JIM O’GRADY

Chicago IL, *****

www.linkedin.com/in/jimmogrady/

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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Excels at Making Sound Financial Decisions

Focused, reliable, and highly accurate Senior Accountant with extensive experience in Accounting, Control, Financial Analysis, Cost Containment, Cash management, and Compliance. Works well under pressure. Strong decision maker and client relationship builder. Excellent multi-tasker with proven time management and conflict resolution skills. Leads by example while maintaining a positive attitude.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Analysis & Reporting Cash Application Accounts Receivable/Payable Management Planning & Budgeting Inventory Management Human Resources 401(k) Plans P/L Balance Sheet Reconciliation ERP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MTH Industries, Hillside, IL 12/2018 – Present

Corporate Controller

Oversee month-end close, recurring month-end entries, and work in progress report to calculate revenue for the month.

Streamlined 16 bank accounts and worked with Project Managers on cost and revenue projection reports, controlling automation of bank reconciliations to eliminate keying of cash transfer entries.

Generated a report to correct intercompany balance differences making the elimination process smoother and more efficient.

Partnered with the accounting software provider and consultant to streamline all bank reconciliations, eliminating data entry of all cash transactions and bank reconciliation clearing. Palmer Printing, Chicago, IL 2/2013 – 11/2018

Controller

Oversaw all financial reporting/control for an $8M full-service commercial printing company. Regulated accounting cycle and financial reporting, human resources, including payroll, 401(k) administration business, health, dental and worker’s compensation insurance. Supervised 2 direct reports in accounts payable and receivable.

Cleaned up the accounting cycle, resulting in more accurate and timely financial statements.

Worked with bank, other financial institutions, and American Express, paying down line of credit, issuing credit for capital purchases, and using credit cards to extend time frame for payment from creditors.

Created reporting by customer and salesperson, determining revenue trends for customer and salesperson to respond accordingly.

GGP Rouse Properties, Chicago, IL 06/2011 – 12/2012 Project Accountant

Worked month-end accounting cycle record, account payable invoicing, and applied accounts receivable invoices for area malls throughout the United States.

Centralized the mall accounting from the actual malls to the home, completing the project ahead of schedule.

Partnered with mall Operations Manager, ensuring recording of monthly expenses and tenant payments were reflected properly.

Collaborated with a team of 25, transitioning 34 shopping malls from field locations to a centralized location. Jim O’Grady Page Two

Krez Group, Morton Grove, IL 03/2006 – 04/2010

Accounting Manager

Directed all staff accounting for this $32M construction company with one direct report, specializing in commercial sub-contracting, including: thermal and acoustical insulation, fireproofing, floor underlayments, concrete toppings/staining, epoxy traffic coatings, and terrazzo floors. Ran month-end accounting cycle financial reporting work in progress report and consolidated P&L and variance reports.

Established reporting to determine revenues and margins by Project Manager and product type assist in sales forecasting and to determine future business.

Participated in expansion of internal ERP system utilization, including implementation of cash management, document imaging, inventory control, and equipment costing to reduce redundant staff operations.

Improved the company’s Work-In-Progress (WIP) process, expediting month-end close and issuance of monthly financial statements; utilized committed costs to indicate costs incurred to date.

Enhanced WIP process, adding reporting features to measure profitability by Project Manager, Product Type, and Client.

Assisted in creation of a purchasing company by introducing administrative efficiencies into purchasing, inventory control, and disbursement functions to capitalize on key opportunities within existing sales tax laws.

Produced residual cost savings in excess of $100K annually, saving money on sales tax. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

SunGard Financial Networks, Inc., Hinsdale, IL

Senior Accountant

Loyola Press, Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant

Accounting Manager

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS), Business Administration, Accounting, St. Norbert College, DePere, WI TECHNICAL SKILLS

Vista Viewpoint MS Word, Excel ACCPAC Sun Systems FASP EFI Pace Dun & Bradstreet MSA Dexter & Chaney Spectrum Solomon Accounting Visa Viewpoint QuickBooks Various Proprietary Software

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