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New Orleans, La, Us

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Leadership role responsible for administering and coordinating the financial, business, risk management and auxiliary services of an all-girls Catholic High School. Additionally responsible for the operations of the physical plant, institutional technology, security and food services. Responsible for the administration of employee benefits including adminstrator of the 401K plan. Prepares annual budget. Serves as treasurer on all corporate entities. Responsible for the coordination and/or supervision of payroll processing, cash receipts, cash disbursements, tuition collections, and monthly financial preparations. Serves as school liason with the investment management company.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Directed, coordinated, maintained, and controlled all accounting functions to properly reflect the financial position of a non-profit all boys’ catholic high school. Re-established and re-built all accounting functions that were completely destroyed as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Monitored department policies and procedures and recommended improvements. Consulted with the Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors. Participated in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives for the rebuilding of the school. Responsible for the reporting of timely financials and information to various federal agencies and credit institutions to meet satisfactory requirements of rebuilding grants. Ensured accurate internal and external recording and reporting of the financial statements. Forecasted all cash requirements and the projected long term growth of the school. Developed and prepared school yearly budget and oversaw all departments purchase order requests. Maintained student database and oversaw all computer applications and software that interfaced with main database.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Developed, coordinated, and adminstered the financial, budgetary, forecasting, tax and government reporting functions for a privately owned petroleum coke calciner with $385 million in annual net revenues. Managed the finance department personnel. Responsible for the proper and timely reporting of financial results to lenders, board of directors, and management. Managed the inventory, cost accounting, income tax strategy, external audit and accounting functions. Coordinated all cash management activities including wire transfers and check signing. Prepared cash forecasts and managed the issuance of letters of credit. Developed company-wide annual budget including periodic forecasting and analysis.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Managed the preparation and analysis of financial reports for a privately owned petroleum coke calciner with $195 million in annual net revenue. Lead the month-end close and responsible for the accurate and timely production of the monthly financials. Liason for external auditors. Produced all audit schedules and managed the audit process from start to finish. Worked directly with plant operation managers to properly account for plant costs.