director of finance resume example with 16+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Detail-oriented, highly accomplished, results-driven senior accounting and finance professional, regarded for exceptional leadership and analytical skills, with the ability to examine and understand business needs and align comprehensive reports with strategic plans. Strong written and verbal communication, allowing for accurate messaging to internal and external stakeholders. Past: Board member and Treasurer for the Multicultural Refugee Coalition
Skills
Skills and Affiliations
Confident and energetic self-started, team oriented with the ability to oversee and develop staff, prioritize and meet deadlines, and adapt to a changing environment
Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills, driven by challenge and the goal of producing a high-quality work-product both internally and externally
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Cross-Functional Coordination
Financial Analysis and Reporting and Disciplined in the application of GAAP and GAAS guidelines
Strategic Business Planning
Public Speaking and Presentations
Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point
CPA licensed in Texas
Decision Making
Cost Data Analysis
Creative and Innovative
General Ledger Entry
Account Analysis
Financial Resource Management
Work Planning
Relationship Building
Data Analysis
Risk Management
Financial Planning
Experience
06/2018 to CurrentDirector of FinanceThe Kessler Collection | Charlotte, NC,
Direct, train and lead the finance team to accurately and timely record and report financial activities and financial status of the organization to its stakeholders and donors
Lead the development and implementation of business and operational plans that enhance the agency’s financial position in collaboration with other members of the finance team and senior leadership teams, as well review of financial results and key financial metrics
Lead the team efforts and initiatives to design and execute internal controls to streamline financial reporting, mitigate fraud risks, and ensure compliance with internal and external financial reporting requirements and tax regulations
Ensure monitoring and timely reporting of federal, state, internal and external reporting, including programmatic and fiscal requirements
Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting, ensuring expenditures are consistently in alignment with programs compliance and grant budgets throughout the program funding and grant period
Develop, coordinate and prepare a $100M+ annual org-wide budget and related cash management and forecasting reports
Lead the negotiation of the federal indirect cost rate with the federal government and their approval of the de minimis rate for the agency
Led the development and negotiation of federal grant budgets with the federal government that resulted in significant salary increases (over 5%) for personnel
Led the implementation of the new lease accounting standard
Led the collection process of long outstanding receivables from governmental and private entities that brought the recovery of over $800k and the implementation of new processes to mitigate outstanding receivables
Led the implementation of a new payables/procurement system with a cost saving of $40k+ and process improvements that allow for better cash management processes
Consistently analyse financial data and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, as well as ad hoc analytical reporting support to the senior leadership team as requested
Provide ongoing support and coaching to all finance staff to ensure department is operating effectively and efficiently in accordance with internal policies, external regulations like GAAP standards and other regulatory requirements
Set priorities and goals for the finance department
Develop and mentor members of the team and ensure cross-training of all tasks performed by the department
Serve as key contact for banking, external auditors and examinators and tax professionals
12/2009 to 06/2018Audit Senior ManagerKpmg | Greenville, SC,
Responsible for all phases of the financial audits and government compliance audits, including substantive and control testing, reporting, and the provision of consulting services for the not for profit audit niche
Responsible for the presentation of financial statements, audit results, internal control matters and detailed recommendations to the members of Management, the Finance and/or Audit Committees and full Board of Directors for not-for-profit clients
Responsible for the presentation of technical content for clients and other members of the local not-for profit community during Maxwell Locke & Ritter’s annual client conference
Main point of contact for clients to analyse new and unusual transactions for their organizations and providing and explaining audit guidance
Responsible for the development of ongoing process improvement initiatives aimed to help assist with the strengthening of the audit methodology and other related areas
Assisted in the compilation and issuance of new private securities offering for a not-for profit entity
Supervise and transfer knowledge of accounting and applicable business and audit risks to multiple audit teams simultaneously
Administrative functions include the training, counselling and appraisal of staff members, coach and train other audit managers in the not-for profit niche
Business development activities within the local not-for profit community and preparation of proposals for client prospects
Participant of the Emerging Leadership Academy
07/2004 to 11/2006Audit SeniorBergankdv | Omaha, NE,
Documented and tested financial and non-financial cycles for the Sarbanes
Oxley audits
Performed the test work for USAA’s ABS 2004-3 Securitization as part of an Agreed
Upon Procedures
Engaged in the application of audit guidelines and GAAP procedures,
the selection of samples for procedure validation, accounting, the testing of
accounts balances, analysis of significant account fluctuations, the evaluation
and validation of internal controls and the preparation of financial statements
07/2003 to 06/2004AuditorElectric Boat | New London, CT,
Experienced performing engagements in the audit process of financial
institutions as banks, insurance companies and mutual funds
Engaged in the application of audit guidelines, GAAS and GAAP procedures,
the selection of samples for procedure validation, accounting, the testing of
accounts balances, analysis of significant account fluctuations, the evaluation
Work discussion with clients, senior managers and partners
Volunteer experience
Finance Committee member
Education and Training
Expected in 01/2003 to to Bachelor Degrees | Accounting and FinanceUniversidad de Puerto Rico- RÃo Piedras Campus, , GPA: GPA: 3.83, GPA: 4.00
Activities and Honors
AICPA and TX CPA Society member
Not-for profit certification instructor at Austin Community College
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