Carol Ann Duncan

Dynamic and insightful Chief Financial Officer | Controller | Accounting Manager with BBA and 20 years of experience crafting and managing client accounting solutions for advertising and public relations agencies Astute analyst, strategic thinker and problem solver with highly developed organizational abilities. Personable and clear communicator; skilled negotiator, relationship builder and trusted executive advisor. Superb manager; set priorities, and orchestrated initiatives for worldwide operations generating $1B in annual billings. Introduced practices that increased profitability, accuracy and compliance. SKILLS, ABILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS MATRIX | VALUE OFFERED Core Competencies / Strengths at a Glance:
Analysis Forecasting Strategic Planning Budgeting Cash Flow P&L Fixed Assets Risk Mitigation Billing Collections Internal Audit IT Internal Controls Policies Taxes Insurance Payroll Benefits Administration Financial Statements US GAAP GL AR AP Regulatory Compliance

CAREER SNAPSHOTS Directed agency business as CFO at Bodden Partners and The Romann Group; promoted from Accounting Manager to Senior Vice President and Controller of the $500M agency Deutsch Inc. Designed systems and controls that enhanced integrity for all employers; automated accounting and introduced billing procedures that eliminated borrowing at Bodden Partners. Managed human resources; oversaw workforce growth from 15 to 250 at Deutsch; hired, trained, and motivated high performers; instilled teamwork and commitment to goals. Possess extensive knowledge that includes contracts, taxes, and legal issues; structured agreements; dealt with foreign currency, investment, purchasing, and complex transactions. CAREER TRACK & PERFORMANCE | DRIVING FORCES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BODDEN PARTNERS Since 2005 New York, NY

Purpose and Scope: Delivered insight, acumen and leadership key to P&L goals for a private firm with $50M in annual revenues. Directed financial strategy, business planning and accounting systems. Prepared capital and operating budgets; administered benefits for 75 personnel; conducted audits. Managed relationships with banks, vendors and affiliated companies. Analyzed financials and resolved complex problems. Organizational Impact | Contributions:
Instituted policies and systems that achieved performance targets for 7 years; automated accounting; enacted billing procedures that eliminated need to borrow funds within 1st year. Established positive and productive collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and played a key role on corporate executive team.

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Carol Ann Duncan CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER THE ROMANN GROUP 2003 - 2005 New York, NY

Purpose and Scope: Partnered with the Chief Executive Officer and President and formulated policies, processes and controls that governed $15M operation with 20 employees. Negotiated financial transactions. Supervised accountants in closing, reconciliation, analysis, audit and reporting. Led IT/IS projects and special initiatives. Organizational Impact | Contributions:
Developed accounting systems that improved performance; worked with external auditors and ensured tax and regulatory reporting met compliance requirements.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT| CONTROLLER| ASSISTANT CONTROLLER| ACCOUNTING MANAGER 1987 - 2002 DEUTSCH, INC. New York, NY
Implemented all Client Accounting systems and internal controls that enhanced integrity, accuracy and efficiency in reporting revenue, expense, cash and capital spending for this $500M ad agency. Directed audits and reviews; made policy for the Travel Department; implemented tools that improved information flow between Accounting and Media and Production departments. Recruited and managed professional development for Controllers Department staff; made staffing plans for clients and prospects; oversaw agency accounting and reporting. Managed human resources functions.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Proprietary and Customized Agency Systems LEARNING CREDENTIALS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN FINANCE Dean's List Honor Society Pace University New York, NY PROMOTING EXCELLENCE.
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