Customer Service Accounting
Resume:
Russell J. Huzior
Coral Springs, Florida 33067
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www.linkedin.com/pub/russell-huzior/b/730/332/
Qualifications Profile
Highly analytical and results-driven professional, with extensive experience in finance and accounting for healthcare facilities, and behavioral health hospitals. Expert at utilizing out-of-the-box techniques in developing innovative processes to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve corporate profitability. Skilled at creating, editing, and submitting financial reporting, taxes, cash flow charts, cost reduction plans, inventory, budgets, forecasts, and internal control guidelines. Accustomed to working with and relating to diverse people, adapting to different cultures, and providing innovative solutions. Keen eye for detail and capability to multitask in vastly competitive, challenging, and fast-paced environments.
Core Strengths
Sarbanes-Oxley Reporting
Hyperion Budget and Consolidation Reporting
Cost Management Analysis
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles-GAAP
Business Management and Operations
Accounting Theory and Internal Auditing
Financial Projections and Reporting
Continuous Process Improvement
Budget Implementation and Cost Control
Outstanding Client and Vendor Relations
Excellent Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills
Inventory
Time Management and Prioritization
Auditing for DCF, CARF and JCAHO
Career Highlights
Played a major role in streamlining hospital contracts with suppliers, achieving a 10% cost reduction through successful renegotiations with other vendor bids and pricing on standard items
Served as an effective project leader for software conversion of g/l and payroll E time conversion
Demonstrated success in leading the contractual allowance review project, gaining a $75K increase in net income
Attained an exemplary record of producing a sound financial audits with the supporting documentation
Professional Experience
Wellness Resource Center, Boca Raton, FL
Chief Financial Officer March 2016–November 2016
-Currently managing a $5M annual budget, financial operations, and month-end close of a substance abuse and rehabilitation facility
-Maintain internal controls which improve financial reporting for revenue and expense
-Safe guard all assets and equipment
-Member of the executive leadership team that manages the facility
-Prepare monthly operational reports, discuss performance and provide recommendations
-Manage and coordinate the functionality of the maintenance and housekeeping on site
-Serve as the main contact for auditors and other agencies
-Trained in Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements
-Member of the strategic planning committee
Michael-Ann Russell Jewish community Center, North Miami Beach, FL
Chief Financial Officer May 2014–March 2016
-Manage a $13M annual budget, financial operations, and month-end close
-Direct and coordinate the functionality of maintenance, human resources and security
-Prepare annual budgets for the 20 departments for the community center
-Assess monthly organizational performance and provide recommendations
-Provide training, guidance and support for all team members
-Liaison for HIPPA compliance and training required by funders
-Attend strategic planning sessions and a member of the executive committee
-Manage cash flow of 4 business accounts and investments
-Institute a formalized month-end close process, checklist and timely interfaces
-Implement and provide periodic checks of internal controls
-Serve as the main contact for all external audits
-Safe guard all assets and equipment
High Point Treatment Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Interim Chief Financial Officer Apr 2013–July 2013
-Effectively manage $18M annual budget, financial operations, and month-end closing of a substance abuse and rehabilitation facility
-Supervise Business Office, Dietary, Maintenance, Utilization and Medical Records departments
-Support parent company with new platform initiatives and goals of process improvement
-Manage FTE’s to designated staffing grid insuring compliance and cost savings
-Improve the paperless process of journal entries and account reconciliations in the electronic workbook
-Develop and monitor internal controls to improve financial reporting for revenue and expense management
-Ensured the timely coordination of the month-end close process and publication of the monthly financial reports
-Manage internal controls by applying Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 requirements
Health Choice Network of Florida, Inc., Miami, FL
Corporate Controller Jul 2008–Aug 2012
-Effectively manage $42M annual budgets, financial operations, and month-end closing
-Serve as the go-to-person for audits, payables, and any reconciliation issues
-Conduct expert monitoring of five staff and maintain direct communication with 25 managers
-Function as the primary contact for all third party requests including sales tax and federal grant related submissions
-Perform accurate reconciliation of grant funding and capitation payments
-Implement new closing procedures for journal entries and account reconciliations with monthly binders
-Efficiently establish various internal controls which improve financial reporting for revenue and expenses
-Ensured the timely coordination of the month-end close process and publication of the monthly financial reports
-Manage the daily corporate Treasury functions
Oglethorpe, Inc., Tampa, FL
Chief Financial Officer Jan 2008–Apr 2008
-Executed extensive management of the financial operations of three behavioral health facilities, with a $75M budget
-Displayed expertise in improving and handling month-end close processes and monthly operational reports (MORs)
-Directed the implementation of financial policies for the separation of duties at each facility and in adherence to corporate compliance directives
-Played a major role in improving corporate financial reporting for revenue and expenses
-Carried out the successful renegotiation of provider contracts which maximized third-party reimbursement
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Controller / Interim Chief Financial Officer May 2005–Jan 2008
-Functioned effectively in handling six personnel in a Centralized Business Office and Accounting Department
-Efficiently managed and maintained operating costs that were consistent with corporate initiatives
-Presided over the provider service contracts regarding various third-party payers, along with the Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Children and Family Services, which boosted revenue
-Assumed responsibility in preparing and handling operational budget worth $25M
-Spearheaded and directed internal and external audits, which resulted in positive outcomes with no deficiencies
-Rendered keen oversight to the daily operations of a centralized Accounting Department of two hospitals, with a combined budget of $50M
-Leveraged expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 in managing internal controls
-Performed the preparation and submission of annual budgets, mid-month, and final financial forecasts
-Ensured the coordination of the month-end close process and reporting of revenue and expenses and monthly operational reports MORs
-Oversaw the purchasing and inventory controls as well as efficiently facilitated the reconciliation and reporting of all balance sheet accounts, in collaboration with the corporate Treasury Division
Gambro Healthcare Laboratory Services, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Accounting Manager Oct 1999–May 2005
-Conducted expert supervision to the company in all operating expenditures which successfully maximized cost savings
-Exemplified proficiency in managing internal audit procedures for the computerized purchasing system
-Ensured accuracy in creating and executing all financial policy and procedures for a timely month-end close
-Supervised and trained one accounting staff associate
Education
Masters of Science in Accounting American Military University, Manassas, VA: 2014
Bachelor of Science in Accounting University of Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, FL: 2005
Associate of Arts in Accounting Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, FL: 2003
Coursework in Accounting Queens College Flushing, NY
Credentials
Customer Service Certified Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
Federal Grant Management Workshop Orlando, FL (2011)
Bonded Notary Public State of Florida
Licensed Realtor State of Florida
Professional Affiliation
Former member of Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
Former member of Society Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Current Board of Directors member and Treasurer of the Cypress Pointe Condominium Association
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