Management Manager
Resume:
Maria P. McCarthy, CTP
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
413-***-**** (Mobile)
*******@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS-
20+ years finance, investment, accounting and treasury cash management experience
14 years direct management experience including performance reviews & employee development
9+ years managing FX in 11 different currencies for major global organization
Successfully lead and managed operational teams under high stress levels and tight deadlines
Lean Six Sigma yellow belt trained, lead teams through process improvements/efficiencies
In-depth knowledge of SAP general ledger and cash management
Extensive project work in both lead & SME roles, representing the voice of the customer/business
Effective communication, collaboration and decision making skills
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE –
Santander Bank, N.A.- Boston, MA May 2016 - Present
Cash and Collateral Manager-Corporate Treasury
Responsible for developing and implementing a centralized cash management system for Corporate Treasury
including cash positioning, cash forecasting and reconciliation. Primary point of contact for members of Federal
Reserve Bank of Boston and Federal Home Loan Bank, Pittsburgh regarding collateral and cash management for
Santander. Collaborated on developing policy and procedures for the bank including wire policy, BIC collateral and
signing authority for internal and external bank accounts. Key responsibility included managing a team to implement
controls across the organization for cash and collateral.
MassMutual Financial Group - Springfield MA May 2014 – May 2016
Director of Business Process Engineering -CIO-Securities Accounting Transformation Project
SME and Business Lead on multi-department, multi-million dollar project to implement a new Securities Accounting system (Eagle STAR). Lead role as MM representative for gathering requirements, executing successful model office testing, developing future state for new system and processes including establish and ensuring proper controls while building efficiencies in the process. Provided subject matter expertise and guidance for all investment operations processes. Built a collaborative relationship with internal business partners in addition to external vendors and consultants, creating a positive environment to meet customer needs.
MassMutual Financial Group - Springfield MA December 2011 – May 2014
Director-Treasury Liquidity Management
Successfully managed the Treasury Liquidity Management team; multiple sub teams consisting of a cash management/cash accounting team and a securities investment operations team. Identified and implemented solutions to business process issues across Treasury. Led project teams across organization to successful implementation including acquisition integrations and sourcing projects. Maintained and managed relationships including report cards with bank representatives as business lead in understanding new products and resolving issues as voice of the business.
MassMutual Financial Group - Springfield, MA April 2007 – December 2011
Associate Director-Treasury Liquidity Management
Managed teams of 8-10 people including cash management team, wire processing team and a trade settlement team. Improved cash forecasting throughout the Company. Lead LSS project for Domestic Cash Forecasting which resulted in better data collection and communication which untimely increased confidence of investment manager allowing the short term portfolio to be fully invested. Selected and presented project to President/CEO of organization.
University of Massachusetts President’s Office – Shrewsbury, MA November 2005 – April 2007
Treasury Bursar Consultant
Duties included cash management, investment & reconciliation, liaison between the University Treasurer’s Office and the Bursars on all 5 University campuses including wire transactions and account transfers for University funds. Managed bank relationships including budgets and fee reconciliations. Responsible for all data management, monitoring and maintaining credit card accounts across the University. Lead project which implemented credit card PCI compliance through partnerships with internal audit and information systems across the University.
University of Massachusetts Bursar Office – Amherst, MA May 2004 – November 2005
Fiscal Manager
Duties included direct supervision of the Bursar teller line including staff of 8-10 employees, cash management, balancing and reconciliation, customer service, analysis of student’s accounts, interaction and collaboration with campus departments regarding cash and banking. Worked with other members of management to create and implement department policies and procedures. Management responsibilities including performance reviews, skills development and teamwork through team building exercises.
Town of Amherst Accounting Department-Amherst, MA September 2001- May 2004
Assistant Accountant
Managed Accounts Payable team of 3 individuals processing all payments for the Town and Regional School District. Responsible for opening and closing monthly and annual accounting periods, prepared and managed various department budgets and expenses, and primary contact for outside auditors. Obtained certification for Massachusetts Public Purchasing (MCPPO) and managed contracts, RFP/IFB’s, and state and federal grant filing requirements.
Town of Amherst Treasurer’s Office-Amherst, MA August 1998-Sept 2001
Assistant Treasurer
Daily cash management and bank account reconciliation responsibilities. Built successful relationships with bankers and external auditors. Developed new procedures for bank account structure reducing the number of bank accounts on hand and related expenses to the Town in compliance with local government requirements. Responsible for managing debt obligations including preparing Official Statement and Continuing Disclosure.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE –
University of Massachusetts – Amherst, MA
MBA May 2007
Westfield State College – Westfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Concentration: Accounting
Minor: Computer Information Systems May 1995
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) July 2013
MCPPO Certification-Supplies and Services Contracts May 2003
AWARDS
MassMutual Winners Circle Service Excellence Award June 2010
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