Emanuel “Manny” Cole, CPA

Professional Background

 

Infor Global Solutions, Chicago, IL                                                                                   07/05 – 02/09

Senior Project Lead

Responsible for development and tracking of Project Scope documents and master Project Plans

Development and delivery of End User training programs and documentation

Installation of Performance Management Business Intelligence tools

Development and maintenance of executive dashboards, scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs)

  

Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL                                                                                 07/01 – 07/04

Project Manager

Responsible for day-to-day support of financial production modules: Oracle release 11.i (GL, AP, Purchasing, and EDI Gateway).

Assisted with development of Request For Proposal and Statement of Work.

Create and track comprehensive project plans using Microsoft Projects.

Supervise and manage resources assigned to Oracle financial module migration and implementation from release 11.03 to 11i.

Direct development of 4 technical developers, 3 database administrators, and third party consultants.

 

GEAC Enterprise Solutions, Chicago, IL                                                                            12/98 – 07/01

Managing Consultant

Implemented ERP software package System-21 for middle market customers.

Performed as project manager leading functional consultants on client conversions, migrations, and implementations.

Provided training, education, and technical support for Financial and Distribution modules.

Mentored and directed consultants and third party partners at client sites.

 

The Parson Group, Chicago, IL                                                                                         01/97 – 12/98

Financial Consultant

Assisted Fortune 1000 companies with financial system conversions, re-engineered processes, and due diligence purchasing, divestitures, and IPO’s methodologies.

List of clients include: ABN Amro, LaSalle Bank, Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Postal System Incorporated (subsidiary of Bell & Howell).

 

Financial Federal Trust & Savings Bank, Olympia Fields, IL                                             01/96 – 12/96

Controller

Led Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions.

Coordinated and engineered significant department restructuring and general ledger restructuring.

Produced and managed monthly financial statement preparation and quarterly regulatory reporting.

Maintained and created internal controls to safeguard corporate assets.

Composed comprehensive Controller’s manual.

Supervised, trained, and influenced 2 assistant controllers, 3 accountants, and 3 clerks.

 

The Neighborhood Institute (Affiliate of Shorebank Corporation), Chicago, IL                   05/92 – 07/95

Chief Financial Officer & Vice President

Led financial and administrative operations.

Insured timely and accurate reporting to Board of Directors, Management, and external regulators.

Analyzed and reported organizational and subsidiary cash management standings.

Created and tracked annual budget and asset management data for 21 residential rental properties and 5 commercial properties.

Launched secure systems and procedures to insure corporate assets and bond ratings.

Managed Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and MIS departments. Supervised, developed, and trained 6 professional and clerical staff members.

Provided facilities management for Corporate Headquarters.

 

Bank of America - Illinois  (f.k.a. Continental Bank)                                                           12/84 – 05/92

Financial Information Officer & Section Manager ‑ (12/87 – 05/92)

Supervised and developed five senior accountants. Was responsible for assuring the accuracy of the financial records for sixteen corporate subsidiaries. Assisted in the preparation of regulatory reports for SEC, SBA and OCC. Lead and assisted on various automation projects in the division. Represented Corporate Accounting during planning, development and conversion to McCormick & Dodge (M&D) accounting system.

 

Financial Analyst ‑ (03/86 – 12/87)

Gathered and analyzed financial data from major financial institutions around the country that was subsequently compiled and tabulated into competitive reports and distributed to senior management. Tools used in this process included LOTUS 1‑2‑3 and/or Express, a mainframe database. Implemented and maintained a Funds Transfer Pricing System that was used to assign specific costs to aid in product pricing and contribution margin measurement.

 

Staff Auditor – (Accounting Audit) (12/84 – 03/86)

Compiled, analyzed and evaluated data to determine if divisional policies and procedures provided adequate controls. Consulted with various levels of management on audit findings and recommendations. Prepared written summarization’s of audit findings, conclusions and recommendations.