Experience

EARLY CARE AND LEARNING, GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF

• Budget Analyst 3

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Prepare budget to include the development of expenditure projections, narrative justification of programs, and detailed yearly spending plans and expenditure projections.Develop budget requests by explaining statutory requirements and providing fiscal guidance; analyze budget requests; make recommendations regarding additions, deletions and/or reductions; prepare written justification and summary statements for budget requests. Control and oversee budget for DECAL’s programs to ensure… Prepare budget to include the development of expenditure projections, narrative justification of programs, and detailed yearly spending plans and expenditure projections.Develop budget requests by explaining statutory requirements and providing fiscal guidance; analyze budget requests; make recommendations regarding additions, deletions and/or reductions; prepare written justification and summary statements for budget requests. Control and oversee budget for DECAL’s programs to ensure compliance with authorized spending limitations and determine the necessity of adjustments, monitor budgets through review of reports, verification of compliance, and review of agency internal controls and performance levels. Assist program directors by analyzing, organizing and balancing agency/program requests; review and make recommendations on work program changes; and analyze the impact on existing and future agency budgets. Present budgets at quarterly review meetings, and respond to questions; provide testimony and consult with fiscal staff. Run queries to generate and prepare monthly reports, and related materials. Assist program directors with the strategic planning process including development of long- and short-range objectives; allocation of DECAL’s program budget resources; prepare periodic budget analysis for management. Project revenue and expenditures using trend analysis and statistical models and tools. Analyze expenditures and monitor fiscal transactions for each approved budget account to ensure compliance with budget limits, internal procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and legislative intent. Research and develop policy recommendations related to accounting practices, internal control procedures, allocation of personnel resources, and fiscal practices; review payroll allocations, work programs and cash balances; analyze funding availability for proposed expenditures and staffing. Show more Show less



Georgia Department of Administrative Services

• Accounts Payable Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2017

  Managed AP to include Customer Vendor Relations, AP disbursements of checks, 1099 and tax related matters for the Risk Management team.Managed accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, and project accounting for ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Managed monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; to ensure accuracy of financial statements.Provided accounting assistance to executive leadership team, and operations… Managed AP to include Customer Vendor Relations, AP disbursements of checks, 1099 and tax related matters for the Risk Management team.Managed accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, and project accounting for ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Managed monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; to ensure accuracy of financial statements.Provided accounting assistance to executive leadership team, and operations staff to resolve any financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.Direct liaison between vendors, other state agencies and external customers to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information was maintained for historical purposes.Selected and hired employees for the Accounting team. Trained and evaluated employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addressed performance issues and made recommendations for personnel actions as needed.Worked closely with the CFO to motivate and reward employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and DOAS’ guidelines.Applied GAAP in the recording of financial activity in accounting systems, and preparation of journal entries.Prepared and recommended operating and personnel budgets for approval. Monitored spending for adherence to budget, recommended variances as necessary. Show more Show less



Georgia Department of Human Services

• Budget Analyst 3

  • Feb 2014 - Sep 2016

  Prepared the program based federal and state budget request, and supplemental funding request for the Department of Human Services. Input annual operating budget and internal revisions in Peoplesoft system and submitted written narratives to the Office of Planning and Budget AdministrationWorked closely with the Office of Planning and Budget Administration to request updates to the budget and respond to inquiries as needed.Analyzed data to determine the costs and benefits of various… Prepared the program based federal and state budget request, and supplemental funding request for the Department of Human Services. Input annual operating budget and internal revisions in Peoplesoft system and submitted written narratives to the Office of Planning and Budget AdministrationWorked closely with the Office of Planning and Budget Administration to request updates to the budget and respond to inquiries as needed.Analyzed data to determine the costs and benefits of various programs and recommend funding levels based on their findings.Utilized cost-benefit analyses to review financial requests, assess program tradeoffs, and explore alternative funding methods. Examined the federal and state prior year budgets and researched economic and financial developments that affected the Department of Human Services income and expenditures. Oversaw spending to ensure compliance with the budget and determined whether changes to funding levels were needed for each program. Effectively communicated budget recommendations via quarterly reviews, to keep program directors abreast of their spending. Show more Show less



Georgia Department of Family and Children Services

• Accountant 2, Supervisor

  • Apr 2003 - Feb 2014

  Supervised the fiscal operations of the Regional Accounting department, while implementing financial policies and procedures.Supervised a team of accountants, and paraprofessionals on accounts payable, regular operating, and month/year end closeout processMonitored the department’s budget and advise management of reallocation of funds needed to stay with the budgetary constraints.Monitored departmental expenditure and revenue reports to ensure sound cash management and control… Supervised the fiscal operations of the Regional Accounting department, while implementing financial policies and procedures.Supervised a team of accountants, and paraprofessionals on accounts payable, regular operating, and month/year end closeout processMonitored the department’s budget and advise management of reallocation of funds needed to stay with the budgetary constraints.Monitored departmental expenditure and revenue reports to ensure sound cash management and control procedures. Developed reports and maintained standard auditing mechanisms to reduce errors and ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data.Utilized computer applications and or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, email, and database software in performing work assignments. Served as the direct liaison to county representative by communicating, investigating and resolving administrative and technical accounting problems Show more Show less



Yahoo (through Macquarium)

• Project Financial Analyst

  • Mar 2003 - Nov 2005

  Analyzed financial and business results and advised the project manager of any risks, and issues surrounding project performance. Performed monthly variances to ensure compliance with the budgetInterpreted detailed financial and operational projections to the project management teamPrepared Committed Cost Report in conjunction with project financial status report. Prepared and planned schedules to better manage the function of the projects.