Ray Murdock Email & Phone Number

Gilbert, Az, Us

Drawing from my experience to provide comprehensive financial and accounting expertise in financial reporting supporting a $38M online education organization. Aided in the administration of acquisitions and service contracts associated with capital assets, global travel authorizations, and reimbursements. Prepared reports on grant and financial data. Oversight of financial projects encompassing reconciling operating accounts, documents, and reporting on payroll, travel, acquisitions, and payments. Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in PeopleSoft, Kenexa, PaymentNet, ISAAC, Workday, Advantage, Concur Travel, SunRISE, Web Reports, Super Reports and grants administration. Allocated contract funds between EdPlus and University Provost. Aided with budgeting for EdPlus. Performed year-to-date reporting and forecasting. > Successfully mastered the new university accounting and general ledger system. > Championed the development of financial tracking reporting tools enhancing online funding allocation across various units. > Consistently completed and distributed month-end closing reports two days prior to due date. > Instrumental in the successful departmental migration to Workday solutions.

Tempe, Az

Supported financial operations, analysis, budgeting and reporting efforts associated with $7M consortium operations. Assisted in the administration of capital acquisitions, MOU's and service contracts. Managed ASU Foundation accounts through the IFAS ledger system. Led various projects focused on enhanced financial practices and reporting. Collaborated in the development of The Sustainability Consortium budgets. Performed year-to-year analysis, comparisons, and summaries. Delivered assistance in enforcing policy and procedures and served as a point of contact for faculty, staff and students. Provided guidance, reviews and approval for the University Travel system. > Compiled $7 Million TSC budget and reported to administration > Key contributor in the procurement of Engineering Equipment exceeding $50K. > Assisted with over 100 Research I University Projects. > Recipient of the 2017 Staff Service award.

Tempe, Arizona

Directed the day-to-day project execution for a $1.6M DoD grant. Provided strategic leadership and direction to administration, faculty, and staff as a SME in program operations, standards, and requirements. Led verification, reconciliation, and reporting of payroll, travel, acquisition, and payment activities. Developed and presented monthly financial and progress reports to the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Communicated budget and expenditure intelligence to the principal investigator. Collaborated on the preparation of grant proposals. Oversaw and directed program activities. Supported the director in research center operations. > Effectively maintained accurate and timely reporting for the director. > Successfully provided key monthly financial reports to the Office of Naval Research > Instrumental in the migration of the consortium to a newly remodeled space to support research expansion.

Tempe, Az

I was selected to lead financial and administrative operations for a public broadcasting station licensed and operated through ASU. Compiled, analyzed, and reported on key financial data including budgets, revenue, and expenditures utilized in forecasts, driving compliance, assets management, and decision making. Administered and reported a $12 Million budget overseeing allocation and auditing. Managed office administration activities and staff. Provided fiscal management oversight including audit preparation and financial statement administrator leveraging GAAP and GASB guidelines. Ensured compliance with federal reporting standards. Selected, trained, and led a cross-functional staff. Liaised with architects, building managers, and capital project teams to drive High Definition(HD) Broadcast initiatives. Served on a team to review best practices, execute national survey programs, and make strategic recommendations. > Enhanced efficiency through the development of an effective financial reporting system enabling timely communication of monthly budget and expense information. > Successfully executed 18-years of certified financial reports audited by a CPA Firm. > Entrusted to aid the planning, scheduling, and coordination of a major station move. > Key member of Station's Executive Management Team.