Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
High-performing Accounting Manager with 20+ years of experience in financial accounting, budget management, and strategic planning. Consistently maintained accuracy in financial records while managing multiple high-priority projects under strict deadlines. Skilled in developing comprehensive financial reports & presenting complex data to stakeholders in accessible formats. Committed to continuous improvement & contributing to team success.
- Served as the school's CEO and CFO, as well as the Development, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, & Facilities Director. - Led the development and implementation of marketing strategies that resulted in a 50% growth in student enrollment. - Successfully launched the high school program including the acquisition and remodel of a second campus which was completed in less than four months. - Improved staff efficiency by implementing new human resources system and grading/billing software. - Initiated the first formal fundraising program in school history.
- Led project teams to execute on all aspects of the monthly accounting close cycle. - Assessed and improved the control environments for school partners. - Managed training efforts for project team members on client processes. - Provided support and guidance to clients and teammates through annual audit.
- Responsible for the monthly account close, financial reporting package, state and federal compliance, student accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bi-weekly payroll processing. - Developed and directed annual budget process working with all staff members to meet program and operational needs. - Collaborated with operations staff to complete annual audit. - Key member of the Financial Aid Committee tasked with reviewing and approving family applications or requests. - Prepared and reviewed annual 990 and 1099 forms. - Partnered with department leaders to develop financial strategic plan.
- Managed the foundation's accounting team including three accountants and one accounts payable clerk which processed over $300M in grant payments annually. - Responsible for day-to-day operations and monthly accounting close for eleven nonprofit entities. - Successfully led the annual audit and acted as liaison between audit team and foundation staff. - Prepared and reviewed 990s, 990PFs, and 1099 forms for all entities. - Collaborated with program and operations staff to develop annual administrative budget. - Supervised cash flow and management of entities.