BERNARD BOONA,
CMA, CISA
39 Boxwood
Lane
Cary, IL.
60013
(Cell)
847-650-9966
BBoona@aol.com
EMPLOYMENT
SUMMARY
1999
Present FutureSource/Bridge LLC
Vice-President
& Controller - Manage financial staff, provide periodic reporting to Board
of Directors, bank and other interested parties. Manage cash position, which
includes reporting as well as credit and collection efforts; coordinate annual
audit and tax preparation; manage relationship with insurance providers. Reduce unpaid Accounts Payable by one-half;
get largest vendors within payment terms.
Coordinate development and documentation of accounting procedures,
implement staffing and process improvements, coordinate efforts with external
auditors and bankers. Lead financial
team and consultant developers during conversion process for system upgrade for
all accounting and billing applications.
FS/B is an information distributor using various technologies, including
web, cable TV, and satellite transmission.
1998 - 1999 BankOne (First Chicago NBD)
Project
Manager, Internal Technology Audit -
Monitor corporate risk management infrastructure for compliance with corporate
standards and goals; including information security, disaster recovery and
business continuity. Review and consult
on system development project for critical application running on mainframe,
along with development of security at system and application levels. Review and consult on development and
standardization of firewall design for multiple corporate data centers.
1995 - 1997 Audit Bureau of Circulations, Schaumburg,
IL
Manager
of Information Systems Audits - Develop and implement new audit programs
dealing with over 2,000 different computer systems, in order to measure
accuracy of processing and output from various publishing and fulfillment
applications. Platforms reviewed include mainframes, mid-range, Client-Server,
Internet and World Wide Web systems. Hire and supervise staff of professionals
nationwide. Create and implement training mechanism for all audit staff.
Perform and supervise extensive development and enhancement of Computer
Assisted Auditing Technique (CAATs).
PRIOR RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
1987
- 1995 Budget Rent A Car
Corporation, Seattle, WA. City Controller
1982
- 1987 Baxter International,
Deerfield, IL. Manager of Business Systems
1979
- 1982 U.S. Industries, Optimax
Division, Schaumburg, IL. Division
Controller
1973
- 1979 Leaseway Transportation,
Oakbrook, IL. / St. Paul, MN.
RELATED
SELF-EMPLOYMENT
Independent
Consulting for Technology Audits dealing with web-based applications
Director
and Trainer for local professional certification program
EDUCATION
& CERTIFICATIONS
University
of Illinois at Chicago Bachelor of
Science, Accounting
Certificate
in Management Accounting (C.M.A.)
Certificate
in Information Services Auditing
(C.I.S.A.)
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Financial
Management
·
Presently, Controller of an information distributor in the
commodities futures industry, using various technologies including web-based,
satellite, direct telecommunications, and cable television.
·
Led the development of a full accounting manual for
corporate overview, policies and procedures, as well as managing migration
process for administrative software.
·
Reduced open Accounts Payable balances by one-half, getting
major vendors within payment terms.
This came from a combination of improved cash flow and resolution of
billing and service disputes.
·
Developed staff in audit and financial departments,
including professional accountants, auditors, and programmers.
Information
Technology Management
·
Managed development and implementation projects for software
on multiple platforms. Most recently, upgraded accounting software, including
integrating multiple billing systems into financial applications.
·
Coordinated selection and implementation of mainframe based
asset tracking and service record application, along with supporting systems
and applications.
·
Developed audit programs for Internet-related applications,
including single web-sites, push technology suppliers, and ad banner networks.
·
Monitored development and implementation of mission-critical
applications for large financial institution.
·
Assessed risk management area for a large financial
institution, and made recommendations for improvement and use of best
practices.
Education and
Associations
·
Director of CISA Review Program, ISACA Chicago Chapter, 1999
and current
·
Certificate in Information Systems Auditing
·
Certificate in Management Accounting
·
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Illinois at
Chicago
·
Member - Information Systems Auditing and Control
Association
·
Member - Institute of Management Accountants, Northwest
Suburban Chicago Chapter
·
Continuing Professional Education programs to maintain
currency of certifications
·
Treasurer and elected Trustee, Cary Area Public Library
District 1997-current
SUMMARY OF
HIGHLIGHTS:
Titles:
Controller
Vice-President
Audit
Manager
IS
System Project Manager
Manager
of Business Systems
Functions:
Cash
Management
Personnel
Training and Development
General
Accounting
Technology
Auditing
Project
Management
Self-employed
Consultant
Degrees /
Affiliations / Certifications:
Bachelor
of Science in Accounting
Certified
Management Accountant
Certified
Information Systems Auditor
Institute
of Management Accountants
Information
Systems Audit and Control Association
Industries:
E-commerce
Publishing
Newspaper, Magazine and web-site
Banking
Transportation
Personal
characteristics:
Results
oriented
Leader
/ Coach
Punctual
Consistent