Home Health Care

DEAN KICHATAY, CPA

*** * ******** **. ********* Heights, IL 60005 p:847-***-**** e-mail: ****.********@*****.***

Highly effective financial executive with over 20 years of experience specializing in finance and accounting. Offering an array of skills in cash flow, forecasting, budget planning, productivity metrics analysis, team management, accounting, insurance policies, cross-functional collaboration, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to utilize decisive leadership of multi-million dollar entities with large workforces and multiple locations. Inventive and foresighted, results-getter delivering quantifiable profitability through cost controls, analytical reasoning, training, and technology.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Industry Trend Analysis

Start-ups, Turnaround & Restructuring

Technology & Process Implementation

Financial Planning & Analysis

Process Development/Improvement

Contract Review & Negotiations

8 years of experience in executive leadership roles

Multi-Unit Operations Supervision

Variance Analysis & Expense Control

Inventory Control and Vendor Management

Recruiting, Staffing & Training

Working knowledge of how to raise capital

Understanding of GAAP, regulatory issues & tax planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Diaz Group LLC – Calumet Park, IL 12/2024 – 04/2025

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

Directed and coordinated an organization’s forecast and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investment, and increase efficiency.

Secured a $500K line of credit with the bank, and executed policies and procedures to ensure continuing operations.

Prepared and presented reports to the board of directors concerning expenses, forecasts, government statutes, and other items affecting business.

Analyzed financial data, variance analysis, ratio analysis and provided strategic recommendations.

Supervised accounting department, including payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, monthly close, budgeting, and forecasting.

Worked closely with the sales and business development teams to provide financial analysis and insights on pricing strategies, customer acquisitions, cost, and revenue growth opportunities.

Evaluated the financial viability of new business initiatives, partnerships, and customer contracts.

Provided financial analysis and insights on operational efficiencies, supply chain optimization, and cost-saving initiatives for three different entities: Durango, Torres Outdoors, and Diaz Group.

Monitored cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.

Worked with external auditors and tax preparers to ensure financial transparency.

Bernard Food Industries – Evanston, IL 03/2023 – 06/2024

INTERIM CONTROLLER

Oversaw the development of the company’s production and financial plans for two manufacturing centers (Skokie and Evanston locations with $12 million in Gross Sales)

Coordinated capital and operational planning process, including development of cost improvement initiatives.

Generated weekly financial schedules for internal management and external reporting.

Responsible for critical daily operations procedures: bank and credit card reconciliation and transmission, cash deposits, inventories, and payroll records.

Responsible for processing weekly payroll, monthly commission calculations, and management of 401K Plan with TWG.

Managed all financial reporting: monthly/quarterly/year-end close process and capitalization of factory overhead and Labor.

Coordinated external auditing, internal auditing, and internal controls reporting of the company.

Provided owner/shareholder with financial commentary regarding operational performance vs. forecast and prior year.

Built, retained, trained, and developed a team of accountants. (Billing Clerk, A/R and A/P Managers)

Approved payment proposals and arranged needed documents with the bank (Collateral Schedule)

Responsible for licensing and state tax reporting and compliance. (15-20 states)

Alexa CPA Group – Buffalo Grove, IL 07/2022 – 02/2023

ACCOUNTING MANAGER/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Prepared financial reports through the collection, analysis, and summarization of data using QBO and QBD.

Communicated with clients and resolved unknown transactions.

Sales tax return processing oversight.

Payroll processing oversight.

Prepared Forecasting and budgeting and managed a staff of senior Accountants.

D&K Financial Services – Buffalo Grove, IL 09/2019 – 07/2022

CONSULTANT/OWNER

On behalf of the client, Green Air Care developed and implemented an online QuickBooks system conversion.

Simplified and reconciled intercompany accounting between nine companies for Bright Lift LLC.

Managed monthly reporting package for the owners, daily line of credit, and cash flow management.

Recommended, implemented, and integrated innovative accounting solutions for increased efficiency and use.

Provided on-time project management leadership on special projects, responsible for planning, implementation, integration, and audits.

Guided clients through a project, advising on new technologies, identifying risks and opportunities, and developing strategies.

Analyzed the strategic profile of the organization and its environment, advising Sr. Management of suitable policies.

Hired, trained, and developed a staff who improved financial controls, thereby ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting.

Provided consulting, including State of Illinois Medicaid application, Medicare cost reporting, third-party contract analysis, and regulatory review for home-health care clients.

Developed a cost reduction program to deliver $100k in annual savings.

Managed the accounting department as well as human resources and production accounting.

Ileesh Products LLC – Vernon Hills, IL 01/2019 – 08/2019

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Saved Up to $40K Per Annum: assessing entity running projects and cash requirements, securing a $250K line of credit with the bank, and terminating costly factoring borrowing.

Enabled Purchase of New equipment: saved $10K-$15K in interest expense on a purchase of new equipment through special financing with the bank.

Decreased Travel Expenses by 40K: regulated cost by analyzing and identifying wastage, standardizing approving authority, and gaining significant cost savings.

Work in conjunction with the CEO to plan, prepare, and oversee a balanced annual operations budget.

Collaborated with the COO to develop a relationship between operations and billing to track financial performance. Directed, planned, implemented, and evaluated company-wide functions to ensure standardization, efficiency, and quality improvement.

