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DARCY L. ALATALO

CHANDLER

Summary

Results-driven finance executive with expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, financial analysis, and process improvement. Proven track record in enhancing financial strategy and leading complex audits in financial and operational realms.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Fields Senior Living, LLC
Scottsdale
01.2023 - 09.2025
  • Managed all aspects of the month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Directed financial strategy for senior living operations and budgeting processes.
  • Managed, including preparing and analyzing financial statements for internal reporting for Fields management, lenders, and REITs.
  • Identified and encouraged process improvements in current data collection and reporting procedures.
  • Lead process improvement in all aspects of financial management and reporting.
  • Analyzed financial performance to identify trends and inform decision-making processes.
  • Develop and prepare internal and external financial analyses and reports related to recapitalization efforts, potential acquisitions, and developments.
  • Responsible for Human Resources at the Home Office, as well as overseeing all Human Resources at the community level.
  • Travel to communities to provide support, both financially and operationally.

MANAGER – FINANCE / ACCOUNTING

Froedtert Health, Inc.
Milwaukee
05.2016 - 01.2023
  • Provide leadership to 9 accountants / non-patient financial biller.
  • Managed all aspects of the month-end and year-end close processes conforming to GAAP.
  • Managed financial statement processes and external audit for our non-core / joint venture entities (22 in total) under the parent Froedtert Health.
  • Prepared and analyzed financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports to support departments and senior leadership.
  • Created and implemented lease accounting and license/software accounting.
  • Continued to focus on internal controls and compliance of the Finance / Accounting group.
  • Team lead for process flow/implementation of new joint Single Billing with Medical College of Wisconsin.

DIRECTOR – INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
Milwaukee
01.2006 - 04.2016
  • Directed the internal audit function, including risk assessment, audit planning, and execution of operational, financial, and compliance audits for the company – approximately 1,400 properties.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan that was aligned with corporate objectives/strategies and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, ICRF, GAAS, IIA Standards).
  • Provided strategic guidance to senior/executive leadership and the audit committee on internal controls, governance, and risk management practices.
  • Supervised 20 audit staff, managing hiring, training, and performance.
  • Evaluated business processes and controls, identifying areas for improvement/recommendations and presented to senior management.
  • Led or assisted with investigations arising from the ethics hotline or management requests.

MANAGER – INTERNAL AUDIT / SOX COMPLIANCE

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
Milwaukee
08.2006 - 04.2011

MANAGER – EXTERNAL FINANCIAL REPORTING

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
Milwaukee
01.2006 - 08.2006
  • Managed the preparation and filing of external financial reports, SEC filings in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations for our Alterra Division.
  • Managed, including preparing and analyzing, financial statements for internal, filing, and external audit for the Alterra Division.
  • Coordinated audit functions for financial and other regulatory requirements.
  • Performed due diligence on newly acquired companies.

SUPERVISOR – GENERAL ACCOUNTING, Business Service Control Systems

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee
07.2003 - 01.2006
  • Managed a group of 25 accountants.
  • Managed all aspects of the month-end and year-end close processes conforming to GAAP for Domestic Control Systems.
  • Responsible for the company’s ICAD (Internal Control Assessment Document) for our Corporate Level and external Financial / ICFR auditors.
  • Led implementation of HFM – Financial Consolidation Package for Control Systems.
  • Managed / Directed the transition of two of our outlying accounting offices located in OH.
  • Continuously improved reporting processes and implemented automation tools to increase efficiency and reduce the risk of errors.

MANAGER – GENERAL LEDGER

Robert W. Baird
Milwaukee
06.2000 - 07.2003
  • Managed all aspects of the month-end and year-end close processes, conforming to GAAP and US statutory reporting.
  • Prepared and analyzed consolidated financial statements for U.S. and U.K. Holding companies.
  • Prepared and analyzed various budgeted departmental financial information.
  • Implemented PeopleSoft FSM – modules Projects, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger.
  • Prepared PeopleSoft training manual as well as conducted training on newly implemented systems.

STAFF / SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

KMPG, LLP
Milwaukee
09.1998 - 06.2000
  • Planned, organized, and coordinated audit engagements for public/privately held companies in a variety of industries, specializing in manufacturing, health care, colleges, universities, and employment benefits.
  • Prior to senior role, supervised, evaluated, and provided on-the-job training for professional staff members as well as client personnel.
  • Led numerous first-time audit engagements, which involved detailed control assessments and determination of audit scopes.

Education

Certification in Health Care Compliance (CHC) -

01.2010

Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
01.1997

Skills

  • Associate management
  • Process improvement and mapping
  • Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
  • Project management
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Implementation projects
  • Compliance activities
  • Reporting tools and systems
  • Financial forecasting and reporting
  • GAAP compliance
  • Budget management
  • Strategic planning

Websites

Career Experience

  • DIRECTOR OF FINANCE / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Fields Senior Living, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ, 01/2023 - 09/2025
  • MANAGER – FINANCE / ACCOUNTING, Froedtert Health, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, 05/2016 - 01/2023
  • DIRECTOR – INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES, Brookdale Senior Living, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, 01/2006 - 04/2016
  • SUPERVISOR – GENERAL ACCOUNTING, Business Service Control Systems, Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee, WI, 07/2003 - 01/2006
  • MANAGER – GENERAL LEDGER, Robert W. Baird, Milwaukee, WI, 06/2000 - 07/2003
  • STAFF / SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, KMPG, LLP, Milwaukee, WI, 09/1998 - 06/2000

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Fields Senior Living, LLC
01.2023 - 09.2025

MANAGER – FINANCE / ACCOUNTING

Froedtert Health, Inc.
05.2016 - 01.2023

MANAGER – INTERNAL AUDIT / SOX COMPLIANCE

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
08.2006 - 04.2011

DIRECTOR – INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
01.2006 - 04.2016

MANAGER – EXTERNAL FINANCIAL REPORTING

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
01.2006 - 08.2006

SUPERVISOR – GENERAL ACCOUNTING, Business Service Control Systems

Rockwell Automation
07.2003 - 01.2006

MANAGER – GENERAL LEDGER

Robert W. Baird
06.2000 - 07.2003

STAFF / SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

KMPG, LLP
09.1998 - 06.2000

Certification in Health Care Compliance (CHC) -

Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

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