John C. Stillwaggon, CPA, CGMA

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh PA 2023-Present

PTS is a nonprofit graduate theological school with 170 students, annual budget $12M, and endowment $230M

Controller, reporting to VP for Finance and Administration

Job duties: Manage the accounting and financial operations of the Seminary, including budgeting, financial analysis and forecasting, financial reporting, maintenance of accounting records, AP, AR, PR, student billing and collections, grants management, regulatory reporting, and external audit.

Accomplishments:

Issuance of audit after discovering and resolving reporting matters imbedded in the accounting software,

Created an atmosphere of professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork within the business office,

Developed outreach and reporting amongst seminary departments,

Delineated job responsibilities within the business office, and

Initiated implementation of Business Office Optimization Plan developed externally.

The Arts Institutes International LLC (Aii), Pittsburgh, PA 2019-2023

Aii is a nonprofit parent of three university systems with 2,400 students and an annual budget of $65 million.

Controller, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer

Manage all general ledger processes,

Perform monthly close and prepare financial statements,

Support and track fundraising activities and collected donations,

Develop and monitor internal controls,

Oversee the annual audit of each university system and the parent, and

Review annual informational tax returns.

Miami International University of Art & Design, LLC (MIU), Miami, FL 2020-2023

As a subsidiary of Aii, the university system has three campuses and an online school with 1,200 students.

Financial Analyst, reporting to the University President (2020-Present)

Develop the annual budget: track and report results on a monthly/quarterly basis,

Prepare and present financial data at quarterly Board of Trustee meetings,

Provide oversight, input, and report analysis for retention initiatives, and

Meet with and provide all financial information requested by the accreditation field team and Veterans Administration Performance Auditors.

Interim Vice President of Operations, reporting to the University President (2023)

Directly supervise the International Marketing Director and Campus IT Director

Review and approve all expenditures for all campuses in the MIU system

Track marketing dollars spent and analyze enrollment trends with the lead flow, inquiries, applications, and conversion rates. Provide input to the Enrollment team based on findings,

Monitor and provide input for culinary food costs on a monthly/quarterly basis,

Meet with International Student Marketing Director and monitor lead flow and conversion for International quarterly starts. Prepare International Marketing budget and report to the Board of Trustees,

Monitor the English as a Second Language (ESL) program and work with Intl. Student Marketing Director to recruit ESL level students to MIU,

Manage the Global Tech process: forecast, order, and track Global Technology kits,

Monitor students with large balances on a quarterly basis and create a payment plan and collect balances,

Manage parking garage passes and access cards for students, faculty, and visitors,

Review payroll reports for staff for accuracy,

Monitor student workers in Financial Aid, Library, etc.,

Work with building management, insurance companies, and legal to address any issues such as water damage from floods, electrical issues, etc.,

Participate in Open Houses, Orientations, and Special Events on a quarterly basis,

Work with the MIU leadership team on accreditation requirements, strategic initiatives, goal setting, planning and assessment,

Meet with students and staff to resolve issues as they arise,

Responsible for 3rd Party Vendors / Contracts / Supervision (Security, Cleaning, Sewing Machine Vendor, others), and

Building/Classroom oversight for the following: consolidation issues, maintenance needs and approvals, technology placement/replacement/updates, coordination with the Technology department for quarterly purging, asset needs, student loaners, and past due equipment rentals.

LALLY & CO, Pittsburgh, PA 2018—2019

Director, Accounting & Auditing Services

Manage and perform audits and reviews of clients in the industries of broker-dealers, heavy equipment sales and service, restaurateurs, 24-hour medical centers, and nonprofits.

STILLWAGGON, JOHN C., CPA 2017—2019

Providing consulting services comparable to those provided by Stillwaggon & McGill, LLC. Also, serving as a sub-contractor performing audit services.

STILLWAGGON & MCGILL, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA 2007— Sale date, December 2016

President

Firm Services

During the past 32 years, led audits of hundreds of companies, governmental entities, and nonprofit organizations. Giving advice through management letter comments, significant deficiencies, and Board of Director communication of items identified in our audits.

In addition to performing audits, I helped nonprofit organizations -

develop internal controls and finance policies,

prepare for their annual audit,

create management reporting, and

serve as their interim controller during times of employee leave, accounting backlog, or vacancy of positions.

While I built an extensive practice serving nonprofit and governmental entities, I also supported for-profit entities.

Firm/Business Owner

Responsible for managing 13 employees, over $1 million in annual revenues, and three locations.

Executed the acquisition of an accounting firm in Weirton, West Virginia with three employees and 600 clients, creating a profitable practice unit within the first year

Implemented a values-based hiring process using the firm’s core values of family, integrity, and honesty, thus reducing turnover, increasing productivity, and strengthening our team of professionals

Restructured the firm by dismissing problematic clients and employees in an effort to ensure the continued healthy growth of the business

Created a solid client base of A and B-level clients and increased profit margins by 6% while increasing fees by 8% in 2016

Provided leadership to the members of the firm using servant leadership principles to create a positive environment of teamwork, professional growth, and opportunity

MCGILL, POWER, BELL & ASSOCIATES, LLP, Meadville, PA

Partner 2003—2007

Manager 2000—2003

This firm had 4 offices, eight partners, and 90 employees.

Responsible for the government and nonprofit practice in two offices.

Improved the firm’s reputation and market position through training/mentoring six managers and partners while serving as Chair of the Nonprofit Services Group

Managed the firm’s Practice Development Committee, achieving increased client service revenue of over $100,000

Nonprofit and Government speaker at multiple seminars sponsored by the firm and other various nonprofit organizations, including United Way, Erie Community Foundation, Leadership Shenango, and the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations

RC HOLSINGER ASSOCIATES, P.C., Wexford, PA 1998—2000

Vice President

Coordinated new business development through direct sales, marketing presentations, and proposal development

As Quality Assurance Executive promoted excellence in job performance and client service

Performed audit, tax, and consulting services to closely held businesses and nonprofits

McKONLY & ASBURY, LLP, Camp Hill, PA 1992—1998

Partner

Drove new business development resulting in more than $500,000 in new revenue within 5 years

Initiated and developed a 5-year strategic plan for the firm

Served on the firm’s Audit and Accounting Committee, formulating more efficient and effective audit procedures

Researched and implemented a new time and billing system, providing information key to managing the firm, developing business plans by industry served, and projecting staffing needs

As Quality Assurance Partner, directed a successful inspection and peer review

Implemented and maintained contact management software (ACT) as a tool for practice development

KPMG (Peat Marwick), Princeton, NJ and Harrisburg, PA 1986—1992

Progressed to Audit Manager

Performed functions similar to those at McKonly & Asbury

Instructed KPMG local and national training courses for new hires and the government industry practice

Appointed to the Quality Service Council for the Harrisburg office

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Grove City College, Grove City, PA 1984

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Accounting

Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA 2008

Leadership Collaborative

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS and ORGANIZATIONS

Taught Advanced Accounting at a nationally recognized college

Gave seminar presentations to numerous organizations regarding technical industry updates, various nonprofit subjects, and accounting for venture start-ups and others

Co-founded an international social enterprise operating in Uganda, serving as Treasurer for ten years

American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Public Accounting 1987—present

Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Board of Directors and Treasurer 2009—2011

Government Finance Officers Association, Member 1990—2011

Institute of Management Accountants, Harrisburg Chapter, President 1995

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, President and Treasurer 2000—2006

African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, Member 1999—present

Church Deacon 2014—2016

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Out of the Darkness Walks, Pittsburgh 2015—2016

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania

Chartered Global Management Accountant

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