Jim O'neill
About Jim O'neill
Jim O'Neill is the Finance Director at Alight Solutions and an Adjunct Professor of Finance at DePaul University, with extensive experience in financial management and real estate investment.
Current Position at Alight Solutions
Jim O'Neill currently holds the position of Finance Director at Alight Solutions in Lincolnshire, IL. In this role, he has been instrumental in developing and implementing a bottoms-up Cost Plus Annual Operating Plan and Corporate Shared Services Allocations. He has also established processes for Order to Cash, Billing, and Accounts Receivable. Additionally, Jim coordinates monthly financial reviews and calculates quarterly SLA penalties for billing true-ups, working closely with Treasury to establish new bank accounts and proper cash application.
Adjunct Professor at DePaul University
Jim O'Neill serves as an Adjunct Professor Of Finance at DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business in Chicago, IL. He brings his extensive finance expertise to the classroom, providing students with practical insights and knowledge derived from his professional experiences. Jim is actively involved in academia while balancing his professional roles.
Past Experience at Xerox Business Services
Jim O'Neill has a significant history with Xerox Business Services, having served in various roles over 16 years. From 1996 to 2001, he worked as Manager Financial Planning and Analysis in Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Subsequently, he was promoted to Division Operations Manager, a post he held from 2001 to 2007. Finally, he served as Finance Director from 2007 to 2012 in the Greater Chicago Area. During his tenure, he gained extensive experience in financial planning, operations, and management.
Role at O'Neill Realty Group
In addition to his finance career, Jim O'Neill is also a Real Estate Broker and Investor at O'Neill Realty Group, located in Orland Park, IL. As a Licensed Illinois Real Estate Managing Broker, he combines his financial acumen with real estate expertise to manage and invest in properties, further diversifying his professional portfolio.
Educational Background
Jim O'Neill is an alumnus of DePaul University. He earned an MBA in Management Information Systems from DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from DePaul University. His educational foundation in finance and management information systems underpins his extensive career in finance and real estate.
Technical Expertise
Jim O'Neill is proficient in a range of financial software, including Hyperion/Essbase, Salesforce, PeopleSoft/Workday, Oracle, and SAP. He is also skilled in advanced MS Excel functions such as Pivot Tables and Macros. His technical expertise complements his financial roles, enabling him to design and roll out Executive Incentive & Commission Plans as well as develop Annual Operating Plans at various organizational levels.