AnthonyB.Volin

*** ****** **** *****

Schaumburg, IL. 60194

H: 847-***-****

abop7z@r.postjobfree.com

Posted: 2/28/2012

Statistical Information:

US-Authorized to work in the US

Preferred:

Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

Will Relocate

Location:

IL

Experience: 20 Years

Status: Employee

Available: 03/12/12

Desired Occupation: Finance

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1987

M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance and Accounting; CPA eligible

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois

B.A., Economics 1985

PROFILE

Senior Financial Manager with strong business management and analytical skills

demonstrated through the implementation of new accounting and forecasting practices,

modeling and analysis of acquisitions, and implementation of cost recovery pricing

practices. Proven track record of implementing successful new business metrics and

practices.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

YMCA of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois July, 2010-PresentFinancial Planning & Analysis Manager (contract)

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Planning. Delivering senior financial support to the

Planning, Accounting, and Senior Management of the organization. Select accomplishments

include:

Redesigned revenue and expense planning process. Developed new tools and coached staff

on there effective use.

Created capital reporting system to manage major facility upgrade initiative. Tied

together real estate, construction, capital accounting and project management teams for

integrated reporting.

Performed year-end account reconciliations and developed new accounting procedures to

ensure complex accounts are maintained properly.

CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS, Rolling Meadows, Illinois Aug., 2008-Jan., 2009Budget & Planning Manager (contract)

Reported to the Regional Finance Manager. Managed purchasing and receiving department of

7 professionals. Monitored department responsiveness to operational needs and attention to

details and procedures to ensure proper accounting and maintenance of financial controls.

Responsible for 230M capital roll-out plan. Tightened expenditure forecast to alert local

and senior company management of budget exposures.

THOMSON WEST, Deerfield, Illinois Sept., 2001-Dec., 2007

A leader in providing legal research publications/databases in the U.S. market.

Financial Manager, Sales and Account Management, Midwest Division

Reported to the VP and General Manager of the Midwest Division. Accountable for

effectively developing and managing a $270 million annual sales and revenue target through

the support of our Directors of Sales and of Account Management. Responsible for financial

analysis, budget/forecasting, financial systems, and internal controls. Selected

accomplishments included:

Developed metrics (pipeline analysis, activity reporting, etc.) and analyzed territory

potential allowing Regional Sales Managers to benchmark their territories, balance

opportunity for quota setting, and monitor sales representative performance. This

contributed to an average sales growth of 13% per year.

Identified major customer base not adequately served. This resulted in the creation of

a new sales channel increasing Divisional sales from 100K per year to 1.8M in the pilot

stage and 8M in the full implementation stage.

Created weekly reporting for variable revenue performance previously only available on

a one month lag basis. This supported an average revenue growth of 9% and line of sight

impacts for managers.

Partnered with Divisional Management to prioritize expense initiatives and develop

budget forecasts and subsequently consolidate all department needs for divisional

submissions.

Mentored administrative staff to provide required reporting for management to grow the

division.

MOTOROLA INC., Schaumburg, Illinois 1987-2001

A global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic

solutions.

Financial Manager, Motorola University, (1994-2001)

Reported to the director of finance. Accountable for effectively developing and managing

a $50 million annual operating budget supporting training delivery and program development

throughout the U.S. in 6 regional training centers. Responsible for financial analysis,

budget/forecasting, financial systems, and internal controls. Selected accomplishments

included:

Reduced internal accounts receivable by 90%. Developed a cost tracking system that

traced charges to customers for sessions (classes) closed out yet never billed.

Increased management effectiveness by educating regional directors on interpreting

monthly financial statements, the key financial drivers of training delivery, and the

benefits of sound forecasting procedures and fill rate requirements. Changed

organizational focus from pure learning effectiveness to a financially balanced impact

driven focus.

Implemented training metrics that drive financial performance, resulting in a $3.5

million annual direct cost savings.

Instituted sound accrual accounting practices and created financial reporting systems

resulting in more accurate reporting. Set up accountabilities creating transaction-based

ledger that replaced a cash accounting system.

Reduced training costs by educating academic staff to the financial impact of operating

decisions and monitoring results.

Created pricing methodologies using zero-based operating cost to track recovery.

Trained and coached new staff and management on the necessity of following U.S.

financial practices as domestic operations expanded.

Set up operational flows and processes to ensure that the organization maintained

financial controls once it transitioned from a decentralized to a centralized

organizational structure.

Senior Financial Analyst, Communications Product Sector, (1993-1994)

International Network Services Division

Reported to the division controller. Provided financial support for a $44 million

international division with locations in Europe, Pacific Rim, Australia, Canada, Brazil,

and Venezuela. Developed annual and five-year plans for sales, profit, capital, and budget

requirements. Conducted analysis of acquisition/divestitures/joint venture proposals.

Reviewed capital requests and provided general financial support to field operations.

Selected accomplishments included:

Developed analytical groundwork for successful spin-off of a Canadian trunking radio

subsidiary and formation of a new joint venture.

Developed valuation model for sale of U.K. subsidiary and for Hong Kong joint venture.

Created the initial books for a new joint venture in the Czech Republic.

Senior Financial Analyst, Communications Product Sector, (1989-1993)

Domestic Network Services Division

Reported to the division controller. Provided financial support for the 2-way radio

network service provider operations, large special projects such as acquisition proposals

up to $65 million; stock trades, and asset sales; capital request review and analysis of

performance of past investment decisions.

Played a major role in determining a new compensation/incentive for indirect loading of

radio networks to combat falling subscribership and increased competition.

Key player on team to develop investment strategies. Analyzed financial impact of

acquisition strategy and new technology rollout with potential investment implications of

$1 billion to $2 billion.

Trained and directed home office staff in almost all department functions on reviewing

capital requests, revenue drivers, geographic nuances, projecting base-line capital

investments, equipment replenishment, and cost components.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Excel, Access, Business Objects, Cognos, Pillar, SAP, Oracle, Voyager, Word, Powerpoint,

Filemaker Pro, SAS, Multiple custom ERP systems (OMS, DSR, MTIS)

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