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ANTHONY B. MEJALLI

*** ******* ***** · West Mifflin, PA 15122 · Home 412-***-**** · ****.*******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Finance professional with extensive experience in financial & performance analysis, strategic planning, cash management and budgeting & forecasting. Strengths include being an effective communicator, problem-solver and supporting the efforts of multiple departments. Advanced computer skills in Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, SNL DataSource, Oracle/EIS, People Soft and Hyperion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. Steel - Pittsburgh, PA 2005 – 2009

Coordinator - Investment Accounting

Provided effective cash management, investment management support, performance analysis and investment accounting for U.S. Steel & Carnegie Pension Fund’s pension trusts, insurance plans and various benefit plans with total assets in excess of $10 Billion.

·Performed daily cash management activities and forecasted short term and long term cash flows.

·Minimized risk by ensuring all investment activity was in compliance with the risk management policies

resulting in an outstanding financial audit review by auditors, with 100% compliance and no inadequacies.

·Prepared timely & accurate performance reporting on a monthly & quarterly basis.

·Provided support during the due diligence process for new and on-going investments in private equities.

·Produced accurate financial reports and standard reports for the reporting of investment detail.

·Managed an employee (Investment Analyst) by providing feedback regarding actual performance against established goals and providing appropriate assignments and training to foster learning & development.

·Maintained efficient and positive working relationships with banks, custodians, N.Y. Investment group and internal & external auditors.

·Provided accurate standard daily and monthly cash reconcilement for standard financial investment reporting for all plans.

·Participated and provided support in the selection of a new system vendor and implementation of a new investment and accounting system.

PNC Financial Services Group - Pittsburgh, PA 2003 – 2005

Finance Project Manager (2004 – 2005)

Managed the development, reporting, and communication of performance measurement for executive management related to the key drivers of value creation for the firm.

·Benchmarked firm’s performance against peers by gathering & analyzing market data and identifying key business drivers & industry trends.

·Streamlined & automated the gathering & dissemination of competitive information throughout the company by creating an internal research database.

·Worked in conjunction with HR, Finance, Sales, Marketing and Risk Management to create overall performance evaluation of the lines of business and corporation.

·Created standard financial reports for HR by using all relevant internal, public and third party information to benchmark compensation, benefits and incentive plans versus internally established goals and external benchmarks.

·Developed and presented ad hoc analyses, building financial models to evaluate profitability, risks and trends.

·Provided analytical support for new business development, strategic plans and business decisions.

·Prepared & presented information on company’s financial performance & business strategies to senior management.

Senior Analyst (2003 – 2004)

·Conducted financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting for multiple departments and recommended profit-enhancing strategies for earnings results.

·Prepared thorough month and year-end financial reports and partnered with department heads to prepare annual budget, strategic plan and quarterly forecast.

·Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital, and prepared balance sheet, profit and loss statements, to summarize and interpret the company’s financial position for department managers.

·Identified balance sheet & income statement issues & variances to assist senior managers in planning and managing resources, reducing costs and minimizing risk.

Bank of New York Mellon - Pittsburgh, PA 1996 – 2003

Senior Financial Analyst (1999 – 2003)

·Prepared and presented financial information to senior management by assessing department financial performance.

·Prepared and analyzed income statements, annual operating budget and monthly financial forecasts.

·Managed multiple concurrent projects by developing project plans, coordination of personnel, conducting analysis and recommending/implementing solutions resulting in cost savings.

·Created spreadsheets, charts and graphs to present complex and technical data in a clear and concise manner.

Performance Analyst (1998 – 1999)

·Conducted financial performance and benchmarking analysis for corporate clients by evaluating Investment Manager performance versus established goals, external benchmarks and competitive market data.

·Calculated rate of return for clients and communicated monthly & quarterly performance results via hard copy & web based reporting.

·Maximized client service satisfaction by preparing performance reports in a timely & accurate manner.

·Provided analytical & technical support in order to evaluate how well the Investment Managers were performing relative to their respective benchmarks and peer group.

Cash Manager (1996 – 1998)

·Provided effective cash management and custody of accounts worth over $7 Billion.

Minimized client risk by investing cash in a timely manner, resolving complex problems and advising client of relevant financial information.

·Assisted upper management in the analysis of policies and in the development of new and revised policies.

·Coordinated activities between the client, investment manager, broker and trust department.

EDUCATION

Master’s of Business Administration

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor’s of Arts (Dual Major: Business and Economics)

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

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