I provide senior-level operational leadership for one of the most highly-rated private high schools in Indiana.I have the privilege of leading a high-performing team of 38 reports responsible for financial and accounting services, organizational cash flow, forecasting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, and tuition/revenue cycles. In my role, I also oversee facilities, maintenance, and capital expenditures ($2.5M for 2019-2020) and prepare, implement, and monitor budgets, helping departments obtain greater fiscal accountability through timely and accurate reporting. My strategic role positions me to help ensure compliance with federal and state filing requirements. I serve as a trusted advisor to the school's President, Finance Committee, and Board of Regents, strengthening organizational vision and strategy. I influence critical financial decisions and KPIs, and multiple HR concerns, such as hiring, performance reviews, and on-/off-boarding, and I collaborate with Advancement/Fundraising department on campaign ideation, feasibility studies, and launch, aligning organizational needs with donor and funder expectations. Mentor low-income families seeking resources for their children’s educations, including low- to no-cost SAT/ACT preparation and financial aid guidance.A few of the achievements of which I'm most proud:• Boosted distribution of Voucher/SGO/Financial Aid dollars by $1.6M, totaling $2.5M.• Slashed organizational debt from $2.8M to > $100k.• Cut outstanding tuition receivables by 50% with more meaningful, more closely monitored KPIs.• Designed and implemented new fundraising plans resulting in unprecedented 146% growth over 6 years, from $650k to $1.6M+ in annual giving.• Built Endowment funds from $200k to $1.3M+.

I managed a team of 14 direct reports while serving as controller for this full-service corporate event management company, providing planning, production and execution of in-person and online events.My role included leading financial controllership, which involved guiding key financial ratio analysis, tax and financial statement preparation, and year- and month-end closing. I generated 1-, 3-, and 5-year budget projections to meet the company's financial goals. I also contributed to brand engagement by scripting, producing, and stage-managing high-profile events, including the College Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Carb and Legends Day Concerts for Indiana Motor Speedway, and corporate events for Home Depot, Cook Medical, Trane, and Salesforce.My key achievement in this role:• Contributing to attaining the highest net income in the company’s history (2013 and 2014).

In my dual role as Controller and Director of Business Development, I handled all operations for a small but influential international company responsible for reshaping the market for garage door opener products.I fulfilled accounting needs while driving operational success through sales, customer service, public relations, marketing/advertising, and web design. During my time with Greenstar, I oversaw distribution and warehouse logistics and negotiated complex sales contracts with industry-leading brands, including Home Depot, Larson/Pella Manufacturing, and Stanley Black & Decker. I also generated domestic and international royalty, purchasing, warranty, and supplier agreements. Finally, I played a critical role in the sale of the company, consulting with investment bankers on valuation, negotiating purchase agreement terms, and determining the most advantageous tax treatment for the sale of intellectual property.My most exciting accomplishments for this company included:• Droving a 21% sales growth in 2010 and 39% in 2011, bringing the company to $6M in sales.• Increasing brand awareness with new marketing/advertising strategies, which boosted online sales by $70k.