Jeff Feltz
St. Louis
Summary
Finance leader with extensive experience in financial reporting and strategic planning at the Center for Hearing & Speech. Demonstrated success in optimizing cash flow and implementing internal control systems, resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency. Skilled in building stakeholder relationships and leading high-performing teams. Discerning professional with many years of hands-on experience in financial management and program leadership. Familiar with regulatory requirements and optimal approaches for keeping systems current and compliant. Forward-thinking leader responsive to changing demands.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Center for Hearing & Speech
St. Louis
11.2022 - Current
- Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with banks, auditors, and other external stakeholders.
- Led the annual budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to align financial goals with strategic objectives.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making purposes.
- Implemented internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate risks.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for executive review, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and variances from budget.
- Managed cash flow effectively by optimizing working capital management strategies.
- Managed relationships with external auditors during annual audits.
- Performed due diligence on potential mergers and acquisitions opportunities.
Business Manager
St. Paul Catholic Church
Fenton
01.2021 - 11.2022
- I handle all finance and Facilities for the Parish and School.
- I am well versed in QuickBooks and all Microsoft products.
Director
FINANCE AND FACILITIES
St. Louis
04.1987 - 03.2020
- Oversaw all business operations and financial administration for a law firm with 150 employees.
- Interfaced with every level and area of the firm to develop and manage strategic plans as part of the firm's Strategic Management team.
- Grew the Accounting department from a team of 2 to 12.
- Managed up to 25 direct reports across the Accounting, I.T., Library and Facilities departments.
- Oversaw the I.T. department, including handling budgeting, hiring, cost analysis and strategic planning.
- Oversaw all of the firm's financial functions, including budgeting, reporting, retirement plans and insurance.
- Developed the financial reporter processes.
- Prepared budgets for income, expense, capital, expansions and lateral hire growth.
- Worked directly with all department heads on development of annual budgets.
- Directed all functions associated with 401(k) plan administration, including meeting with the management committee, advisors and record keeper.
- Handled all components of insurance administration, including professional and general liability, workers compensation, auto, property, cybersecurity, umbrella, crime and EPLI.
- Oversaw all aspects of flexible benefit plan administration.
- Directed facilities management, expansion and maintenance for up to 7 branch offices from Overland Park, KS to St. Louis and Southern Illinois.
- Directed office remodeling and expansions, working with construction vendors and suppliers to ensure all necessary permitting was completed, arrange scheduling to control costs and coordinate all components (IT, telecom, furnishings, etc.) for relocating attorneys and staff members.
- Managed the negotiations of contracts for purchasing of copiers, leasing, and signature processes.
- Oversaw office renovations by working with the architects and negotiating terms and conditions.
- Managed a fleet of firm vehicles, including purchase, disposal, reimbursement of expenses and calculation of personal use costs.
- Developed a cost analysis that led to the outsourcing of the mail/copy/facilities area, saving the firm $200,000 per year.
- Implemented Mo Jobs program that saved the firm $100,000 through paperless billing and mobile time entry.
Education
B.S. - Finance
Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast, Missouri, US06.1982
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow optimization
- Risk management strategies
- Internal control systems
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Director of Finance
Center for Hearing & Speech
11.2022 - Current
Business Manager
St. Paul Catholic Church
01.2021 - 11.2022
Director
FINANCE AND FACILITIES
04.1987 - 03.2020
B.S. - Finance
Southeast Missouri State University