Management Vice President
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Randy J. Harris, CPA, MPA, CREA
Alpine, Utah 84004
Phone: 801-***-****
E-mail: *********@*******.***
Objectives
Driven, analytical, astute and business savvy executive level financial experience with 20 plus
years of experience in investment management, wealth management, and financial operations.
Adept in managing, new and existing business opportunities, building new markets from the
ground up. Comprehensive knowledge of portfolio management, complex company financial
operations and investment strategy, Solid experience in financial operations and strategic
planning, high-dollar negotiation, revenue generations and innovative operations and marketing.
Ability to empower and motivate employees to increase asset growth and income generation.
Consistent top performer in management with history of managing complex environments with
employee involvement and accomplishment of company goals.
Investment Consulting - New Business Development - Strategic Planning - Market Research
& Analysis - Financial Management - Risk Management - Team Leadership & Development
Business Planning - P&L Management - Client Relations
Education
Master of Public Administration
Brigham Young University Provo, Utah
Bachelor of Science Accounting & Economics
Brigham Young University Provo, Utah
Post Graduate Study in Financial Planning
College for Financial Planning Denver, Colorado
Graduate Studies In Finance
Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts
Experience
Harris & Associates CPA (Alpine, Utah ) 2008 present
Partner
Management and directed CPA/investment firm with clientele of legal and financial clients in Utah. Directed and
communicated tax, investment and financial information to clientele with responsibility of tax return preparation, tax
planning, investment strategies, management of portfolios, financial system development, and multiple business
strategies for future growth of client firms.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Salt Lake City, Utah ) 2005 - 2007
Director Church Education Program
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Charged with general supervision of financial and administrative affairs for the Education System of the LDS Church.
With locations in more than 136 countries, and over 750,000 students, I managed the financial operations of Brigham
Young University in Provo, Utah, Rexburg, Idaho, Laie, Hawaii, and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Guatemala City, Guatemala, C.A.) 2005 - 2005
President
Presided over the operation of the LDS Church from Guatemala City north to the county of Mexico. Responsibility
included the management of the physical facility operations, the staffing, financial operations, coordination with local
and country civil officials, management of 7 Districts of the LDS Church, coordination with 7 Stakes of the LDS
Church and management of a missionary force of more than 200 missionaries.
. Increased the baptism rate from an average of 20 per month to over 160 per month with 70
percent retainage.
. Enhanced relation with local government and created enhanced consideration for purpose of
LDS mission with locals.
. Implemented new program for missionary work in country creating relations with public and
non-members that enhanced personal and Church relationships
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance University of Houston System
(Houston, Texas) 1997 2005
Vice President of Administration and Finance University of Houston Main Campus
(Houston, Texas) 1997 2005
Responsible for all financial operations of the 62,000 student University of Houston System containing four
universities and two sub-campuses. Managed, coordinated, interpreted, and analyzed financial and management
operations for the entire System. Advised the Chancellor/President on all financial matters as well as overseeing all
budgetary matters for the Universities and System to include all capital building operations, financial investments,
compliance with federal and state matters, coordination with Texas State House and Senate, human resources of the
System, etc.
. Implemented new financial system for the UH System at each university in the system
enhancing the financial operations and saving the system millions of dollars.
. Consolidated the financial operations from an outside Chancellor s Office located in
downtown Houston to the main campus saving millions of dollars for reallocations to
educational purposes
. Reorganized the structural system of reporting in the System to provide flexibility and faster
Response to challenges as lowest reporting level possible while assuring full information
reporting for management purposes
. Revised financial investment system to increase financial return on investment while
lowering risk levels
The University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan) 1995-1997
Associate Vice President for Finance
Entrusted with the financial operations of the multi-campus operations of the University in Dearborn, Flint, and Ann
Arbor, Michigan. Planned, managed, and directed the financial operations for the 17 schools of the main campus, the
$3.7 billion general fund operations, the multi-billion dollar investment funds in locations around the world, and
managed the accounting, payroll, investment, insurance, risk management, federal contracts, building operations,
purchasing, stores, auxiliary, financial analysis, auxiliary operations, and relations with city, state and national
governments.
