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Gregory John Cacioppo
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2105 Second Street Northbrook IL 60062
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Sep 1981 Apr 2005 24
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Chicago Consulting Principal
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United States
Consultant - Financial Services - Principal
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Project Leadership Associates Managing Consultant
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http://www.projectleadership.net
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101-250 > $25,000,000 Consulting
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CMP, CMA, PMP
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Sep 12 Married Gloria
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GREGORY J. CACIOPPO
2105 Second Street 847-***-****
Northbrook, Illinois 60062 abo1t7@r.postjobfree.com
SENIOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Global Program Management - Business Transformation - Information Technology Integration
Leading strategic programs to optimize business performance and maximize technology
investments
? Finance Organizational Transformation ? Global ERP Systems - Full System Lifecycle
? Finance Process Re-engineering ? Custom Application Development/Web Development
? Global Financial Planning/Forecasting ? Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse and
Analytics
? Enterprise Cost Reduction ? Business and Information Technology (IT) Strategy
? Global Cash and Treasury Management ? Shared Service Center Solutions (On-Shore/Off-
Shore)
? Financial Management Standardization ? Outsourcing Solutions (On-Shore/Off-Shore)
? Risk Assessment and Disaster Recovery ? Business Case/Roadmap/Blueprint Development
? New Product Strategy and Development ? Transfer Pricing/Tax Processing Systems
? Acquisition Analysis and Assimilation ? Multinational - Multicultural Program
Management
? Sarbanes-Oxley/Internal Controls ? Legacy System Upgrades and Conversions
? RFI/RFP/Vendor Management ? System Development Methodology - PMO Initiation
PROFILE
? Results oriented record of success in complex Fortune 500 customer environments.
? Proactive leadership, strategic planning, effective decision-making and focused problem
solving.
? Strong executive level communication and team building skills coupled with methodical
execution.
? Demonstrated ability to deliver complex business and technology programs on time and on
budget.
? Focused on client acquisition, business development, client retention and relationship
management.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- Financial Services - Airlines/Travel Services - Legal Services
- Banking - Telecommunications - Manufacturing
- Outsourcing - Federal Government - Pharmaceutical
- Capital Markets - State Government - Logistics and Distribution
- Professional Services - Retail - Commercial Software Development
ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
PeopleSoft Financials ? Reuters Thompson Elite ? Cognos Business Intelligence ? Hyperion
Oracle Financials ? Dun & Bradstreet ? McCormack & Dodge ? International Tax Software
Solutions
AvantGard (Integra-T) Treasury Management ? Microsoft .NET and SQL Solutions ? IBM
Rational Suite
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EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATES2008PresentSENIOR MANAGING CONSULTANT - BUSINESS Strategy Execution - Chicago, Illinois
Business and technology-consulting firm focused on strategy development and execution,
business operation
cost reduction, application development and infrastructure stabilization and resiliency.
National Publishing Company Diversified Print and Electronic Information Products
? Assessed the capabilities of 18 interrelated legal services software products,
developed new product
and technology strategies for the product line and defined critical business and
technical requirements.
? Designed an integrated web based strategic legal services product line. The program
included
business and technical specifications, hardware and software selection (.NET/SQL),
marketing strategy,
change management, training, conversions, organization and process redesign and strategic
alliance
formation. This will deliver a 22% increase in revenue and expand product market
penetration.
? Managed the implementation of an integrated web based strategic legal services product
line. The
program included application development for 83 critical functions, sales and marketing
execution,
new hardware and software infrastructure, web-based documentation, customer training,
change
management, conversion and migration of 220 customers.
HEWITT ASSOCIATES, INC. 2006 - 2008DIRECTOR Finance Information Technology Services - Lincolnshire, Illinois
A global management consulting firm, with 10,000+ employees in over 35 countries;
services include human
resource consulting, outsourcing, strategy and organizational change with total revenues
of over $3.2 billion.
Global Financial Process and Systems Transformation Program Management
(Consulting - Outsourcing Services - Global Shared Business Services)
Led the Global Transformation Program for finance process technology including the
strategy development
and execution of innovative global solutions that increased service levels and reduced
delivery cost structures.
