Accounting Manager
Resume:
Andy Delaney
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Chief Financial Officer Comptroller Internal/External Auditor
An accomplished, self-directed professional with robust experience in coordinating and overseeing accounting operations. Supervise daily accounts payable/receivable, vouchering, procurement and purchasing systems. Proven success in delivering optimal results and business value by driving financial analysis and management while building strategic relationships with vendors and grantors. Skilled in financial analyses, accounting, auditing, projecting, reporting, budget analysis to achieve organizational strategies. Credited with recommending and implementing improved internal accounting policies, procedures and controls designed to maximize efficiency. Articulate communicator with exceptional leadership skills that have transformed low-performing teams into high-caliber ones.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS
MBA (Finance), Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL BA (Accounting), Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Member, Institute of Internal Auditors - Chicago chapter
Skill Areas: Finance Management Accounting/Payroll Administration Auditing General Ledger Analysis Grant Management and Tracking Vouchering Process Improvement Budgeting Scoping and Engaging Reporting Executive Leadership Client Relationship Management Team Management Housing Application (Yardi) Accounting Software (HAB/MRI),Tenmast,Emphasys Elite, Lawson, Microsoft Great Plains)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Various Clients (7/2024 – present)
Accounting/Financial Strategy Consultant
Provide a wide range of accounting and auditing services: general ledger/financial reporting, payroll services, budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, special events bookkeeping.
Clients include small businesses and community organizations: GemNumerics booking services, Golden Gate Funeral Home, Smith Bizzell & Werner Funeral Home, Miss Purl yarn store, Flawless Faces make-up artistry.
Housing Authority of South Bend, South Bend, IN (10/2021 – 5/2024)
Chief Financial Officer
HASB provides decent, safe and sanitary housing to low-income families and individuals. With a $25M budget, HASB owns and manages 813 public housing units; and administers 2,200 federal housing choice vouchers.
Provide leadership and guidance to the Finance department as well other departments leveraging well-rounded finance and auditing background.
Prepare, coordinate and manage all HASB budgets, including monitoring budget accounts, providing explanations for variances, preparing budget revisions and reviewing budget calculations.
Ensure compliance to all HUD regulations and deadlines.
Provide beginning-to-end leadership on various special projects, including cleanup of the TARS module.
Recommend/Implement financial policies, procedures and systems to ensure proper management of finances.
Evaluate HASB growth strategies to determine financial needs and risks; and assist in allocating resources to accomplish objectives.
Staff supervision, including prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing procedures for hiring, discipline and termination.
Key Accomplishments
Leadership successes led to dual-role promotions - CFO/Interim Chief Executive Officer and CFO/Deputy Director.
Created a financial policy and implemented a monthly review of financial statements.
Developed an annual budget/process approved by the board, executive director and HUD.
Led the automation of the accounts payable process.
Provided responses to an ongoing HUD Quality Assurance Division review, eliminating the need for further reviews.
Reduced audit findings from six (in 2021) to zero (in 2024); and assisted each department with providing adequate responses to its respective audit findings through respective corrective action plans.
Metropolitan Housing Alliance, Little Rock, AR (2/2021 – 10/2021)
Finance Director/Interim Executive Director
LRHA creates quality housing opportunities and builds communities through collaborative partnerships. LRHA owns and manages 254 public housing units and administers about 2,913 federal housing choice rental assistance vouchers.
Provided leadership and guidance to the Finance Department to ensure that its and the Agency’s objectives are met through coordinated personnel efforts.
As interim executive director, reported to the board of commissioners, providing overall management and administration of Agency business/affairs to ensure that mission and HUD policies and procedures were achieved.
Orchestrated the development of the annual $30M budget and revisions, when necessary.
Developed and prepared budgets for all Agency departments; directed the timely preparation of the budget, required financial statements and reports in accordance with federal and/or state guidelines and HUD regulations.
Audited the Agency’s financial information and prepared monthly, quarterly and annual budget and financial reports.
Ensured accuracy of Agency records by managing the preparation and timely completion of the monthly general ledger close; and by analyzing the accounts payable/receivable and other balance sheet accounts.
Coordinated internal and external audits of the Agency’s financial information and documentation, prepared Annual Cost Allocation Plan in accordance with federal guidelines.
Advised the executive director and Board of directors on the Agency’s financial condition; recommended potential strategies and implemented solutions/procedures where necessary.
