Management Manager

John Klos, MA, MBA

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Senior Financial Management Executive

Financial Consultant / Project Management / Business Operations Advisor

Innovative and highly focused financial operations leader with many years

of experience in auditing, financial accounting, and business operations.

Exceptional analytical and planning abilities as measured by performance in

controlling costs and improving the financial conditions of several

organizations. Resourceful, self-starter and take charge manager with a

strong background in all aspects of strategic financial management,

employee motivation and staff relations. Effective communicator with highly

proficient skills in Microsoft Office and a variety of financial management

and ERP software. "A Fix It Manager!"

Core Qualifications

Financial Accounting Strategic Planning Cash Flow Analysis

Budget Management Contract Negotiations Personnel Management

Auditing and Accounts Management Analysis

Compliance Payable/Receivable

Project Management Microsoft Operations Operations Control

Systems

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Designed new financial statement reporting presentations to the

Management Staff and Board.

. Upgraded models on forecasting, budget development, and performance

improvement initiatives.

. Managed the $4 million fund raising pledge drive and monitored all

gift-giving campaigns.

. Training of offsite administrators to analyze departmental budget and

financial reports.

. Improved grant tracking of the gift giving donor database, and

prepared IRS form 990.

. Enhanced the fixed asset database and depreciation schedules.

. Upgraded telecommunications resulting in improved efficiency and

savings of 25%

. Installed new financial management software on local area network.

. Increased consolidated cash reserve fund carryovers by 133%.

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Professional Experience

Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, Manchester, MO 2007 - 2010

Fiscal Officer .

Responsible for the Fiscal Department and a budget of $12 million. Re-

engineered a top down healthcare budget and financial statement reporting

to the State Department of Health & Senior Services, and Board of

Directors.

. Trained senior center administrators to analyze financial reports.

Developed effective communications, implemented capacity planning

activities, and provided building operations support for all senior

centers.

. Managed leased and purchased equipment portfolio of $2.3 million and

all contracts.

. Prepared and reviewed grant applications for funding. Prepared IRS

forms 990. and 5500.

. Managed Payroll, Payables/Receivables, Health/Risk Insurance

programs, and Retirement Plans.

Solomon Schechter Day School, St. Louis, MO 2001 - 2007

Chief Operations Administrator

Managed a $2.1 million operational budget. Managed all building & grounds

operations, financial reporting and capital/building and fundraising.

Prepared and reviewed grant applications for funding.

. Controlled fundraising for capital building expenditures including

quarterly statements to donors.

. Managed all Payroll, Payable/Receivables, Health and Risk Insurance

programs, and Retirement Plans.

. Prepared and forwarded all tax forms including: IRS forms 990 and

5500.

Professional Experience (continued)

Independent Project Management Consultants, St. Louis, MO 2000 - 2001

Business & Finance Consultant-Self Employed

Provided contract accounting and financial services to a diverse group of

clients. Activities included financial modeling, revenue forecasting,

budget development, account variance analysis, financial reporting and

presentation, project management, and month-end general ledger closings.

Traveled to consult at client's sites.

. Served as contract Commercial Property Business Operations Director,

. General Manager of the Arts & Education Council,

. Director of Finance and Administration for the City of Olivette in St.

Louis County.

Bonhomme Presbyterian Church, Chesterfield, MO 1997 - 2000

Business Operations Administrator

Directed administration of all finance, investments, purchasing, buildings

and grounds, and human resources functions within an operational budget of

over $1.9 million.

. Managed the fund raising pledge/stewardship drives while monitoring

gift-giving campaigns.

. Upgraded telecommunications systems resulting in savings of 25% and

increased proficiency.

. Increased cash reserve by 53%, or $85,000 per year

Monarch Fire Protection District, Chesterfield, MO 1994 - 1997

District Administrator - Operations

Managed all finance, investments, purchasing, and human resources

functions. Controlled an $11 million budget comprised of six funds.

Functioned as District Custodian of Records. Primary liaison with Chamber

of Commerce dealing with Realtors and Mortgage Bankers. Integral part of

contract negotiations with Fire Fighters Union.

Magnum Mortgage Company, St. Louis, MO 1993 - 1994

Administration and Operations - Assistant Vice President

Created new administrative operations position managing 40 employees in

four departments. Managed all accounting operations, finance, and personnel

functions within an operational budget of $6 million.

Maplewood Richmond Heights School District, Maplewood, MO 1987 - 1993

Director of Business Operations

Managed all accounting operations, finance, and personnel functions within

an operational budget of $6 million, overseeing 40 employees in four

departments. Managed food services, transportation, and buildings &

grounds.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, MO 1980 - 1987

Senior Analyst - Fiscal, Aerospace Information Services Company

Provided property accounting and budgeting for $12 million of

capital/leased equipment and software for all company divisions and

corporate components. Prepared and presented monthly management business

reviews. Managed a staff of three accountants. Department into a self-

sustaining cost/profit business unit and managed an operational budget of

$25 million. Developed cost rates and executive compensation for overhead

allocation.

Department of Defense, St. Louis, MO 1974 - 1980

Senior Auditor, Army Audit Agency and Defense Contract Audit Agency

Performed operational and mission-oriented audits of the U.S. Army and

reviewed defense contractor company accounting/operational systems. Audited

information systems, supply warehousing, telecommunications, and financial

systems provided to the US Military. Strong grasp of GAAP Accounting and

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)andIFRS. Solid knowledge of IR&D Direct vs.

Unallowable Cost. Indepth knowledge of FAR, and DFARs.

Education

. Master of Business Administration, Lindenwood University

. Master of Arts - Management, Webster University

. Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, University of

Missouri-St. Louis

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