Philip Whitfield Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

United States

Pontiac, MI

Carries overall responsibility for fiscal management and assures the future of HAVEN initiatingand expediting long-range financial planning processes. Directs preparation and approval of HAVEN’s annual budget, individual program budgets andbudgets for grant applications and proposals. Oversees HAVEN's financial operating expenses and long-term goals..

Detroit, Michigan

Responsible for the financial stability and growth of Community Mental Health agency Oversaw the procurement of new payroll system. Vetted potential vendors and made final recommendation to Executive Leadership. Worked with selected vendor Paycom, to design and implement new payroll system, including general ledger interface. Trained staff on the benefits.

Detroit, Michigan

 Developed and implemented agency Procurement Policy, now used to for agency administrative services. Developed agency Investment Policy for the investment of $1MM of agency funds. Solicited and vetted investment bank proposals and presented recommendation(s) to Board of Directors for final selection.  Developed and implemented agency cost allocation.

Services Include (but are not limited to): Cost Allocation Forensic Auditing Audit Resolution Governmental Accounting Develop & Implement Accounting Systems General Bookkeeping Cost Analysis Contract Preparation Project Management Identify & Implement Best Practices  Tax Preparation Accounting Training for Non-Financial Managers Budget.

Greater Detroit Area

Reporting to Finance Director, providing internal/external management reporting for the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI), as well as the Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative (CAGI). Prepared monthly Financial Status Reports for both the MPRI and CAGI programs for submission to the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). Audited subcontractor.

Served as the Fiscal Manager of Substance Abuse and Headstart Program(s), reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, as well as the the Chief Executive Officer or Chief Operating Officer as required. Interact with other agency managers (internal/external), and various other entities through meetings, conferences, and interagency correspondence. Responsible.

Worked as the Accounting Manager within Finance and Administrative Services Division, reporting directly to Director or Deputy Director as required. Interacted with other Agency Managers (internal/external), Detroit City Council and the Mayor's Office through meetings, conferences, and interagency correspondence. Assist in administrative and management.