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Kearney, Nebraska, United States

I lead all financial operations, reporting directly to the GM. My role includes managing banking, construction draws, accounting, and AR/AP, as well as overseeing software integration and preparing financial statements. I also handle HR functions like onboarding and payroll while leading a team of three.Selected Highlights Include:• Streamlined construction billing procedures by documenting and refining a previously lengthy process, reducing the billing cycle by 2-3 days each month. • Developed a playbook that enabled any team member to seamlessly manage construction billing.• Enhanced employee benefits while reducing costs. By identifying the need for better coverage and pricing, researched and onboarded new benefit providers, improving coverage and lowering deductibles, ultimately reducing overall costs by 10%.

Greater Denver Area

In this role, I managed financial reporting, cash and investment management, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management, including property and casualty insurance. During COVID, I addressed staffing challenges by collaborating with my team to retain talent. I ensured compliance with senior housing and HUD regulations while maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage without gaps. I led a team of five direct reports and two indirect reports.Selected Highlights Include:• Developed new revenue streams by leveraging government programs, increasing annual revenue by $700K over 7 years, totaling $2.5MM. • Strengthened the company's financial position, reduced costs, and improved investment opportunities, significantly growing organizational capacity.• Led the complex implementation of a new comprehensive financial software system covering facilities leasing, financial management, and reporting.

Greenwood Village, Co

Here, I oversaw all financial operations, including investments, budgeting, strategic planning, board reporting, and audits. I actively managed liquidity by evaluating investment options, collaborating with advisors, and monitoring cash flow and budget performance to drive improvements. I also led a team of nine accounting professionals.Selected Highlights Include:• Collaborated with accounting staff to enhance department performance and improve program reporting to local, state, and federal agencies. • Upskilled staff, providing direction on prioritizing tasks, and working closely with other departments to boost overall agency effectiveness. • Improved financial and program reporting, met crucial deadlines, and secured additional government funding of $60-$100K annually.

Commerce City

Complete and supervise accounting functions for affordable housing non-profit agency. Portfolio included 1350 affordable multifamily apartment units, Housing Choice Vouchers, and market rate units. Responsible for external audit, financial reporting including monthly financial statements,long term forecasting and funding agency reports.Evaluate agency cash operating needs and investment strategies.Develop and maintain agency budget and report on budget to actual variances to management.Responsible for staff supervison,mentoring and for IT and risk management areas of the agency.

Master In Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, 3.5/4.0

Specialized in Financial Management, Budgeting, Controllership

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting With A Minor In Economics And Real Estate

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi - Finance and Information Systems Honorary Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.