Managing 3 direct reports (Payroll Manager, AP Specialist and Accountant) with 4 more indirect in payroll. Process improvement, including full system conversions of both the financial and billing/operational systems. Implement monthly reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.Cash and financial forecasting, as well as reporting to equity partners and Board.

Hired as part of a company reorganization. Implemented new accounting software to accommodate a very unique and complex billing process. Worked closely with the tech department to get controls in place on the internal servicing platform that resulted in the ability to export the activity into the new accounting system for billing, which resulted the saving of over 4 days of work per month in the billing process alone. Improved Accounts Receivable tracking, resulting in collections of over $500,000 in old Accounts Receivable. and connected with customers to find out how we could better meet their billing needs. In addition, implemented an expense policy for credit card holders and employee reimbursements as well as regular account reconciliations. Currently working on automating the credit card/reimbursement process and improving reporting and forecasting.

• Prepare and analyze budget • Financial analysis • Cash flow projection and monitoring • Prepare audit workpapers and coordinating annual audir• Restructure the chart of accounts (12,000+ accounts) to conform to state requirements• Supervise accounts payable and payroll staff• Design reports using Cognos Query Studio• Review and improve internal controls• Implement monthly closing and balancing procedures• Set up reporting portals and dashboards for various users in the district• Process improvement and documentation

• Prepared financial reports, including consolidations and supplementary analysis• Perform various analysis and forecasting projects to determine adequacy of fees• Tracked and reported City project activity• Collaborated with department managers to create budgets• Member of conversion team for full finance and payroll system conversion in 2008• Prepared and reviewed audit workpapers• Worked closely with external auditors to ensure resolution of identified issues • Maintained financial system security and identified weaknesses in internal controls• Supervised the payroll process and ensured timely reporting and payment• Served as a liaison between the Technology and Finance divisions• Streamlined reconciliation processes • Designed worksheet templates to be used for analysis, reconciliation and reporting • Developed and documented standard operating procedures for the finance division • Researched, reported and tracked software issues • Created and maintained Access database for tracking the City’s long-term debt

• Prepared, analyzed and reviewed monthly financial statements• Prepared audit work papers• Analyzed financial trends and identified potential opportunities• Reconciled GL accounts• Created spreadsheets for reconciliations and analysis• Interacted with various facilities to resolve accounting variances and provided • Researched errors in facility billings, and documented changes necessary to reduce further problems• Worked with billing software company to improve functionality• Monitored aged accounts receivable and identified facilities with collection issues• Collaborated on cross-functional teams to support the Operations department by providing financial analysis, field training and support, and identification and resolution of inefficient processes and procedures• Lead projects to resolve issues identified by above teams