Management Manager

DENNIS J. MURRAY

PHONE: 847-***-**** **** REGENT DRIVE - MUNDELEIN, IL 60060 E-

MAIL: *****@****.***

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Chief Financial Officer with 15 years of corporate accounting and

management experience. Hands-on manager with expertise in accounting

systems, fiscal management and financial reporting. Proven record of

developing financial and operational controls that improve P&L scenario and

competitively position firm.

Areas of Expertise

> Budget Development and Management

> Financial Statements Preparation

> Financial Analysis and Modeling

> Operating and Working Capital Management

> GAAP Expert

> Auditing and Compliance, SOX

> Treasury/Cash Flow Management

> Capital Improvements

> Payroll Management

> Risk Management

> Cost Reductions/Process Improvements

> Development and Implementation of Financial Policies/Procedures

> Financial and Strategic Planning

> Monthly Ratios and Statistics

> Budgets and Variance Analysis

> Tax and Regulatory Filings

> Internal Controls

> Business Valuations

> Contract Negotiations and Management

> International Finance

> Mergers and Acquisitions Negotiations

> Statistical and Demographic Analysis

> Financial Information Systems

> Cost Accounting

> CPA Equivalent Experience

Professional Experience and Achievements

VILLAGE OF MUNDELEIN - Mundelein, IL

2008 - 2010

Assistant Finance Director

Oversee all financial functions for Village including utility billing, tax

and grant revenue, pensions, capital assets, payroll, accounts payable,

accounts receivable, investments, banking, budget and cash management, and

supervision of 8 team members. Formulate and implement policies,

procedures, and regulations.

> Reconciled 2 pension investment pools totaling $30 million and other

long-term investments of $50 million.

> Researched and Interpreted accounting statement for Other Post

Employment Benefits. Formulated accounting policy in accordance with

GAAP. Presented to Village Board and received unanimous approval.

> Researched and Interpreted accounting statement for Capital Assets.

Developed accounting policy in accordance with GAAP. Presented to

Village Board and received unanimous approval.

> Uncovered under-billing of $100 thousand in Medicare fees over 10-year

period. Presented findings and recommendations to Village

Administration generating additional $10 thousand in annual revenue.

> Lauded several times on public television by Elected Official and

Chairman of Finance Committee for great performance managing the

Village's finances.

CHICAGO ACADEMY OF SCIENCES - Chicago, IL

2006 - 2008

Vice President & CFO

Control all financial and operational functions for a $28 million

nationally recognized Museum, including Finance & Accounting, Information

Technology, Human Resources, Operations, Security, and Facility

Maintenance.

> Praised by CEO and Chairman of the Board as "Brilliant" Chief

Financial Officer and Business Executive.

> Reduced annual operating costs by $365 thousand through arbitrage to

reduce outstanding bond issues.

> Developed and Implemented new strategic plan that generated additional

$2 million in annual revenue.

> Developed and implemented Internal Control policy and checklist that

was later adopted by a nationally-recognized accounting firm for their

clients.

> Created new formats, presentation, and management system for annual

operating, cash, and capital budgets described by Board of Directors

as best they had ever seen.

> Spearheaded computer upgrades, as well as financial planning for

multiple high-value facility upgrades.

> Saved $2.1 million through persuasive contract and price negotiations;

served as expert for contract reviews, insurance programs, OHSA

safety, and procurement.

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> Managed all investments. Generated additional $25 thousand in short-

term returns.

> Rebuilt HR Department. Designed and implemented new employee

performance, training and diversity programs that significantly

increased productivity and morale. Instituted 401K program.

> Exceeded annual fundraising goal by $1.8 million and implemented new

Public Relations program while serving for one year as Vice President

of External Affairs in addition to CFO duties.

ADAMS & ASSOCIATES - Joliet, IL

2003 - 2006

Director of Finance & Administration

Managed all financial and administrative operations for a private firm's

$40 million federal contract to support a 24/7 program for the education

and care of underprivileged children. Oversaw the following departments:

Finance and Accounting, Purchasing, Information Technology, Food Services,

Medical Services, Facilities Maintenance, Records Management,

Transportation, and Property and Receiving. Supervised 8 Managers.

> Awarded $6.6 million in additional funds due to efficient and

effective use of available funds.

> Achieved the highest federal audit scores received in 12 years less

than 90 days after taking control.

THE FIELD MUSEUM - Chicago, IL

1999 - 2003

Financial Administrator

Administered financial operations, including Cash Management, AP/AR,

Financial Analysis, Banking, Investment Analysis, and Budget Management for

one of the world's leading academic research institutions with $390 million

net assets, 600 employees, and 74 PhD's serving an international clientele

in 94 countries. Supervised 9 team members.

> Reduced annual interest costs and banking fees by $100 thousand

through improved cash management.

> Improved customer satisfaction scores from 28% to 98% by business

process redesign and training.

> Cut Average Invoice Handling 33% - saving $50 thousand in annual

processing costs.

> Slashed Days Payable Outstanding from 107 days to 17 days earning

additional $1 million in discounts.

AMOCO CORPORATION - Chicago, IL

1992 - 1999

Senior Financial Analyst

Provided Financial Analysis to support Marketing, Retail Stores,

Manufacturing, Procurement, Information Technology and Mergers and

Acquisitions for a global $38 billion petro-chemical public corporation.

Managed IBM AS400 shop with JD Edwards, LAN systems and SAP as additional

duty to support Finance and Accounting department.

> Earned 3 "Tombstone" awards as a key player in the acquisition of 2

chemical companies and the divestiture of another. Performed

valuation analysis, due diligence, and contract negotiations.

> Identified additional annual revenue of $1 million through financial

analysis of pricing strategy.

> Generated $7 million in savings through persuasive procurement

contract negotiations.

Prior Roles

Columbia College of Missouri - Adjunct Finance and Marketing Faculty -

Chicago, IL - 1996-Present

Roosevelt University - Adjunct Finance Faculty - Chicago, IL - 2005-2006

Amsco Engineering Service - $40 Million Engineering Services - Senior

Systems Analyst - 1991

Department of Defense - Information Systems Manager - 1989-1990; Logistics

Manager - 1985-1989

Central Intelligence Agency - Clandestine Operations Officer - 1982-1985

United States Army Regulars - Captain - 1974-1981

Education

Master of Business Administration, Finance/Marketing, Keller Graduate

School of Management, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

Special Recognition

Published articles on leadership in Executive Excellence and Personal

Excellence magazines.

Awarded Civilian Achievement Medal for Logistics and IT management efforts

in support of Operation Desert Storm.

Acclaimed by United Nations for action against North Korea

Certified Cash Manager - 2001

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