Dean Kichatay, CPA

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Home: 847-***-**** e-mail: ac6n9o@r.postjobfree.com

All-around financial executive with 15-years of challenging experience and Certified Public Accountant with extensive knowledge and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Devised and implemented turnaround of two finance departments. Focuses on finance while making major, collateral improvements to related areas as IT, operations and HR. Strong business leader and trusted advisor to owners, shareholders and executives on accounting and tax matters.

Areas of Strength & Expertise

Licensed CPA

Int’l & Foreign Currencies

Systems Implementation

Performance Evaluations

P&L Administration

Forecasting & Budgeting

Contract Review & Recommendations

Supervising employees

Operations Analysis & Management

Variance Analysis & Expense Control

Creativity in finding efficiencies

Recruiting, Staffing & Training

Team Building & Leadership

Strong organizational skills

Strategic Planning & Initiatives

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONSULTING

Crystal Home Health, Inc./Solaries Home Health/Forum Healthcare 02/2017 – Present

Currently providing consulting services for three home health agencies which includes revenue and budget analysis to executives, training of new employees and review of medical billing processes. Also prepare individual tax returns for personal clients during tax season.

Abcor Home Health, Inc./Allied Skilled Care – Arlington Heights, IL 08/2014 – 02/2017

Agency provides home health care and in-home senior care services. Abcor prevents premature and unnecessary institutionalization of individuals determined eligible to receive in-home services.

CONTROLLER

Initially hired to orchestrate a major restructuring of Abcor’s accounting and financial operations

Restructured billing process within one year which resulted in additional 2.5 million in revenue.

Currently managing the complete financial area-accounting, taxes, AP, AR and treasury.

Played key role in implementation of new scheduling software by Sandata for home care department.

Improved agency’s cash flow by optimizing electronic billing and collection.

Provided support to operations and senior leadership in analysis of strategic financial / business decisions and identifying opportunities for profit optimization (substantial investments, operating model changes, revenue generative strategic opportunities)

Responsible for creation of annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and assisted CEO with the business plan.

Grew outstanding talent through coaching of direct report(s) and interactions with broader team on key projects

Provided support to COO to create, develop, standardize and maintain key performance /financial analyses for internal reporting.

Evaluated profit contribution of new contracts and customer segments.

Managed the banking relationships and secured financing over 1.5 million for the organization.

Coordinated the preparation of tax returns and audits by third parties.

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Wellness Healthcare Partners, Inc / Comfort Hospice and Palliative Care LLC – Chicago, IL 09/2012-07/2014 Agency operates in senior living communities and provides in-home health care, hospice and therapeutic care including physical, occupational and speech.

CONTROLLER

Reporting to CEO, managed day-to-day accounting and finance functions for three entities consisting of home health agency, hospice & palliative care business and rehabilitation therapy start up. Accounting functions included general ledger maintenance,

accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, fixed assets and payroll.

Designed, implemented and managed the company’s accounting system and internal controls.

Prepared financial statements with commentary for management and performed financial forecasting analysis and modeling.

Managed the completion of general ledger account analyses, reconciliations and other related duties as assigned by CEO.

Monitored financial performance and cash management. Improved cash flow by negotiating net terms with key vendors and securing a $120 thousand line of credit.

Partnered with department managers to direct the budgeting process and played an integral role in strategic planning.

Served as point of contact for auditors, legal counsel and financial institutions. Assisted as necessary in interim reviews and annual audits with the independent auditing firm.

Successfully coordinated and completed the company’s first –year audit and annual tax return with outside CPA firm.

Managed compliance and completed all regulatory and legal requirements for cost reporting.

Abcor Home Health, Inc. – Arlington Heights, IL 05/2010 – 09/2012

Agency provides home health care and in-home senior care services. Abcor prevents premature and unnecessary institutionalization of individuals determined eligible to receive in-home services.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Implemented professional and consistent management reporting, enabling informed and timely decision making at upper levels of the organization: established accurate monthly cash forecasting system, created annual operating plan, designed analytical models to evaluate operational performance and prepared monthly revenue and profit forecasts and variance reports.

As member of Senior Leadership Team, implemented strategy and key decisions enabling this 450 employee company to not only survive the impact of recession but to achieve profitability during a period of weak economy and uncertainty.

Implemented accounting policies and procedures to manage and facilitate hyper-growth; responsible for analyzing revenue growth at 25 different offices.

Directed all aspects of accounting, finances and human resources through 4 direct-reports (Billing clerk, human resources coordinator, payroll specialist and staff accountant).

Managed internal controls, annual strategic planning, $2.1 million payroll management, merit/performance pay and incentive compensation, forecasting, reporting, contribute to long-term contract negotiations and banking relationships.

