Michael J. O'Connor
I'm Michael J. O'Connor, and I'm seeking a Finance or Accounting position in the Chicago area.
Michael J. O'Connor is a multifaceted Finance and Accounting Manager with diverse experience in several industries and proven value addition in various aspects of staff development, transactional accounting, internal controls and financial management.
Michael J. O'Connor's Background
Michael J. O'Connor's Experience
US Corporate Controller at Tradebe Environmental Services, LLC.
July 2011 - March 2012
Managed all of the consolidating Reporting & Accounting functions of company with responsibilities including:
· Reviewed all of the consolidating accounting activities and transactions of 2 operational units.
· Created and submitted all consolidated financial statements and underlying analysis to Spain headquarters.
· Maintained administrative process and procedures, assessed potential control weaknesses and recommended risk mitigation strategies.
· Led presentation of monthly financial results to executive team.
· Coordinated tax preparations, filings, and strategic planning at Federal, State (15 including Guam), and local levels.
Controller at Illinois River Energy
January 2009 - June 2011
Managed the Accounting and Finance functions of company with responsibilities including:
· Reviewed all of the day-to-day accounting activities and transactions.
· Managed Treasury function with specialization in debt covenant adherence and cash management.
· Coordinated Month End Close process from both an Accounting and Reporting perspective.
· Maintained administrative process and procedures, assess potential control weaknesses and recommend risk mitigation strategies
· Compiled multi-departmental information from both the accounting and operations systems, analyzed and then reviewed monthly performance reporting package.
· Production of focused quarterly performance reporting package for Board of Directors and present financial highlights at meeting.
Controller at ArcelorMittal
February 2006 - January 2009
Managed team of 7 individuals handling both Accounting and Financial Reporting functions with responsibilities including:
· Reviewed the day-to-day operational accounting activities.
· Managed Treasury function for group.
· Coordinated Month End Close process from both an Accounting and Reporting/Analysis perspective.
· Led quarterly review with internal and external Sarbanes Oxley auditors, as well as accounting auditors.
· Coordinated activities for international intercompany reconciliation process.
· In both US GAAP and IFRS (division corporate headquarters in Luxembourg) accounting standards presentation format compiled, reviewed, analyzed monthly corporate business performance reporting package.
Financial Analyst at BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
September 2003 - February 2006
Management Accountant at UBS Global Asset Management
May 2001 - August 2003
Assistant Controller at ORBIT CONSULTING GROUP
June 1998 - May 2001
Mutual Fund Accountant at THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY - Mutual Fund
July 1996 - June 1998
Michael J. O'Connor's Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
2008 – 2014
MS
Concentration: Accounting
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
2000 – 2003
MBA
Concentration: Finance
Northeastern Illinois
1995 – 1996
Bachelor of Science
Concentration: Finance
Michael J. O'Connor's Interests & Activities
Mountain biking, Woodworking, Auto-crossing
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