? Transformed the global information management process with a $15M initiative that
automated
financial, operational, people and customer metrics and provided transparency into
performance. This
resulted in annual segment revenue growth of $14.8M and reduced operating costs of $1.6M.
? Directed the transition of key financial business processes and systems from North
America and
Europe to India including the implementation of a global shared services center and
selected function
outsourcing, which reduced annual costs by $1.2M through standardization and automation.
? Managed global financial process and system stabilization projects in North America,
Europe, India,
Asia Pacific and Latin America, that reduced downtime, processing errors and maintenance
costs.
? Developed the strategic roadmap for the global financial process and systems
transformation program.
? Harmonized the global chart of accounts, regional financial reporting structures,
accounting
procedures and reduced the global consolidation cycle by 2 days.
? Supervised and developed a team comprised of 51 on-shore associates and 22 off-shore
associates.
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? Initiated a consumption based costing program that provided visibility into the cost
drivers for the
business units, which resulted in annual savings of 5% without a reduction in service
levels.
? Provided management oversight of the IT finance strategic vendor program including
consolidation and
selection, contract negotiation, Request For Proposal (RFP) execution and performance
scorecards.
This resulted in a 9% reduction in supply chain costs and improved vendor performance.
? Launched a new systems development lifecycle methodology and automated tools, which
standardized
system development processes, improved quality and reduced development costs by 14%.
? Created a global client profitability system to provide revenue transparency across
geographies,
industries and service lines, which enabled business units to eliminate unprofitable
practice areas.
? Implemented a global cash management process including an automated Treasury Management
System. This provided real-time cash positions, which reduce borrowing costs and bank
fees.
? Optimized global transfer pricing systems, which reduced finance and tax compliance
costs and
provided transparency into cross border transactions.
? Applied 30,000+ software paths and migrated the PeopleSoft Financial ERP to a current
version .
? Guided the Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control testing for all financial systems.
ANDERSEN WORLDWIDE/ARTHUR ANDERSEN & COMPANY1993 - 2005PRINCIPAL Global Headquarters Leadership Team - Chicago, Illinois and Geneva,
Switzerland
A global professional services consulting firm with practices located in 85 countries
with total revenues of over
$9.7 billion.
Global Transition Program Management
Managed finance and technology teams to execute the wind-down of the Andersen global
financial network of
member firms, transfer 85,000 employees, eliminate assets, and transition the global IT
environment.
? Restructured the Andersen financial management processes and technology
infrastructures.
? Launched new financial systems, processes and infrastructures for the legacy
organization including
records retention, data warehousing, financial management and bankruptcy management.
? Initiated a vendor payment review and audit process, which resulted in recoveries of
$1M.
? Resolved audit investigations with tax authorities resulting in tax savings of $1.5M.
? Supported legal counsel and the information collection process used to settle
outstanding litigation.
Global Financial Program Management
Directed global teams of finance and technology professionals (100+) with
responsibilities for the following :
? Coordinated the financial, performance management, internal and external accounting and
information
technology requirements for 506 legal entities in 85 countries. Key business functions
included:
- Management Accounting - Treasury Management - Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Statutory Accounting - Internal Audit - Cost Pool Management
- Legal Services - Real Estate Management - Financial Planning/Budgeting
- Tax Compliance - Transfer Pricing - Client Accounting and Billing
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? Re-engineered the operations planning process, which affected over 800 finance
personnel in 85
countries. It included a custom global planning/forecasting tool and provided control
over the$500M
capital budget. Planning cycle times were reduced by 11% and annual costs were reduced by
$1.8M.
? Transformed the global performance management process including metrics to monitor
business
drivers. Built an $8.5M executive decision support dashboard integrated with a global
data warehouse
and supporting analytical tool sets. This enabled the firm to eliminate unprofitable
practice lines.