Managed annual independent uniform guidance and financial audits of the Agency.
Evaluated the Agency Procurement Department to ensure that its procedures are being met; and recommended the implementation of new or existing procedures where appropriate.
Monitored spending of federal funds in compliance with grant terms and conditions and evaluate cost controls to meet GAAP and applicable HUD requirements for financial reporting.
Key Accomplishments
Completed 2019 audit within first two months of employment – including the preparation of corrective action plans.
Created and an overall financial assessment of the Agency and presented to the Board of Directors.
Evaluated purchasing and procurement procedures, resulting in the termination or renegotiation of several contracts.
Evaluated the internal controls of various departments and provided sound improvement recommendations.
Evaluated the Finance Department’s work assignments; then, implemented changes resulting in improved workflow and proper reassignment of team based on skills set and experience.
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority, Toledo, OH (1/2020-8/2020)
Interim Chief Financial Officer
LMHA creates quality housing opportunities and builds communities through collaborative partnerships. LMHA owns and manages 2,709 public housing units and administers about 4,663 federal housing choice rental assistance vouchers.
Managed a $54M operating budget and a staff of nine direct reports.
Established financial reporting, general accounting procedures to present fair and effective financial statements.
Developed sound corrective action plans to resolve and avoid repeat findings derived from the external audit.
Directed all fiscal activities including organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organization budgets and contract/grant budgets.
Managed the payment of all wages/salaries for 200+ union and non-union employees and contractors.
Orchestrated the development of the annual budget and other internal reporting to the CEO.
Evaluated bank activity and financial performance, introduced corrective actions to reduce the impact of variances.
Monitored spending of grant funds in compliance with grant terms and conditions and exercised cost control to meet GAAP and applicable HUD requirements for financial reporting.
Administered compliance with state/federal procurement policies and monitored all contracts and small purchases.
Key Accomplishments
Developed a process that minimized backlog of 1,300 aged invoices to less than 100 within one month.
Evaluated A/P accounts and minimized year-end balance from $1M to $100K.
Reconciled variance of over $500K to under $21K between bank statements, bank module and general ledger.
Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago, IL (1/2016 – 12/2019)
Senior Internal Auditor
CHA creates resident programs designed to improve their quality of life and increase self-sufficiency, including workforce development, homeownership, education, and financial services.
Directed all departmental, program-related audits and special projects for the Internal Audit Department.
Analyzed CHA operations and assisted the Director in developing recommendations to comply with CHA’s Board, policies and procedures, as well as HUD guidelines and regulations.
Worked closely with the Director and co-sourced internal auditors on all phases of the engagement, including developing the scope, execution of project deliverables, budget, timeline, communication with the project team, staffing requirements, job planning, and scheduling.
Assessed the sufficiency and adequacy of departmental internal controls, policies and procedures.
Collaborated with external auditors to complete the annual Single Compliance Audit.
Mitigated risks by conducting effective audit follow-ups.
Facilitated the preparation of materials and presentations to the audit committee and senior leadership.
Key Accomplishments
Spearheaded the annual Single Compliance Audit after six months in the Internal Audit department.
signed and established processes and spreadsheets to automate and streamline the employee benefits reconciliation analysis.
Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago, IL (7/2007 – 1/2016) Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting)
Created and maintained a spreadsheet to track 25 grants totaling $1 billion from inception to the closeout of the grant
Processed and generated cash flow and financial statements.
Developed fund availability report and verified transaction integrity in the general ledger.
Served as application lead for the billing module, including application maintenance and monthly closeout.
Evaluated and reconciled financial statement accounts to the general ledger and initial budget.
Reviewed and reconciled accounts receivable aging reports.
Provided support regarding numerous financial statement inquiries from internal departments and management.
Analyzed and drafted monthly journal entries; evaluated monthly aging reports; and monitored A/R and revenue account balances.
Key Accomplishments
Aided in broad and detailed preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Designed spreadsheet to consolidate the investment fund availability process.
Delivered financial statement analysis and auditing support for a $1B housing agency.
Received a national commendation from HUD on the timeliness, completeness, and efficiency of filing the consolidated annual financial report for 10 consecutive years.
Created a report to track the grants received from HUD – Demolition,Revitalization and Capital. The spreadsheet tracks the funding budget, cumulative expenses, remaining funds, LOCCS balances, deferred revenue and related comments. At one point the spreadsheet tracked more than 25 grants simultaneously.
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