Management Manager
Resume:
GERALD W. BURZYNSKI, CPA
Midland, Michigan 48640
abnoy3@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Goal oriented and energetic professional experienced in financial and operational management.
Proven abilities that include Financial Statement reporting, financial analysis, strategic planning,
cost control, expense analysis, payroll management, benefits administration, project
management, negotiations, cash flow analysis, budget coordination, audit and compliance, ERP
system implementation and conversion.
Specific strengths and abilities include:
Building and directing dependable financial information systems.
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Developing business models and strategic plans focusing on growth areas.
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Discipline and drive to complete objectives within required time constraints.
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Identifying opportunities for process improvement.
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Accounting and Administrative staff supervision and Performance Appraisals.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Davenport University, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2003 - 2008
Higher Education
Financial Manager
Responsible for Financial Statement reporting, planning and analysis, Budget development,
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monitoring, modeling and forecasting for functional areas at 22 locations with an operating
budget of $107MM. Specialized knowledge in functional areas includes; School of Health,
General Education, Facilities, Security, Student Services, Career Services and Operations.
Implemented and supported conversion from AS/400 to an ERP accounting and reporting
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system (SunGard).
Created and maintained a centralized shared drive for system Finance users reducing
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bandwidth usage by 34%.
Prepared financial information and reports significant for system accreditations by the Higher
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Learning Commission and various School of Health accrediting agencies.
Optimized degree availability for all locations through Program Management Team.
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Designed and implemented various enhanced Budget, Variance, Staffing and Tuition
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reporting packages.
Developed and reported benchmarking matrices of Key Performance Indicators.
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DirectCast Network, Midland, Michigan 1998 - 2003
Media Technology Manufacturing/ Licensing
Controller
Responsible for Financial Statement reporting, Treasury functions, Strategic Planning,
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Accounting, Risk Management, Information Systems, external Audit and Regulatory
Compliance, Budgeting, Payroll and Benefits Administration.
Restructured Employee Benefits Plans saving 13% on total health-care costs.
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Initiated IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan with recognized employee/employer benefits.
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Restructured corporate insurance plan saving 25% on annual business policies.
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Designed and implemented a Local Area Network (LAN) and Internet Gateway.
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Structured enterprise tax records to be in compliance with multi-state taxing authorities.
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Reviewed DCN Distribution Financial Statements with external auditors resulting in no audit
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comments for three consecutive years.
CIESIN, University Center, Michigan 1995 - 1998
Data Management/ Government Contractor
Financial Analyst
Reduced proposal preparation time by 21 person-days for NASA and USDA contracts.
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Streamlined process used to forecast Indirect Rates to be used in Annual Business Plan
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saving seven person-days per year.
Calculated and reviewed Annual Business Plan rate projections with external auditors
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(DCAA) resulting in no audit comments for three consecutive years.
Implemented and supported a PC based client-server project accounting system (Deltek).
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Projected cost-to-complete information for executive management on all major projects.
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OTHER POSITIONS HELD
Sasol North America, Houston, Texas 1987 - 1995
Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing
Senior Cost Accountant (1992 - 1995)
Senior Fixed Asset Accountant (1988 - 1992)
Fixed Asset Accountant (1987 - 1988)
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified Public Accountant, Texas
MBA Candidate
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
ERP System Implementation; SAP (MM, FI Modules), Deltek (CostPoint), SunGard (Banner)
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