Provide advice, counsel, preparation, review, and statistical analysis to school districts regarding all phases of school finance and business matters. Evaluate and advise districts regarding the need for automating accounting and financial records and procedures. Assist school districts' accounting personnel in all aspects of their business office organization, policies and operating procedures; provide counsel or improvement of efficiency and effectiveness as necessary. Act as a liaison between state, county, the Office and school districts. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel, providing sustained leadership and coordination for the staff of the department. Attend workshops and meetings in the areas of school business and finance, and as necessary or requested, provide the staff of the Office and school districts with reports and interpretations of such meetings.

Manage the finances, business operations, and accounting functions for the Water Resources division of the Public Works Department. The Water Resources division is comprised of three major functions; Santa Barbara Flood Control District, Water Agency, and Project Clean Water. Provide Management and the Board of Supervisors with relevant and accurate financial data, supervise business staff to ensure reliable and effective business operations, monitor and update contracts to ensure proper balances for payment, coordinate with FEMA and/or CalOES/CDAA for disaster reimbursement projects, and develop and monitor an annual budget of approximately $44M.

Supervise a team of 12 professional and para-professional staff that run the financial operations for the County of Santa Barbara, including all Accounts Payable functions, General Ledger Period Closures, Warrant and ACH Reconciliation, General Ledger Coding Maintenance and Updating, and running the Fiscal-Year End Process. Work to identify and communicate procedural, policy, and staffing recommendations to Management to ensure efficient, accurate, and courteous customer service to all internal County Departments and external County vendors. Oversee the writing of databases to assist in the various daily reconciliations, daily data transmission, and daily general ledger tasks required to keep up with increased business demands. Motivate and empower employees to grow, learn, and contribute to the organization, whether it is internally in the Auditor's office or to other Departments.

Financial Reporting - February 2013 - July 2015Compiled the FY2012-13 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report along with another staff member. Emphasis on Notes to the Financial Statements and implementation of new GASB pronouncements. Reviewed and assisted in preparation of the 2012-13 County Budget. Reviewed and maintained all capital assets for the County of Santa Barbara as well as reporting for financial statement purposes. Performed reviews of Department fees and indirect cost rate proposals.

Internal Auditor - June 2006- October 2007Performed audit and attestation services including internal control assessments, operational audits, fraud investigations, compliance engagements, and financial statement audits. Evaluated accounting systems for effeciency and adequacy of internal controls.Administration/Advanced Accounting: October 2007 - November 2008Chief accountant for Isla Vista Redevelopment Agency managing $25 million in assets. Perpared and filed State reports, departmental billings, and State reimbursement claims. Reviewed, improved, and documented new office procedures for the Auditor-Controller Department Administrator position. Identified operation inefficiences to management and suggest improvements.Financial Accounting and Customer Support: November 2008 - February 2013Reconciled and closed the general ledger for all accounting periods. Reviewed and maintained all County Board Contracts and Board Contract payments. Prepared and distributed all Federal 1099 forms to County vendors. Established and maintained positive working relationships with Department Fiscal staff to identify and solve complex accounting issues.

Internship with Financial Accounting and Customer Support and Internal Audit during college. Worked primarily with Accounts Payable, Contracts, and internal and external audit assistance.