SHAUN M. SKELLY Chief Deputy Auditor-Controller County of Orange 12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 200 Santa Ana, CA 92701 EXECUTIVE PROFILE: EXPERIENCE: This resume is submitted as part of my application for the position of Orange County Auditor-Controller. I have an extensive educational background, worked for over thirty years in governmental accounting for the County of Orange and currently serve as the Orange County Chief Deputy Auditor-Controller. I have been in this position for over six years and reported directly to the elected Auditor-Controller through January 31, 2012. In this executive, at-will position I played a key role in developing an office that is recognized for its integrity, innovation, transparency, dedicated staff, and ability to collaboratively work through challenging situations. Effective February 1, 2012, on an interim basis, I am officially covering all duties and responsibilities of the Orange County Auditor- Controller. Orange County Auditor-Controller Department, Santa Ana, CA 07/05 present Chief Deputy Auditor-Controller. Responsible for managing the core Auditor-Controller accounting and technology operations including Central Accounting, Satellite Accounting, Property Taxes, and Information Technology. Also oversee the office administrative functions including budgets, contracts, procurement, human resources, office-wide staffing and succession plans. Some highlights: Budget Management. Manage a $40 million budget and direct a staff of nearly 400. Directed the downsizing and reorganization of the office in response to a 20% reduction in budgeted Net County Cost over the last several years. Implemented a long list of cost saving measures to accomplish this without staff layoffs. Throughout this process, the office continued to meet its mandates while moving forward with important innovations such as CAPS+, automated timekeeping, automated mileage claims, and an improved Data Warehouse. CAPS+. As a voting member of the Countywide Accounting and Personnel System (CAPS+) Steering Committee for more than six years, directed the successful design, development and implementation of the County s new Financial, Purchasing, Human Resources and Payroll information systems. Property Taxes. Oversaw the Auditor-Controller s property tax section which processes over $5 billion a year. It is primarily responsible for calculating over one million secured and unsecured tax bills and distributing the receipts to hundreds of entities throughout the county including schools, special districts, cities, and the County.
SHAUN M. SKELLY page 2 of 5 Additional Duties. As a cost saving measure, assumed additional responsibility for directly overseeing the seven Satellite Accounting section managers when the director position was vacated in March 2011. Cash Flow System. Worked collaboratively with the CEO in directing the development of an enhanced cash flow management system. 02/02 07/05 Director, Satellite Accounting. Staff size: 260. Directed the Auditor- Controller s Satellite Accounting operations. Provided accounting services to seven departments: Health Care Agency, Social Services Agency, Housing and Community Services, Orange County Public Works, John Wayne Airport, Orange County Waste and Recycling, and CEO/Public Finance. Some highlights: Balanced Scorecard. Developed a Balanced Scorecard methodology for tracking and managing key areas in both Satellite and Central Accounting operations. Claims and Report Quality Assurance. Developed a comprehensive quality assurance checklist for claims and reports prepared and issued by the Auditor-Controller. For the first time, it provided a basis to ensure that 19 key controls are consistently applied across the Auditor-Controller s operations, including seven Satellite Accounting sections. This dramatically improved critical controls over the annual processing of more than $900 million of claims. Automated Timekeeping System. Completed the rollout of the automated timekeeping system to the seven departments served by Satellite Accounting operations. 02/93 02/02 Accounting Manager, Social Services Agency (SSA). Staff size: 100. Directed accounting operations for the Social Services Agency. Included sections for claiming, payroll, accounts receivable, cash receipts, collections, district accounting, food stamps, and check issuance. Some highlights: Claiming Operations. Managed complex claiming operations for SSA which brought in hundreds of millions in annual revenues. Collections System. Developed and implemented the first automated collections and accounts receivable system for SSA. Timekeeping System. Implemented the first automated timekeeping system for a large Orange County agency.
SHAUN M. SKELLY page 3 of 5 Electronic Benefits System. Directed the implementation of the accounting and banking features of SSA s first electronic benefits issuance system. 06/91 02/93 Accounting Manager, General Services Agency (GSA). Directed accounting operations for the former General Services Agency which included four internal service funds and divisions for libraries, data services, real estate, facilities operations, procurement, administration, and transportation. Implemented the former Countywide Accounting and Personnel System (CAPS) for all GSA Divisions. 06/81 06/91 Auditor, Internal Audit Division. Directed and conducted a variety of financial, operational, and computer system audits for Orange County. Arthur Young & Company, Fresno, CA 06/79 05/81 Financial Auditor. Conducted financial audits, compilations, and reviews. EDUCATION/ CREDENTIALS: Certified Public Accountant, CPA. No. 36455 (active status). Master of Business Administration, MBA. California State University, Long Beach. Appointed to the Graduate Dean s List of University Scholars and Artists. Bachelor of Science, Business Administration. California State University, Fresno. Graduated with honors. Emphasis in accounting and finance. Leadership Academy. Graduate of Orange County s Leadership Academy (first class). MEMBERSHIPS: Countywide Accounting & Personnel System Steering Committee Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) California State Association of County Auditors (SACA) Orange County Treasury Oversight Committee Orange County IT Project Review Board Orange County IT Sourcing Pricing Team Effective February 1, 2012: Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee (TOC), Co-Chair Measure M Audit Subcommittee, Chair Orange County Public Finance Advisory Committee (PFAC) Orange County Property Tax Management System Steering Committee Orange County Audit Oversight Committee Orange County IT Executive Council
SHAUN M. SKELLY page 4 of 5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: As referenced in the job application, California Government Code section 26945 (adopted in Orange County Codified Ordinance 1-2-42) sets forth that no person shall hereafter be elected or appointed to the office of county auditor unless the person meets at least one of four specified criteria. I meet the following criteria: Possesses a valid certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy. I have an active CPA certificate (No. 36455) issued by the California Board of Accountancy. Possesses a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year institution, with a major in accounting or its equivalent, and has served within the last five years in a senior fiscal management position in a county, city, or other public agency, a private firm, or a nonprofit organization, dealing with similar fiscal responsibilities, for a continuous period of not less than three years. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the California State University, Fresno. Emphasis in accounting and finance. I currently serve as the Orange County Chief Deputy Auditor-Controller dealing with similar fiscal responsibilities and have done so for more than six continuous years. Served as county auditor, chief deputy county auditor or chief assistant county auditor for a continuous period of not less than three years. I served as the Orange County Chief Deputy Auditor- Controller for a continuous period of more than six years. Additionally, the job application states that at least one of five itemized requirements must be met. I meet the following criteria: Has served in a senior financial management position in a county, city, or other public agency dealing with similar financial responsibilities for a continuous period of at least, three years, in the role of treasurer, tax collector, auditor, auditor-controller, or the chief deputy or assistant of these offices. I have continuously been in the position of the Orange County Chief Deputy Auditor- Controller for more than six years. Has a B.A., M.A., or PhD in business administration, public administration, economics, finance, accounting or a related field. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance and accounting. I also have an M.B.A. degree from the California State University, Long Beach. Has a valid California certification as a certified public accountant (CPA). As stated above, I have an active CPA certificate (No. 36455) issued by the California Board of Accountancy.
SHAUN M. SKELLY page 5 of 5 Finally, the application states that Government Code section 24001 and Elections Code section 2301 require that the appointee for Auditor-Controller as an elected office be a registered voter within the County of Orange and qualified to vote for that office at the time of appointment. I am a resident of Orange County and have been for over 30 years. I am registered to vote in Orange County. REFERENCES: Available upon request.