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Operate with a focus on excellence in all matters, developing practices that nurture strong systems and robust infrastructure, overseeing a complex network of services that support Programs and Administration including Finance, IT, Facilities and Data Systems and AnalyticsDevelop and manage annual $18-million-dollar budget process reflecting operation of over 30 programs with support spanning over 70 different funding contractsFinancial lead for seven building, $7-million-dollar capital campaign resulting in 25 additional beds for youth experiencing homelessness, youth formally homeless and youth in extended foster carePartner with Facilities Director to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support proper care and maintenance of over 25 agency facilities locations from Seattle to Snoqualmie to DuvallOversee all financial, programs and grants accounting ensuring expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant period; collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate and foundation grants in a timely mannerAct as strategic partner and sounding board to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership; ensuring alignment to goals, strategies and prioritiesImplement and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of organization, including a significant transition to a new electronic health records systeResponsible for risk management policies and procedures to ensure program and operational risks are minimized and advise organization on appropriate insurance coverage for agency and Board of DirectorsReceived the CEO award 2014 in recognition of superior performance and someone who best exemplifies the agencies core values of Youth First, Cultural Competence, Collaboration, Relationships, Quality and Accountability

Prepared and executed a successful financial statement audit critically needed as part of the on-going bank requirements related to the School’s $78,000,000 bondsRestored credibility to Finance Department decimated by a 9-month gap in leadership and related integrity issues of previous financial managerManaged and built a team of almost entirely new employees into a professional, cohesive and affable groupWorked closely with business office personnel, school faculty and staff to develop strong communication and collaboration processesDelivered delinquent financial statements to various banks and renewed the banks’ confidence by implementing processes and procedures which assured all compliance and financial reporting deadlines were met without exceptionDesigned and implemented new and additional internal control policiesAssisted in the planning and coordination of the move of the school from the previous location in Bellevue to the newly built campus in Sammamish

Designed financial proformas, analysis and forecasts to influence strategic decisions Directly supervised, evaluated and contributed to the professional development of financial staff including coaching and identifying training and networkingPresented key financial topics and strategies to Executive Director, Management Team, Finance Committee and full Board of DirectorsDeveloped and drove consistent accounting policies and practices ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, including Sarbanes-OxleySuccessfully planned and executed annual financial statement audits ensuring timely, cost effective and positive conclusionsEnsured data accuracy and integrity by performing discrepancy research and correctionLeveraged existing database queries to analyze service utilization trends and identify process inefficienciesManaged contracts and grants ensuring delivery compliance and billing accuracy