Financial Analyst Assistant

Francis Hurley, MBA

Marlborough, MA ***** / 508-***-****/ **************@*****.***

Summary

Highly accomplished, results driven CFO executive with progressive experience in finance and operations management with global multi-billion for profit and major non profit organizations. Demonstrated ability utilizing six sigma process and profit improvement strategies to streamline operations that drive growth and increase bottom-line results. Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated track record of establishing strong relationships.

Key Career Highlights

Chief Financial Officer with Finance, IT, Operations and HR responsibilities for a $15 million-dollar non-profit organization, The Arc of Opportunity, that serves individuals with intellectual challenges in North Central Massachusetts. Co-directed the Covid-19 task force.

President and CEO for twelve years for the Boys and Girls Clubs in MetroWest reporting to the Board. Non-profit organization serving 750 kids a day in MetroWest, MA.

Assistant to the Chairman, VP Controller for Filenes and May Department Stores with finance and operations responsibilities for a $2 billion dollar division of May Department Stores

MBA Finance Hofstra University, BA Accounting Queens College.

Key Areas of Expertise

Financial Management

Human Resources

Information Technology

Risk Management

Change Management

Cash Flow Management

Strategic Planning

Staff Development

Organizational Leadership

Budgeting/Forecasting

Mergers/Acquisitions

Management Reporting

Communication, Collaboration

Community Relations

Six Sigma

Professional Experience

THE Arc of OPPORTUNITY 07/2019 - Present

Chief Financial Officer

Direct responsibility for Finance, Human Resources, IT and Operations for The Arc. The organization has 250 employees, 11 residential homes and on site day programs for individuals with intellectual challenges. Manage $15 million in state contracts with multiple agencies.

Reduced overtime by 30% thru new reporting, HR tracking and improving the use of relief staff at regular rates. Managed medial cost increase to 6% thru new broker and competitive bidding.

Grew residential portfolio by 18% with real estate land purchase and construction build for a new home in Rutland MA and a new home lease in Worcester - adding two new ABI Homes.

Responsibility for all Finance functions, accounting, reporting, A/P, payroll, internal auditing, contracts and grant administration, external audit, board presentations and all analysis.

Co-directed the Covid-19 task force to manage all policies and procedures related to Covid-19.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF METROWEST 10/2004-06/2018

President & CEO

Strategically planned and executed the financial, operational and administrative direction of the $2.5 million dollar organization. Full P/L responsibility with five direct reports

Reported to the Board and managed 3 subcommittees of the Board and volunteers.

Direct contact and relationship building with all external government, community and funding individuals and organizations.

Increased membership growth by 50% from 500 children a day to 750 children a day.

This was accomplished thru program quality improvements, a new facility and expansion

of two existing facilities. Implemented full Technology Centers and camp robotics program.

Raised over five million dollars in capital to complete major renovations and improve the staffing and program offerings at the Hudson, Framingham and Marlborough Clubs

Transitioned into the organization as Director of Finance 2004 – 2005 with CFO responsibilities.

FILENE’S, Assistant to the Chairman 06/1997-06/2003

Worked directly with Chairman and President and all SVP’s to deliver the #1 sales and profit performance for five years for this $2 Billion division of May Department Stores.

Five Direct Reports responsible for all capital proposals, analysis and tracking. Developed regional capital analysis that based on the results led to $50 million investment in new stores.

Instituted Six Sigma Expense Savings process by obtaining a Black Belt Six Sigma Certification

and implemented multiple million-dollar expense savings projects.

MAY DEPARTMENT STORES INTERNATIONAL, Controller 10/1987-06/1997

Responsible for all finance and accounting activity including budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial statements and year end audit responsibilities for 10 international locations.

Managed a division relocation of 400 people from NY to St Louis – under budget by $3 million dollars thru expense control and maximizing the value received in the real estate portfolio.

Additional Experience

Director of Finance for Barnes & Noble Bookstores, Financial Analyst for Associated Dry Goods, and Accountant for the American International Group.

Education

Masters of Business Administration, Hofstra University

Bachelors in Accounting, Queens College

Community

Board of Trustees, Marlborough Hospital, 2014 – 2018

Community Benefits Member, University of Massachusetts Hospital, 2012 – 2018

Chamber Member MetroWest, Marlboro and Hudson Chambers 2004 – 2018

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