Manager Financial

KATHLEEN O'DONNELL Cell: ***-

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***** **** **** *****, *******, VA 22030

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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

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