Veritas Insurance Company (Vermont) 1995-1997
President
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Served simultaneously as president of the captive insurance company for the University of Michigan located in
Vermont. This is a $100 million captive insurance company used to unsure various assets of the University and those
who worked therein.
Florida State University (Tallahassee, Florida) 1992-1995
Assistant Vice President
Responsible for financial management and direction of financial matters at the University. Served on the Athletic
Board, Council on Research & Creativity, Audit Committee, Auxiliary Service Board, Inter-institutional Council of
Financial Affairs, Tax Committee of ICOFA in Florida and the Overhead Rate Committee. Served as Treasurer to the
Florida State University Research Foundation. Was responsible for all internal and external financial reporting in
compliance with GAAP.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Have served, or are serving, in the following:
. Board of Directors - Utah Children's Aid Society
. Institute of Internal Auditors (Certificate # 34618)
. Member Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
. Instructor of Accounting - Weber State University
. Adjunct Instructor of Public Management Marriott Graduate School of Business,
Brigham Young University
. Vice President - UACPA Northern Chapter
. President UACPA Northern Chapter
. Chairman - Annual Convention Committee UACPA
. Member of Executive Committee and Board of Directors UACPA
. Secretary - Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
. Vice Chairman - UACPA Practice Review Committee
. Chairman - UACPA Personal Financial Planning Committee
. Western Association of College and University Business Officers
. NACUBO
. Southern Association of College and University Business Officers
. Central Association of College and University Business Officers
. Administrative Council - Weber State University
. Board of Directors - Heritage Museum Foundation
. Chairman - Professional and Educational Development Committee WACUBO
. Chairman and Member of Board of Trustees - Humana Hospital Davis North
. Member - Utah Hospital Association
. Listed in Who s Who in American Executives, Who s Who in Finance and Business
Who s Who in America, Who's Who in American Finance and Industry, Who's Who in the World,
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who in the
Midwest, Who s Who in Society.
. SACUBO Basic Fund Accounting Faculty
. Former Treasurer - Florida State University Research Foundation
. Board of Trustees - University of Michigan Musical Society
. Board of Trustees - Ann Arbor Summer Festival
. University of Michigan Advisory Committee on University Budgets
. University of Michigan Committee on Benefits
. University of Michigan Claims Management Committee
. University of Michigan Investment Advisory Committee
. Chairman - University of Michigan Process Management Team (M-Pathways
Steering Committee)
. Co-Chair - NACUBO Financial Executives Symposium
. Chairman - NACUBO 1999 National Meeting
. Chairman - University of Houston Plant Extension Committee
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. Member Accreditation Evaluation Team - North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools - Purdue University
. President National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC)
. Board of Directors Scream Design
. Councilman - Layton City, Utah - (City of 60,000) Twice Elected
. Former Treasurer - Lake Bonneville Council - Boy Scouts of America
. Paramedic Review Task Force - Davis County, Utah
. Treasurer of County Political Party
. Board of Supervisors - LDS Credit Union
. Nomination Committee - Suwannee Council - Boy Scouts of America
. Vice President - Suwannee Council - Boy Scouts of America
. Houston 2012 Olympics Facilities Committee
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
. Married - Six Children
. Involved in Golf, marathon running
. Traveled to 47 countries
. Former Engineer Officer US Army National Guard
. Speak, read and write Spanish Fluently
. Active in Church Activities
RANDY J. HARRIS
REFERENCES
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Dr. Arthur K. Smith
1.
Former Chancellor University of Houston System
Former President University of Houston
*******@**.***
Cell: 832-***-****
Phone: 843-***-****
2. Mr. Arnold B. Combe
Vice President Finance and Administration
University of Utah
408 Park Building
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
******@****.*****.****.***
Phone: 801- 581-6404
3. Mr. John Carnaghi
Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration
Florida State University
214 Westcott Building
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4444
********@*****.***.***
Phone: 850- 644-4444
Dr. Farris Womack
4.
Former Vice President University of Michigan
8609 Seagate Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
***@*****.***
Phone: 919-***-****
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