Tasked with CFO to reduce month-end closing time, ensure financial reporting and analytical consistency with other companies in a same industry, established culture of cost savings and improved organization’s overall credibility.

Elite Motors, Inc. - Mundelein, IL 06/2008 – 02/2009

Pre-owned car dealership and auto repair shop. Generates $13 million annual revenues and supported by 30 employees.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER / CONTRACTOR

Assumed new role to organization and facilitated significant changes: implemented new processes and procedures in sales, purchasing (requiring major changes across all levels of staff and management).

Guided six month implementation of new financial reporting system involving oversight of 3 staff, key setup decisions, data migration, training, go-live and troubleshooting; ultimately reducing software and human error and timeliness.

Managed all areas of accounting and capital budgeting through 3 direct-reports (a loan officer, payroll specialist, general accountant).

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Improved A/R and A/P systems (Collections increased within 95% of agreement, enabling company to borrow against A/R amount).

Developed audit plans, evaluated accounting operations, reconciled and adjusted B/S and P/L accounts in compliance with GAAP and company policy.

Omron Healthcare, Inc. - Bannockburn, IL 11/2004 – 04/2008

Company specializes in the design and manufacturing of wide-ranging medical products targeting consumers and medical professionals.

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and created numerous Excel management reports and graphs to evaluate consolidated data.

Maintained and constantly searched for improvements of accounting system consistent with accounting principles and corporate policies.

Coordinated and managed the budgeting and forecasting process across company divisions.

Hands-on responsibility for all areas of financial reporting from review of original journal entry, monthly closing, preparation of financial statements, and data analysis.

Studied and standardized procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of subordinates.

Supervised and coordinated activities of Staff Accountant, Payable Clerk, and an Inventory Control Clerk. Carried out supervisory responsibilities by hiring, training employees, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Redesigned financial statements to reflect significant changes in corporate structure; reduced month-end closing time, ensure financial reporting and analytical consistency in following markets: USA, Canada, and Latin America.

Initiated and completed various projects to help the departments achieve their defined short and long-term goals.

Verizon Wireless - Schaumburg, IL 05/2004 – 11/2004

Company operates one of the largest wireless voice and 3G networks. The largest wireless carrier in the U.S. with 91.2 million customers with annual revenues of $62.1 billion and supported by nearly 83,000 employees.

FINANCIAL ANALYST (Temporary Position)

Responsible for monthly close and analysis of account activity for accuracy. Communicated source of variance in month-to-month trends to Region Finance Manager.

Coordinated weekly subscribers forecast and monthly soft close for Ohio/Pennsylvania and Michigan/Indiana Regions with monthly revenues of $170 million and $120 million.

Responsible for development of quarterly financial package and submission of forecast to HQ.

Assisted in development of annual operating plans and budgets for regions and Midwest Area with monthly revenue over $475 million.

Prepared advance financial models & analysis in excel and prepared presentations in power point for HQ Reviews.

GLM Transportation, Inc - Waukegan, IL 01/03-04/2004

GLM provides cab service for corporations, schools and private individuals throughout the Chicago land area.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Designed, implemented and managed the company’s system and internal controls.

Responsible for operational daily cash management: recoding revenue and expenses, general bookkeeping, payroll.

Dealt with the financial aspects of the organization: transaction related record keeping, bank deposits, bank reconciliations.

Prepared and distributed monthly financial statements to CEO and worked closely in interpreting financial and performance measurement results.

Conducted knowledge transfer and trained an internal staff accountant.

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Moore North America, Inc - Bannockburn, IL 2000–09/2002

Company provides printing and business process outsourcing services to clients in private and public sector. Company generates about $11.6 billion in sales with manufacturing and printing operations in North America, Asia and Europe.

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Monthly preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Performed month-end close and coordinated all aspects of B/S account analysis for seven separate manufacturing plants.

Responsible for monthly analysis of all expense accounts for data entry errors and irregularities.

Prepared monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and managed depreciation schedule of the fixed assets.

Assisted supervisor in budgeting, forecasting & financial analysis of BCS Division with revenues in excess of $400 million.

Assisted with annual audit conducted by independent audit firm.

Hyperion (consolidation), prepared schedules, statistical information, validation corrections, submission of the data to corporate HQ.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

University of Illinois at Chicago Graduated: May, 1999

College of Business Major: Accounting & Business

PROFESSIONAL

Certified Public Accountant

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Power Point, Access and Word

Accounting software: SAP, PeopleSoft 8.4, Hyperion Essbase, JDEdwards, QuickBooks, Peachtree, ADP and Paycom payroll systems.

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