As an independent professional, I’ve worked with numerous clients, either as a dedicated resource addressing specific issues or supporting daily accounting and financial operations.  I’ve taken best practices from diverse industries and incorporated them wherever possible.  Throughout my assignments, the client is engaged in the process, developing their knowledge base.

My experience has encompassed a wide variety of industries.  Here is a brief sample:

Governmental

• Illinois Park District – Implemented new financial reporting requirements for state and local governments (GASB 34)
• Illinois Park District – Evaluated internal controls of for profit facility.

Nonprofit

• Senior Center – Assessed financial controls, documenting existing procedures and recommending changes to strengthen controls
• Shelter and Child Care Provider – Assisted in development of annual budget ($5.3 million revenues).
• Free Health Clinic – Accounting support during personnel transition.

Recreational

• 18 hole Golf Course – Analyzed membership revenue, resulting in changes to pricing plan and additional revenue.
• Banquet facilities – Financial analysis of revenues and expenses, comparing to industry benchmarks and developing strategic plan.

International

• Consumer Food and Beverages – Directed effort to develop annual production and distribution budget (annual expense: $2.6 billion).
• Communications Products – Liaison to foreign subsidiaries, recording related International transactions.