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Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Accounting management
  • Financial reporting
  • Automation Tools (HubSpot)
  • ERP software
  • Financial literacy workshop facilitation
  • Corporate finance
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Internal control management
  • Debt Counseling

Work Experiences

  • Internal controls were introduced to monitor critical areas of financial control, and framework corrective actions were devised to address risks or deficiencies.
  • Achieved zero compliance violations during 2023 financial aid audits.
  • Was in charge of treasury and cash management, which included overseeing bank reconciliation, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Managed financial reporting processes such as team leadership and vendor management by updating and reviewing financial reporting packages.
  • Awarded Employee of the Year for surpassing the department's financial aid reconciliation accuracy goal by 78%, handling over $14 in disbursements.
  • Assisted the grant writing team.
  • Oversaw the entry and processing of payroll data for 2 employees in accordance with company policies.
  • Devised strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to implement cost-cutting deliverables, resulting in a $3 per 6 months savings.
  • Implemented a new automated billing reminder system that resulted in a 18% reduction in past-due accounts.
  • Was in charge of corporate decision-making and planning, as well as monitoring and establishing policies and procedures to improve financial performance.

Summaries

  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the method business.
  • Highly organized and systematic, with a thorough knowledge of the Accounting and Finance.
  • Proven leader with a track record of building high-performing, capable accounting teams.
  • Committed to establishing strong standards, internal controls, and processes while reducing risk.
  • Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in Accounting and Finance.
  • Advanced knowledge of Jira.
  • Clear understanding of performance reporting and team leadership as well as vendor management training.
  • In a rewarding executive-level role, I'm ready to bring talent and leadership to a growing organization.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Student Finance Specialist is a meticulous Student Finance Specialist with 15 years of experience working for non-profits.

Accomplishments

  • Partnered with IT to implement automation solutions for financial aid disbursement reports, decreasing manual error rate by 84%.
  • Took ownership of student loan reconciliation, reducing discrepancies by 49% and ensuring compliance with federal government guidelines.
  • Negotiated new terms with external loan servicing agencies, saving the institution $10 annually in service fees.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Improved operational workflows by standardizing data-driven financial reporting frameworks, leading to a 17% reduction in audit discrepancies.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations while managing over $16 in yearly student aid allocations.
  • Managed end-to-end financial aid processes, including disbursements, audits, and reporting, for over 8 students per academic year.
  • Implemented debt counseling strategies, leading to a reduction in student loan defaults by 65% over 6 months.
  • Collaborated with team of 9 in the development of program.
  • Achieved 76% accuracy in student grant disbursements, handling over 6 in federal, state, and institutional aid.

Affiliations

  • Alliance of Student Loan Counselors Committee
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Rotary International
  • Leadership Engagement in University Financial Aid Peer Programs framework
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • Chairperson for the Scholarship Program Oversight Committee
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
  • Jaycees
  • International Organization for Financial Aid Professionals
  • Society of Human Resource Management

Certifications

  • Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) – Financial Aid
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • ServSafe
  • Certified Specialist in Financial Aid Automation and Systems Integration
  • Financial Aid Compliance & Risk Management Certification
  • Student Financial Counseling & Advising Certification from the Ironclad Systems
  • Accredited Professional in Federal Direct Loan Management (FDIRM)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Education Planner (CEP) by the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (AICEP)
  • Certified Title IX Training for Financial Aid Professionals

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