JOHN LINDBLOOM, CPA

New Lenox, IL ***** 815-***-**** acy5m7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Self-motivated, goal-oriented professional with extensive managerial and financial experience in fast-paced, culturally diverse work environments.

Strategic thinker who employs a participative, team-building management style. Excellent communicator and highly analytical.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Client System/Software Support

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Budgeting and Financial Forecasting

Financial and Operational Auditing

Grant Administration and Contract Management

Staff Management and Supervision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Client Support Analyst, Fidelity Information Services 2012-2016

Provided analytical solutions-based approach to customer questions and issues with FIS accounting software products.

Planned, developed, and coordinated customer support for quarterly FIS Disaster Recovery exercises.

Conducted onsite customer training and consulting; internal training for FIS personnel.

Assisted customers in implementation of new system features.

Performed testing of system/software enhancements.

Managed customer account relationships.

Manager of Grant Accounting, TCS Education System 2010-2011

Managed financial and contractual components of grants and funds throughout the TCS system.

Assisted grant writers in budget development for grant proposals.

Provided oversight of grants and funds administration with lead affiliate and Finance personnel.

Reviewed funder agreements and affiliate reporting to ensure affiliate compliance with contractual obligations and requirements.

Analyzed grant accounts to ensure proper use and availability of funds for active programs and projects.

Fiscal Manager, Ounce of Prevention Fund 2002-2009

Planned, developed, and managed division budget.

Provided general oversight of financial reporting and auditing of subcontracted agencies to ensure fiscal compliance with contractual and funder requirements.

Supervised division fiscal staff.

Coordinated annual audit with outside auditors.

Accounting Manager, Help at Home, Inc. 1999-2001

Performed cash budgeting, forecasting, and allocation of funds across intracompany accounts.

Supervised general office personnel (A/P, A/R, Payroll).

Coordinated monthly close process.

Prepared company financial statements and other regulatory reports.

Prepared and filed state and federal payroll documentation.

Prepared and filed quarterly and annual corporate tax returns.

Coordinated annual independent audit with outside auditors.

Fund Accountant, Calamos Asset Management 1998-1999

Processed fund transactions.

Reconciled daily fund activity for end-of-day close.

Performed analysis of fund performance with report to management.

Prepared company annual/semiannual financials, prospectus, and regulatory reports.

Accountant/Auditor, Schwarz Frumm & Millman, CPA’s 1997-1998

Performed annual audits of client companies in accordance with the audit program.

Processed cash and investment activity for client escrow accounts.

Prepared and filed tax returns for client trust accounts.

Senior Accountant, Scudder Kemper Investments 1988-1997

Processed daily client cash and investment activity.

Performed cash and asset reconciliations of client accounts.

Filed Statutory and Federal reports for client companies.

Performed investment account analysis with report to executive management.

Processed billing for client and custodial accounts.

Acted as liason with company clients.

Performed other ancillary supervisory duties.

Senior Internal Auditor, BCS Life Insurance 1985-1988

Planned and developed audit program for internal and external engagements.

Conducted internal audits of company divisional operations.

Reviewed divisional operating procedures for compliance with internal controls.

Performed field audits of reinsurance business partners.

Prepared audit reports with findings and recommendations to executive management.

Trained and appraised performance of staff auditors.

Coordinated annual independent audit with outside auditors.

Commercial Auditor, Associates Commercial Corporation 1982-1985

Performed asset-based financial audits of company clients.

Performed operational audits of company branches.

Examined records in accordance with the audit program.

Prepared audit reports with findings and recommendations to Executive management.

Assisted with annual independent audit.

Trained and appraised performance of staff auditors.

Extensive travel and client contact.

EDUCATION

DePaul University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BA)

South Suburban College

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts (AA)

Member AICPA, Illinois CPA Society

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Competitive stair climbing for various charitable organizations

Boy Scouts of America

References available upon request.

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