Gerard Walsh

Background

About Gerard Walsh

Finance professional with significant experience gained in both public and private companies with international exposure. I possess a combination of strong financial and analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and successfully plan, implement and produce results. I have a proven track record as a strong team player with extensive experience communicating effectively with non-financial management to achieve results. Key accomplishments include: •Within a tight timeline, successfully led the Finance Team in the single build design and implementation of the SAP solution for Plexxus and 10 member hospitals •Project managed and facilitated the development of a harmonized chart of accounts for 10 member hospitals and achieved consensus approval from all hospital CFOs. •Successfully implemented the Bill 198 compliance requirements for Indigo Books & Music. This project was implemented on time, allowing the CEO and CFO to meet their regulatory filing requirements. •As Controller on the Xerox/Royal Bank document management project, established contractual baselines and the reporting mechanism for measuring reductions in document quantities and their related cost and the calculation of penalties or rewards doe to Xerox for meeting contractual targets. •Implemented operational internal controls that ensured section 5970 service audit compliance for Xerox. Specialties: Full cycle accounting, ERP implementations, public company CEO/CFO certification requirements and internal controls Implementation