Human Resources Manager

William R. Richardson

*** ******* ***** ******, ****, 44052

440-***-**** or 440-***-**** ablzp1@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE & STRATEGIC PLANNER

Chief Financial Officer / Controller / Director of Finance

Self-confident, driven CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & CONTROLLER with over 30 years diverse

experience in accounting, management and leadership. Has an established record of success in developing

and implementing innovative ideas that produce bottom-line results. Quickly identifies problems areas and

develops workable, affordable correction strategies.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Financial & Strategic Planning Cash Flow Analysis / Management Presentation Development

Operations & Financial Analysis Accounts Receivable and Payable Identifying Critical Success

Factors & Key Performance

Complex Business & Tax Issues Inventory Management

Indicators (KPI)

Budgeting & Forecasting Organizational Leadership

Risk Management

P&L Management Human Resources Management

MS Office, MAS 90,

Margin Improvement Staff Development & Motivation

QuickBooks, Peachtree,

Financial Statement Generation Training & Mentoring

Windows, Unix

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Financial Officer – North East Ohio Health Services, Inc. – Cleveland, Ohio (2007 to 2009)

CFO for private not-for-profit corporation providing mental health services to indigent patients. Was totally responsible for

monthly interim financial statements, year end audit, the annual budget, payroll for 260 employees, tax reporting,

procurement, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Oversaw billing operations of $1.5 million a month in Medicaid,

Medicare and private insurance reimbursements. Managed an IT department with deployed resources of over 160

individually encrypted computers and servers allowing for the generation of electronic medical records thereby automating

and integrating the billing system.

Wrote and presented the business plan and pro forma presentation to lenders resulting in securing the financing

for an in-house pharmacy adding over $500,000 a month to revenue with a 16% gross margin.

Developed interim financial statements.

Implemented weekly and monthly program efficiency metrics.

Completed in-process and year end certified and governmental audits without qualification. Brought the 403 (b)

plan into regulatory compliance with the filing of delinquent 5500 reports.

Completed a comprehensive insurance risk assessment to insure contract compliance. Changed property,

casualty and liability insurance carriers reducing cost by over $40,000 per year.

Changed healthcare providers reducing cost by over $120,000 a year without compromising coverage.

Prepared an $18 million operating budget that was both site and program specific, providing program managers

with on-going variance analysis capability.

Directed staff of thirteen.

Chief Financial Officer – Community Assessment and Treatment Services, Inc. – Cleveland, Ohio (2001 to 2007)

CFO for a private not-for-profit corporation providing residential and outpatient treatment to individuals under the control

of the criminal justice system with substance abuse issues and/or mental illness. Prepared monthly interim financial

statements. Responsible for all accounting systems as well as the year end certified audit, governmental audits and

informational tax returns. Participated in the development of the five year strategic plan and developed the supporting

financial model. Managed human resources, the billing department, building maintenance at three sites, and a kitchen

producing approximately 130,000 diet controlled meals a year.

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William R. Richardson

309 Bascule Drive Lorain, Ohio, 44052

440-***-**** or 440-***-**** ablzp1@r.postjobfree.com

Revised the billing cycle and established a formal collections policy that increased cash flow. Instituted stringent

formal procurement policies and procedures that eliminated unnecessary purchasing primarily affecting the

procurement plan for the kitchen resulting in savings of over $80,000 a year while increasing the quality of the

food service. Developed a comprehensive cash management program that resulted in minimal use of the existing

line of credit.

Prepared and presented the business plan and pro forma financial presentation used in acquiring a $2.1 million

industrial revenue development bond used to build a new facility. Oversaw the construction of the new facility.

Completed the project in 15 months at 3% over the $2.4 million budget.

Completed a delinquent audit, resolved years old financial and compliance audit issues resulting in unqualified

opinions for all years. Instituted a monthly closing discipline that included reconciliation of all accounts, reducing

our year end audit fees.

Coordinated an insurance risk assessment resulting in a reduction of our property, casualty and liability

insurances by over $50,000 a year. Changed health care coverage resulting in a 6% net increase in rates over

three years saving the Agency over $190,000.

Principal Consultant – Financial, Operational and Strategic Consulting (F.O.S.) – Cleveland, Ohio (1998 – 2001)

Principal Consultant on financial, operational, and strategic consulting engagements to tier 2 and 3 automotive

component manufacturers and companies in the machine tool industry.

Helped clients establish costing and inventory control systems, cash management, new business development,

accounting systems, strategic planning and exit strategies.

President – Carter Machine Co. – Manfield, Ohio

President for a proprietary manufacturing company. Managed 150 staff and 5 direct reports including VP of

Sales, VP of Engineering, Purchasing Manager, Human Resources Manager and Scheduling Manager. Removed

bottlenecks. Reduced production constraints.

Achieved second highest month of Sales and Revenue in 49 year company history. Diversified markets through

personal contacts, trade shows, and direct selling. Increased productivity and machine utilization.

General Manager, Vice President of Operations – Ely Enterprises, Inc. – Cleveland, Ohio

VP of Operations for an equipment recycling/material handling company. Maintained responsibility for all financial

matters, human resources, risk management, rebuilding and refurbishing of equipment, repair service

operations, and quoting/rebuilding procedures.

Managed 22 staff and 3 direct reports. Prepared Chapter 11 filing and led the company through the

reorganization without permanently damaging vendor relationships. Returned to profitability in one year.

Controller, Secretary/Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer – StanSpec Corporation – Cleveland, Ohio

Controller for a design, engineering and manufacture of standard and special material handling equipment.

Managed 120 staff and 4 direct reports.

Maintained complete responsibility for all accounting through audited financial statements, credit and collection,

cash management, payroll and account payable processing, inventory management, and cost accounting.

Led the company through a 4 year IRS personal and corporate audit resulting in no additional taxes being due.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BS, Accounting

University of Akron

Akron, Ohio

Agency Services Committee member, Cuyahoga County United Way

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