A highly qualified finance professional with extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and data analysis.I received my MBA from the College of William & Mary in August 2014 and am CPA eligble.Assessing and establishing accounting systems and procedures for new and growing ventures, as well as solving complex job costing and accounting matters are skills at which I excel. I have managed accounting departments in both services-based and product-oriented companies. Above all, I am personally committed to the empowerment and development of those around me, especially in the context of leading a team. SKILLS● Complex Financial Reporting ● Budgets and Forecasts ● Effective Problem Solving● Systems Assessment ● Operational Reports ● Analytical Reasoning ● Team Leadership ● Exceptional Interpersonal Skills ● Polished CommunicationKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Direct all financial aspects and operational functions of statewide training program serving a customer base of 10,000+.• Research grant administration including budget development, forecasting, contract compliance and cost share sourcing for university research grants totaling over $20 million.• Developed and imposed accounting procedures and managed accounting staff in start-up companies during periods of rapid growth.• Performed and managed all accounting operations, period closings, reconciliations, and financial reporting.• Initialized and implemented automated financial accounting and reporting systems in four organizations.• Envisioned and initiated solutions to cash flow management problems such as creating supplier payment cash reserves to align client receipts with associated payables.• Recruited and managed a team of 40 consultants. Developed and led training opportunities including Aspiring Leaders, DISC Behavioral Analysis and Financial Peace.