Manager Management
Resume:
Lawrence Lasco
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Home: 516-***-**** *************@***.*** Cell: 516-***-****
SUMMARY
I am an experienced financial analyst, with an in depth background in the
preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecast and variance analysis to
actual results. I have a high level of expertise in internal process and
procedure audits, managerial accounting and project costing and billing. I
also have excellent communication and analytical skills, with extensive
knowledge in problem solving, investigations and reducing costs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Continuum Health Partners, New York, NY
Financial Analyst 02/09 - Present
Presently providing support for IT Department's of Beth Israel Medical
Center and Saint Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. This includes but is not
limited to participation in the creation of the yearly budget, monthly
financial close, accruals, post close monthly variance analysis, review of
vendor contract terms and pricing, purchase order preparation, invoice
investigation and vendor account reconcilement and analysis.
Health Management Systems, New York, NY
Financial Consultant
06/07 - 01/09
Assisted in preparing the monthly financials for management, with detailed
explanations of actual expenses to plan and forecast. Reviewed inter-
company charges and pricing, recommended changes to departmental audits,
policies and procedures and assisted in various ad hoc requests.
Citigroup, New York, NY
Finance and Audit Manager 02/01 - 05/07
Database Warehouse and Information Management
Prepared departmental yearly budget of $27 million, managed monthly
reporting requirements and investigated variances to budget. Conducted
various internal audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley and resolved all
financial and operational investigations. Assisted the department head with
numerous ad hoc financial requests.
. Implemented an automated consultant tracking system, which helped to
reduce consultant expenses by over $200 thousand during 2006/2007.
. Created excel models to generate charge back calculations based upon
negotiated service level agreements. Yearly cost recovery under these
agreements exceeded $2 million.
. Reduced operating expenses by implementing policies and procedures that
centralized the approval of expenditures. This resulted in savings of
over $100 thousand vs. budget.
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Finance Manager
Citigroup Database Sales Supp
06/96 - 02/01
Provided support to the department head and project managers for all
financial related issues and various presentations to senior management. In
addition, managed the preparation of the yearly budget of $20 million, this
included all departmental financial reporting, variance analysis and
financial investigations.
. Provided detailed reports and variance analysis that justified budgeted
expenditures for senior management. This saved the department an
estimated $100 thousand of proposed budget cuts.
. Assisted the Citigroup Consultant Task Force Team, in the review of all
proposed changes to policies and procedures relating to the hiring of
consultants. This resulted in an estimated savings of over $70 million.
Department Financial Controller 07/92 - 06/96
Citicorp Customer Information Systems
Managed the accounting, financial analysis, and monthly management
reporting process for the department. In addition I assisted with the
annual budget preparation, consolidation and analysis, on a quarterly
basis.
. Managed the billing and collections of expense reimbursements totaling
over $200 thousand. This involved working with several senior directors
and financial comptrollers within the corporation.
. Implemented a change request process that provided improved control and
documentation for changes made to internally developed software. This
reduced the cost associated with coding adjustments by an estimated 10%.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Pace University Bachelor of Business Administration
Effective Comunication for Managers
Business Problem Solving for Managers
Microsoft Office
Quick Books
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