Director, Finance

• Jan 2020 - Present

Chief Financial Officer

• Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

Provided leadership, created overall strategy, and managed the implementation of initiatives designed to build Davis Street’s long-term financial stability. Responsible for overall management of Accounting, Information Technologies, Operations, and Fundraising. In partnership with the CEO and Senior Leadership, planned, organized, directed and controlled the financial activities of the organization; ensured efficient use of financial resources; ensured compliance with legal requirements related to the agency’s financial operations; established directly or indirectly through management, short-term and long-term strategic financial planning; managed the organization’s relationship with lending institutions, contracting agencies, and the financial community. Directed, administered, and coordinated the activities of the accounting department, operations and fund development in support of policies, goals, and objectives established by the CEO and the Board of Directors. • Ensured UDS (Uniform Data System), FFR (Federal Financial Report), OSHPD (Financial disclosure report) and BPR (Budget Performance Report) compliance. • Satisfied NOA (Notice of Action) for fiscal items related to the HRSA Operational Site Visit Compliance Audit. • Improved compliance rating with State of California to transition agency from conditional status to normal status caused by prior compliance issues for over $8 million in contract revenues. • Cash flow forecasting and sourcing of funds. Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• Mar 2008 - Sep 2018

Oversaw the accounting, cash management, technological and administration functions of one of the larger non-profit organization in Northern California supervising a staff of 10. Developed, produced and presented reports and made recommendations to the board of directors, board committees, management and funding partners. Coordinated financial and operational audits with external CPAs and California Department of Education. Managed corporate investments and treasury. • Recruited and developed Board members for oversight and governance. • Oversaw annual Single Audit. • Supported and engaged Board Finance and Audit Committee. • Guided Budgets and Planning. • Created Strategic Plan including cascading goals. • Initiated and developed compliance department to ensure risk management. • Analyzed and redeveloped Information Technologies Department implementing virtual and cloud-based technologies for savings and vastly increased functionality. • Implemented Microsoft Exchange, VOIP phone technology, cloud-based systems and high-level outsourced support. • Reorganized geographic locations, offices and reporting structures to maximize efficiencies leading to the consolidation of area offices saving over $275 thousand annually. • Restructured debt to save over $500 thousand and accelerate principal payoff. • Devised, designed and implemented an outreach program that increased in revenues over $5 million. • Updated related organization legal structure to keep it compliant with current laws and requirements. Show less

Retail Controller

• Mar 2002 - Aug 2007

Developed corporate retail platform and business, finance and operational practices for new store program. Performed financial modeling and reporting including strategic analysis, budgeting and planning. Developed supervising and coaching role with staff and with the VP of Retail stores, lead deals, new ventures and acquisitions/divestitures. Drove the financial performance of the business including increased revenue, margin improvement and waste reduction. Forecast and helped control inventory levels to support 48-hour delivery system from California to Minneapolis. Oversaw Accounting, Operations and Distribution center. Defined new software requirements and construct process for selection. Prepared all monthly fiscal reporting for internal and external uses. Served as cooperative sparring partner for the VP of Retail Stores and other decision makers. • Developed business in conjunction with the VP of Retail to expand sales and control costs leading to expanded, national responsibilities. • Outsourced services generating over $500 thousand in annual savings and the variable cost structure. • Initiated VOIP phones for Thomasville Stores with a net savings of over $75 thousand per year. • Instituted the controls necessary to comply with Sarbanes Oxley requirements for computer user control and consistent application usage. • Increased rate of flow of inbound cash (and lowering cost) by consolidating banking, automating cash sweeps and controlling electronic funds transfers. Show less

Controller

• Jun 2001 - Mar 2002

Managed accounting, information technologies and human resources departments. Oversaw month end close, created and presented management reports. Prepared taxes reports and forms including State Board of Equalization, payroll and income tax returns. Calculated work-in-process. • Redesigned monthly inter-company transfer system utilizing serialized Excel spreadsheets for better controls. • Redesigned key reporting systems leading to timelier decision-making. Managed accounting, information technologies and human resources departments. Oversaw month end close, created and presented management reports. Prepared taxes reports and forms including State Board of Equalization, payroll and income tax returns. Calculated work-in-process. • Redesigned monthly inter-company transfer system utilizing serialized Excel spreadsheets for better controls. • Redesigned key reporting systems leading to timelier decision-making.

Accounting Project Leader

• Feb 2000 - May 2001

Assisted the controller with the management of the accounting, information technologies and human resources departments. Prepared month end journal entries and month end, reconciled accounts and provided reporting. Responded to needs of parent company (Kohler Company) in regard to internal and governmental reporting information. Tracked and reported departmental expenses compared to plan and forecast and reviewed with department heads. • Designed and implemented bar code manufacturing tracking system that reduced data entry by 75% and expanded real time reporting capability and customer service. Show less

Owner

• Jan 1996 - Feb 2000

Financial activities of start-up company included incorporation and required reporting. Directed all aspects of accounting including financial reporting, general ledger, sub-system interfaces, credit, collections, accounts payable, cash, banking, product costing, fixed assets, budgeting and forecasting. Assessed and implemented company development and operational needs. Financial activities of start-up company included incorporation and required reporting. Directed all aspects of accounting including financial reporting, general ledger, sub-system interfaces, credit, collections, accounts payable, cash, banking, product costing, fixed assets, budgeting and forecasting. Assessed and implemented company development and operational needs.

Controller

• Mar 1994 - Jan 1996

Managed accounting for a retail service company. Provided management with monthly reporting and variance analysis including cash forecasting yearly business plan and budget. Managed accounting for a retail service company. Provided management with monthly reporting and variance analysis including cash forecasting yearly business plan and budget.

Accounting Manager

• Jul 1992 - Mar 1994

Wrote and posted journal entries, reconcile bank accounts, and analyze balance sheet and expense accounts. Reviewed and distributed internal financial reports. Maintained chart of accounts and financial statement formats. Wrote and posted journal entries, reconcile bank accounts, and analyze balance sheet and expense accounts. Reviewed and distributed internal financial reports. Maintained chart of accounts and financial statement formats.

Accountant/Analyst

• Feb 1989 - Jul 1992

Prepared financial reports for corporate and external distribution of yearly operating budgets, capital budget and five-year plan. Worked with district offices in preparation of all plans and variance information. Prepared financial reports for corporate and external distribution of yearly operating budgets, capital budget and five-year plan. Worked with district offices in preparation of all plans and variance information.