Cheryl Johnson Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

Oak Park, MI

• Directs the finance, accounting and human resource functions for the non-profit food rescue organization. Responsible for budget development and control, long-range financial plan, financial analyses, audit processes.
• Improved internal controls by upgrading procurement and purchase order policies and procedures.
• Developed monthly forecast review process with senior management and line managers which has led to better decision making.
• Leads the management and board process of determining needs for anticipated new facility (including financing, architecture and construction).
• Oversaw RFP processes that led to changes in vendors and major improvements in 401(k), benefits and insurance costs and management.

Greater Detroit Area

Detroit, MI

Directed City's Finance and IT functions which included 260 team members and a $39 million budget. Led teams responsible for Treasury, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Assessments, Risk Management, Debt Management, Income Tax, Grants Management, Purchasing and Information Technology Divisions. Trustee of General and Police & Fire Retirement System.

Detroit, MI

Responsible for receipts and disbursements of funds, as well as managing investment of funds. Directs accounting for collection, safeguarding and disbursement of revenue, including property taxes, income taxes and other City fees.- As member of pension boards, responsible for investment and management of $6 billion in assets.- Drove process to revamp.

Oversaw accounting functions including cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, preparation of financial statements, coordination of external auditors and preparation of tax returns.- Performed research and development analysis that resulted in tax credits of $500,000.- Developed method to allocate employee time to properly reflect.

Mba, Finance

B.A., Accounting