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Madison, Wi, Us

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

University Of Wisconsin-Madison

Develop, maintain, and monitor financial information systems, month end close processes, and all financial reporting efforts. Build models to project long range outcomes and evaluate impact of variable assumptions. Provide business insight and financial guidance to departmental leadership. Budget, forecast, and conduct variance analysis for departments, projects, and products. Monitor existing metrics, develop and propose new metrics, and work across departments and partner organizations to… Show more Develop, maintain, and monitor financial information systems, month end close processes, and all financial reporting efforts. Build models to project long range outcomes and evaluate impact of variable assumptions. Provide business insight and financial guidance to departmental leadership. Budget, forecast, and conduct variance analysis for departments, projects, and products. Monitor existing metrics, develop and propose new metrics, and work across departments and partner organizations to drive value. Hire, train, and guide staff in day-to-day financial operations.Key Contributions:⋅ Dramatically expanded the Finance Team’s reporting and analysis capabilities by designing and coding a custom program for tracking all financial activities across multiple locations at both the department/program level as well as the organization as a whole.⋅ Implemented systems within the International Program for setting annual goals, strategically aligning activities to those goals, and tracking progress via dashboards of relevant metrics, which all supported a membership growth of over 70% in three years.⋅ Led the Data Gathering Task Force within the Social Justice Change Team to construct and disseminate a staff survey to measure progress and inform future decisions on efforts to live into the espoused core value of social justice. ⋅ Advanced standard reporting expectations and facilitated the creation of a new data reporting system from licensing partner WCEPS, allowing WIDA full visibility into all sales activities and robust analysis capabilities with PowerBI.⋅ Systematized quarterly reporting including variance analysis across all departments/programs, and implemented regular comprehensive financial reporting. Show less

Madison, Wi

Directed all financial, technological, and operational activities. Prepared and analyzed financial statements and controlled cash flow. Reconciled and audited all general ledger accounts. Developed models for production forecasts and determined annual goals. Established operational budget and evaluated all budget variances. Conducted month-end closing process and reported data back to international franchisor. Extracted data to create monthly reports and ad-hoc reporting. Analyzed production… Show more Directed all financial, technological, and operational activities. Prepared and analyzed financial statements and controlled cash flow. Reconciled and audited all general ledger accounts. Developed models for production forecasts and determined annual goals. Established operational budget and evaluated all budget variances. Conducted month-end closing process and reported data back to international franchisor. Extracted data to create monthly reports and ad-hoc reporting. Analyzed production data to locate trends and gaps. Analyzed monthly revenues and expenditures to influence strategic business decisions. Maintained integrity of all inventory data and sales production statistics. Oversaw all operations and implemented process improvements. Taught business development and leadership skills. Led and coached team members for growth and development.Key Contributions:⋅ Served as key member of executive team growing total annual revenue from $1.5 million to $7.3 million.⋅ Identified an underperforming revenue stream and developed a new program to access untapped potential, resulting in a 189% increase in revenue.⋅ Performed an expenditure analysis and implemented changes resulting in a 15% reduction in operating expenses.⋅ Conducted a needs assessment and cost/benefit analysis to determine the feasibility and growth opportunities in an expansion of franchise operations to two additional locations.⋅ Developed models and forecasts for staff compensation bonus plans.⋅ Transitioned entire company from paper processing to web-based transaction management and paperless data storage.⋅ Cross-trained all staff members and developed operations manuals for key roles.⋅ Designed workflow system for real estate contract submission and review, increasing quality of oversight and reducing financial risk and legal liability.⋅ Created and implemented orientation program addressing new-hire transition issues.⋅ Facilitated communication & decision-making among key stakeholders. Show less

Janesville, Wi

Facilitated growth of at-risk high school students and helped them to achieve their potential. Interpreted student assessment data to inform teaching needs. Guided a diverse classroom, developed teams, and created a cooperative environment. Designed curriculum and instructed students in Science and Mathematics.Key Contributions:• Designed 4-year curriculum in math and science and disseminated to other schools statewide.• Represented teachers and staff on the Charter School… Show more Facilitated growth of at-risk high school students and helped them to achieve their potential. Interpreted student assessment data to inform teaching needs. Guided a diverse classroom, developed teams, and created a cooperative environment. Designed curriculum and instructed students in Science and Mathematics.Key Contributions:• Designed 4-year curriculum in math and science and disseminated to other schools statewide.• Represented teachers and staff on the Charter School Governance Board.• Served as Technology Specialist, supporting and maintaining all technology for the entire school.• Organized and administered school wide bi-annual computer-based growth assessment utilizing student portfolios. Show less

Boulder, Co

Managed all financial transactions and the general ledger. Reconciled accounts and produced financial statements. Created forecasts and budgets. Prepared payroll and payroll tax returns. Planned material requirements for production, managed inventory levels, and purchased raw materials. Created invoices and processed accounts receivable and accounts payable.Key Contributions:• Utilized prudent cash management to sustain financial solvency following major downturn.• Implemented a… Show more Managed all financial transactions and the general ledger. Reconciled accounts and produced financial statements. Created forecasts and budgets. Prepared payroll and payroll tax returns. Planned material requirements for production, managed inventory levels, and purchased raw materials. Created invoices and processed accounts receivable and accounts payable.Key Contributions:• Utilized prudent cash management to sustain financial solvency following major downturn.• Implemented a Material Requirements Planning System which increased the efficiency of production timelines and eliminated work stoppages due to lengthy lead times for raw materials.• Designed a software program to link together two existing but independent programs for accounting and inventory control which allowed accurate financial management and improved forecasting. Show less

Boulder, Co

Managed financial transactions and maintained general ledger. Reconciled all accounts and generated monthly financial statements. Processed all accounts payable. Created invoices and managed all accounts receivable. Supervised customer service team of three people.Key Contributions:• Organized and coordinated transfer of all staff and inventory to new location during expansion.• Oversaw transition of all financial data and company assets to new owners following buyout.

Master'S, Education, 3.9 / 4.0

Bachelor'S, Physics, 3.7 / 4.0

Graduated with Distinction