TIMOTHY J. HICKS, CPA

312-***-**** admhql@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-hicks/ ACCOUNTING FINANCE CAPITAL PLANNING RISK MANAGEMENT Seasoned financial professional with wide-ranging contributions in advancing the world of business by financially managing all aspects of Accounting and Finance. Have the abilities to cut through complicated financial terminology, complex business models and ambiguous legal language to ensure that individuals understand exactly what is at stake and how it applies to them. Professional Strengths Include:

Financial Planning and Reporting Budgeting Capital Planning Cash Management Risk Management Strategic Planning

Process Improvement Operational Compliance

SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Successfully managed the conversion from a mainframe system to an Oracle Platform while as the City Treasurer Office.

• Implemented process improvement and leveraged technology to reduce month-end close to five business days.

• Successfully helped every direct report to be promoted within nine to twelve months at the Kellogg Company. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTROLLER, Housing Finance Agency January 2019 - Present Illinois Housing Development Authority - Chicago, IL General

• Oversee and direct accounting activities and personnel in a manner that supports the mission and goals of the Authority.

• Establish and maintain accounting policies, operating procedures and a system of internal accounting and administrative controls that support the general and financial resource management policies of the Authority.

• Implementation of changes in workflow to increase efficiency.

• Management and oversight of audited financials of the Authority.

• Provide recommendations related to methodologies and application related to new or updated strategies or business units.

Financial Reporting

• Manage the preparation and distribution of financial information regarding the Authority and its programs, ensuring that financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the financial reports comply with various governmental and program-specific requirements.

• Oversee the annual external audit process and maintain ongoing communications with the external auditors throughout the year.

• Present financial reports to Executive staff and the Board of Directors or Committees of the Board.

• Communicate with internal/external groups to support the Authority’s Finance Department in interpreting and discussing details related to the Authority’s audited financial statements.

• Report and pro-actively discuss period over period variances in financial reports. Annual Budget

• Plan and monitor the annual Budget process.

• Prepare and present monthly review of budget status to Executive staff and the Board of Directors or Committees as necessary.

Systems Development

• Represent the Finance Department in the design, testing and implementation of all systems.

• Responsible for the enhancement of all electronic financial reporting and control systems.

• Responsible for enhancement of subsidiary system integration with Authority’s general ledger system.

• Responsible for understanding import/export functions that affect Authority’s general ledger system. TIMOTHY J. HICKS RESUME, PAGE 2

COMPTROLLER, Special Government District April 2014 – January 2019 Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Chicago, IL

• Managed timely and accurate monthly and yearly closing of the general ledger and subledgers.

• Managed, assigned, reviewed and approved work completed by Accounting staff.

• Led the preparation and monitoring of annual budget.

• Administered all accounting functions and establish strong financial control policies and procedures.

• Established and maintained cash controls.

• Responsible for the enhancement of all electronic financial reporting and control systems

• Prepared monthly financial statements.

• Prepared monthly Board reports and reported on variances. ASSISTANT CITY TREASURER, City Government Office June 2010 - April 2014 Office of the City Treasurer – Chicago, IL

• Responsible for managing the City of Chicago’s $6 Billion Investment Portfolio

• Led implementation of the Oracle Cash Management and Oracle Treasury systems.

• Managed the City if Chicago’s $1 Billion banking relationships.

• Assisted in the preparation and the review of financial data required by departments and public auditors.

• Ensure grant compliance by identifying noncompliance risks and strategies for mitigating risk of noncompliance.

• Performed internal control reviews to ensure compliance.

• Responsible for the security administration function of the Office. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Instructor-Business – Community Youth Develop Institute 2008-2010 Manager, Planning and Reporting – Kellogg 2005-2008 Senior Financial Analyst – Kellogg 2004-2005

Senior Internal Auditor – Kellogg 2002-2004

Senior Internal Auditor – Ingram Micro 2000-2002

Senior Accountant – Romero & Boston CPA’s 1999-2000 Litigation Consultant – WZWL&W CPA’s 1997-1999

Staff Accountant – First A.M.E Church 1996-1997

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING

University of Illinois: Chicago, Illinois

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ACCOUNTING (Honors Graduate)

Alabama State University: Montgomery, Alabama

Certified Public Accountant License

State of Illinois/State of Colorado

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

• Volunteer Basketball coach at High Schools, the YMCA and the Boys & Girls Club.

• Started the Accounting, Economics, and Finance After-School Academy to teach students about the world of business and to encourage minority students to pursue careers in business.

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