Experience

Business Support Services

• United Kingdom
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting & Systems Consultant

  • Dec 2005 - Present

  Yuba City, California, United States Provide support to for profit organizations and major not-for-profit clients in the Sacramento area. Short-term and multi-year projects which include the following: Conversion of accounting and payroll systems; CFO/Controller services; Audit support; Monthly accounting/payroll analysis, reconciliations and support; Design and implement of accounting, financial and operational reporting systems; Develop multi-platform database integrations and reporting formats; Create comprehensive… Show more Provide support to for profit organizations and major not-for-profit clients in the Sacramento area. Short-term and multi-year projects which include the following: Conversion of accounting and payroll systems; CFO/Controller services; Audit support; Monthly accounting/payroll analysis, reconciliations and support; Design and implement of accounting, financial and operational reporting systems; Develop multi-platform database integrations and reporting formats; Create comprehensive flexible-budget models and macro driven tools for efficient and effective reporting. Show less



Sacramento Children's Home, Inc

• Special Projects Accountant

  • Feb 2002 - Oct 2007

  SCH is a $20 million not-for-profit dedicated to serving abused and troubled children. I started with SCH as a consultant through Robert Half International. I was engaged to evaluate their Blackbaud accounting system, recommend system changes and implement their accounting conversion. In addition, I developed various database integrations and reporting formats. The engagement continued beyond a year and in April 2003 SCH brought me on staff to implement a new conversion to simplify the… Show more SCH is a $20 million not-for-profit dedicated to serving abused and troubled children. I started with SCH as a consultant through Robert Half International. I was engaged to evaluate their Blackbaud accounting system, recommend system changes and implement their accounting conversion. In addition, I developed various database integrations and reporting formats. The engagement continued beyond a year and in April 2003 SCH brought me on staff to implement a new conversion to simplify the accounting structure. I developed a position numbering system, comprehensive flexible-budget model, and various macro driven tools. My final project was converting their external payroll from ADP to in-house with Blackbaud Payroll 7. Show less



Northeastern Rural Health Clinics, Inc

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Aug 1996 - Oct 2001

  NRHC is a $5 million not-for-profit community based primary health care organization with 7 locations, 85 employees and a Federally Qualified Health Center. I brought desperately needed management skills, financial accountability, professional stability, system integration, and expert computer skills to NRHC. I was responsible for implementation and oversight of a complex financial and information technology system: Ten P&L responsible teams grant reporting systems, government cost… Show more NRHC is a $5 million not-for-profit community based primary health care organization with 7 locations, 85 employees and a Federally Qualified Health Center. I brought desperately needed management skills, financial accountability, professional stability, system integration, and expert computer skills to NRHC. I was responsible for implementation and oversight of a complex financial and information technology system: Ten P&L responsible teams grant reporting systems, government cost reporting, comprehensive budget/cost analysis, 85 user Novell network with NT/Citrix communication links. I provided financial leadership to the Board of Directors and NRHC management, developing and implementing long and short range financial plans and budgets, policies and procedures, accounting and financial reporting systems, and management of information systems. I worked under tight deadlines and managed a 9-member department including an Accounting Manager, Billing Manager and IT Manager. Show less



Staff Builders Home Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Mar 1996 - Aug 1996

  This was a small start-up agency. I set-up the general ledger and accounts payable systems to provide accurate and timely reporting. I redesigned weekly trend analysis reports to include graphical presentations. This market was not sustainable and the business closed.



Visiting Nurse Association of the Central Valley, Inc

• President / Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 1993 - Mar 1996

  I was Responsible to the Board of Directors for executive management and strategic development of a $7 million home health agency and affiliates. VNA faced extraordinary challenges that provided the opportunity to build a more productive and cost-effective organization. I streamlined the decision making process through a focused management model. I empowered department heads to make daily operational decisions (operational focus) while I evaluated external and global Agency issues (strategic… Show more I was Responsible to the Board of Directors for executive management and strategic development of a $7 million home health agency and affiliates. VNA faced extraordinary challenges that provided the opportunity to build a more productive and cost-effective organization. I streamlined the decision making process through a focused management model. I empowered department heads to make daily operational decisions (operational focus) while I evaluated external and global Agency issues (strategic focus). VNA's Values, Vision and Mission guided our decision making process. I successfully redefined VNA's corporate culture by modeling value-based leadership and transformed the Agency into a "can do" instead of a "we'll see what we can do" Agency. I strategically positioned the Agency to compete for shrinking revenue dollars in a hyper-changing health care environment by consummating a partnership between VNA and the Gould/Sutter Medical Foundation (later Memorial Hospital became the partner). A byproduct of this partnership was the elimination of my position.

• VP Finance / Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 1991 - Sep 1993

  As VNA's CFO, I brought stability, accountability and professionalism to the finance department and managed a seven member staff while the company grew from $3million to $5 million in revenue. Responsible for all accounting and MIS (UNIX/PC) functions in a multi-company environment. Developed comprehensive budgeting, general ledger, and cost reporting systems to meet the demands of managed care and Medicare cost reporting. Integrated computer systems to improve productivity and effectiveness.… Show more As VNA's CFO, I brought stability, accountability and professionalism to the finance department and managed a seven member staff while the company grew from $3million to $5 million in revenue. Responsible for all accounting and MIS (UNIX/PC) functions in a multi-company environment. Developed comprehensive budgeting, general ledger, and cost reporting systems to meet the demands of managed care and Medicare cost reporting. Integrated computer systems to improve productivity and effectiveness. Successfully merged two sister company systems and implemented detailed cost reporting by discipline and service line.

• Accounting & Computer Consultant

  • Feb 1986 - Dec 1991

  I provided expertise in the design and implementation of accounting, financial and operational reporting systems. Computerized accounting systems: installation and set up, training, customized reports, spreadsheet and database linkage, manual to computer conversions, system-wide integration. Development of effective management tools, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, procedures, spreadsheet models, and database development. Trainer for DOS, Lotus 123, WordPerfect and accounting… Show more I provided expertise in the design and implementation of accounting, financial and operational reporting systems. Computerized accounting systems: installation and set up, training, customized reports, spreadsheet and database linkage, manual to computer conversions, system-wide integration. Development of effective management tools, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, procedures, spreadsheet models, and database development. Trainer for DOS, Lotus 123, WordPerfect and accounting systems. COMPUTER PROGRAMS Excel, Access, Crystal Reports, Monarch, SQL, VBA, MIP, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Raiser's Edge, MAS 90, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Peachtree, Kronos, ADP, ABRA, PowerPlan, Data Flow Manager and other vertical market programs & databases. Show less



TSM Insurance Agents & Brokers, Inc

• Controller/MIS Manager

  • Mar 1988 - Aug 1991

  I had overall responsibility for the accounting and computer departments. I prepared corporate cost analysis, budgets, cash flows, financial statements and management reports. Responsible for cash management: trust and general accounts. Evaluate financial strategies and conduct monthly financial meetings with principals. Integrated department budgets, cash flows, and monthly financial data into a flexible master budget. Developed and maintain a departmentalized cost and budgeting system.… Show more I had overall responsibility for the accounting and computer departments. I prepared corporate cost analysis, budgets, cash flows, financial statements and management reports. Responsible for cash management: trust and general accounts. Evaluate financial strategies and conduct monthly financial meetings with principals. Integrated department budgets, cash flows, and monthly financial data into a flexible master budget. Developed and maintain a departmentalized cost and budgeting system. System analyst for UNIX based Alpha Micro system. Show less