Expanded portfolio to include risk management responsibilities, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks across the organization.Leading a multi-year deep-dive review of payroll processes and systems, implementing enhancements to optimize accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.Navigated the pandemic-related budget crisis, proactively managing financial challenges and uncertainties. Secured $20 million in federal relief funds to mitigate revenue shortfalls and sustain critical services during the crisis.

Manage a diverse portfolio of finance department activities, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Payroll, and Business Systems, overseeing an annual departmental budget of $6 million.Provide financial oversight and guidance for general obligation bond-funded construction activities at the Oregon Zoo, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and regulatory requirements.Lead the development and project management of system and process improvements for the agency's ERP (PeopleSoft), resulting in enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Notable accomplishments include digitizing A/P workflows, strengthening purchasing card controls, and increasing electronic payments.

Formalized processes and decision-making surrounding capital projects, significantly improving visibility and accountability for major initiatives.Implemented strategic changes to the fee structure and gate admissions policies, resulting in a remarkable 28% increase in revenue over three years.Developed and maintained sophisticated costing models for personnel expenditures, facilitating informed decision-making during collective bargaining negotiations and successfully addressing the $15/hour minimum wage issue.

Played a key role in the in-house development and implementation of modernized financial software, ensuring seamless business continuity during the transition phase.Supervised the payroll department and introduced reporting and analysis tools to effectively manage Police overtime expenditures and enhance financial transparency.

Oversaw compliance and completed federal grant reporting for $20 million in annual grant and state contract awards, mitigating risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.Provided comprehensive financial management and budget development support for multiple independent school districts, ranging in size from $6 million to $70 million in annual expenditures.

Implemented process improvements that significantly increased payroll accuracy and efficiency, reducing the need for overtime.Successfully led the payroll conversion from a legacy system, ensuring seamless and timely pay cycles for multiple component school districts.