SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Highly accomplished Financial Executive with solid and progressive experience in all facets of accounting, financial management, and executive leadership within government, non-profit, and private sectors. Highly skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental in optimizing cash flow, streamlining financial processes, enhancing productivity levels, introducing process improvements, and implementing technology solutions. Additional core competencies include: Financial Stewardship & Controllership Accounting & Cash Flow Management Financial Reporting Budgeting & Cost Management Financial Planning & Analysis Compliance Strategic Modeling & Forecasting Auditing & Internal Controls Strategic Planning & Process Improvement Procurement Oversight CAREER HIGHLIGHTS * Educated the Board of Directors at Mid-Columbia Libraries on the need to establish a 3-month cash flow reserve and achieved the $1.5 million cash flow reserve goal a year ahead of schedule. * Successfully negotiated with the library's labor union, which resulted in the finance department being allowed to change the payroll date, upgrade its timekeeping system, and significantly improve payroll reporting. * Selected, planned, implemented, and oversaw the new financial reporting software system used by the City of Pasco, which encompassed end user training, new updates, and technology enhancements. * Authored the procedures manual for the Finance Department within the City of Pasco, which ensured proper financial controls were in place and adhered to. * Analyzed revenue streams that led to the discovery and collection of hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes owed in gambling, utility, local improvement district and sales taxes to the City of Pasco.

Highlights:

• Accounting
• Accounts Receivable
• Audit
• Billing
• Cash Flow
• Cash Flow Management
• Financial
• Management
• Training
• Financial Reporting