Manage a team of finance professionals responsible for accounting operations including payroll processing, accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations.Conduct regular reviews of accounts receivable and payable processes to identify areas for improvement. Review contract terms and bid on request for proposals. Develop and implement financial management strategies to optimize cash flow, reduce costs, and increase profits. Maintain corporate financial records. Collect and analyze financial data to create detailed reports for senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking. Perform complex financial analyses such as variance analysis, sensitivity analysis, trend analysis. Review and approve solicitations, contracts, and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and quality of documents. Create detailed reports for management team.

Develop and implement departmental priorities, goals, and objectives aligned with City and department needs. Demonstrate leadership by promoting cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations. Effectively supervised and administered assigned areas, including staff development, training, and prioritization of work. Provide direct guidance to departments regarding laws, policies, and procedures. Conduct research, interpretation, and updates of policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws. Demonstrated a commitment to the highest level of ethics and adherence to the City's Values. Supervised a team engaged in administrative and specialized customer service work for land use and permit issuance within The Planning and Community Development Department. Oversaw the receipt and posting of customer payments, maintaining accurate financial records. Ensured adherence to internal controls by the customer service staff, promoting compliance and accuracy. Prepared a variety of reports related to department customer accounts and development activities. Achieved certifications as a Permit Technician and Community Emergency Response Team Member, demonstrating commitment to professional development and emergency response preparedness. ICC Certified Permit Technician

Executed highly complex procurement work involving negotiation strategies and contract development. Utilized computer skills for various tasks, including automated information programs, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database management. Assisted in the credentialing process for doctors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Managed accounts receivable, overseeing invoicing, tracking payments, and resolving outstanding issues. Verified insurance details to facilitate accurate billing and reimbursement processes. Managed schedules efficiently to optimize appointments and resource utilization.

• Conducted special studies and analyses on issues, producing detailed reports with recommendations.• Utilized knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local procurement laws and regulations in day-to-day activities. • Managed end-to-end payroll processing for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Maintained detailed records and prepared tax reports for multiple states, applying State and Federal tax laws.• Processed garnishments and levies, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.• Balanced and controlled earnings and deduction totals, ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations.• Handled the processing of terminations, Incentive Stock Options, deferred compensation plans, life insurance plans, and other fringe benefits.

• Applied supervisory skills to assign work, schedule, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. • Demonstrated strong communication abilities, effectively preparing reports and handling customer service issues with tact and diplomacy.• Managed a large practice, overseeing business operations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.• Ensured accuracy, compliance, and risk protection in financial processes, facilities, human resources, and information management.• Reported financial and statistical data, handled payroll, prepared monthly business plans, and facilitated credentialing for new doctors.• Maintained a high standard of customer care by overseeing day-to-day operations and training staff in areas such as Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Personal Protective Equipment.• Ensured compliance with State, NCDR, LLC, and OSHA objectives.• Achieved recognition as a two-time recipient of The Office of Excellence award

• Possessed abilities in coordination of work, including establishing and implementing effective administrative programs and procedures. • Applied accounting and budgeting skills, performing arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications as needed.• Oversaw maintenance of the general ledger and all subsidiary accounts for three entities.• Produced financial statements, end-of-month reports, statistical data, budgets, and payroll to ensure accurate financial records.• Managed multiple grants for different entities, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.• Implemented a debt reduction plan to enhance the overall financial position of the organization.• Managed capital accounts, optimizing financial resources for effective operation.• Conducted monthly meetings with the advisory board to provide updates on the financial position and offer recommendations for improvement.

District Manager - January 2002 – January 2005• Applied critical thinking to analyze and evaluate complex situations, identifying strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions. Assisted in complex purchases and provided guidance on strategic procurement approaches. Provided leadership, vision, and operational management to a team responsible for collecting child support payments across three localities. Ensured achievement of federal timelines and project goals in the collection process. Monitored and forecasted collections, revenue, and expenses to inform strategic decision-making. Accomplished notable success by leading the office to be ranked number one in the state in both 2002 and 2003. Maintained consistent top-five rankings for the office in the state throughout the tenure.Operations Manager - January 1999 – January 2002Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted operations management and objectives. Managed call center, accounting, and administrative units, overseeing daily operations and ensuring smooth functioning. Identified operational issues, developed alternative solutions, and successfully implemented corrective measures. Implemented these accounting procedures across The Division of Child Support, contributing to improved financial accuracy and compliance.Fiscal Technician/Intake Supervisor/Sr. Accountant - January 1992 – January 1999Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted operations management and objectives. Ensured all accounting activities were in compliance with GAAP, State regulations, and Lockheed Martin IMS policy. Managed accounting units in two offices, overseeing duties such as receipting payments, ledger adjustments, and preparation of financial data for court. Developed and maintained spreadsheets to organize and analyze financial information. Tracked and monitored statistical data to assess performance and support data-driven decision-making.