Experience

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  Us navy

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

  Petty officer second class

  Served three years’ active duty as Storekeeper aboard USS Capodanno FF1093 based in Newport, Rhode Island, with deployments to the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and North Atlantic. Managed ship’s business office and controlled storeroom. Honorably discharged, with commendations.

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  Pricewaterhousecoopers

  Sept 1991 - Apr 1999

  Manager business assurance

  Delivered efficient audit and consulting services primarily to healthcare organizations and educational institutions in New England, including University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Westfield State University, Deerfield Academy, Valley Health Systems, Noble Hospital and Franklin Medical Center. Also provided audit service to financial institutions and manufacturing companies. Supervised up to four staff accountants per audit engagement, from work-paper review to preparation/analysis of financial statements and tests of internal controls. Show less

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  Holyoke medical center

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2014

  Vice president of finance & chief financial officer

  Recruited to lead finance division for struggling, full-service community hospital ($138M annual net operating revenue and 1,000 FTEs). Prepared annual operating budget, ensured accuracy of all financial statements, managed state grants. Oversaw accounting, payroll, patient financial services, reimbursement, patient access, managed care contracting, health information management, revenue integrity, care transitions and materials management. Led eight senior leaders, with oversight for 150 FTEs.

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  Holyoke medical center

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2017

  Treasurer & chief financial officer, valley health systems, inc., and holyoke medical center, inc.

  A non-profit, integrated healthcare system comprised of a 198-bed acute care community hospital, physician practice group, outpatient behavioral health and school-based counseling services, and visiting nurse and hospice care, among other entities. Valley Health Systems employs 1,300 and has $165M in annual net operating revenue. Promoted to dual role. Directed all aspects of corporate finance for health system while retaining duties as CFO of Holyoke Medical Center. Oversaw accounting, payroll, departmental budgeting and reimbursement functions; prepared IRS form 990s, 990t, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts state filing; and presented monthly financial reporting package to Finance Committee and Board of Directors. Led 10 direct reports. Show less

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  Cushing academy

  Jan 2018 - now

  Chief financial officer

  Cushing Academy, a co-educational independent school serving 400 boarding and day studentsin grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates. Provide strategic counsel to the Head and Trustees to enable the School to deliver on its mission and ambitions. Oversee the activities of approximately 170 full- and part-time employees in financial operations, financial planning, technology, physical plant, human resources, and auxiliary services and contract management.