Thomas Watson
North Salem
Summary
Seasoned results-driven Chief Financial Officer with 25+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership. Refined reputation for balancing long term financial objectives with a critical eye for mission-based decision making.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Search for Change, Inc and Related Entities
Valhalla, NY
01.1999 - 01.2025
- Direct all financial operations ensuring financial sustainability and regulatory compliance
- Manage audits, taxes, real estate transactions, cash flows, budgets, contacts, and financial reporting for all key stakeholders
- Present analysis, projections, and interpretation of financial information along with recommendations to internal management and board of directors and subcommittees
- Cultivate high performance finance and information technology teams with low employee turnover and succession readiness
- Oversee selection, management, and implementation of financial management platform
- Responsible for risk management related to liability insurance and government contracts
Accountant
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Cortlandt Manor, New York
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Perform general ledger analysis and reporting
- Assist in monthly financial statement preparation
- Create and maintain property plant and equipment inventory
Bookkeeping / Accounting
Putnam County National Bank
Carmel, New York
01.1988 - 01.1998
- Draft and edit internal audit program
- Liaison with bank examiners to ensure financial viability and compliance with federal standards
- Manage daily overnight investments through interbank lending to maintain liquidity requirements
Education
Master’s in Business Administration - concentration in financial management
Iona University
New Rochelle, NYBachelor of Science - Accounting
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RISkills
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial management
- Financial reporting
- Performance metrics analysis
- Working capital management
- Strategic planning
- Risk management proficiency
- Financial analysis expertise
- Executive leadership
- Business forecasting
- Reporting expertise
- Operational decision making
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Search for Change, Inc and Related Entities
01.1999 - 01.2025
Accountant
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bookkeeping / Accounting
Putnam County National Bank
01.1988 - 01.1998
Master’s in Business Administration - concentration in financial management
Iona University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Roger Williams University