? Established global shared service centers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
This included
regional technology centers and finance processing centers. This enabled consolidation
and
elimination of functions at individual office and country levels. This reduced annual
costs by $2.1M
? Managed outsourcing projects for core global finance processes and technology
functions, which
resulted in average annual cost savings of 14% per initiative.
? Initiated innovative processes and operational systems that increased the accuracy and
timeliness of
value-focused information and reduced process cycle times. This delivered a 3% annual
finance and
technology cost savings that included elimination of low value processes and positions.
? Streamlined the global closing process for over 350 reporting entities, which resulted
in a sustainable
5-7 day closing cycle.
? Led the financial analysis and process and technology assimilation of international
acquisitions.
? Supervised teams located in Geneva, Switzerland as the Director of Process and
Technology. Functions
were successfully transitioned to a global shared service center, which resulted in cost
savings.
ACCENTURE1981 - 1993SENIOR MANAGER Financial Services Practice - Chicago, Illinois
Managed large -scale consulting engagements (100+ personnel) at multi -national clients
across several
industries and business sectors. Significant engagements included:
? Professional Services Company
Led the financial systems implementation on a $77M ERP for 506 legal entities in 85
countries.
Restructured finance processes and organizational structures and established a global
shared services
center. Created a global IT strategy and a PMO to support the program. Migrated core
business and
technology functions to an outsourcing provider.
? Banking and Financial Services Company
Managed the securities management, hedging, trading, settlement and customer-portfolio
accounting
systems on a $53M ERP. Transformed the securities trading, securities lending, foreign
exchange and
portfolio management processes.
? Federal Government 4 Regional Processing Centers
Directed the development of a $28M tax compliance system including integrated data
management,
data storage and communication systems.
? State Government 35 State Agencies
Managed the development of a $23M financial ERP system. Prepared an integrated IT
strategy.
Initiated the finance transformation program and supporting PMO structure. Transitioned
key business
and technology functions to an outsourcing provider.
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? Capital Markets and Financial Services Company
Built a $12M securities management system, which included foreign exchange processing,
hedge
management and customer portfolio management. Created a supporting IT strategy. Combined
key
business functions from decentralized subsidiaries. Established a shared service center
that enabled
the client to consolidate operations and reduce transaction costs.
? Airline Travel Services Hotel - Car Rental Company 3 Subsidiaries
Consolidated key financial processes and systems. Initiated a finance transformation
program.
Established a shared service center for the travel services, hotel and car rental
subsidiaries.
? Commercial Software Development Company
Supported the design, implementation, rollout and customer support of master limited
partnership tax
software products and related individual tax software products.
? Telecommunications Company National Long-Distance Carrier
Harmonized the client billing and accounts receivable processes. Created a new client
billing,
accounts receivable and revenue management system. Integrated key financial processes and
transitioned core business processes to regional shared service centers.
? Apparel Manufacturing and Distribution Company 4 Subsidiaries
Developed an integrated IT strategy for the program. Streamlined core financial processes
and
organizational structures. Constructed a unified financial ERP including a data warehouse
and business
intelligence analytics. Consolidated key financial processes in a shared service center.
? Transportation Maintenance and Logistics Company
Aligned the supply-chain, transportation, storage and distribution of materials and
equipment
processes. Installed a distribution and logistics system.
? Medical Products Manufacturing Company
Optimized the financial planning process and the cost accounting process. Built a
supporting financial
budgeting, planning and business forecasting system including an integrated cost
accounting,
planning and analysis system.
? Pharmaceutical Company
Redesigned and consolidated payroll processes. Installed a human resource management
system and
a centralized multi-state payroll system. This reduced processing costs, eliminated
redundant
positions and minimized tax exposures and penalties for inaccurate state payroll tax
reporting.
? Retail and Catalog Chain
Re-engineered the order to cash process. Implemented integrated order entry, inventory
management,
billing and accounts receivable management systems.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Business Administration, DePaul University - Finance and Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, DePaul University - Accounting and Information
Technology
Certified Public Accountant (Illinois) Licensed Public Accountant (Illinois) - Current
Certified Management Accountant Project Management Professional (PMP) expected 2009
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