Dalton Lowe Email & Phone Number

Saint Cloud, Fl, Us

Saint Cloud, Fl, Us

Orlando, Fl, Us

I ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and reports, with responsibilities including:Financial Reporting & Analysis: Preparing, analyzing, and reviewing financial statements, ensuring compliance with standards and policies.Systems & Reporting: Conducting detailed financial reporting using Excel, Power BI, and Tableau, and collaborating with IT to resolve system issues.Process Documentation: Documenting and maintaining records of accounting processes, system workflows, and reporting procedures for audits and reviews.Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline financial processes, reducing manual tasks, and enhancing efficiency.Project Involvement: Contributing to cross-functional projects, providing expertise in accounting and financial reporting, and assessing the impact on financial systems.Collaboration & Communication: Working with internal and external stakeholders to provide accurate financial information and support business objectives.Ad-Hoc Reporting & Analysis: Developing and delivering ad-hoc reports and analyses to support management decision-making.Key Achievements:- Developed and implemented cash forecasting reports that enabled executives to monitor weekly balances and align financial strategies with annual budgets and long-term forecasts. - Partnered with finance and technology teams to design and implement financial data models.- Led an expense reduction initiative, consolidating vendor procurement, resulting in $300K in annual savings.- Developed and trained corporate finance personnel in Power BI dashboards, standardizing financial reporting across the organization.- Delivered strategic insights to C-level executives, optimizing healthcare benefit plans for cost savings resulting in $1M in savings to employees.

Orlando, Fl, Us

- Provided financial and analytical support to 4 executive leaders across 26 operational areas.- Enrolled in a yearlong corporate leadership development program, enhancing strategic and leadership skills.- Oversee the preparation and presentation of 25 monthly internal financial reports for executive leadership.- Ensured adherence to current documentation procedures for report and analysis preparation, while also executing various financial projects.- Engaged in ad-hoc financial analysis for senior leadership and collaborated with internal and external business partners to address challenges affecting business operations.

Orlando, Fl, Us

Financial Analysis & Budgeting: Collect, analyze, and interpret financial records and reports to identify trends affecting budget needs, assisting in the creation of annual budgets.Financial Resource Management: Organize and manage ministry financial resources, including the creation of chart fields, designation numbers, and project accounts.General Ledger Management: Oversee monthly and annual general ledger closings, ensuring accurate financial records for the fiscal year.Audit & Compliance: Act as the primary contact for internal financial audits, monitor financial activity for data integrity, and understand spending patterns and funding needs.Reporting: Utilize and create financial reports/queries in PeopleSoft, providing cash flow, donation, and allocation reports, and interpreting these for executive leadership.Staff Support & Training: Provide automated financial reports, training staff to enhance their usefulness. Offer guidance on financial processes and educate staff through clear communication.Financial Operations: Complete account transfers, process credit card revenue uploads, ensure timely vendor payments, and maintain accurate property inventories.Document Preparation & Approval: Prepare, review, and approve various financial documents, including reimbursements, expense reports, funds transfers, and contracts.Key Achievements:- Partnered with finance leaders to develop customized financial reports, delivering actionable insights that enhanced client decision-making and streamlined accounting processes.- Prepared and presented 5 monthly financial reports with 6 critical metrics, empowering area leadership to make data-driven decisions on operational performance.- Designed and implemented specialized financial reports tailored to stakeholders needs.- Delivered comprehensive training on budgeting and financial reporting to business leaders, improving their proficiency and alignment with organizational financial goals.

Orlando, Florida, Us

Responsible for ensuring accurate financial information, timely month-end and year-end entries, and efficient management of accounts payable processes.Key Responsibilities:• Financial Reporting & Decision Support: Provide management with accurate and timely financial information to support informed decision-making.• Month-End and Year-End Close: Perform all necessary month-end and year-end journal entries, ensuring that financial records are complete and accurate within required timelines.• Accounts Payable Management: Handle accounts payable duties, including three-way matching, coding, and posting transactions to the accounting system, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of payments.• Journal Entries: Prepare and record journal entries with appropriate backup documentation, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial records.

Orlando, Fl, Us

Responsible for collecting and analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with internal controls, while preparing and reviewing financial statements.Key Responsibilities:• Data Collection & Analysis: Efficiently collect and analyze financial data, including bank statements, payroll reports, and journal entries, to ensure accuracy and reliability.• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare annual financial statements within specified deadlines, ensuring they reflect accurate financial information.• Compliance Evaluation: Evaluate the compliance of internal control systems to ensure they meet regulatory and organizational standards.• Journal Entry Preparation: Prepare and record journal entries to correct material misstatements and analyze year-over-year variances to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

Kissimmee, Florida, Us

I taught pre-algebra to 8th headers of all different learning levels and backgrounds. I also served as the boys 6-8th grade track coach.

Orlando, Fl, Us

As the accounts payable clerk I was responsible for the processing of payments to vendors. I recorded every payment and assigned their amounts to their appropriate accounts. I achieved high levels of accuracy as well as making sure all payments were recorded quickly.

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Golden Valley, Minnesota, Us

As program coordinator I was responsible for leading a time of devotion in the morning where participants spent time learning about God through their devo books. I was also responsible for organizing and facilitating an evening activity for Monday - Thursday where participants left the housing site and experienced some of the city that they were serving. I was also responsible for facilitating 'club' time where I lead an activity such as a game as well as helping lead worship and presenting a 10-15 minute lesson.

As a youth sponsor I helped lead Sunday Bible studies, Wednesday night lessons and activities as well as help facilitate youth trips and mentor the male students.

As the youth intern I lead communion meditations on Sunday mornings, lead Wednesday night activities, assisted in youth trips and teach at Christian youth camp.

As the male middle school youth sponsor I taught the male middle schoolers Sunday and Wednesday night lessons and lead as their mentor.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Accounting

Youth And Family Ministry, Youth Ministry