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Detroit, MI, US

The Cash Manager reports to the Deputy Treasurer-Operations and leads and manages the Cash Management Branch which consists of three units; Banking Services, Forecasting and Investing and Cash Accounting. The work of the Cash Manager includes overseeing the City’s investment strategy to maximize return while meeting liquidity needs and ensuring safety of.

2 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48224

Manage approx 160 bank accounts representing $1.2 billion of liquid assets via automated and manual processes. Ensure that all deposits and withdrawals are recorded on the General Ledger timely. Audit daily wire transfer activity of Treasury - Banking Services. Manage and audit on line payment and kiosk activity. Work with Agency CFOs, accounting staff.

2 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48224

Assist in Data Migration from Oracle DRMS to Oracle Cloud. Troubleshoot Oracle Cloud General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable posting errors. Bank reconciliation activities. Prepare year end closing General Ledger entries as assigned. Prepare audit schedules and reports as assigned. Work with ODFS Agency CFOs and accounts to correct.

Represent University to funding agencies in preparation and negotiation of contracts and subcontracts. Act as liaison between agency representatives, University researchers, and the General Counsel Office to facilitate contractual arrangements for research and instructional projects. Advise on agency deadlines and policy changes. Verify proposal budgets.

Sponsored Program Administration

Prepared periodic and final financial statements for University grants, contracts, and subcontracts. Acted as a liaison between agency representatives, University researchers, and departmental administrators to facilitate compliance with project financial guidelines. Advised on agency deadlines and policy changes. Verified budgets and actual spending for.

Directed all areas for division, including accounts payable, service fee development, soliciting bids, managing vendor contract compliance. Coordinated large mailings, secured postage discounts, and ordered office supplies. Oversaw budget of $6 to $7 million annually with 65 to 100 budgeted positions. Acted as liaison with human resources for creating new.

Led monetary intakes and deposits for City revenue. Managed office and tellers; assured timely processing and deposits of checks, and refund requests within 60-day requirement. Supervised field revenue collectors for collection of delinquent accounts. Performed business process re-engineering on antiquated methodologies and implemented new.

Worked closely and cooperatively with finance director in handling daily taxpayer complaints, City Council inquiries, and department issues. Handled budget issues and prepared workforce planning documentation.*Initiated assessments / treasury division software project and work involved with Collection Agency RFP.*Conducted television interviews as finance.

Solicited and administered external contracts for City of Detroit and 36th District Court. Provided analysis and trend reports based on audit recommendations. Developed and administered $60 million budget. Prepared quarterly budget assessments to identify variances and additional revenue resources. Supervised and trained employees.*Investigated complaints.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Information Systems Management

Activities and Societies: Inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Member of Honors Accounting Program; Recipient of Walter M. Rudin Pace Setter Junior Award