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Oversee an operating budget of roughly $10 million and an endowment of approximately $90 million, restricted and unrestricted funds.Provide oversight and direction of information technology and human resources.Oversee all financial operations of the Diocese.Manage finances and accounting for the Cathedral and Trustees of Donations.Offer general financial guidance and support for the 160 Episcopal congregations in Eastern Massachusetts.Work closely with diocese key personnel on management of Property Stewardship.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Provided management and oversight of all agency financial and benefit issuance activities as amember of the DTA executive staff team.Directed and supervised financial management functions, including SNAP/Cash benefitissuance, collections, procurement, accounts payable and receivables, general accounting, ITrequirements, risk management, and auditing.Served as the senior financial advisor, offering strategic policy and financial service provisionfeedback to the commissioner and executive team.Planned, implemented, and managed all financial and procurement accountspayable/receivable activities.Identified staffing gaps and worked with the management team for solutions.Established a structured communication protocol.

Managed and supervised activities in Accounting, Procurement & Logistics, Reimbursement &Recoveries, and the Benefit Issuance Units.Developed and implemented methods and procedures to ensure 100% achievement of allaccounting and financial reporting and compliance requirements.Advised the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner on financial and administrative issues.Monitored and evaluated financial processes and controls.Oversaw the Logistics Unit, ensuring accurate and timely lease payments and propertymaintenance.Assessed employee performances and evaluations.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Directed and supervised financial, administrative, technical, personnel, fees, and cost recoveryactivities.Managed Procurement and Contracting Unit, Accounts Payable Unit, Cost and Fees RecoveryUnit, Financial Inability Unit, and IT Unit.Advised the Assistant Commissioner on financial and administrative issues.Led cost recovery initiatives with the Office of General Counsel.Supported and monitored Site Assessment and Remediation Services, and EmergencyResponse Services.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Led initiatives to improve agency-wide effectiveness in performing core functions.Managed ARRA compliance and reporting activities.Directed the “Fast Track” project development process.Designed and implemented MassDEP web-based permit guide.Oversaw financial operations of approximately 30 trust funds.Served as MassDEP’s “Compliance Officer” for Fraud, Waste, and Abuse.Managed outreach and reassignment activities for 21 cities and towns.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Directed and supervised all financial, administrative, and personnel activities.Oversaw cost center budgeting and contracting activities.Implemented streamlined processes, achieving high performance standards.Advocated for and implemented an electronic database system for asbestos notification data.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Management