Douglas A. Cunningham
St. Louis, MO 63146
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Qualifications Summary
. Experienced in accounting and finance; emphasis on analysis, budgeting,
financial reporting, forecasting and financial systems
. Proven experience in managing people, directing team projects and
managing multiple priorities
. Skilled in developing and implementing new financial systems and
procedures
. Strong technical skills including advanced proficiency with Microsoft
Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Hyperion Essbase and Peoplesoft
Professional Experience
Coventry Health Care - St. Louis MO
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (Sept. 2000 - Present)
. Responsible for all aspects of forecasting, analysis and budgeting
. Shared responsibility with Accounting Manager in preparation of monthly
GAAP financial statements
. Prepare monthly variance analysis for all components of the income
statement
. Responsible for commission payment process for both brokers and inside
sales representatives
. Analysis and implementation of new broker incentive programs
. Prepare financial projections for rate filings with state and federal
regulatory agencies
. Analyze and report monthly margin performance by product and employer
group
GMAC Insurance - Apr. 1987 - Sept. 2000
Financial Planning Manager (Feb. 1998 - Sept. 2000) - St. Louis MO/Winston
Salem NC
. Responsible for integration of financial planning functions of two
formerly independent operations
. Manage staff in two geographic locations and lead all financial project
work
. Lead annual strategic planning process for organization with $1.0 billion
in revenue and 2,000 employees
. Successful implementation of new corporate budgeting system (Hyperion
Pillar 4.0)
National General Insurance Company (GMAC Subsidiary)
Financial Planning Manager (May 1993 - Feb. 1998) - St. Louis MO
. Lead and support corporate financial planning function and provide
strategic direction for operational and financial functions
. Develop and maintain information systems used to monitor financial
results
. Develop an effective staff through supervision, proper training and
accountable goal setting
Motors Insurance Corporation (GMAC Subsidiary)
Senior Financial Analyst (April 1991 - April 1993) - Detroit MI
. Relocated to Detroit to lead integration of planning process and
financial systems between National General and new owner
. Assumed budgeting responsibility for new consolidated entity
. Rotational forecasting responsibility for numerous products to increase
the analytical content and streamline system procedures
. Due diligence support on several acquisition projects
. Regulatory reporting support
National General Insurance Company (Xerox Subsidiary) - St. Louis MO
Senior Financial Analyst (Oct. 1988 - Apr. 1991)
Financial Analyst (Apr. 1987 - Oct 1988)
. Prepare and analyze monthly income statement forecasts
. Perform monthly expense budget analysis and report variance explanations
. Develop and coordinate annual expense budgeting process
. Provide analytical support for all levels of management and functional
areas
Education
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Finance (cum laude)