Thomas Zudycki

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Chicago, IL 60609 acw85p@r.postjobfree.com

CORPORATE CONTROLLER-SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER

Financial management professional as a corporate controller and seasoned experience in accounting practice. Extensive knowledge and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong business leader and trusted advisor to owners, board members, and executives on accounting and tax matters.

Strong Mergers & Acquisitions experience. Successfully completed two acquisitions, including systems and personnel integration, and two private equity sales.

Proven experience delivering clean audits. Created strong internal controls, processes, and policies leading to multiple clean financial audits.

Hands- on systems implementation. Implemented company- wide project accounting, time and expense tracking, and payroll package.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SDI Solutions, LLC-Chicago, IL 2000 to 2016

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

SDI is a systems integrator that specializes in advanced technology systems, infrastructure, and managed services for critical infrastructure and campus environments. From 911 centers to airports to commercial banks, SDI delivers high levels of security, improved performance and lower operating costs.

Preparation of monthly financial statements including WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and Balance Sheet account reconciliations

Administered and maintained company’s budget and forecast

Contributed to the Company’s growth from $6 million to $50 million in annual sales

Successfully integrated two mergers of financial accounting systems

Authored accounting technical memos for Allowance for Doubtful accounts, Unearned Revenue, and Capital Expenditures.

Submit compliance and regulatory filings to outside agencies

Work with financial institution to negotiate line of credit and banking relationships

Track and report project profitability to project managers

Manage a 7 person accounting team responsible for Accounts Payable, Cash Application, Billing, Payroll, and internal and external audits.

Monthly detailed reporting with internal business unit managers regarding profitability of projects, cost variances, and meeting budget expectations.

Authored internal control processes to report timely and consistent GAAP financials

Advised job costing department on proposals for accuracy and budget compliance

Approved all financial requests for additional funding on project extensions

Maintained monthly key metrics including current ratios, debt/equity, ROE,ROI, Gross, Operating, & Net Profit margins, and all department utilization percentages

Prepared yearly operating and capital budgets submitted to financial institution

Tracked key business drivers and reported to management corrective plan for any unsatisfactory projects

Prepared weekly status reports on 10 largest projects and advised on profit/loss analysis

Monitored sales bonus incentive plan for accuracy and final payout

BHS Consulting Corp-Oak Brook, IL 1994-2000

SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

BHS provides management services in the areas of accounting, legal, human resources, and purchasing to alcohol and substance abuse centers.

Preparation of monthly financial statements including management reports on variances

Submitted Annual Consolidated Financial Report to the Department of Human Services

Managed a 4 person accounting team responsible for Accounts Payable, Billing, and monthly account reconciliations

Maintained clinical dashboards for outside agencies

Provided financial analysis for opening of new treatment facilities and closing of under achieving units

Trained and educated unit leaders regarding conforming to budgetary cycles

Maintained relationships with staff across all levels with on-site monthly meetings

Worked closely with Clinical leadership regarding internal controls and outside audits

EDUCATION

Roosevelt University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING 1994

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications including Excel, Access, and Word, accounting packages including Axium Protrax/Timberline, MAS 90, Quickbooks, and ADP Workforce Now.

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