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Hagerstown, Md

Shepherdstown, Wv

• Participates in the University’s planning process as a member of the Executive Staff.• Ensures compliance with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission requirements, and state and federal laws, rules, and policies.• Prepares and presents financial reports for the Board of Governors.• Responds, to Board of Governors, Higher Education Policy Commission, and Legislative requests for information.• Oversees the preparation of the annual audited financial statements.• Oversees the management and development of financial systems and internal controls.• Oversees the management of procurement services.• Prepares and oversees the development of the University’s annual operating and capital budgets.• Leads the University’s Budget Advisory Council.• Reviews and approves all institutional budget changes.• Assures the financial integrity of the Institution.• Provides institutional data to the West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management as required.

Hagerstown, Md

• Developed and oversaw the annual and strategic fiscal planning and budgeting process.• Aligned financial and administrative policies and procedures with the College’s mission, vision, strategic goals and institutional priorities.• Maintained accountability, reliability and accuracy of financial records and reports.• Ensured compliance with all regulatory and funding agencies and the standards of accrediting bodies by continuously monitoring operations, programs, and physical properties.• Implemented financial accounting and reporting systems and stayed abreast of new developments and accounting standards.• Worked closely with Human Resources to ensure the accuracy of salary administration.• Oversaw the annual independent audit and ensured compliance with regulatory and funding agencies and the rules of accrediting bodies.• Responsible for risk management, property and liability insurance and workers compensation.• Ensured that adequate property control systems were in place.• Assisted with the development of long-range facilities needs and funding strategies. Established budgets and monitored costs related to all Capital Improvement Projects.• Assumed a leadership role in the development of the Information Technology Strategic Plan.• Served as the liaison with state and county officials on matters related to funding.• Provided management and leadership to the functional areas of the administration and finance units (Accounting and Finance, Procurement, Digital Printing and Design Services, Food Services, Bookstore, Campus Police and Safety, and Information Technology).• Coordinated and reviewed proposed contracts and agreements on behalf of the College.• Assumed leadership in promoting good public relations with College faculty, staff, students and outside agencies.• Assisted with the development and promotion of a shared governance model by serving on the Governance Committee and as co-chair of the Administrative and IT Services Committee.

• Oversaw the accounting function of federal, state, and local sponsored programs.• Reviewed purchase orders and accounts payable for availability of funds and assignment of account coding.• Coordinated with the Director of Business Services to ensure that purchasing policies and procedures were followed.• Maintained general ledger transactions pertaining to the General Fund and Auxiliary Services.• Tracked and remitted Auxiliary Enterprise sales tax.• Wrote and administered the College Investment Policy.• Determined cash flow requirements and worked closely with banking officials, investment brokers, and the Washington County Finance Office to ensure that these needs were met.• Assisted with the preparation and implementation of the College operating budget.• Provided in-house training on budget preparation to the appropriate College staff.• Monitored the College budget through review and analysis of monthly reports.• Prepared year-end work papers and gathered pertinent information for the independent auditors.• Administered 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plans.• Processed payroll withholdings.• Handled College-related tax matters.• Assisted College personnel with the interpretation of financial reports.• Maintained parameters related the College’s accounting and financial administrative software (Datatel).• Maintained the accounting system to meet the requirements of federal and state reporting.• Prepared and reconciled monthly financial reports.• Prepared monthly financial reports for the Board of Trustees.• Received the 1995 President’s Quality Award for Extra Effort for my role in the implementation of the Datatel software.• Gained insight of human resources and information technology services through participation on committees

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration (Accounting Concentration), Cum Laude