Gerard 'Gerry' A.'s Linkedin Analytics

Senior Finance Executive with 20+ years of experience in all facets of finance management. Provides transformational, visionary leadership, exceptional business/financial acumen, best practices, and a deep understanding of the operations and finance management functions. Experienced and successful in public and private sectors, and in corporate, government, academic, and nonprofit environments. Expert in global financial management, P&L management, controller/accounting functions, financial reporting, consulting, IT systems, governance, operations, and diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI). Proven success in driving organizational growth, profitability, and operational excellence. Sees beyond the status quo to identify areas for improvement, implement internal controls, boost efficiencies, optimize resources, and deliver bottom-line results. Leverages solutions-based approach and agile thinking to balance operational requirements and financial imperatives to achieve organizational objectives. Leads with authenticity and fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, innovation, inclusiveness, engagement, and accountability. Effective communicator and change agent who distills complex information into actionable insights, builds meaningful, impactful relationships, and makes informed, data-driven decisions. Certified Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Practitioner. ▪ Achieved 2% ROI on The Advanced Leadership Institute’s (TALI) $5M endowment, outperforming the S&P 500 (down 22%) YTD. ▪ Seamlessly shifted TALI from remote to in-person learning; collaborated with TALI’S partner, Carnegie Mellon University and their health & safety organizations to coordinate/implement a COVID-19 policy during Spring 2022 semester. ▪ Reduced AR 90-day balance 60% in 180 days by improving invoice status reporting, real-time confirmation of receipts, and real-time analysis of delinquent accounts. ▪ Partnered with leaders at the DOD’s Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP) to develop and implement DEI strategies and procedures. ▪ Drove 10% ROI improvement and 5% YOY cash flow increase via financial strategies that supported reporting, operations, and financial performance. ▪ Led financial administration for NASA, NOAA, and the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS), including internal controls, transparency, accountability, and oversight. ▪ Key in helping to fund DOE sustainability projects, most notably the Quadrennial Energy Review and the Quadrennial Technology Review. ▪ Develops individuals to excel and grow into roles of greater scope and responsibility.