Edward J. Vianco, CPA
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Professional Summary
Experienced financial leader and business partner with proven track record working in business environments ranging from Fortune 100 Companies to startups. Demonstrated expertise in GAAP accounting, financial team development & leadership, internal audit/ SOX compliance, M & A, turnarounds, shared services, SEC reporting and F P &A. Industry experience in healthcare, distribution, manufacturing, real estate, technology, hospitality, financial services with Big 4 background.
Highlights
> Experience with BU’s from $20 M to $ 180 B > Reduced Close from 8 to 4 Days
> Built Staff from 8 to 60 Professionals > Responsible for Rollup of 10 BU’s
> Lead SAP Implementation > Built Shared Services Team
> Oversaw Major Turnaround Projects > Implemented/Monitored SOX Controls
> Drove Six Sigma Process Improvements > SEC Reporting/Multiple Acquisitions
Key Competencies
> GAAP Accounting > SEC Reporting > Internal Audit
> SOX Compliance > Staff Development > Acquisitions
> System Implementations > Shared Services > Financial Planning & Analysis
> Turnarounds > Lender Relations > Project Leadership
Work Experience
2015 – Present Consultant / Process Improvement Leader
Interim VP & Leader of stabilization/turnaround project of shared services team for Billion Dollar National Distribution Company. Developed and implemented Best Practice Work Flows and Internal Controls.
Assistant CFO for Billion Dollar Nursing Home Co. in Texas – Turnaround/Stabilization Project
1997 – 2015 VP & Controller, McKesson Pharma Division ($180 B Pharma Distribution Segment of McKesson)
Leader of Accounting Organization for McKesson’s Core Business Unit
Implemented and Monitored Sarbanes Oxley Internal Control Processes
Responsible for Successful SAP ERP Implementation
Developed Shared Services Team Supporting Multiple Entities
Managed Multiple Acquisitions from Due Diligence Through Integration of Complex Financial Processes Into Existing Infrastructure
Responsible for coordinating Pharma SEC Reporting and Audit/Compliance Efforts
Established Best in Class Enterprise Wide Account Reconciliation Process
Reduced Monthly Close by 4 Days with low staff turnover
Built Performance Based Team from 8 to 70 professionals to support Company growth
Consistently Achieved Significant Cost Reductions in Low Margin Industry
Recognized as Talent Champion and Change Leader who Drives Operational Excellence
Built & Managed Control Environment for $ 15 Billion Drug Inventory
1994-1997 CFO, Priority Home Care
($50 million private equity home care company)
Lead all financial operations of Regional Home Care Company
Implemented comprehensive, integrated accounting and reporting platform
Restructured debt, substantially improving cash flow position
Developed reimbursement process with payer groups including Medicare
1990-1994 Consultant - PWC, Melson Assoc. & ACI
(Various consulting roles)
Lead various financial projects ranging from due diligence, portfolio development for debt restructures, and implementation of database systems
Managed installation of property management/accounting systems for companies with extensive Real Estate portfolios
Performed acquisition analysis & sourced financing for hotel and resort properties
Hands on development of accounting systems/reporting processes for start up
1984-1989 VP Finance, Hunt Companies
Responsible for all financial processes, including accounting, financial reporting, treasury and financial planning, internal audit for privately owned Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Venture Capital Company
Coordinated all banking relationships and venture capital activities
Lead all due diligence efforts for acquisition targets
Created and staffed internal audit team
1982-1984 Controller, Dallas Market Center
Lead all financial functions for this Trammel Crow Affiliated Company
Responsible for financial oversight of Loews Anatole Hotel construction and start up
1977 -1982 Audit/Assurance Manager, KPMG
Responsible for planning and execution of audit services to clients in real estate, manufacturing, banking, healthcare and insurance
Trainer in firm’s national education program
Education
Baylor University - BBA (Scholarship Athlete/Magna Cum Laude)
Baylor University - MBA
Certifications
CPA – State of Texas
Eagle Scout