I have worked in financial leadership roles in small to medium sized businesses helping directors and owners to make intelligent business decisions to improve the financial position of the organization.I am an experienced team builder focused on creating a service attitude within the finance department. My philosophy is that the finance department has a multitude of customers beyond those consumers of an organization’s products or services. My team members also need to serve the vendors and fellow employees with correct and timely payment and provide timely information to the company decision makers. I mentor my staff in order for them to reach their full potential.I am a passionate learner, constantly looking for new and better ways to utilize the tools that are available in order to accomplish the tasks at hand. I work to inspire my piers to work collaboratively in the problem solving process. I have facilitated a wide variety of strategic planning, project development, problem solving and process improvement activities.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:> Set up and implemented computerized customer accounts and A/R system in QuickBooks significantly improving cash flow.> Successful track record of negotiated and implemented discount terms with vendors to provide cost savings.> Effectively reduced general overhead costs for the medical practice by more than ten percent.> Directed the research, selection and implementation of the hardware and software for a new computer system for the retirement community.SPECIALTIES: • Financial reporting• Budgeting and forecasting• Cash management• Banking and vendor relations• Strategic and tax planning