 Oversee the management and coordination of periodic financial reporting activities for the organization’s operations including revenue, expense and balance sheet reports and reconciliations, financial statements and cash flow projections, reports to oversight agencies, and development and monitoring of contracts. Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit and compliance issues are resolved and that the preparation of the periodic financial statements are in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other required supplementary schedules and information. Review and recommend cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits that the organization may offer employees and potential employees. Identify, implement and oversee the continuous improvement of the finance department. Develop policies to establish procedures and practices regarding financial administration.  Monitor grant reporting, policies and accounting.

 Managed all the operations and finances of the school. Produced monthly financial reports and prepared monthly closing journal entries. Handled contract negotiations regarding insurance, leases, rental agreements and loans. Prepared payroll, maintained fixed asset schedule, and managed the overall budget of the school.  Monitored grant reporting, policies and accounting.

 Documented and assessed the effectiveness of internal controls over the revenue and receivables, purchases and payables, inventory and cost of sales, and payroll cycles: SOX testing. Performed substantive testing and analytical procedures for balance sheet and income statement items. Planned, coordinated, performed and evaluated all aspects of financial statement audits for both public and private companies. Participated extensively in research and consultation on complex accounting issues.

 Executed audits for medium-sized companies (sales under 10 million). Companies included non-for-profits and manufacturing. Performed audit procedures, including collection of support and documentation of test results. Managed the financial reporting process, including preparation of financial statements and monitor draft updates. Provided compilation and review services to privately held companies. Reviewed and approved account analyses and journal entries. Identified and evaluated business risks. Audited federal/state grant rewards.