Gregory Murphy is a Results Oriented Achiever and Experienced Accounting Professional with a track record of successfull...
GREGORY S. MURPHY ROSLINDALE MA 02131 • 617.413.6472 •
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HIGHLY EXPERIENCED DIRECTOR OF FINANCE / CONTROLLER Results Oriented Achiever and Experienced Accounting Professional with a track record of successfully managing a broad spectrum of financial reporting, general ledger, P&L, cash management and reconciliation responsibilities. Expertise in project management, training and mentoring staff, corporate auditing and contract negotiation and execution. Reputation for superior business savvy and ability to streamline business processes for higher productivity and efficiency. Seeking a Director of Finance or Controller position with a progressive organization, that values leadership, precision and strategic thinking.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Provide financial leadership and execute key business initiatives; drive financial results, monitor
operations and performance milestones and metrics, and ensure accuracy of financial reporting and integrity of control environment. Provide leadership and coordination of company financial planning, debt financing, and budget management functions; ensure accounting procedures conform to generally accepted principles. Provide solutions for complex problems, business processes and organizational issues. Develop appropriate analytical models/schedules to ensure optimal profitability and efficiency of operations. Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget. Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses, prepare financial outlook and forecasts. Extensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
Key Skills Summary Ability to Work in a Fast Paced Environment Strategic Leadership and Planning Perform Critical Business Analysis/Improvement Complete Thorough and Accurate Reconciliations Strong Analytical Skills/Detail Oriented
Productively Manage Multiple Projects Excellent Presentation and Communication Skills Exercise Experienced Backed Judgment Lead/Manage/ Motivate High Performance Staff Time Management and Scheduling
Professional Experience Texterity, Inc. Southborough, MA - Director of Finance (2006 – 2011) Managed all aspects of financial operations: including Board of Director reporting, annual budget forecast and analysis, banking relationships, revenue recognition, monthly close, year end audit, cash management, annual capitalization of software development , GAAP compliance, and bookkeeping & HR staff. Successfully obtained $500,000 bank line of credit Managed financing round, cap table and employee options. Calculated annual stock option expense. Created and managed SQL database & QuickBooks Enterprise integration project to streamline monthly customer invoicing, resulting in 50% efficiency gain in Client Service and Operation departments. Expedited customer contract signing by introducing web based system into sales process. Negotiated long term office leases and lease renewal, saving company tens of thousands of dollars.
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Greenleaf Composting Company, Jamaica Plain MA – COO / Finance Manger (1995 – 2005) Directed start-up urban organics recycling company with strategic planning, marketing, public relations, and fiscal, operational and project management.
Led company through successful business planning process, devised operational strategies, and raised private equity capital necessary for implementation. Oversaw all financial operations including annual budget, cash flow projections and financial statements. Built corporate identity and branding. Produced corporate video. Set up company’s accounting system. Trained bookkeeper. Created point of sale receipt and inventory tracking system. Successfully negotiated management contracts with state agencies, non-profits and the private sector. Applied for and received several operating and equipment grants from MA environmental government agencies.
Boston Urban Gardeners, Jamaica Plain MA - Associate Director (1990-1995) Successfully provided executive leadership in multi-functional capacity for this national leader in urban land use planning and development. Responsible for supervising service programs and daily operations of organization. Oversaw annual budget and Board reporting. Wrote grants, raised programmatic funding. Represented agency on coalitions and to the media.
Education M. Ed., Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1993 Concentration in Business Management
