Resume for experienced finance professional. Both CPA and MBA

1. TIMOTHY N MYSZKOWSKI, CPA, MBA
38W561 Callighan Place Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 341-1927 tmyszkowski@msn.com
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Professional Summary
Senior Finance professional with more than 15 years’ accounting and management experience in a variety of organizational settings
and industries. Both CPA and MBA. Polished leadership, communication and organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to provide
expense reduction, timely and efficient financial reporting and streamlined process improvements leading to efficient decision making
and enhanced financial results.
Competencies and Expertise
 Process improvements
 Resource Management
 Cost Allocations
 Project Management
 Performance Analysis
 Self-motivated Professional
 Budget Development
 Forecasting
 Cash Management
 Selection & Recruitment
 Sarbanes Oxley
 Internal Evaluation
Professional Experience
Stratapult Corp. – Schaumburg, IL
Develops technology products for original equipment manufactures in consumer electronics, vertical markets, and enterprise spaces
Controller September 2017-Present
Direct report to the President, responsible for management and professional development of the finance department of technology
start-up
 Oversee budget development and profitability analysis
 Develop relationships with financial institutions and external accounting firms
 Design Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP for accounting and project management functions
Meyers & Flowers, LLC – St. Charles, IL
Law firm litigating in a variety of legal specialties including product liability, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers
compensation with annual revenue in excess of thirty million dollars
Controller (CFO) October 2016-September 2017
Reporting directly to the managing partner, oversee all aspects of firm’s financial activities, including the development and
maintenance of financial policies and procedures, and oversight of monthly and year end reporting cycles.
 Develop closing schedule, monthly reporting packet, including financial statements, cost analysis and key financial metrics
 Selected the firm accounting and case management software; including creating system requirements and RICEFW inventory
 Developed and implemented multiple time and cost saving processes including annual cost savings of $5,000 on 1099 filing
 Responsible for financial activities of 18 affiliated business entities
Sidley Austin, LLP – Chicago, IL
Sixth-largest U.S.-based law firm with 1,900 attorneys and annual revenues in excess of one billion dollars
Accounting Manager November 2015-October 2016
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, manage accounting staff of 6, coordinate month and year end closing cycles
 Responsible for staff development; training and coaching and performance review
 Ensure timely preparation and analysis of monthly cash and accrual financial statements
 Oversee preparation of the Firm’s annual audited financial statements and footnotes and coordination of the audit process
 Contribute in the Firm-wide annual budget and projection process and monthly financial reporting process
WEC Energy Group formerly Integrys Energy Group-Chicago, IL 2004-2015
One of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.4 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota
Accounting Supervisor September 2008-November 2015
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, supervise team of 7, responsible for the financial reporting of the shared service
organization, coordinating month end closing schedule and closing process, maintenance of general ledger, coordinating regulatory
and internal audits
 IBS Accounting team implemented 25 process improvements projects in 2014
 Coordinated FERC audit of shared services organization spanning 27 months and concluding with no material adverse findings
 Chartfield analysis project purged over 700 redundant chartfields (17% of total)
 Perform complex general accounting functions, including allocation of $380 Million of Shared Service organization costs
 Finance lead of customer software project; Functionally designed 11 finance processes; Configured project GL Mapping
 Recipient of 2 Hat Tricks (project awards) for excellent performance in the design and build phase of the project
 Closed on schedule every month when leading IBS Accounting team

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Senior Lead Accountant July 2007-September 2008 (Promoted)
Senior Accountant June 2006-July 2007 (Promoted)
Accountant June 2005-June 2006 (Promoted)
 Test, analyze and adjust computer generated journal entries; resulting in a savings of 40 hours per month
 Manage general accounts, and bank & account reconciliation process; reduced exception items by 97%; from over 2800 items to 60
 Propose and publish metrics and KPIs to be incorporated into the monthly financials and scorecards
Cash Analyst April 2004- June 2005
 Daily tracking and forecasting of cash receipts and disbursements for company’s 11 general bank accounts
 Responsible for daily short term borrowing and investing of company funds; analyzed performance of short term investments
 Perform periodic budgeting and modeling to project monthly/annual cash requirements
 Maintain relationships with banks and borrowing and investing firms
 Assist with bond financings and prepare amortization schedules
Rausch Construction Company - Broadview, IL
Full-service construction company specializing in general contracting and construction management services
Accounting Manager 2002-2004
Staff Accountant 2001-2002 (Promoted)
Reporting to the CFO, responsible for all aspects of accounting department, including payroll, taxes, reconciliations, A/P & A/R, and
cash management
 Administration of contracts and subcontracts, including preparation of American Institute of Architects forms
 Close of monthly books and bank reconciliations
 Direct daily data entry for all vendors and subcontractors
 Prepare all internal and external audits for unions, workers compensation, and year-end audits
 Job cost accounting projects
 Proposed and implemented an information technology networking strategy
Global Brand Marketing, Inc., dba Diesel Footwear - Santa Barbara, CA
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. designs, develops, and markets footwear. Products are distributed in countries worldwide
Credit Manager & U.S. Accounts Receivable Manager 2000-2001
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, responsible for all aspects of U.S. Accounts Receivable and Credit functions
 Manage the relationship with the factoring company, including submitting orders, disputes resolution and cash receipts
 Financial analysis of current and new customers
 Organize and chair credit committee meetings
 Manage sales commissions for sales representatives
 Lowered days in accounts receivable aging from over 60 days to 40 days through more efficient procedural execution
 Reduced monthly chargeback percentage from 20% to 12% by improving vetting process of customer financial information
The Adizes Institute, Inc. - Montecito, CA Provides
Provides Organizational Change Management, Leadership Management Development, and Corporate Lifecycle Strategic Business
Planning based on the methodologies of Dr. Ichak Adizes
Staff Accountant & Inventory Manager 1999-2000
Reporting to the Controller, perform daily accounting and tasks such as A/P, A/R, payroll, collections, and cash receipts
 Management of consultant’s commissions
 Manage and prepare physical inventory audit
Systems Experience
 PeopleSoft, SAP, QuickBooks, Dynamics GP & 365, Elite, Bidtek, Xero, Solace (Medical Billing), Open-C, C-First
 Microsoft Office Suite, SQL
Education
Benedictine University Masters Business Administration, May 2003
University of California, Santa Barbara Bachelor of Arts, Business/Economics with
Accounting Emphsis, December 1998
Professional Affiliation
Member AICPA 2006
Community Involvement
Heartland Elementary School PTO – Sports Day Chair
Geneva Baseball Association – Coach