Financial Accounting

RICHARD E. SWARTTZ, CPA

**** ******* **.

GAINESVILLE, VA 20155

TELEPHONE NO:

HOME: 850-***-****

CELL PHONE: 850-***-****

E-MAIL: ***********@*******.***

EMPLOYMENT

March, 2018 PEACE CORPS Washington, DC

To CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Present

This position oversees all financial resource management activities related to the programs and operations of the Peace Corps. The current year federal appropriation of $410 million dollars; approved by Congress, allows the Agency to carry out their mission of promoting world peace by currently serving 63 countries around the world.

This position:

Coordinates Peace Corps resource requirements to enable the Director to present integrated resource submissions to the Office of Management and Budget; acts as the Peace Corps liaison to the Office of Management and Budget on all resource management and performance reporting activities (including the Agency Strategic Plan under the Government Performance and Results Act

(GPRA), Performance and Accountability Report (PAR), and the Program Assessment Rating Tool

(PART)); coordinates the development, production, and external submission of the Agency Strategic Plan under GPRA, PAR, and PART;

Directs, manages, and provides financial management policy guidance and oversight to Agency financial management personnel, activities and operations; monitors the financial formulation of the Agency budget, and the financial execution of the budget in relation to actual expenditures, and appropriately informs the Director of plan execution;

Advises the Director and the senior staff of the Peace Corps on all matters related to the agency’s domestic and overseas planning and budget activities. Provides leadership and guidance on the formulation of budget requests to ensure that operating plans are justified to meet agency goals. Performs and/or supervises high priority assignments or special reviews involving programs or operations of the Peace Corps

Manages financial policy by maintaining and updating Agency financial policies in manuals, bulletins and other publications; liaises with the Office of Inspector General and external/independent auditors regarding audit findings and recommendations and monitors the progress on management corrective action plans; administers the Agency's internal control program by assessing, monitoring and reporting on agency-wide internal controls.

Oversees the Office of the CFO of approximately 100 employees which consists of the following departments: Accounting & Financial Reporting, Acquisition & Contract Management, Budget & Analysis, Financial Policy & Compliance, Financial Systems, Global Accounts Payable, and Volunteer & Personal Service Contractors Financial Services. Boards & Committees

Continuity of Operations Reconstitution Team

Continuous Monitoring Committee (Plan of Actions &Milestones) Data Integrity Board

Diversity Governance Council

Emergency Relocation Group

Enterprise Risk Management Council

Incentive Awards Committee

Learning Council

Senior Policy Committee

Strategic Plan Review Committee

Technology Advisory Board

Volunteering Delivery System Steering Committee

International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) (Department of State) Small Agency Council Finance Committee (US International Trade Commission) July, 2016 VOLUNTEER FLORIDA Tallahassee, FL

To CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

March, 2018

Responsible for all financial operations for the lead agency for volunteerism and national service in Florida which is guided by a bipartisan board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. Oversaw all financial operations in administering $32 million in funding to deliver high- impact national service programs in Florida which included reporting, administering, oversight and compliance of both federal and state grants. Responsible for financial statements, budget preparation and variance analysis that is presented to the Treasurer of the Commission and to the Commissioners for their review and approval.

Accomplishments:

During my first full fiscal year a statutory financial audit was performed I was directly responsible for the Agency’s first ever clean audit which produced no significant deficiencies and material weaknesses

Provided cost savings to the Agency by restructuring and consolidating staff positions by approximately $150,000 of salaries and benefits

Implemented various reconciliations and internal controls to improve overall efficiencies and financial reporting improvements

Successfully implemented an Agency wide payroll and time and attendance system which improved time monitoring, payroll processing time and provided Agency wide cost savings

Improved the processing time of sub-grantee invoice reimbursements

Enhanced the financial reporting process by providing more timely financial statements comparing actual to budgeted results

Improved the budgeting process by providing a detailed monthly cash flow approach which provided more accurate comparative data

July, 2003 REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA Tallahassee, FL To CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

January, 2016

Responsible for all daily financial operations including accounts payable, and tracking and recording of cash receipts from Party donations. Responsible for successful implementation of new accounting system conversion in a time period of approximately three months, and trained daily users and upper management in the understanding and functionality of the system. Prepared monthly financial statements, projections, cash flow analysis, quarterly Treasurer’s Reports, monthly and year to date actual vs. budget variance analysis. Prepare and present proposed annual budget to Budget Committee and Executive Board for approval. Oversaw preparation of federal and state campaign finance reports as required by the Florida Division of Elections and the Federal Election Commission. Reported directly to the Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and Executive Board as an ex-officio board member. Worked directly with external auditors in the planning of audit engagement as it related to documentation to be sampled and tested. Acted as liaison between Audit Committee and auditing firms as it related to selection of external auditors in the process of procuring three competitive bids. Managed accounting staff of three employees and Director of Human Resources

Oct, 2001 CARR, RIGGS AND INGRAM, CPA Tallahassee, FL To OUTSIDE FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

July, 2003

Worked on an outside consulting basis for various clients, including auditing financial statements, special financial projects as needed, and assisted with implementation of Quick Books Pro Accounting System. Feb, 2000 BRANDT INFORMATION SERVICES, INC. Tallahassee, FL To CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Sept, 2001

Responsible for all daily financial and administrative operations of a $2.5 million computer software and development company, including accounts payable, invoicing, accounts receivable and payroll. Maintained and updated Quick Books Pro accounting system on a daily basis, prepared monthly financial statements, projections and cash flow analysis. Prepared and conducted monthly financial statement meetings to review results attended by the company Board of Directors. Analyzed company operations with results reported to President and Consulting Partner to identify opportunities that needed to be pursued. Oversaw investments of funds, and worked extensively with bank to maximize company portfolio. Reported directly to company President.

