Blake Brophy

Experience

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  Arthur Andersen & Co.

  Jun 1990 - Aug 1990

  Tax Intern

  Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax returns for corporate clients of the Enterprise team.

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  Arthur Andersen & Co.

  Jul 1991 - Dec 1993

  Tax Staff

  Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax returns for corporations, individuals, partnerships, trusts and exempt organizations.Developed interactive spreadsheet to calculate income and payroll tax gross-ups for previously unreported employee wages for privately-held company.Determined advantageous cost allocation methods to offset unrelated business income for tax-exempt clients.

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  Applied Bioscience International, Inc.

  Jan 1994 - Apr 1997

  Tax Accountant

  Prepared federal and state income tax returns for consolidated group of fourteen companies with revenues of $166-million during period of significant corporate reorganization.Coordinated conversion of subsidiary fixed asset systems into a company-wide accounting system and established corporate policies and procedures relating to fixed asset accounting.Investigated and completed steps to establish a business presence within Ontario, Canada.Determined most beneficial valuation method to settle federal intangibles issue. Show less

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  Green Thumb, Inc.

  Apr 1997 - Mar 1998

  Chief Accountant

  Managed financial reporting function for $110-million non-profit organization, including compliance with procedures relating to federal grants, fundraising activities and affiliated employment agency.Managed successful implementation of accounts receivable and billing systems.Directed inter-grant billing procedures to allocate payroll, indirect and joint costs among programs.Coordinated nationwide budgeting process.Trained national and field staff in accounting and financial systems. Show less

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  Manufactured Housing Institute

  Mar 1998 - Mar 2002

  Controller

  Managed financial, human resource, information systems and administrative operations for $5-million national trade association. Served as staff liaison to Financial Services Division, including running membership meetings both locally and out-of-state. Also served as liaison to five standing member committees and several task forces.Developed and executed comprehensive conversion and redesign of financial management processes, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets and financial reporting. Efforts resulted in unqualified audit reports and substantially improved efficiency and reporting clarity.Oversaw successful conversion of association's membership database. Project included diligent review of more than 30,000 constituent records in former database for errors and duplications.Managed IT staff during substantial network upgrade including conversion of office-wide operating system, preparation for Y2K compliance requirements, significant investment in server, PC and peripheral hardware & software licenses as well as staff training.Drafted and issued comprehensive Employee Manual including human resource and administrative policies and procedures. Researched corresponding policies and national trends in similar organizations and related legal and regulatory implications.Supervised staff of three, including staff accountant, network administrator and receptionist. Show less

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  Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology

  Apr 2002 - Jun 2004

  Chief Financial Officer

  Provided financial and operational oversight for $5-million professional healthcare society and affiliated certification board and research foundation.Substantially overhauled underperforming accounting processes and systems, including simplification of chart of accounts, centralization of transaction processing, reassignment of tasks to streamline processes and redesign of financial statements to more accurately communicate results of operations.Served as staff liaison to Budget & Finance Committee and 125 chapter treasurers. Regularly counseled governing and program committees directly, including the Board of Directors, Strategic Planning Committee and the Annual Conference Planning Committee, as well as boards and committees of affiliated organizations.Managed annual budget development process working with volunteers and staff budget managers reflecting operating assumptions for over 100 programs in 15 cost centers. Reviewed program results and budget variances with program managers throughout fiscal year and developed contingency plans to ensure net results consistent with budgeted goals. Cost containment measures resulted in profitable results for consecutive years despite revenues short of expectations.Delivered annual training presentations to chapter treasurers covering standard financial policies and procedures as well as fiduciary responsibilities and obligations.Developed and implemented comprehensive accounting policies and procedures manual to ensure consistency of processes, stringent controls over financial & non-financial assets and conformity with industry best practices.Managed contractual relationships with multiple vendors including landlord, legal counsel, audit firm, investment management firms, insurance providers, merchandise fulfillment centers and conference management and human resource specialists.Supervised staff of six including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, human resource and administrative personnel. Show less

