My position as the Treasurer/CFO is to administer and oversee the school system's financial affairs. Those duties include serving as the custodian of all financial assets and being responsible for the following functions: preparation of the annual budgets ($50M), preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for all funds maintained by the school system, investing of available funds for short or long term periods in interest-bearing accounts and determine the amounts of such investments at the best return available, be responsible for payrolls and related functions of 600 employees, accounts payable, purchasing, and to audit the statements of the individual schools to ensure continuity.•Control treasury functions - investments, etc. - as allowed by law and Board policy.•Oversee and direct the operation of school system finances for the school system within the realms of accounting, budget, and treasury.•Maintain budgetary controls to ensure that expenditures are made in accordance with the approved budget and applicable policies.•Monitor the allocation of fiscal resources to system programs, related communications, receipts, and financial analysis.•Prepare monthly financial statements of all funds maintained by the school system and presents copies of the reports to the Board, the superintendent, the State Board of Education, and other interested parties.•Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.•Prepare monthly financial reports of all special program revenues and expenditures.•Responsible for the capital assets inventory system.•Provide a uniform system of financial accounting for the individual schools.•Participate in administrative decision-making as a member of the superintendent's management team.

•Support existing companies in the retention and expansion of their business•Attract new business to locate in Lincoln County•Work with regional and state economic development agencies•Provide access to training/resources for small business•Professionally market Lincoln County advantages•Maintain Certified Development Community practices•Work with local government for community improvements•Provide a forum for business networking across the county

In this position, I am responsible for managing all aspects related to the collection and disposal of waste and recyclable material within a division of the company. I work with a team of drivers, helpers, mechanics, and sales staff who are responsible for the route system, maintenance, and the forward progress of the division. I implement safety and accident prevention programs and ensure compliance with various standards while driving management initiatives that contribute to the growth and durability of the company. I work closely with the GM and other managers within the company to execute a local market strategy that complements our overall strategic operating, marketing, and budgetary plans to drive functional excellence.

As the Finance Manager at Mountain State Waste my job is to manage funds, conduct financial analysis in such areas as forecasting, budgeting, cost reduction, reviewing operational performance, and assisting in the daily operations of the business. • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures• Oversee operations, supervising staff• Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs• Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements• Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company• Engage in bench-marking studies to establish areas of potential operational improvement• providing and interpreting financial information• monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends• analyzing change and advising accordingly• formulating strategic and long-term business plans• researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance• analyzing competitors and market trends• conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities• developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. solicitors, bankers and potential clients• producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines• managing budgets

As a Business Development Manager at Mountain State Waste I work to improve the company's position within the market and increase financial growth. I am responsible for but not limited to: •Aggressively identifying and growing new business opportunities •Defining changing market conditions and competitive issues •Identifying market needs and opportunities in hopes to create a sustainable competitive advantage •Supporting day to day execution of the existing customer base•Provide accurate and timely communications/information to our management team•Plan approaches, pitches, and sales proposals •Set up meetings with client decision makers

Mountain State Waste is one of West Virginia's premier wast haulers with strong growth potential. I was responsible for handling the companies financials and assisting with operations which included:•Updating the depreciation schedule based on the addition of new equipment•Completed a cost analysis to improve efficiency in the recycling sector of the business•Monitored monthly expenditures to search for areas to reduce costs •Maintained relationships with vendors with regard to purchasing •Responsible for company’s accounts receivable and accounts payable and closing out the company’s monthly financials •Calculated bad debt and unbilled revenue, entered revenue from various components, made journal entries, and updated amortization schedules