Promoted to Vice President during tenure to direct accounting and financial activities for this multi-state skilled nursing facility enterprise. Advanced operations and business results for this start-up/spin-off during a healthcare public emergency with achievements, including: Implementing GAAP guidelines and leading the development of internal controls and processes for consecutive clean external audits; managing general ledger close and reporting for Medicaid and Medicare; streamlined close time to ten days and maintained through pandemic and staff turnover; and evaluated and oversaw the implementation of a new payroll/timekeeping application and a procurement system. Oversaw and reviewed financial statements for 24 facilities and the corporate office, as well as consolidated statements for the Board and key stakeholders. Built audience-specific narratives for the Board of Directors and key managers to facilitate data-driven, financial management decisions across the enterprise. Selected, trained, and coached accounting, payroll, and finance team members, realigning roles to optimize business results with the employee experience. Directed capital expenditures, annual budget, and treasury management.

Served as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team reporting to the CEO and President and with direct oversight for strategic planning and execution of finance, accounting, purchasing, human resources, IT, and customer service functions. Darlington Snacks is a quickly growing manufacturing company. Promoted and advanced from Controller to VP in recognition of superior finance and accounting knowledge and execution, as well as organizational commitment and leadership. Led business transformation from B2B sales and marketing company to a manufacturing operation within seven months; established the technology, people, and processes from the ground up. Translated organizational performance, trends, and forecasts into verbal and visual presentations to enable business decision making. Directed staffing and resource planning throughout the organization and set the leadership tone for the employment experience that ultimately shaped the customer experience. Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility, including long-term planning, external reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling tools. Approved and reviewed all human capital expenditures, including payroll and benefits, and negotiated company insurance policies and premiums. Oversaw procurement processes and customer pricing to ensure profitability. Built technology roadmaps, including the selection and implementation of an ERP system.

Led financial operations for three separate companies in online education, real estate, and loan closing services. Developed and executed cash management systems and revamped employee benefits plans for cost containment. Expanded monthly and annual financial reporting systems and presented information to senior officers for organizational performance tracking, situational awareness, and business planning.

Coordinated financial statements for management presentations. Generated statutory financial statements and regulatory reports and premium tax returns.

Advanced through large health insurance network with progressive accounting responsibilities including capital budgeting and tracking, oversight of balance sheets, income statements, GL, AP, AR, implementing and customizing accounting software, and cost and process efficiency. Managed accounting teams, including employee selection, training, performance management, and ongoing personal and professional development. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of GAAP principles, audience-appropriate financial reporting and presentations, and fostering relationships with lending institutions.