Kimberly Allen
Director of Finance at TOWN OF WATERFORD- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified School Business Manager
Connecticut State Department of EducationOct, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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TOWN OF WATERFORD
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Finance
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Mar 2020 - Present
Chief Financial Officer of the Town - plans, organizes, coordinates and manages payroll, accounting, cash management, debt structuring, and capital projects. Responsible for the assessment and collection of non tax revenue of the town, purchasing and preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports. Manages the annual budget development process.
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Region 4 School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Business Manager
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Jul 2017 - Mar 2020
Manage and direct all fiscal and accounting functions for the towns of Chester, Essex and Deep River - including financial reports, cash management, budget preparation, account reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, employee payroll and staff supervision. Work closely with School Superintendent, District Administrative Staff, Boards of Education, and Town Finance Offices.
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Business Manager
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Manage and direct all fiscal and accounting functions of public school district - including financial reports, cash management, budget preparation, account reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, employee payroll and staff supervision. Work closely with School Superintendent, School Board of Education, and Town Finance Office.Also responsible for administering the health and other employee insurance programs for the district; assisting in labor contract negotiations; providing overall coordination and supervision of district support services including Food Services and Transportation Services. Coordinate and supervise the preparation of all state and federal grants, expenditures, and reports.
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LEARN
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Fiscal Specialist
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Dec 2010 - Jun 2013
Direct financial management functions including development of financial reports, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management to include: maintain department budgets, process journal entries as necessary, approve purchase orders, approve and code invoices for payment, generate district invoices, create district contracts, approve time sheets for payroll, and process employee reimbursements. Perform internal audits of financial systems and data. Analyze data from audits and report to upper management. Administer all financial management systems. Develop highly skilled accounting and financial processes to achieve established objectives. Prepare monthly financial reports and year-end reports for yearly agency audit. Supervise clerical staff of 2 – oversee office work flow, assign projects, manage personnel interviews, hiring staff, and training staff on agency and office procedures.Spearheaded implementation of new processes that improved budgeting and tracking of department expenses to increase office efficiencyStrategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes.Effectively manage department budget of $6.2 million.
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Budget/Office Manager
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Sep 1999 - Nov 2010
Managed department budgets of $2.8 million from Federal, State and Local grants. Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with department goals. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for executive level directors. Carried out internal audits to ensure compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy regarding various grant regulations. Built and led teams in carrying out special projects. Applied for and received State grant funding for Title III/ELL program and managed program through completion including all reporting requirements. Supervise clerical staff of 5 – oversee office work flow, assign projects, manage personnel interviews, hiring staff, and training staff on agency and office procedures.Created regional district contact database that allowed more efficiency in department information management processes.Developed departmental fiscal and administrative procedures to increase department efficiency 100%.Led department trainings on budget processes, MUNIS financial software, purchase order processing and reimbursement procedures.
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Wilkes University
Master of Science (M.S.), School Business Leadership -
2009 - 2011
Eastern Connecticut State University
B.S, Business Administration
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