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Long Beach, California, United States

Responsible for the management and reporting of 6 billion dollars Academic Capital Program and all its various funding opportunities; CSU reserves and its investment earnings, debt, or state budgets. Including the oversight of the multi-funded operational budget for Capital Planning Design and Construction subdivision.

Long Beach

Manage multiple entities within the Financial Services division while providing leadership to managers and staff, with accountability for results. Plan, organize, and directs 18 professional accounting staff and managers responsible for the accounting operations and financial reporting of CSU Chancellor’s Office, Auxiliaries, Systemwide Revenue Bond (SRB) program and CSU Risk Management Authority. •Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to gain efficiencies throughout the organization as well as adhere to CSU and governmental rules, regulations, and legislations;•Act as a liaison and provide guidance between CSU Headquarters and campus professionals related to accounting activities and related inquires; •Serve as Lead Functional Accounting Representative for various PeopleSoft module implementations; general ledger, asset management, and accounts receivable/billing. •Assure all reporting systems and procedures are in compliance with ICSUAM, the CSU Legal and Reporting Manual, and acceptable accounting standards;•Establish systemwide guidelines, accounting treatment, and communications in order to develop strategic solutions for the CSU as a whole;•Develop strategies for changes in the accounting system or procedures;•Develop the department’s annual budget and Cost Recovery plans in compliance with EO1000;•Manage department personnel issues including recruiting, training, recommendations for promotions, and working with HR on disciplinary actions, including termination, if needed;•Provided oversight of the activities associated with financial reporting of the Chancellor’s Office and its subsidiary auxiliary organizations in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles for both GASB and FASB entities including the CSU Risk Management Authority and the SRB program.

Managed and supervised professional accounting staff responsible for the daily operations of the CSU Systemwide Revenue Management Program (RMP) and Systemwide accounting activities. Partnered with the CSU Systemwide Cash Management Operations (CMO) in the development and implementation of a financial system solution for managing Bank of CSU recourses. •Developed and implemented policies and procedures to gain efficiencies throughout the organization •Serve as Lead Functional Accounting Representative for the PeopleSoft General Ledger module implementations and upgrades.•Establish systemwide guidelines, accounting treatment, and communications in order to develop strategic solutions for the CSU as a whole while ensuring that they adhere to state reporting rules and state regulations; •Manage department personnel issues including recruiting, training, recommendations for promotions, and working with HR on disciplinary actions, including termination, if needed;•Provided oversight of the activities associated with financial reporting of the Chancellor’s Office and its subsidiary auxiliary organizations in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles for GASB reporting including the CO Reporting package and the CSU Risk Management Authority;•Acted as a liaison and provide guidance between CSU Headquarters and campus professionals related to accounting activities central banking system and the Systemwide investment fund (SWIFT);Promoted to Associate Director December 2010.

Long Beach

Managed and supervised professional accounting staff responsible for the daily operations of the CSU Systemwide Revenue Management Program (RMP) and Systemwide accounting activities. Partnered with the CSU Systemwide Cash Management Operations (CMO) in the development and implementation of a financial system solution for managing Bank of CSU recourses. •Developed and implemented policies and procedures to gain efficiencies throughout the organization as well as to adhere to governmental rules and regulations;•Serve as Lead Functional Accounting Representative for the PeopleSoft General Ledger module implementations and upgrades.•Manage department personnel issues including recruiting, training, recommendations for promotions, and working with HR on disciplinary actions, including termination, if needed;•Provided oversight of the activities associated with financial reporting of the Chancellor’s Office and its subsidiary auxiliary organizations in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles for GASB reporting including the CSU Institute, Channel Islands Site and Financing Authority and the CSU Risk Management Authority;•Acted as a liaison and provide guidance between CSU Headquarters and campus professionals related to accounting activities central banking system and the Systemwide investment fund (SWIFT);•Managed the Blackbaud’s Financial Edge fund accounting software implementation for the CSU Risk Management Authority. Promoted to Senior Accounting Manager July 2009.

Long Beach

Managed an accounting staff responsible for the financial reporting, procurement, accounts payables and receivables, cashiering, student registration, special sessions faculty payment processing, and human resources activities for the entire division. Interface with operating units to insure budget controls were in place for the entire division, advised on proper financial management policies and procedures to achieve the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. •Forecasted revenue and expenses within a multi-level accounting structure that generates over $15 Million in annual revenue;•Worked cross-functionally to develop annual plans; analyze year-over-year spending variances, and reallocate funds as appropriate;•Acted as a liaison and provide guidance between Extended Education and campus Business Office related to accounting; •Partnered with Senior Managers throughout the division in analyzing financial situations; •Interpreted policies in order to establish strategic direction for the division;•Managed the PeopleSoft implementation for the extended Education office, gained significant exposure to troubleshooting production support issues, and served on a panel of educational institutions providing feedback to PeopleSoft.

Performed financial accounting and governmental reporting for three funding sources serving fifteen program departments for the Extended Education division, a non-profit organization, generating approximately $16 million in annual revenue. •Managed the annual budgeting process division estimated to be able $16M per year; •Effectively analyzed and validated projections for all operating units on a monthly basis;•Developed individual program financial model and forecast performance;•Tracked spending against plan throughout the year, and prepared updated forecasts each period; •Planned, analyzed, and forecasted expenditures;•Managed the Accounts Payable process within the Division to ensure proper DOA approvals were obtained and supporting documentation was included prior to distribution to campus AP;•Participated in a small taskforce to create the division Balance Scorecard.