Reviewed and managed cash flow reporting weekly. Manage the full cycle accounting, including journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting package. Led month-end close activity and prepared financial statements.

Assured all aspects of the organization comply with local, state, federal, regulatory, and professional requirements regarding certification, licensure, quality control, and legal issues as required.

Standardized and maintained a system of accounting records and techniques.

Maintained and analyzed other company metrics, including labor and COGS analysis, inventory turnover, and reserves.

Managed internal and external relationships with CPAs, banks, and insurance providers.

Provided cash and treasury management, including overseeing reconciliations of banking activity, revenue, credit cards, and processing sales tax returns.

Crystal Home Health, Inc / Solaries Home Health/ Forum Healthcare 02/2017 – 01/2019

CONSULTANT

Providing consulting services for three home health agencies: revenue and budget analysis to executives, training of new employees and review of medical billing processes. Preparing individual tax returns for individual and business clients during tax season.

Abcor Home Health, Inc./Allied Skilled Care – Arlington Heights, IL 08/2014 – 02/2017

CONTROLLER

Restructured billing process within one year, which resulted in an additional 2.5 million in revenue.

Supervised all accounting operations for $20M Gross, month-end, quarterly, and yearly closings.

Directed company-wide payroll operations for over 800 employees, including Human Resources, Insurance, employee policies and procedures.

Played a key role in the implementation of new scheduling software by Sandata for the home care department.

Improved the agency’s cash flow by optimizing electronic billing and collection.

Provided support to operations and senior leadership in analysis of strategic financial / business decisions and identifying opportunities for profit optimization (substantial investments, operating model changes, revenue-generative strategic opportunities)

Responsible for the creation of annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, and assisted the CEO with the business plan.

Grew outstanding talent through coaching of direct report(s) and interactions with a broader team on key projects

Provided analysis and support to the COO by creating, developing, and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs) and site metrics.

Evaluated the profit contribution of new contracts and customer segments.

Managed banking relationships and secured a line of credit of 1.5 million, enabling the company to not only survive the impact of recession but to achieve profitability during a period of weak economy and uncertainty

Delivered audit preparation (GAAP) and resolved other formal financial inquiries from agencies, regulators, and insurance companies.

Wellness Healthcare Partners, Inc / Comfort Hospice and Palliative Care LLC – Chicago, IL 09/2012-07/2014

CONTROLLER

Reporting to CEO, managed day-to-day accounting and finance functions for three entities consisting of a home health agency, hospice & and palliative care business, and rehabilitation therapy startup. Accounting functions included general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, fixed assets, and payroll.

Prepared financial statements with commentary for management and performed financial forecasting analysis and modeling.

Managed the completion of general ledger account analyses, reconciliations, and other related duties as assigned by the CEO.

Monitored financial performance and cash management. Improved cash flow by negotiating net terms with key vendors and securing a $120 thousand line of credit.

Partnered with department managers to direct the budgeting process and played an integral role in strategic planning.

Served as point of contact for auditors, legal counsel, and financial institutions. Assisted as necessary in interim reviews and annual audits with the independent auditing firm.

Successfully coordinated and completed the company’s first–year audit and annual tax return with an outside CPA firm.

Managed compliance and completed all regulatory and legal requirements for cost reporting.

Abcor Home Health, Inc. (Wellness Healthcare Partners) – Arlington Heights, IL 05/2010 – 09/2012

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Implemented professional and consistent management reporting, enabling informed and timely decision-making at upper levels of the organization: established an accurate monthly cash forecasting system, created an annual operating plan, and designed analytical models to evaluate operational performance.

Implemented accounting policies and procedures to manage and facilitate hyper-growth; responsible for analyzing revenue growth at 25 different offices.

Directed all aspects of accounting, finances, and human resources through 4 direct reports (Billing clerk, human resources coordinator, payroll specialist, and staff accountant).

Managed internal controls, annual strategic planning, $2.1 million payroll management, merit/performance pay and incentive compensation, forecasting, reporting, and contributing to long-term contract negotiations and banking relationships.

Tasked with the CFO to reduce month-end closing time, ensure financial reporting and analytical consistency with other companies in the same industry, established a culture of cost savings and improved the organization’s overall credibility.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

ACCOUNTING MANAGER: Elite Motors, Inc - Mundelein, IL 06/2008 – 02/2009

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR: Omron Healthcare, Inc - Bannockburn, IL 11/2004 – 04/2008

FINANCIAL ANALYST: Verizon Wireless - Schaumburg, IL 05/2004 – 11/2004

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: GLM Transportation, Inc - Waukegan, IL 01/2003-04/2004

FINANCIAL ANALYST: Moore North America, Inc - Bannockburn, IL 02/2000–09/2002

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Graduated: May 1999

CPA Professional Education Program, Becker CPA Exam Courses / Passed all parts of the CPA exam in 2002

Accreditation Online Classes Skillsoft/ Robert Half 2013 – 2017

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word), Kinnser, Dealer Click, Accounting software: SAP, PeopleSoft 8.4, Hyperion/Essbase, JDEdwards, QuickBooks, SAGE PFW, Peachtree, ADP, Paylocity payroll systems.

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