Christopher May, CFO, CGFM
Financial Specialist at Michigan Department of Education- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Michigan School Business OfficialsJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Government Financial Manager® (CGFM®)
AGA (Association of Government Accountants)Jan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Green Belt
Oakland University
Experience
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Michigan Department of Education
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Financial Specialist
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Sep 2016 - Present
• Manage the collection, analysis, and reporting of school district financial data• Serve as Chair of referent group responsible for establishing, evaluating, and modifying standardized school district accounting standards and guidance• Prepare and submit financial data and reports to the United States Census Bureau and National Center for Education Statistics• Review legislation and develop processes for nonpublic dual enrollment programs and conduct training sessions to colleges, school districts, nonpublic schools, and at several conferences per year• Oversee the design and implementation of methods to monitor the review, evaluation, and reporting of various State Aid grant programs • Assist with the monthly State School Aid payment, which distributes over $11 billion per year to Michigan's public schools• Work with several other state agencies to verify various financial data Show less
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Financial Analyst
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Nov 2012 - Sep 2016
• Review and analyze financial data submitted by Michigan’s 800+ public school districts • Prepare and submit financial data and reports to the United States Census Bureau and National Center for Education Statistics • Review legislation and develop processes for nonpublic dual enrollment programs and conduct training sessions to colleges, school districts, nonpublic schools, and at several conferences per year • Oversee the design and implementation of methods to monitor the review, evaluation, and reporting of various State Aid grant programs • Assist with the monthly State School Aid payment, which distributes over $11 billion per year to Michigan's public schools • Work with several other state and local agencies to verify various financial data Show less
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Jackson College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Business Office Cashier
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Feb 2011 - Nov 2012
• Process and reconcile student, third party, and financial aid payments • Maintain all student payment plans through manual adjustments and data upload • Process all charges and prepare various reports for the college's flight program • Work in close collaboration with the student services, financial aid, and records departments to provide excellent customer service • Work in various committees focusing on improving customer experience, work processes, and institutional policies • Process and reconcile student, third party, and financial aid payments • Maintain all student payment plans through manual adjustments and data upload • Process all charges and prepare various reports for the college's flight program • Work in close collaboration with the student services, financial aid, and records departments to provide excellent customer service • Work in various committees focusing on improving customer experience, work processes, and institutional policies
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Meijer
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Service Coordinator
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Aug 2009 - Mar 2011
• Supervised team of approximately 50 employees to ensure smooth operation of the service department • Conducted cashier audits and all end-of-day financial operations • Ensured quality customer service was being provided by the entire department • Provided assistance to other areas of the store, including loss prevention and technical support • Supervised team of approximately 50 employees to ensure smooth operation of the service department • Conducted cashier audits and all end-of-day financial operations • Ensured quality customer service was being provided by the entire department • Provided assistance to other areas of the store, including loss prevention and technical support
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Education
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2020 - 2020
Georgetown University
Certificate, Education Finance -
2014 - 2016
Baker College
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration - Finance -
2014 - 2014
Oakland University
Lean Green Belt, Lean Green Belt -
2011 - 2012
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
2008 - 2011
Jackson Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration
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