Anthony Volin is a Senior Financial Manager with strong business management and analytical skills demonstrated through t...
Anthony B. Volin, MBA Schaumburg, Illinois 60194
847-269-9160
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PROFILE Senior Financial Manager with strong business management and analytical skills demonstrated through the implementation of new accounting and forecasting practices, modeling and analysis of acquisitions, and implementation of cost recovery pricing practices. Proven track record of implementing successful new business metrics and practices.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AbbVie, Waukegan, Illinois Financial Consultant (contract)
April, 2014-February, 2015
Data Lead converting numerous international subsidiaries general ledgers to a common SAP general ledger system. The end result creates a common reporting and analysis backbone for the financials of 180 subsidiaries. Reviewed affiliates’ journal entry and balance sheet reconciliation documentation to ensure a smooth transition of accounting responsibilities from local accounting departments to centralized financial services organizations.
Wolters Kluwer, Riverwoods, Illinois Financial Consultant (contract)
June, 2013-April, 2014
Reported to the Director of Finance, Legal Markets Group. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities for the Litigation and Bankruptcy product organization ($30Mil. Revenue). Managed the month-end close process to ensure proper revenue and expense recognition. Assisted in the transition from Oracle to SAP. Created an Essbase daily sales reporting system to support multiple sales channel operations.
British Petroleum, Naperville, Illinois Financial Consultant (contract)
October, 2012-March, 2013
Reported to the Divestments Manager. Project management of embedded finance tasks associated with the sale of a $2.4 Bil. refinery, terminals and pipeline network. Managed post close financial obligations resulting from the sale.
YMCA of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (contract)
July, 2010-March, 2012
Reported to the Sr. Director of Planning. Delivered financial support to the Planning, Accounting, and Senior Management of the organization. Select accomplishments include: Redesigned revenue and expense planning process. Developed new tools which resulted in a 7900 man hour savings per plan cycle through automated data loads and increased the integrity of plan targets. Coached staff on the effective use of these tools. Created capital reporting system to manage major facility upgrade initiative. Tied together real estate, construction, capital accounting and project management teams for integrated reporting. Performed year-end account reconciliations and developed new accounting procedures to ensure complex accounts are maintained properly.
CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS, Rolling Meadows, Illinois Budget & Planning Manager (contract)
August, 2008-January, 2009
Reported to the Regional Finance Manager. Managed a purchasing and receiving department of 7 junior and senior level accounting professionals. Monitored department responsiveness to operational needs and its attention to the details and procedures necessary to ensure proper accounting and maintenance of financial controls. Responsible for 230M capital rollout plan. Tightened expenditure forecast to alert local and senior company management of budget exposures which resulted in a more realistic forecast $13M higher than previously forecasted.
THOMSON WEST, Deerfield, Illinois
September, 2001-December, 2007
A leader in providing legal research publications/databases in the U.S. market.
Financial Manager, Sales and Account Management, Midwest Division Reported to the VP and General Manager of the Midwest Division. Accountable for effectively developing and managing a $270 million annual sales and revenue target through the support of our Directors of Sales and of Account Management. Responsible for financial analysis, budget/forecasting, financial systems, and internal controls. Selected accomplishments included: Managed month-end close process. Developed metrics (pipeline analysis, activity reporting, etc.) and analyzed territory potential allowing Regional Sales Managers to benchmark their territories, balance opportunity for quota setting, and monitor sales representative performance. This contributed to an average sales growth of 13% per year. Identified major customer base not adequately served. This resulted in the creation of a new sales channel increasing Divisional sales from 100K per year to 1.8M in the pilot stage and 13M in the full implementation stage. Created weekly reporting for variable revenue performance previously only available on a one month lag basis. This supported an average revenue growth of 9% and line of sight impacts for managers. Partnered with Divisional Management to prioritize expense initiatives and develop budget forecasts and subsequently consolidate all department needs for divisional submissions.
MOTOROLA INC., Schaumburg, Illinois Financial Manager, Motorola University, (1994-2001)
1987-2001
Reported to the director of finance. Accountable for effectively developing and managing an $80 million annual operating budget supporting training delivery and program development throughout the U.S. in 6 regional training centers. Responsible for financial analysis, budget/forecasting, financial systems, and internal controls. Selected accomplishments included: Managed month-end close process and performed internal audits as needed. Instituted sound accrual accounting practices and created financial reporting systems resulting in more accurate reporting. Set up accountabilities creating transaction-based ledger that replaced a cash accounting system. Reduced internal accounts receivable by 90%. Developed a cost tracking system that traced charges to customers for sessions (classes) closed out yet never billed. Increased management effectiveness by educating regional directors on interpreting monthly financial statements, the key financial drivers of training delivery, and the benefits of sound forecasting procedures and fill rate requirements. Changed organizational focus from pure learning effectiveness to a financially balanced impact driven focus. Implemented training metrics that drive financial performance, resulting in a $3.5 million annual direct cost savings.
Senior Financial Analyst, Communications Product Sector, (1993-1994) International Network Services Division Reported to the division controller. Provided financial support for a $44 million international division with locations in Europe, Pacific Rim, Australia, Canada, Brazil, and Venezuela. Developed annual and five-year plans for sales, profit, capital, and budget requirements. Conducted analysis of acquisition/divestitures/joint venture proposals. Reviewed capital requests and provided general financial support to field operations. Selected accomplishments included: Developed analytical groundwork for successful spin-off of a Canadian trunking radio subsidiary and formation of a new joint venture. Developed valuation model for sale of U.K. subsidiary and for Hong Kong joint venture. Created the initial books for a new joint venture in the Czech Republic.
Senior Financial Analyst, Domestic Network Services Division (1990-1993) Financial Analyst, Communications International Division (1987-1990) EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, Michigan M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance and Accounting; CPA eligible UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois B.A., Economics COMPUTER SKILLS Excel, Access, Business Objects/Intelligence, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Essbase, Cognos, Pillar, Voyager, SharePoint, Kronos, Word, Powerpoint, Filemaker Pro, SAS, Multiple custom ERP systems (OMS, DSR, MTIS)
