Management Accounting
Resume:
Donald P. Cavanaugh, CPA, MBA, CGMA
H icksville, N.Y. 11801
************@*****.***
Profile:
Senior executive with proven expertise in financial management, operations, cost analysis, auditing and internal
controls. Strengths include policy and procedure development, financial reporting, project management, streamlining
processes, training and strategic planning. Emphasis on assisting with the advancement and achievement of the
organization’s mission, through implementing best stewardship practices and effective cost reductions to maximize
productivity and growth. Effective communicator with ability to leverage experience and expertise to solve critical
business risk issues, and to address advocacy and policy concerns.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1994 – Present American Bible Society, New York, N.Y.
Chief Audit Executive and Corporate Secretary (2009 – Present) Reporting
to the Chairmen of the Audit Committee.
• Consult with management on business activities, financial planning and measurement of
their plans along with financial analysis.
• Risk based auditing and management including intermediate sanctions review.
• Perform effectiveness assessment of organizations programs.
• Provide business support to various areas of the Society.
• Provide special audits as requested by the board and senior staff.
• Work with executive team on external reporting and marketing materials.
Director of Internal Audit (2003 – 2009)
Created new department function for organizational oversight, reporting to CEO, COO and Audit
Committee.
• Collaborated with senior leadership and Audit Committee to define stakeholder expectations
and mission for Internal Audit. Developed audit plan and processes for department.
• Created Code of Ethics statement for organization.
• Instituted departmental audits and performance reviews. Internal control and process
reviews.
• Worked with management on external reporting with watchdog agencies and others.
Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration/Controller (1999 – 2003)
Controller of $100 million budget and $800 million in assets not-for-profit organization.
Reporting to Executive Vice-President and COO.
• Primary responsibility in overseeing the Finance and Logistics area of the organization.
(Mainly Finance, Building, Customer Care and Warehouse)
• Served as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Responsible for providing senior management and board with financial results, budget
variance analysis and guiding long-range planning, capital budgeting and financial
modeling as well as oversight of the financial day-to-day operations.
Donald P. Cavanaugh, CPA, MBA, CGMA
• Assisted oversees affiliates organizations with financial and business training.
• Proven cost savings through outsourcing of key functions and utilization of technology.
• Monitored financial affairs in connection with capital investments, capital projects, joint
ventures and overseas and domestic granting programs.
• Served as Officer of parent organization and various subsidiaries, including plan sponsor of
403b Plan.
Director of Accounting Services and Controller (1994 – 1999)
Oversight of all accounting functions including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash
Receipts, Cost Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Internal Audit, Estate and Trust
Accounting.
• Supervised 34 employees and department budget of 2.6 million dollars.
• Transformed a poorly coordinated and inefficient accounting group into an effective
proactive group through automation of financial reporting using J.D. Edward's software.
Reduced monthly closing time by 12 business days.
• Increased productivity through financial measurements and technology.
• Created organizational wide policy and procedure manual.
• Increased cash flow by consolidating banking relationships
1989 - 1994 Condon, O’Meara, McGinty & Donnelly, LLP – (Formally PKF)
New York, N.Y.
Senior Accountant/ Auditor/ Management Advisory Services
• Supervised audit engagement of not-for-profit clients.
• Prepared internal control comments for presentation to officers and trustees.
• Acted as interim CFO/Controller for various clients.
• Reviewed and prepared corporation and personal tax returns.
• Handled various administrative responsibilities for the office including information
technology systems and firm publications and surveys to clients.
Created A-133 audit programs for firm use.
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• Responsible for numerous accounts and client relations. Client industries included service
organizations, charities, private clubs, real estate, law firms, foundations, and not-for-profit
organizations. Generated revenue producing, value-added engagements by leveraging
relationships with C-suite executives.
1984 - 1989 Schwaeber Sloane & Schuman, PC
Great Neck, N.Y.
Senior Accountant/ Auditor
• Responsible for numerous accounts and client relations including law firms, nonprofits and
retail organizations. Auditing and accounting support. Payroll, sales, corporation, trust and
personal tax experience.
1985 – Present Donald P. Cavanaugh, CPA
• Accounting, bookkeeping and tax services.
• Business planning, operational management and budgeting.
• Audit Preparation and coordination with external Auditors.
• Part-Time CFO/ Controller/ Bookkeeper.
• Specializing in nonprofit organizations and there mission.
Client industries included educational organizations, churches and other charities .
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Other Related Leadership Experiences
Donald P. Cavanaugh, CPA, MBA, CGMA
2014 - Present Bridge to Life, Inc. - Treasurer
• Oversee the financial affairs, social media and fundraising for this charity.
2013 - Present Knights of Columbus, - Financial Secretary
• Oversee the financial affairs.
• Youth director.
2013 - Present Irish Lacrosse Foundation, Inc.
• Logistical Support Officer and fundraiser for the programs.
• General Manager of Development Team at World Lacrosse Championship.
1998 - 2010 Neighborhood Pediatrics
Treasurer / CFO
• Oversee the financial affairs of this healthcare professional corporation, including
preparation and execution of business, capital and operating plans and banking
relationships.
1990 - 1994 202 - 212 Seeley Street Owners Corp.
President / Treasurer (Co-Op)
• Preparation of budgets, supervised financial affairs, capital improvements and reporting to
shareholders.
• Refinance mortgage on property resulting in reducing interest expense, providing capital
to reserve fund and keeping maintenance expenses at same level for ten years.
EDUCATION: Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, New York, N.Y. 10010
Executive MBA Program – July 2002
King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Bachelors of Science Degree - May 1984
Majors: Accounting and Business Administration.
St. John's University, Jamaica, N.Y. 11439
Associates in Science Degree - May 1982
Major: Accounting.
CERTFICATIONS: Certified Public Accountant in the States of New York and Pennsylvania
Charter Global Management Accountant
ORGANIZATIONS: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York Society of Certified Public Accountants
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The Institute of Internal Auditors
OTHER: Eight years Chairman of the American Bible Society Golf Benefit
Little League Baseball Manager - Glenwood Glen Head Junior Baseball
Assist Religious Education Program – St. Paul’s the Apostle
Soccer Coach - North Shore Soccer Club
Donald P. Cavanaugh, CPA, MBA, CGMA
Basketball Coach - Trinity Lutheran School
Community Outreach and Fundraising - Knights of Columbus – St. Paul’s
REFERENCES: Available upon request
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