Finance Director

• Oct 2022 - Present

Finance and Administrative Services Director

• Apr 2021 - Oct 2022

Executive Director overseeing Finance, Information Systems, Human Resources, and the City Clerk, as well as for the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Serves as Treasurer for the Pullman Metropolitan Parks District Serves on the Executive Board for WSTIP, Whitcom, and other joint agencies as assigned Serves as Risk Manager - Administers the City’s loss control program, determines type and level of insurance coverage, and assists in the resolution or settlement of insurance claims against… Show more Executive Director overseeing Finance, Information Systems, Human Resources, and the City Clerk, as well as for the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Serves as Treasurer for the Pullman Metropolitan Parks District Serves on the Executive Board for WSTIP, Whitcom, and other joint agencies as assigned Serves as Risk Manager - Administers the City’s loss control program, determines type and level of insurance coverage, and assists in the resolution or settlement of insurance claims against the city Serves as Auditing Officer. Audits the city’s expenditures to assure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements Coordinates and guides city-wide strategic processes based on present and future service demands including budget development, investment management, financial analysis and reporting, revenue forecasting, and multi-year financial planning of $109 million budget Ensures compliance with GASB, for both GAAP and Cash Basis (BARS Manual) statements Administers and negotiates contracts on behalf of the City, monitors and ensures compliance with contract and grant requirements Monitors practices and procedures related to various processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and cash receipting, to identify and implement process improvements, ensuring all processes are in compliance with City Policies and State Codes Show less Executive Director overseeing Finance, Information Systems, Human Resources, and the City Clerk, as well as for the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Serves as Treasurer for the Pullman Metropolitan Parks District Serves on the Executive Board for WSTIP, Whitcom, and other joint agencies as assigned Serves as Risk Manager - Administers the City’s loss control program, determines type and level of insurance coverage, and assists in the resolution or settlement of insurance claims against… Show more Executive Director overseeing Finance, Information Systems, Human Resources, and the City Clerk, as well as for the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Serves as Treasurer for the Pullman Metropolitan Parks District Serves on the Executive Board for WSTIP, Whitcom, and other joint agencies as assigned Serves as Risk Manager - Administers the City’s loss control program, determines type and level of insurance coverage, and assists in the resolution or settlement of insurance claims against the city Serves as Auditing Officer. Audits the city’s expenditures to assure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements Coordinates and guides city-wide strategic processes based on present and future service demands including budget development, investment management, financial analysis and reporting, revenue forecasting, and multi-year financial planning of $109 million budget Ensures compliance with GASB, for both GAAP and Cash Basis (BARS Manual) statements Administers and negotiates contracts on behalf of the City, monitors and ensures compliance with contract and grant requirements Monitors practices and procedures related to various processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and cash receipting, to identify and implement process improvements, ensuring all processes are in compliance with City Policies and State Codes Show less

Assistant State Auditor 4

• Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

Auditor-in-charge of large and complex financial and compliance audits of local and state government entities in Eastern Washington: GAAP and Cash Basis Planned, organized, assigned duties, developed audit plans and directed work activities of lower-level auditors Worked extensively with external clients to improve financial records, systems, procedures, and controls, or which will bring auditee into legal compliance Conducted complex fraud and citizen complaint… Show more Auditor-in-charge of large and complex financial and compliance audits of local and state government entities in Eastern Washington: GAAP and Cash Basis Planned, organized, assigned duties, developed audit plans and directed work activities of lower-level auditors Worked extensively with external clients to improve financial records, systems, procedures, and controls, or which will bring auditee into legal compliance Conducted complex fraud and citizen complaint investigations Attended recruiting events and presented to classes related to auditing and fraud investigations Provided on the job training and ongoing feedback to team members to develop their skills Evaluated IT environments, security, systems, and processes to identify specific IT related audit risks Conducted application and general control reviews related to IT systems

Assistant State Auditor III

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2019

Assistant State Auditor II

• May 2016 - Jan 2017

Fiscal Specialist Supervisor

• Jun 2014 - Apr 2016

Created and maintained budgets for 37 Continuing Education and Running Start programs Supervised fiscal staff of two Processed and monitored payroll for 15 staff Managed and collected all accounts receivable Reviewed and processed all accounts payable items Created and maintained budgets for 37 Continuing Education and Running Start programs Supervised fiscal staff of two Processed and monitored payroll for 15 staff Managed and collected all accounts receivable Reviewed and processed all accounts payable items

Fairgrounds Office Manager

• Feb 2012 - Sep 2013

Processed all accounts payable invoices for four departments Managed and collected all accounts receivable Reconciled general ledger accounts Reconciled trust funds and revolving accounts Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills with patrons and interdepartmental personnel Processed all accounts payable invoices for four departments Managed and collected all accounts receivable Reconciled general ledger accounts Reconciled trust funds and revolving accounts Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills with patrons and interdepartmental personnel

Staff Accountant

• Oct 2009 - Jul 2011

Compiled, coded, and paid all accounts payable invoices for four locations Assisted with accounts receivables general ledger Filed quarterly compensating use tax reports Answered AMS hotline calls and dispatched technicians Tracked construction expenditures for new facilities Compiled, coded, and paid all accounts payable invoices for four locations Assisted with accounts receivables general ledger Filed quarterly compensating use tax reports Answered AMS hotline calls and dispatched technicians Tracked construction expenditures for new facilities

Town Treasurer

• Aug 2007 - Jul 2009

Reconciled checking, savings, and general ledger accounts Processed all accounts payable invoices and payment of utility bills Developed and maintained municipal budget Reported financial status to Mayor, Council, and public Reconciled checking, savings, and general ledger accounts Processed all accounts payable invoices and payment of utility bills Developed and maintained municipal budget Reported financial status to Mayor, Council, and public

Independent Contractor

• Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

Facilitated completion of various accounting tasks per client needs Configured asset management program Completed federal and multi-state tax amendments, W-2 and 1099 forms Served as client liaison for insurance audits Facilitated completion of various accounting tasks per client needs Configured asset management program Completed federal and multi-state tax amendments, W-2 and 1099 forms Served as client liaison for insurance audits

Field Auditor

• Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

Audited company records for insurance purposes Reported required information to insurance company Audited company records for insurance purposes Reported required information to insurance company

Toner Reconciliation Specialist

• Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

Responded to billing inquiries and support requests Monitored and reconciled customer usage on a monthly basis Audited supplier billings for accuracy Ordered printer supplies per customer orders Responded to billing inquiries and support requests Monitored and reconciled customer usage on a monthly basis Audited supplier billings for accuracy Ordered printer supplies per customer orders