Gary Ahern
Massapequa Park,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in strategy and financial management. Expertise in optimizing budgeting processes and enhancing cash flow strategies to improve organizational liquidity and support informed business decisions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Tragar Home Services
Massapequa, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Streamlined budgeting processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in forecasts.
- Analyzed financial data to provide strategic insights for executive decision-making.
- Optimized cash flow management strategies to improve liquidity position of the company.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
Controller
Ppark
Farmingdale, NY
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
- Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
- Led implementation of new accounting software, improving data accuracy and accessibility for finance team.
Director of Accounting and Finance
PSEGLI
Uniondale, NY
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Hired and developed a new Accounting and Finance team for PSEGLI of 6 managers and a total of 50 employees
- Responsible for the Accounting Operations, O&M Budgets and Capital Budgets for PSEG Long Island operations
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Directed financial planning and analysis to align fiscal strategies with corporate objectives.
Division CFO
National Grid USA
Hicksville, NY
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Responsible for the National Grid's Long Island Electric's Accounting Operations
- Responsible for billing, reporting and collecting over $750 million expenditures related to Super Storm Sandy
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, improving accuracy and timeliness of key reports.
Vice President of Gas Regulatory Operations
National Grid USA
Brooklyn, NY
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Responsible for filing and adjudicating rate increase filings across Nation Grid's Northeast Operations
- Successfully filed and managed over 8 rate increase filings in a three year period across 4 four New England states
- Provided National Grid's Gas Operations with the cost recovery and revenue generation to enhance the financial return in their business
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY06-2018
Bachelor of Science -
St Francis College
Brooklyn, NY06-1985
Skills
- Strategy and financial management
- Accounting management
- Cash flow management
- Staff management
- Financial forecasting and planning
Timeline
Controller
Tragar Home Services
06.2022 - Current
Controller
Ppark
04.2018 - 06.2022
Director of Accounting and Finance
PSEGLI
01.2014 - 04.2017
Division CFO
National Grid USA
01.2010 - 12.2013
Vice President of Gas Regulatory Operations
National Grid USA
01.2007 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Finance
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science -
St Francis College