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Identifying improvement opportunities, building operational efficiencies, and encouraging ownership and engagement across teams through collaborative problem solving inspires me.I optimize results by leveraging analytical strengths to pinpoint inefficiencies and coaching and mentoring skills to develop team members’ abilities to overcome obstacles and enhance their performance. Achievements that set me apart include: After encountering an in-progress audit finding of all financial statements upon joining DPS, I earned a low-risk auditee status by systematically evaluating current-state operations and then building an effective capital, accounts receivable, and debt accounting process for ~$5.2B in assets. While leading 3 financial operations departments, I improved financial reporting and increased customer satisfaction by implementing vendor management best practices that ensured timely payment and accurate 1099 information. By analyzing purchasing options and drawing on relationships, I improved the p-card rebate by 25%. Spearheading a campaign that added 65 vendors to the virtual e-payable option and boosted spend by $9M.  Through delivery of a transparent accounts payable process, incoming vendor and internal stakeholder calls regarding payments decreased by >60% year over year.With my upcoming relocation to the Seattle area, and confidence in knowing I leave behind a highly skilled DPS team that will maintain operational performance, I am ready for a new challenging opportunity. Feel free to connect; I welcome a conversation to discuss your organization’s needs and how I can be a long-term asset and contributor to your team.Expertise: Budget administration, internal controls, risk mitigation, team leadership, staff realignment, vendor payment management, process improvement, financial analysis, cost reduction, strategic sourcing, expense control, audits, P&L, general ledger, A/R, A/P, GASB, GAAP

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  Metropolitan State University Of Denver

  Professional Accountancy