Rahul Bahri
Phone: 661-***-****
E-mail: acclwd@r.postjobfree.com
Career Highlights
o Expertise in experience in compiling analyzing and presenting complex
data and concepts to highest levels of executives charged with
governance of the organization, in a succinct fashion to facilitate
crucial decisions.
o Breath of experience ranges from start-ups to fortune 100 companies.
o Well-rounded experience in Corporate Finance, Financial
Planning/Reporting/Analytics and Accounting Field.
o Experience across jurisdictions gathered working in 3 continents.
o Significant experience in Financial Operations Project Management, and
leadership.
o Develop strategic and tactical plans and objectives for the Finance
and Accounting departments.
o Subject matter expert in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis
and planning, financial accounting, management and business metrics
reporting, tax, treasury, contract negotiation and all general
accounting functions.
o Developing ground breaking financial models, including analytics in
collaboration with business units.
o Direct, design and implement policies and procedures and integration
with business units.
o Interact with federal and state regulators and ensure compliance with
requirements.
o Extensive experience in dealing with Federal and State regulators.
o Rock solid analytical, cash forecasting, costing, business valuation
and reporting (including SOX) skills.
o Outstanding team builder and player with excellent communication
skills and the drive to succeed.
o Tested and proven leadership, problem solving, planning, and project
management skills.
Technology savvy with rock solid skills in the SAP, CPS (medical record
management and billing system), office package, AccuFund, ACT, Oracle
Financials, Cognos, Hyperion Essbase, SAGE Fund Accounting (MIP), Microsoft
Dynamics GP,MAS90, MAS200 ADP, Peachtree, Quickbooks, Visio, MS Project
and more.
Professional Experience
VP of Finance
AIDS Healthcare
June 2012 to Present
o Provide leadership and management in overseeing a department of over
50 professional staff in managing finance and accounting global
operations for AHF and revenues of over $650M (budgeted to grow to
over $850M in 2014).
o Responsible for overseeing the overall accounting and reporting
(including regulatory) for all lines of business including chains of
specialty pharmacies, over 40 healthcare centers across US and equal
number globally in 26 countries, 4 managed care plans in CA and FL and
testing centers as well as the retail and foundation aspects of
business.
o Collaborate with managed care and HCC business units for migration
from HIPAA 4010A1 to 5010. Steering committee member for project for
conversion of healthcare system from ICD9 to ICD10.
o Lead the team for due diligence and acquisition of chain of pharmacies
with over $300M in revenues and 124 staff as well as healthcare
centers in Texas and New York.
o Project manager for negotiation and implementation of FICO and BW
modules of SAP in record time of 6 months and on a shoe string budget.
o Led the very complex migration of 4 legacy systems and interfaces to
SAP.
o Responsible for directing the overall finance and business operations
function, financial accounting (ensuring compliance with GAAP and
other regulatory requirements).
Director of Finance
Westside Children's Center December 2008 to
June 2012
o Financial and accounting control, treasury management, and continuous
tracking of 17 programs with City, County, State and the Federal
Government.
o Provide leadership and collaborate with Board of Directors (BOD) on an
ongoing basis.
o Realign programs and policies to streamline processes for efficiency
and cost control.
o Responsible for overseeing the regulatory compliance including GAAP,
FAR, IRS and several State/City regulations.
o Provide support to the executive, finance and audit committees to
review, analyze and modify all significant policies impacting the
organization.
o Liaison with City, County, State, Federal and Private funders as well
as internal and external auditors.
o Ensure that the center meets and exceeds standards set by Office of
Inspector General and obtain ARRA funding for a new multi-year federal
early head start program.
o Played a key role in expanding our relationship with existing funders
to replace sun-setting programs. I also led the negotiation and
designing the for acquisition strategy for business of 2 other
agencies.
o Work with carriers and brokers to manage all policies as well as
designing policies and procedures to reduce and contain risk.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
American Holding Partners (AHP) December 2004 to
November 2008
o Responsible for directing the overall finance and business operations
function, financial accounting (ensuring compliance with GAAP and
other regulatory requirements including SOX reporting).
o Provided advice, valuation, and reporting for VC funding of over $16
million to a client in the MMOG monetization business.
o Partnered in the negotiation and acquisition for a technology start-up
company in the emerging field of MMOG micro- transactions of a
payments solution company.
o Provided oversight of month end reporting process, budgeting,
financial analysis/planning, business metrics reporting, contract
negotiation, forecasting, financial modeling, strategic planning,
treasury and cash management and staff development.
o Responsible for providing accurate and meaningful financial and
business metrics to support executive decision making process.
o Mitigated company-wide risk profile to cover risk on online
transactions and negotiating risk mitigation policies.
Vice President of Finance and MIS
Senior Systems Technology, Inc September
2000 to November 2004
Served as senior management and led the contract manufacturer's Finance and
MIS department. As a key member of the strategic management team I turned
around the unit from a net loss to a net gain in under 18 months.
o Responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis
and planning, financial accounting, management and business metrics
reporting, tax, treasury, contract negotiation and all general
accounting functions.
o Work closely with the management team to help execute the vision and
strategy for the organization by developing reporting packages,
tracking key metrics and developing presentations to convey the
message of the company.
o Led the organization through 3 rounds of funding raising over $18
million in working capital and real estate financing and over $30
million in equity commitment. I was responsible for pre funding due
diligence, negotiation and implementation of funding roll out plan.
Managed trade financing for the organization.
o Responsible for cost financing function and also dealing with the DCAA
for the defense contracts, external auditors, setting up internal
control and audit process.
o Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory
requirements (FAR and DFAR).
Financial and Business Systems Manager
Zeneb, Inc
July 1999 to August 2000
o Managed a team of Finance and IT professionals for implementation of
Cognos CPM (corporate performance management) project at Qualcomm, Inc
(CP division).
o Provided executive financial management reports integrating worldwide
real-time data from business units around the globe.
o Exchange information from the ERP system and the web based information
collection tool to collect real-time and historical data to conduct
analyses, and develop financial business intelligence.
Manager
Price Waterhouse
May 1997 to March 1999
Provided business, accounting, audit, tax, and financial consulting for
major financial/trading companies in Asia Pacific. Some of the advisory
projects included:
o Responsible for a wide portfolio of financial sector clients banks and
financial services companies, special purpose vehicles, regional
treasury centers and funds for a range of investment and trading
compliance and consulting needs to deliver business solutions.
o Cross-border business restructuring for a multinational medical
equipment manufacturer and supplier.
o Completed projects involving financial due diligence setting up
accounting and cost control systems.
Senior Consultant
Arthur Andersen
June 1990 to April 1997
Consulted with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies on from trans-national
accounting, taxation, economic advisory, regulatory issues, to double
taxations treaty planning, inward investment advisory, investment and
divestment vehicles, tax advantageous structuring, holding structuring,
etc.
Educational and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors in Business with honors
International Chartered Accountant