Aug, 1998 MR TEES IMPRINTED SPORTSWEAR, INC. Tallahassee, FL To VP OF FINANCE & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Nov, 1999

Responsible for all financial operations of a $19 million tee-shirt company. Managed and directed the preparation of all financial reports, audit functions and accounting staff. Directly responsible for the creation, implementation and ongoing monitoring of company wide budget, resulting in cost controls, accountability and measurement of performance. Reviewed reports to analyze projections of sales and profits against actual results, and suggested methods of improving the planning process as appropriate. Analyzed company operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that needed to be reorganized, downsized or eliminated. Conferred with President, Vice President of Marketing, Vice President of Operations and division leaders to coordinate and prioritize planning. Supervised investments of funds, worked with banks and investment bankers to raise additional capital as required for expansion, and managed day to day cash flow and expenditures. Reported directly to company President and owners. May, 1996 BLUE FISH CLOTHING, INC. Frenchtown, NJ

To VP OF FINANCE & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

July, 1998

Responsible for all financial and IT operations of a $14 million women’s apparel wholesale and retail public company. At the time I joined the company, they had just successfully completed a DPO, and became publicly traded on the Chicago Stock Exchange. Managed general accounting, benefits, investor relations, facilities and shipping departments. Involved in long range strategic and financial planning, setting budgetary standards measured against actual results, cash flow forecasting and formulating and administering company policies. Implemented various cost control savings and improvements. Directly responsible for all SEC filings and financial presentations to investors and Board of Directors, which included Ben Cohen from Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. Reported directly to company President and CEO. May, 1994 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S APPAREL, INC. Easton, PA To Subsidiary Hartmarx, Inc., Chicago, IL

May, 1996 VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

Responsible for accounting department of a $26 million women’s apparel company, including two assistant controllers, accounts payable, cost accounting, credit, collections, payroll, and assorted Human Resource functions. Interfaced with all officers of the company via monthly management and financial statement presentation meetings, monthly inventory control meetings, and annual departmental budgeting. Implemented standard cost system as well as identification and recommendation of various cost savings. Reported directly to company President and CEO.

Oct. 1990 MCBRIAR SPORTSWEAR, INC. Philadelphia, PA To Subsidiary Nutmeg Industries, Inc. Tampa, FL

May, 1994 & VF Corporation Wyomissing, PA

VICE PRESIDENT, CFO/CONTROLLER

Responsible for all financial operations of an $18 million men’s sweater company, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cost accounting, inventory control and general ledger. Monitored month end closings, reported financial statements to Nutmeg for consolidation. Prepared year end audit schedules, quarterly and annual budgets, and supervised bi-annual physical inventory. In addition to financial responsibilities, Customer Service and Systems functions reported to me. Supervised up to 15 employees. Accomplishments:

Implemented standard cost system

Promoted to Vice President within 18 months

Recruited Director, Customer Service to create new department

Assumed joint P & L responsibility with Chief Operating Officer May 1979 PVH SOMERSET COMPANY Philadelphia, PA

To Subsidiary Phillips Van Heusen Bridgewater, NJ

Oct. 1990 ASSISTANT CONTROLLER - 2/86 - 10/90

Responsible for general accounting department of 20 employees for $70 million men’s sweater company. Supervised General Accounting Manager, performed monthly analysis of accounts receivable chargebacks, reviewed and implemented internal controls for operational and accounting functions. GENERAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER - 10/83 - 2/86

Supervised general accounting departments including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and payroll. Responsible for month end closing, general ledger account analysis, weekly and quarterly payroll taxes, year end audit schedules and client assistance package for outside auditors. Prepared 10Q and 10K reports.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT - 5/79 - 10/83

Responsibilities included bank reconciliations, payment of weekly and quarterly payroll taxes, preparation of journal entries for month end closings, general ledger account analysis and related general accounting functions.

EDUCATION

1981 MBA Management Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science 1978 BS Accounting Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

1996 Certified Public Accountant Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1999 Certified Public Accountant Florida Board of Accountancy 2003 Certified Quick Books Pro Live Advisor Intuit, Inc. 2000 Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 2000 Member of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants 2000 Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 2018 Member of Association of Government Accountants OTHER FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE

H&R Block Income Tax Instructor to the general public and H&R Block employees

Computerized Accounting instructor of Quick Books Professional at Tallahassee Community College

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Board Member, America’s Service Commission, October, 2018

CEAR (Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting) Reviewer for AGA

(Association of Government Accountants), December, 2018 REFERENCES Available upon request.

Contact this candidate