Senior Financial IT Executive
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LOUIS J. JIRICEK, C.P.A.
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
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SENIOR FINANCIAL IT EXECUTIVE
Business Systems/Computer Software/Government/Not-For-Profit/Manufacturing/Pharmaceutical
Senior Level Executive with a proven ability to translate financial and accounting business needs into technology requirements. Extensive hands-on experience associated with financial and strategic planning, complex business and tax issues, budget development and management, accounting and financial operations, systems infrastructure development, documentation reporting systems, IT project implementation and team-leadership collaboration.
SKILLS
Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, UNIX, Linux, Telnet, Sage MAS500, Crystal Reports, FRx, Cyberquery Report Writer, Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (SOX), GAAP, IFARS, CAS, CFDA Reporting.
EXPERIENCE
Solution Systems, Inc., Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Dynamics NAV Navision Project Manager 2008 to Present
Provides implementation support and project management for Microsoft Dynamics NAV reseller within the manufacturing and distribution industries.
• Developed detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans and status reports, identification of risks, contingency plans and allotment of resources for each phase of the project.
• Managed all areas of the Project and Initiatives (Integration, Cost, Quality, Communication and Procurement).
• Designed and conducted highly specialized training programs while providing emerging technology skills.
• Created software solutions to meet business needs.
Information Development Consultants, Chicago, Illinois
Director of Finance 1999 to 2008
Responsible for direct-line support to senior level financial and IT management regarding implementation of government and not-for-profit software.
• Managed multiple implementation projects concurrently through the project lifecycle; analysis, implementation and training, and post go-live support.
• Served as interim CFO for client organizations.
• Used advanced technical writing knowledge to write and maintain new/revised manuals, implementation packages, and other technical documentation including online help screens and online documentation for intranet web sites.
• Process owner for Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 (SOX), FASB, GASB and IFARS initiatives.
• Analyzed business needs to identify problems and propose logical solution to successfully implement a $100M fund accounting software.
• Upgraded MAS500 accounting system for customized, not-for-profit accounting functionality, system wide scalability and expanded reporting capabilities.
• Coordinated hardware and software testing for SQL Sever 2005 migration.
• Provided sales support by conducting software demonstrations and completing proposal requests.
CCC Information Services, Chicago, Illinois
Financial Software Implementation Consultant 1998 to 1999
Provided automotive industry businesses software support.
• Managed expectations throughout al levels of project management lifecycle.
• Consulted with management regarding project status; provided input and recommended solutions.
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Medical Management Solutions, Inc., Elmhurst, Illinois
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer 1996 to 1998
Responsible for all financial aspects to bring structure to functional areas of a start-up.
• Designed and implemented an annual budget process that supported a 3-year plan.
• Established and managed internal audit function.
• Created and administered all Human Resource functions, including payroll and insurance.
• Developed all Treasury Management functions, including bank reconciliations, and operating and working capital.
• Created general ledger, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed asset systems.
• Procured network operating systems and applications software.
• Responsible for income tax issues and miscellaneous franchise tax issues.
• Created a system to track expenditure of resources.
Morris●Anderson & Associates, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois
Controller 1993 to 1995
Responsible for tax and accounting issues for a management consulting firm, including 20 client companies.
• Initiated cash management strategies.
• Charged with all Federal and State income tax issues and miscellaneous franchise tax issues.
• Administered all 401K and profit sharing plans.
Novopharm, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois
Controller/Treasurer 1987 to 1992
Monitored all accounting systems for an international generic pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
• Developed entire accounts receivable system, accounts payable system, general ledger system, inventory and order entry.
• Developed accounting analysis for successful antidumping action.
• Key contact person for all outside professional services.
• Responsible for all personnel matters.
• Developed 401K and profit sharing plan.
• Negotiated insurance contracts with various insurance carriers and effected 10% savings.
EDUCATION
University of Miami, Graduate School of Business
Master in Business Administration, Econometrics
University of Miami, School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics; Minors in Finance and Accounting
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
• Microsoft Dynamics Navision 4.0 Costing
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0 Financials
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Economics Association
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