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MICHAEL COX

***** ********** **** • Woodstock, Maryland 21163

240-***-**** • ******@*******.***

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Accomplished Professional with broad-based financial analysis and management experience including Planning and Analysis, General Ledger Management, Internal and external Financial Reporting and Finance Management. Adept in negotiations, contract compliance, process improvement, and policy development and implementation. Ensure productivity and profitability through utilization of financial accountability benchmarking. Project manager with ability to successfully oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously. Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Audits Budgeting Cost / Benefit Analysis Expense Control Financial Analysis Financial Statements General Ledger Internal Controls Reporting Talent Management Performance Management Process Improvement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE CONSERVATION FUND, Arlington, Virginia 2007 – Present

$500M conservation organization that creates solutions that make environmental and economic sense. The Fund is top ranked for efficiency and effectiveness, works in all 50 states, and has protected over 8M acres since 1985.

Controller

Spearhead all planning and leadership of corporate finances and accounting, as well as overseeing Human Resources and IT functions for the Fund. Lead expense control and ensure accurate financial reporting. Direct general accounting, budget management and resource allocation, treasury management, investor relations, internal / external reporting, corporate tax preparation, independent audits, and contract negotiations. Handle task delegation and performance management of 5 personnel. Prepare monthly financial statements, Board reports, and generate various ad hoc reports. Lead cash management and investment activities, monitor corporate costs of parent and subsidiary companies, and provide account reconciliations and analysis. Prepare indirect cost proposal and establish and evaluate credit risk for the Fund’s loan fund. Achievements:

Enhanced accuracy and efficiency, while controlling costs, through close collaboration with senior management developing interactive, corporate budgeting system utilizing existing general ledger software.

Resolved all internal controls issues, within 90 days on hire, by establishing and enforcing formalized internal controls including developing company’s financial policies and procedures manual.

Decreased corporate expenses and improved net revenue, as well as handling negotiations and increasing Indirect Cost Recovery Rate 37%.

THOMPSON, COBB, BAZILLO, & ASSOCIATES, PC, Washington, D.C. 2003 – 2007 One of the largest minority public accounting firms in the Metropolitan Washington area. Specializing in audits and management consulting services of mid to large non-profit and governmental entities. Audit / Management Consultant

Directed planning and management of independent audits of non-profit entities across various industries for accounting firm with $50M in annual revenue, as well as generating and issuing audit reports. Forged and leveraged solid working relationships with clients and reported to client Audit Committee concerning audit opinion and related findings. Identified and recommended other services to existing clients, provided consulting services, and oversaw audit professionals and consultants regarding performance of financial and compliance audits for governmental entities such as EPA, DHS, DOD, and HHS. Developed financial policies and procedures for non-profits including recommending procedures bolstering reduction of operating costs, as well as ensuring asset assurance. Prepared monthly variance reports, utilized Sarbanes-Oxley Act experience, evaluated adequacy of client internal control structure, and prepared disclosure notes to financial statements in accordance with SOX Section 402 and Section 403, as well as ensuring accurate valuation and recording of investments.

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Achievements:

Increased annual revenue by developing existing client and focusing on internal needs, as well as serving as interim Controller for various existing clients, and developing new clients. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES, Washington, D.C.

2000 – 2003

National non-profit minority organization of Senior Executives to Mid-Level Executives in the policing industries with a membership base of 3,500 that serve to promote community alliances and minority advancement in the industry.

Director of Finance and Administration

Managed accounting staff of 4 handling A/P, A/R, P/R, and maintenance of general ledger. Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for the Board of Directors, directed planning, coordination, and management of $10M annual budget, and developed financial policies and procedures. Established and implemented effective internal controls ensuring asset assurance for the Fund. Generated and submitted financial statements and reports for Executive Director and BOD, administered A/P, A/R, P/R, oversaw Information Technology, and conducted and led meetings and conferences. Implemented standardized accounting system, prepared federal financial reports for various granting agencies such as SF-269, SF-270, and SF-272 in conjunction with grant reporting requirements, calculated Indirect Cost Recovery Rate, brokered Strategic Corporate Partnerships, and planned, coordinated, and administered corporate budget. Achievements:

Bolstered seamless operations by executing management control reviews and preparing monthly financial statements.

Directed Cash Management / Investment Activities

Coordinated annual independent audits resulting in unqualified opinions. CAREER NOTE: Additional experience includes roles as Deputy Director of Operations – CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY, and Captain of Telecommunications – U.S. ARMY, WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY delivering key contributions including providing secure means of communication for the President of The United States of America by designing and installing integrated voice and data systems, implementing and maintaining Secure Video Link for the U.S. President, preparing ad hoc ComStat reports for various Presidential Cabinet Members, and briefing DOD Military Laision on logistical communications sights. Details available upon request. EDUCATION

Master of Public Administration – In progress – Boston University Bachelor of Science – Accounting – Saint Augustine’s University CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant – Pennsylvania

Certificate – U.S. Army Finance Corps

Certificate – U.S. Army Signal Corps

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Black Accountants

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite American FundWare Quickbooks Lawson Blackbaud Solomon IV Peachtree Great Plains Timberline

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