1. Kevin O’Reilly, CPA
210 Jean Carol Road Mobile: (339) 221-0646
Abington, MA 02351 E-mail: kevin.oreilly91@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications and Accomplishments
Dynamic leader and focused change agent who builds strongteams, quickly establishes credibility and relentlessly
pursues continuous improvement
Expert at automation and system implementations that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
Adept at presenting to boards of directors,investors,lenders and peer executives
Skilled in the development of strategies for margin improvement
Experienced negotiator of financingto supportacquisitions,workingcapital and capital improvements
Significantexperienceservingon advisory boards
Very strong financial reportingskills
Significant Accomplishments
Professionalized and streamlined the Accounting, Tax and Government Compliance functions of a $500M
government contractor
o Terminated $60M defined benefit pension plan for $5M less than plan
o Reduced days sales outstandingby 14 days,improvingcash flows by more than $20M
o Implemented a global tax strategy and compliancefunction thatmitigated risk and maximized recovery on
government contracts
o Automated revenue recognition
o Substantially improved the perception and credibility of the Controller’s Group
Realized $600Kof annual cost savings, improved the quality of finance operations, minimized risk and
strengthened the control environment of an $800Mlegal services organization
o Outsourced accounts payableand streamlined payroll operations
o Negotiated reduced rates on consulting,tax and auditservices
o Restructured a $150M insuranceportfolio
o Overhauled internal controls and automated manual processes
Appointed advisory board chairperson and finance committee chairperson of local private school
o Focused the efforts of the board on key financial and operational matters
o Improved subcommittee structure and effectiveness
o Enhanced the school’s financial disciplineand reporting
Instrumental in the turnaround of Private Healthcare Systems, Inc. (PHCS)
o Implemented financial disciplinethatled from annual lossesto years of sustained profitability
o Builtboard,investor and lender confidence in the financefunction
o Key member of the team that packaged and presented PHCS for a successful saleto privateequity investors
Professional Experience
Abt Associates Inc. 2010 – Present
Abt Associates Inc. (Abt) is a $600Mprofessional services firm and a global leader in research and program implementation
in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. The Firm has an employee base of
over 2,400 and does business in over 50 countries.
2. Principal Accounting Officer 2014 - Present
401(k) Advisory Committee Member 2014 - Present
Pension Plan Advisory Committee Member 2014 – 2016 (plan termination)
Assumed leadership role over Retirement Services 2013
Assumed leadership role over Government Accounting Compliance 2013
Vice President and Corporate Controller 2010 – 2014
Responsiblefor overseeing a team of 40 and directingfinancial reporting,government accountingcompliance,ERISA
compliance,billing, global tax compliance,treasury,general accounting,accounts payable,and payroll
Quickly repaired company-wide working relationships and reestablished the credibility of the Controller’s Group
Reduced staffing costs while handling company growth of more than 52% over three years
o This was accomplished by dramatically improvingeffectiveness and efficiency through automation and
processes redesign
Successfully implemented two acquisitions ($20M U.S. company and $15M Australian company)
Terminated defined benefit pension plan
o Outlined business casefor termination and obtained board approval
o Developed aggressivetimelineto minimizethe company’s exposure to interest rate changes and
increasinginsurancepremiums
o Executed the termination plan on time and with a cash outlay of $5M less than planned
Reduced days sales outstanding and improved cash flows by $20M through automation, relationship building
and sound process management
Created and implemented automation models to improve revenue recognition and simplify the related
processes
Implemented a global tax strategy and compliance function dealing with 50 foreign jurisdictions
Implemented complex models to streamline and automate government cost accounting
Ropes & Gray, LLP, Director of Finance 2007 – 2010
Ropes & Gray, LLP (R&G) is an $800M law firm and one of the top most profitable firms in the country. R&G provides a
broad array of legal services, serving virtually every industry. The firm has an employee base of over 2,000 and does business
in all 50 states, Japan, Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom.
Responsiblefor managinga team of 60 and directing financial planningand analysis,financial reporting,billing, risk
management, tax compliance,treasury,general accounting,accounts payable,escrowand payroll
Reduced operating costs by more than $600K
o Outsourced accounts payableand introduced scanningsolution, reducingcostby 40% and greatly
improvingprocessingquality
o Reduced the cost of payroll operations by 20%
o Negotiated $200K of savings on consulting,tax and auditservices
Implemented international finance and compliance operations for four new foreign offices
o Executed hedging strategies
o Developed the team’s expertise on foreign regulatory requirements
Restructured the billing function to improve billing accuracy and efficiency
o Enabled better coverage for foreign offices whilehandling more volume and complexity
o Implemented multi-currency capabilities
Reorganized the financial planning and analysis function
o Implemented formal model for assessingclientpricing
o Implemented formal budget process and metric reporting for legal practicegroups
3. Established the treasury function
o Created protocols and guidelines for cash management, forecasting and investing
o Improved the overall return on short-term invested assets by 25 basis points
Private Healthcare Systems, Inc. 1995 – 2007
PHCS provided health care cost management solutions to its customers who included large national employers, international
insurance companies, third-party administrators and government agencies. The company had an employee base of 1,000,
did business in all 50 states and generated revenues in excess of $150M.In October 2006,PHCS was purchased by Multiplan,
Inc. which is owned by a group of investors led by The Carlyle Group.
Vice President and Controller 2002 - 2007
Controller and Assistant Treasurer 1997 - 2002
Manager of Accounting 1995 - 1997
Key member of the team that developed and implemented the PHCS turnaround strategy yielding:
o 100% growth in revenue and significantdiversification of the customer base
o A transition fromsignificantlosses to years of sustained profitability prior to its sale
o Three successful acquisitions
o A company-wide financial disciplinethatincentivized all levels of management to effectively manage their
budgets and focus on the overall success of the organization
Partnered with team members to develop the company’s merger and acquisition strategy
o Led the operations integration of the company’s firstacquisition
o Developed and implemented financial duediligence models and integration processes
Implemented a public company style financial reporting and control environment
o Served as primary advisor to the board of directors on auditand tax matters
Successfully led a variety of system implementations, integrations and upgrades
o Implemented ERP solution thatled to improved reporting and a more efficient financeoperation
Established the company’s treasury function
o Developed cash flowforecasts and implemented strategies for managingexcess cash
o Managed $60M portfolio,achievinginvestment returns in excess of benchmarks
o Negotiated various acquisition,workingcapital and capital assetleasingfacilities
Overhauled and automated the billing and collection functions
Implemented various strategies to reduce income taxes, saving millions of dollars
Deloitte & Touche LLP – Senior Auditor 1994 – 1995
New England Tractor Trailer, Inc. – Assistant Controller 1993 – 1994
Needel Welch & Stone, PC - Senior Auditor 1988 – 1993
Affiliations, Education & Certifications
Saint Francis Xavier School, Advisory Board and Finance Committee Member 2011 – Present
Archbishop Williams High School, Board and Finance Committee Member 2009 – 2011
Stonehill College, B.S. in Business Administration, Concentration: Accounting 1988
Dean's listall semesters,graduated cum laude
Certified Public Accountant 1988
References available upon request