Financial Reporting Human Resources

Charles Berolo

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Executive Profile

Visionary Financial & Organizational Management leader with solid experience managing and executing all aspects of financial & operational management, with strategic direction and planning initiatives including budgeting, financial planning and analysis, Board Committees participation & reporting, policy & compliance, and operational

& facilities administration. Results oriented and decisive professional with focus on implementing organizational initiatives and improving financial and operational performance. Oversee budgets and financial controls, develop a high-performance team, and maintain reporting systems with clear & timely communication and service to the mission.

Skill Highlights

• Budget Management, financial reporting & analysis

• Banking, Revenue & Cash Flow management

• Strategic Planning leadership

• Purchasing, A\P, A\R, Payroll

• Grants & contracts administration

• Insurance & Risk Management

• MIS & IT Management

• Audits (Financial & Operational)

• Compliance management & policy development

• Business Operations & Change management

• Board Committee reporting

• Human resources development and leadership

• Superior communication & interpersonal skills

• Service oriented leadership

Professional Experience

Andrus Children’s Center

Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Feb.2016 - Dec. 2023 Yonkers, New York, NY

Reporting to the President\CEO and Board of Trustees, primary responsibilities include:

• Direct budget planning and reporting of a $40M annual budget and $40M endowment including internal financial controls, revenue and cash flow management, capital projects, forecasting, risk management, and MIS infrastructure.

• Responsible for accounting & financial reporting systems, business operations reviews, reporting in support of management decisions, and financial strategies supporting implementation of strategic business plans.

• Provide timely, accurate, and transparent reporting per board calendar and ad-hoc as needed.

• Oversee Finance and MIS staff of 18 managing A\R, A\P, payroll, purchasing, billing, revenue management, financial reporting, audit, grant management, compliance reporting and MIS infrastructure.

• Monitor & participate in strategic plans in with Sr. Leadership team and Board committees such as Finance, Audit, Investments, Program, Buildings & Grounds, Capital projects and Human Resources.

• Direct cash management oversight including funding requirements, forecasts, and debt financing.

• Review and approve all tax returns and regulatory filings of cost reports and funding source reporting.

• Oversee and advise on financial and business operations of five divisions, including Mental Health clinics, Child Care, Residential campus, and school operations.

• Oversee the maintenance of computer and information systems in support of accounting, compliance, network infrastructure and regulatory systems.

• Coordinate and verify all audit and reporting requirements as key liaison with auditors, donors, Board committees and funding sources.

• Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders such as divisional leaders, bankers, Insurance, vendors etc.

• Reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors in support of management decisions, forecasts, business planning and operating outcomes.

• Contributing member of Board Audit, Finance, HR and Strategic Planning Committees and President’s cabinet.

• Perform operational assessments, market review and present recommendations in support of business process and development.

• Direct risk management \ insurance program and liaise with insurance and legal representatives to maintain appropriate insurance coverage and assess risk management.

• Oversee development of employee benefits programs, HR policies, staffing & retention reviews and cost- effective benefit packages.

• Participate in key decisions as member of executive management team.

• Contributing with leadership in the development of policies and organizational processes.

• Maintain close relations with bankers, auditors, external investment managers, insurance brokers, Board of Trustees, and leadership team.

Columbia University, New York, NY Nov. 2004- Nov. 2015 Associate Dean of Finance

Finance Department, Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY As the primary financial management officer reporting to the Vice Dean for Finance and Administration, my major responsibilities included:

• Led and managed budget development and financial reporting of the school’s $279M budget and financial reporting systems, including a $210M grant portfolio. This included budgeting, financial models, business office, variance and forecasting trends in finance and operations.

• Oversaw operations of the Finance Office and staff of ten including A\R, A\P, payroll, purchasing, internal controls, and grants & contracts compliance and reporting.

• Managed computer application systems that maintained proper records and afforded adequate accounting controls and services; monitored reporting systems that ensured timely, appropriate, user-friendly data to support decision-making.

• Coordinated and verified annual audit, A133 grant audits and funding source compliance reviews and reports.

• Developed business plans and financial models that assessed and improved operations, prepared financial forecasts and implemented new management reports as necessary; Implemented financial models that supported cost allocation methodologies and budget development.

• Appraised the financial position and issued periodic status reports on School's budget. Oversaw and coordinated the financial operations of ten departments and centers. Recommended and developed administrative process regarding financial reporting capacity and transparency using financial reporting systems.

• Directed, analyzed, and consolidated cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and strategic planning and capital projects reports.

• Contributed to the development of policies and organizational process improvement as a leadership committee member ensuring compliance with institutional policy and regulatory reporting.

• Maintain in-depth relations with auditors, funding sources, Sr. University leadership and the Board of Trustees. Provided guidance in the development of grant funding proposals and coordinated financial reporting of restricted funds. Supervision of accounting, ensure timely processing, cash flow and accurate reports.

• Interacted directly with all levels of the administration and faculty regarding policy, procedures, reporting and financial management.

• Prepared special projects as assigned by the Vice Dean, Dean, and University leadership. Jewish Theological Seminary of America, New York

Director of Budget & Internal Audit 1998-2004

Reported to the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor, responsibilities included the development, managing and reporting for a $35 million budget, audit review of operating procedures and policies. Primary responsibilities included:

• Directed the annual budget development and reporting for senior administrators and the Board.

• Developed and maintained financial monitoring and reporting systems including year-to-date budget status reports, multi-year forecasts, cash flow and variance analysis.

• Coordinate annual audit reporting.

• Monitored budgets and met with administrators regarding status and variances.

• Maintained financial records of all activities, unrestricted, capital and restricted funds.

• Provided guidance in the development of grant funding proposals and coordinated financial reporting of restricted funds.

• Supervised accounting office to ensure timely processing, cash flow and accurate reporting.

• Identified, researched and performed audits of operational areas to ensure effective procedures, cost controls and reporting.

• Interacted directly with all levels of the administration and faculty regarding policy, procedures, reporting and financial management.

• Prepared special projects as assigned by the CFO and Vice Chancellor. Education

Southern New Hampshire University

Business Administration

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