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Medford, MA, US

Boston, MA, US

Boston, MA, US

The Director of Finance leads the daily and strategic operations of Finance, Accounting, Student Billing, and Auxiliary Operations. Some key functions of the Director:- Leads the annual budget and produces all relevant financial reporting, both routine and ad-hoc- Leads the annual audit- Ensures the integrity of the School's general ledger (journal.

Newton, MA, US

Newton, MA, US

• Selected Accomplishments:
• Created financial forecasting model for Lasell Works, a four-year declining tuition option created by Lasell College in an effort to reduce the cost of education.
• Assisted in restructuring of the Rockwell Preschool at Lasell College, transitioning the program into a full day, full time operation that provides families flexible education and care opportunities for their children.
• Developed contract for an Information Technology collaborative agreement with another College, where Lasell College provides all network infrastructure, oversight, and Help Desk services and creates an additional.
• Provide leadership and direction in the creation of the College’s annual budget, budgeting procedures, and related reports and analyses.
• Provide strategic direction for daily operations in general accounting, budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting, purchasing, student accounts, and cash flow projections.

-Prepare all monthly financial statements and LIHTC-related investor reports-Prepare annual operating and capital budgets-Monitor cash flows and debt service agreements-Create and maintain a cash flow waterfall for repayment of developer fees and debt service-Create and maintain all Financial Schedules (prepaid expenses, prepaid insurance, loan.

Waltham, MA, US

Interim Director of Accounting & Budgets for Lasell College in Newton, MA.-Review and approve all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable-Supervise two staff members responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable-Manage and track all capital projects and fixed assets-Distribute monthly budget reports to campus budget managers-Create and maintain.

• Finance & Accounting Accomplishments:
• Developed the first comprehensive fixed asset, amortization, and insurance schedules for the Authority, modernizing workflows by transitioning from Lotus to Excel with custom macros and reporting features.
• Established a detailed master reporting schedule across all departments.
• Streamlined full-cycle accounting processes, reducing month-end close time by three business days.
• Conducted audits of financial statements for state programs, ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy.
• Managed financial reporting and budgeting for Capen Court, LLC, a privately financed low-income tax credit property.

Chicago, IL, US

• Ensured the accuracy and integrity of general ledgers and pledge databases.
• Directed the production and preparation of financial statements for banks, donors, and government entities.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of financial statements, including variance reporting to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Led the development, review, and oversight of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Identified weaknesses in account structures and accounting policies, implementing changes and preparing supporting schedules to maintain compliance with best practices.
• Managed and streamlined monthly and yearly closing procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

 Designed first comprehensive financial data organizational system, via QuickBooks Pro and Excel.  Developed business plan centered on financial and customer satisfaction benchmarks.  Reduced time required for job pricing by 6 hours per week with innovative budget template  Decreased overhead costs by $7,835 per year by analyzing payables and.

Bs, Business/Accounting

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