KATHLEEN O'DONNELL Cell: ***-
***** **** **** *****, *******, VA 22030
**********@*******.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Senior level executive with extensive hands-on experience in management,
business leadership and team development. A financial, operational and
results driven manager who is a significant contributor in growing a
company with vision, goals and collaborative culture. A dedicated team
player with a proven track record of building strong relationships with
executives, employees and customers that resulted in a successful
organization with employee loyalty, productivity and financial performance.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Chief Financial Officer for IT professional services company that grew
from start-up business to $28M in revenue
. Key executive liaison responsible for selling the company for over
$15M. Responsibilities included communicating value proposition to
potential purchasers, dealing with multiple suitors, and responding to
due diligence process
. Leveraged best practices to ensure efficient work processes, financial
controls and policies that reduced costs leading to 15 consecutive
years of company profitability
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS GROUP, Fairfax, VA 1998 -
July 2013
$28M IT Professional Services company that was an Oracle Platinum Partner
implementing systems for Fortune 500 and medium-sized companies
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (2002 - July 2013)
Directed and had full responsibility for all financial operations of the
company including Controllership, Business Operations, Strategic Planning,
Human Resources and Legal
Responsibilities:
. Partnered with the CEO and the senior management team on all
operational and strategic decisions; provided recommendations based on
financial analysis and projections, cost identification and
allocation, and revenue/expense analysis
. Developed, implemented and refined processes for the accurate analysis
of budgets, financial trends, cost management and forecasts
. Primary control of all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the
organization including the preparation and approval of all financial
reporting materials and metrics for the Board of Directors
. Managed cash flow and forecasting, directed all financial, project-
based, and departmental accounting
. Coordinated all audit activities, including two large Internal Revenue
Service audits
. Implemented operational best practices to maintain a documented system
of accounting, finance, billing and auditing policies and procedures
. Maintained all third-party relationships for banking, legal and
corporate benefit programs
. Provided leadership in the selection and monitoring of employee
benefit and retirement plans, insurance carriers and other benefits
and/or coverage with particular emphasis on maximizing cost-
effectiveness
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE (1998 - 2002)
Responsible for the development, implementation and reporting of financials
as well as monitoring the financial and operational metrics to the business
and strategic plans
Responsibilities:
. Coordinated the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial
statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information
reports
. Developed and implemented finance, accounting, billing, and auditing
procedures and ensured an efficient and effective system of internal
controls
. Analyzed financial data to identify current and future operating
trends to locate problem areas and recommended solutions to various
business issues
. Responsible for the oversight of all payroll activities
PRC, INC, McLean, VA 1997 -
1998
Provider of information technology and systems-based solutions for the U.S.
government and commercial customers
BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGER
Developed collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the
business unit to support revenue growth and profitability
Responsibilities:
. Maintained and analyzed financial data to determine cost benefits and
financial trends
. Prepared quantitative analysis and ad hoc reports as needed
HAZEL & THOMAS, Falls Church, VA 1995 -
1997
$24M law firm specializing in business and real estate law
CONTROLLER
Responsible for the day to day accounting operations of the firm.
Supervised a team of eight
Responsibilities:
. Handled all accounting functions of the firm including monthly,
quarterly and annual financial reporting
. Supervised and directed the daily activities of the department and its
staff
. Maintained an effective system of internal accounting controls
. Managed cash flow forecasting and maximized cash efficiency
WESTINGHOUSE, INC - Aiken, SC - Staff Accountant (1991 - 1995)
FREDDIE MAC - Reston, VA - Accountant (1988 - 1990)
EDUCATION/ AFFILIATION
Mount Saint Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD
Bachelor of Science, Business & Finance
Member, CFO Alliance
Member, Society for Human Resource Management