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  Washington National Opera

  Jul 2004 - Sept 2011

  Director of Finance

  Directed finance and accounting functions for philanthropic performing arts organization with $35-million annual operating budget.Oversaw annual independent audits and special government audits. Ensured compliance with GAAP as well as federal, state and granting agency reporting requirements.Managed development of annual operating budgets to fulfill short-term programming and long-term financial goals within a fiscal environment of diminished funding sources and increased production costs.Executed short- and long-term financial analyses for the Board of Trustees and executive management, ensuring consistent reports that accurately reflected business conditions and provided reliable data to support strategic financial and operational decisions of the organization.Monitored cash flow activity to maintain appropriate cash balances to meet short- and long-term financial obligations for an organization with a highly cyclical cash flow.Negotiated and maintained line-of-credit agreements as necessary.Successfully upgraded financial reporting and accounting systems to more effectively and efficiently manage departmental and programmatic results.Staff liaison to Audit, Budget and Investment Committees of the Board of Trustees.Supervised staff of six, including accounts payable, payroll, budget analysis and human resource personnel. Show less

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  Arabella Advisors

  Oct 2011 - May 2015

  Controller

  Directed finance and accounting functions for privately held philanthropic consulting firm during period of steady and rapid growth during which annual revenues increased from $6-million to $15-million over four years.Directed finance and accounting functions for portfolio of seven non-profit client organizations with annual budgets ranging from $1-million to $130-million. Clients include two 501(c)(3) public charities, a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization and four private family foundations.Designed and implemented custom financial reports to effectively communicate operating results, budget variances and other financial analyses to various audiences including executive leadership, business managers and boards of trustees. Presented financial results directly to boards, management and staff in meeting, teleconference and retreat settings.Directed development of annual operating budget to fulfill short-term client service objectives and long-term strategic goals within a fiscal environment of exceptional expansion of both financial scale and staff headcount.Oversaw annual independent audits and tax compliance requirements. Ensured compliance with GAAP as well as federal, state and granting agency reporting requirements. Unqualified opinions achieved for all organizations subject to independent audits.Completed review and reconciliation of principals' equity accounts to ensure appropriate valuation of their cumulative investment in the firm throughout its first ten years of operations. Ensured proper calculation of associated compensation and tax accruals.Managed complete conversion of accounting and financial reporting systems for firm and all client organizations from Quickbooks to Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains). Project included development of customized charts of accounts and financial reporting formats unique to each organization to facilitate accuracy, integrity and clarity of financial data and reports.Supervised staff of seven. Show less

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  Evidence Action

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Financial Compliance Consultant

  Provide compliance advisory services to 501(c)(3) public charity committed to reducing poverty, improving public health and clean water delivery systems and spurring economic growth in developing nations in Africa and Asia.Direct preparation and review of financial records and statements in advance of independent audit of the organization's second year of operations during which revenues and expenditures increased from $3-million to $15-million. Coordinate documentation and analyses in response to auditor inquiries. Compile and prepare Form 990 and related filings.Review grant funding agreements to ensure compliance with grantor reporting requirements. Implement systems to ensure timely collection of pledged funds and submission of activity reports. Show less

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  Charities Aid Foundation America

  Dec 2015 - May 2019

  Chief Financial Officer

  Direct finance and accounting functions for philanthropic public charity through period of rapid growth during which annual contributed revenue has increased from $36-million to $118-million over four years. Manage development of annual operating budget to fulfill short-term and long-term strategic goals during a period of significant expansion of both financial scale and staff headcount. Oversee implementation of budget to monitor progress and present financial metrics both internally and externally. Manage compliance with GAAP as well as federal, state and granting agency reporting requirements, including USAID and US Department of State.Direct annual independent audits and tax compliance requirements for consolidated group including US parent organization and Canadian and UK subsidiaries during period in which reportable consolidated assets increased from $99-million to $168-million and reportable consolidated revenues increased from $114-million to $204-million.Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations. Engage the board in issues related to finance, audit and investments. Establish annual objectives and oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with CAF America's strategic interests and goals.Manage cash flow and forecasting while developing a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism to ensure sufficient cash resources to meet operating needs. Optimize the handling of banking and investment relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions. Manage and track the performance of CAF America's investments and donor advised funds in keeping with the policies and investment guidelines established by the CEO and Board of Directors.Mentor and manage team of five. Show less

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  Aidan Montessori School

  Jul 2019 - now

  Chief Financial Officer