Senior Director Finance and Administration

Mitchell Bilker, MBA

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King of Prussia, PA 19406 http://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchbilker ********@*****.*** Results-driven, highly accomplished Senior Accounting and Audit Professional with extensive experience in financial statement preparation, analysis and reporting, month- and year-end closes, internal, external and IT audits, SOX compliance working with public, private and governmental entities, real estate developers and non-profits. Expertise in all aspects of accounting including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Recognized as articulate communicator and collaborator with patience and understanding to clarify complex financial concepts and facilitate knowledge transfer to team members. CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Reporting & Modeling Month-end/year-end Closes Process Improvement

Budget Planning & Forecasting P&L Management Facilities Management

Contract Management Risk Assessment Strategic Planning

Project Management Audit/Review/Compilation Internal Controls PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC – Philadelphia, PA 2022 – Present Senior Director of Finance and Administration

Lead and manage financial operations of accounting office including treasury and cash management, month-end and year-end close, business office, accounts payable and purchasing, contracts, payroll and benefits, investments, technology, student financial services, financial aid, Curtis store and facilities. Oversee and manage grant accounting and management of $340 million endowment for Curtis and the Foundation. Responsible for audit, financial and budget planning, modeling, monthly and quarterly board packages, internal reporting and external reporting for Finance, Audit, Investment and Retirement committees. CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE – Philadelphia, PA 2018 – 2022 Controller

Managed day-to-day financial operations of Accounting Office including cash management, general ledger accounting (2,500+ accounts), financial and forecast reporting, benefits administration; supervised Business office with direct reports from Accounts Payable, Payroll, Technology, Student Financial Services and Financial Aid and Collections. Lead role in budget modeling/process, facilities and grant management, contract negotiations while identifying and implementing cost saving measures for the college. Served as ex-officio member of Finance Committee of Board of Directors and Audit, Investment and 403b Plan subcommittees.

Managed and reconciled month-end close and year-end close process and completion of financial audit, 990, 403(b) and A-133 single audits including reconciling financial aid records for federal/state programs.

Prepared and presented quarterly board packages including detailed cash flow forecast; collaborated with college-wide leadership to provide direction to constituencies and staff with finance responsibilities.

Developed and identified strategic opportunities to improve processes, saving over $940,000 within department and throughout the College.

Oversaw accounting for College’s endowment calculating and applying endowment spending rule and provides support for any related issues to board designated endowment, investment activity, and financial statement reporting; supported Institutional Advancement with issues regarding contributions and pledges.

Assisted in management of renovations to Clement Hall wing. Faciliated and completed new entrance way and creating exceptional landscape grounds at Sugarloaf property. ROBERT HALF (contract) 2016 – 2018

VANGUARD – Malvern, PA

Senior Accountant

Managed month-end close and account reconciliations for 250+ accounts, financial modeling for planning and forecasting; prepared accruals and approved Accounts Payable vouchers; performed SOX compliance and remediation to improve efficiencies for business processes by updating workflows and documentation. IRON MOUNTAIN – Royersford, PA

Senior Accountant

Managed monthly close performing variance and trend analysis, accruals, SOX controls and balance sheet reconciliations. Provided timely explanations of variances between actual and budgets. Mitchell Bilker, MBA

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PROFESSIONAL CAPITAL SERVICES (PCS) – Philadelphia, PA 2015 – 2016 Senior Accountant

Managed and maintained all accounting and audit operations for 6 companies within PCS including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, production of monthly financial reports, maintenance of general ledger and comprehensive set of controls and budgets to mitigate risk. Ensured company’s reported financial results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Created financial and forecast models for acquisitions. SIEMENS HEALTHCARE – Malvern, PA 2014 – 2015

Auditor 3

Performed financial, operational and SOX/IT audits applying COSO framework for healthcare institutions including business process testing to assess operating effectiveness of internal controls for key business process cycles. LEITZELL & ECONOMIDIS (CPA firm) – Media, PA 2013 – 2014 Audit Manager

Served as in-charge and key staff for audits, reviews and compilations of local governmental and non-profit entities including 990 tax filings. Performed all stages of audits including planning, evaluation through investigation, risk assessment, financial statement assertions and testing of internal controls. Supervised 3 auditors. ARAMARK – Philadelphia, PA 2012 – 2013

Accounting Services Supervisor

Managed month-end closing process and preparation, accurate and timely reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual operating results for $1.4 billion portfolio of accounts which ensured GAAP and SOX 404 compliance in accordance with contractual obligations, ARAMARK policy and procedures. Supervised 5 accountants.

BDO/ASHER & COMPANY (CPA firm) – Philadelphia, PA 2005 – 2012 Supervising Senior Accountant/Auditor

Managed financial and technical consulting engagements for 30+ public, private, non-profit and governmental entities in accordance with FASB/GASB, SOX, Yellow Book and OMB Circular A-133; performed year end closes, day-to-day accounting including payroll, employee benefit plans, accounts receivables, accounts payables, cash management and forecasts; prepared operational, technical and financial assessments and reduced client deliverables from 3 weeks to 1 week through productivity improvements. Supervised 5 associates.

Acted as Chief Financial Officer and Controller for entities performing day-to-day operations including cash management, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, third-party billing, payroll, procurement, internal controls and compliance, increasing productivity by 20% through process improvements and identified best practices at 7 different agencies resulting in over $3,500,000 annual savings. SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge, Jenzabar, Sage, Paylocity, Workday, ADP Workforce Now, Banner, Salesforce, Oracle, Great Plains, Ben Financials, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Peoplesoft, Quickbooks, Peachtree Accounting, Ultratax, Prosystems, Caseware, Crystal Reports, SQL, Microsoft Office EDUCATION

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

MBA with concentration in Financial Management

BS in Finance and Accounting with minor in Information Technology PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

o Treasurer, Hearing Loss Association of America-PA o PAISBOA Board of Trustees o President, Glenn Rose Homeowners Association

o Treasurer, PATF and AATLF Board of Directors

o Walk4Hearing Day Co-organizer

o Advisor/Life Member, Alpha Phi Omega

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