David Reed Email & Phone Number

For over 27 years, Somerset Education has been dedicated to the financial sustainability of non-government schools. Our budgeting, reporting and benchmarking tools help over 650 schools across Australia and New Zealand identify areas to enhance performance and enable school management and boards to make informed financial decisions with confidence. Our team provides expert assistance to schools through a range of areas including: financial governance professional development, BGA… Show more For over 27 years, Somerset Education has been dedicated to the financial sustainability of non-government schools. Our budgeting, reporting and benchmarking tools help over 650 schools across Australia and New Zealand identify areas to enhance performance and enable school management and boards to make informed financial decisions with confidence. Our team provides expert assistance to schools through a range of areas including: financial governance professional development, BGA application assistance, business office advisory support, budgeting development assistance, and financing application assistance. Show less

After working full time for over twenty years, in August 2022 I decided to focus on completing a Masters of Business Administration which has been an enduring goal of mine for some time.I enjoyed engaging with the course content across diverse fields including finance, leadership, marketing, operations, and strategic human resource management.

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

Responsible for the financial and business management of the school including:~ Financial management, including budgeting, management accounting and statutory reporting~ Strategic advice as part of the School's executive leadership team~ Property management, including capital project management and capital funding~ Information technology management to support best practice and innovative ICT services~ Public relations, marketing and enrolments to support growth and brand… Show more Responsible for the financial and business management of the school including:~ Financial management, including budgeting, management accounting and statutory reporting~ Strategic advice as part of the School's executive leadership team~ Property management, including capital project management and capital funding~ Information technology management to support best practice and innovative ICT services~ Public relations, marketing and enrolments to support growth and brand development~ Administration and general responsibilities relating to commercial management~ Leadership and management of diverse departmental teams of up to 26 employees~ Human resource management and workplace health and safety~ Risk management and business continuityIn this role I was most proud to work with an exceptional and diverse team to provide superior services to students, parents and staff. Show less

Queensland, Australia

Queensland Independent Schools Block Grant Authority (QIS BGA) is a not-for-profit company that receives capital funds to provide to independent schools in Queensland, under legislation and guidelines of both the Australian and Queensland Governments.In this role I was responsible for reviewing and analysing captial grant applications from various Queensland Independent Schools in order to provide grant funding recommendations to Queensland and Australian Governments following… Show more Queensland Independent Schools Block Grant Authority (QIS BGA) is a not-for-profit company that receives capital funds to provide to independent schools in Queensland, under legislation and guidelines of both the Australian and Queensland Governments.In this role I was responsible for reviewing and analysing captial grant applications from various Queensland Independent Schools in order to provide grant funding recommendations to Queensland and Australian Governments following endorsement from the QIS BGA Board. Show less

Queensland, Australia

ASBAQ is the peak body representing Business Managers employed in independent non-government schools in Queensland.As Treasurer I was responsible for the financial management and accounting of members funds and sponsorship income to provide unique professional development opportunities for members.

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Responsible for the financial and business management of the College including:~ Financial management, including budgeting, management accounting and statutory reporting~ Strategic advice as part of the School's executive leadership team~ Property management, including capital project management and capital funding~ Information technology management to support best practice and innovative ICT services~ Public relations, marketing and enrolments to support growth and brand… Show more Responsible for the financial and business management of the College including:~ Financial management, including budgeting, management accounting and statutory reporting~ Strategic advice as part of the School's executive leadership team~ Property management, including capital project management and capital funding~ Information technology management to support best practice and innovative ICT services~ Public relations, marketing and enrolments to support growth and brand development~ Administration and general responsibilities relating to commercial management~ Leadership and management of diverse departmental teams of up to 13 employees~ Human resource management and workplace health and safety~ Risk management and business continuity Show less

Sunshine Coast, Qld

Provide strategic advice and financial management to organisations to maximise business opportunities.~ Accounting services~ Business planning~ Strategic advice~ Marketing development

United States

In this role I was responsible for leading and managing a team of up to 13 staff across the finance, production, creative and studio departments within Integrity Media. I also engaged in third party contract negotiations to support new business development across the United States and Canada.

Gold Coast

Responsible for all business functions and international development of this startup company.Secure equity and debt financing for company expansionBudgeting, forecasting and accounting managementBusiness planning and strategic developmentInternational distribution channel development (USA & New Zealand)Product management and developmentSales & marketingTour management (USA)

Brisbane

Consulting contract to repair and reconcile complex ledger accounts

Sydney

Account management, reconciliations and reporting$30M per month cash-flow management and reconciliationYear end audit supportExecutive account management, supporting sales channel development

Cpa Professional Program, Fcpa, Gpa 5.7

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Gpa 6.5

Business, Finance & Accounting, Gpa 4.8