and cash flow resulting in revenue growth of 660%
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
AFFILIATIONS
Association for Financial Professionals (2000-2002)
Treasury Management Association (2002-2013)
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