Strategic Planning Finance Manager

John McCarthy

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Ithaca, New York *4850

607-***-**** *********@******.***

Professional Summary

Dynamic financial executive with a proven track record as a CFO, Controller, Director of Tax & Audit, and Auditor across diverse industries including health care, higher education, corporate (waste removal and industrial laundry), and public accounting. Strong expertise in financial management, strategic planning, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for driving operational efficiencies, optimizing financial performance, and implementing robust internal controls. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and delivering actionable insights to support informed decision-making. Seeking new challenges to leverage my extensive experience and contribute to organizational success

Employment

Family Health Network of CNY - Chief Financial Officer, 2021 - February 2024

Federal Qualified Health Center, Not-for-profit, Homer, NY, $18 Million in annual revenues.

Accounting, Reporting, Analysis, and Decision-Making.

Budgeting & Strategic Planning.

Board relations, including monthly financial performance and matters requiring Board approval.

Capital Management ($17 million portfolio).

Compliance, Risk Management, and Corporate Governance.

Cornell University – Finance Manager / Tax Manager, 2003-20

Research University, Ivy League member, Not-for-profit, Ithaca NY, $6.1 Billion in annual revenues.

Federal and State Tax Returns (990, 990-T, others).

Capital Budgeting and Transactional Administration – $125 Million, annually.

Campus Trainings and Presentations (Groups of 15 – 150).

Ad hoc member, University Policy Development team.

Sales Tax Audit Administration and Defense (multiple states).

Crouse Health Hospital, Inc. – Finance Manager, 2002-03

Capital Environmental Resource, Inc. – U.S. Controller, 2001-02

Coyne Textile Services, Inc. – Director of Tax & Audit / Regional Controller, 1995 - 2001

Industrial Laundry, 32 States, Syracuse, NY, $160 Million in annual revenues.

Financial Statement Reporting (GAAP, Tax, SEC, and Managerial).

Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Balance Sheet Analysis, and Cash Flow Projections.

Tax Compliance, Research, Planning, and Analysis (Federal and 32 States).

Audit Administration and Defense (12 Sales Tax audits, 1 Federal Exam, and multiple CPA and Bank audits).

Public Accounting & Governmental Accounting, Albany, Ithaca, Syracuse - Five Years (Sr. Accountant/Auditor)

Executed audit engagements for public and private corporations in a wide range of sizes and industries.

Performed operational and financial audits of State Departments, Agencies, Colleges, and Prisons.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science, Accounting – Clarkson University

Juris Doctor, Syracuse University College of Law

Certified Public Accountant, New York

Certified Management Accountant

Attorney, New York, retired

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