Chris J. Roland, MSA
************@*****.***
Cincinnati, OH 45206
SUMMARY:
A self-motivated professional with experience in public accounting and
company startup. Extremely knowledgeable in manufacturing, non-profit, and
healthcare. Exposure with all levels of an organization, a majority with
upper level management.
. Startup processes, policies, and procedures
. Process improvements
. Planning, budgeting, forecasting
. Financial reporting and analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Lindner Center of HOPE, Mason, OH
April 2008 - Present
Financial Analyst
Supports the financial reporting and analytical operations for this startup
company by preparing various analysis and reports for management across
functions and business units.
. Prepare monthly and daily financial reports, stats, and analysis
providing financial insight to management
. Prepare trend analysis, cash flow projections, forecasts, proformas,
due diligence
. Perform contractual and bad debt analysis at month end
. Assist with development of new business proposals including project
specifications and pricing structures
. Headed the development of business plan for an Intensive Outpatient
Program and Eating Disorder Program
. Responsible for the annual budget process, including the
implementation of Adaptive Planning and working with departmental
directors in preparing budget
. Involved in creation and setup of an outpatient practice and
management service organization as parts of the Lindner Center of HOPE
. Intricate team member in the development of the Decision Support
function which provides linkage across organization of analytical
methods and definitions used in analysis, valuations, and reporting
. Responsible for integration of systems into accounting system (i.e.
Revenue Cycle, Cash Mgt)
. Perform financial research and analysis as assigned for use in
development of business strategies and in subsequent analysis of
results
. Co-headed the creation of the company chart of accounts, startup of GL
software and reporting software
. Prepared financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, cash
flow, statement of changes in net assets along with the notes to the
financial statements
. In charge of financial statement distribution process & communication
. Prepared monthly general and standard journal entries along with year-
end closing activities
. Review monthly financial statements to determine proper charging of
operating revenues and expenditures
. Reconciled general ledger accounts and bank statements
. Assists with yearly audit preparation
. Involved in the purchasing process as in relation to the general
ledger
. Maintain the fixed assets within the accounting system
. Administrator of Virtual Merchant - credit card merchant and National
City credit card program
Rippe & Kingston CO PSC, Cincinnati, OH
July 2006 - April 2008
Auditor
Was either the lead or staff auditor on audits, reviews, and compilations
of client financial statements.
. Performed audit tasks and procedures verifying client financial
statements were compliant with GAAP
. Prepared client financial statements and notes to financial statements
. Created projections, forecasts, and other spreadsheets upon client
request
. Compiled client fixed assets in BNA Desktop Pro and calculate
depreciation
. Recruited qualified young accountants on local college campuses
. Communicated and interact with managers, principals, and partners for
client advice
. Provided task and software training and advice to new employees
Accounting Intern/Audit Department
December 2004- August 2005
. Extrapolated data for staff in the field, Excel spreadsheets, and
other miscellaneous tasks
. Performed smaller audits, reviews, and compilations of client
financial statements
EDUCATION:
Masters, Accounting (MSA), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
(December 2007)
BS, Accounting, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH (May 2006)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Healthcare Financial Management Association, HFMA (member October 2009 -
Present)
COMPUTER SKILLS:
. Extensive computerized accounting, spreadsheet and office experience
. Prolific in Excel (including Pivot Tables), Word, PowerPoint,
Prosystem's Engagement, BNA, Great Plains, FRx, Adaptive Planning,
Virtual Merchant
. Experience with SQL reporting, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Case Ware, Lotus
Notes, Par Excellence
REFERENCES:
. Upon request