Sheila Danielson
Finance Director at City of Helena, Montana- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)Nov, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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City of Helena, Montana
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director
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Dec 2020 - Present
Leadership role in local government finance for a city population of approximately 33,000 residents. Serve the City Manager, Department Heads, Governing Body and Residents in all city aspects of finance and fiscal health. Coordinate and monitor annual operating and capital budgets, oversee accounting, payroll, debt service, investment management, treasury management, utility billing, taxes, assessments, and city-wide special projects. Oversee annual financial reporting requirements and audit. Ensure GASB and GAAP standards are accounted for, implemented and reported appropriately. Responsible for review and development of financial policies and internal controls. Analyze and prepare financial reports for governing body. Coordinate with Community Development on tax increment finance district initiatives. Coordinate with Department Heads to ensure appropriate rates and fees are set, approved by the governing body and captured. Actively participate as a team member in city operational initiatives that serve the residents. Show less
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City of Poulsbo
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Poulsbo, WA
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Accounting Manager
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Oct 2019 - Nov 2020
Accounting Manager in Local Government Finance. Oversee Payroll, Grants, Fixed Assets, Utility Billing, Accounts Payable and Cash Management. Responsible for Treasury and Investment Management, Internal Audit, Internal Control, Banking, and General Ledger accounting. Coordinate annual audit and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Accounting Manager in Local Government Finance. Oversee Payroll, Grants, Fixed Assets, Utility Billing, Accounts Payable and Cash Management. Responsible for Treasury and Investment Management, Internal Audit, Internal Control, Banking, and General Ledger accounting. Coordinate annual audit and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
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City of Port Townsend
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Port Townsend, WA
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Finance Manager
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Dec 2014 - Oct 2019
Served in a leaderhsip role for Local Government Finance. Oversee all daily operations in Finance Department including Treasury and Debt Service Management, Investment Management, Banking, Utility Billing, Capital reporting, Accounts Payable, Business Taxes, Payroll and Internal Controls. Integral role in developing and communicating the Annual Budget to Department Heads and Public Officials, coordinating the annual audit, and annual report preparation. Monthly budget monitoring and reporting. Prepared and presented cost allocations, long range forecast models, and finance policy and procedures. Show less
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Francsican Health System
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Tacoma, WA
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Reimbursement Specialist
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2014
Financial Analysis and Reporting in Healthcare Industry. Coordinated and performed all aspects of government reimbursement analysis for several hospitals including patient and financial data analysis, wage index analysis, and geographic and disproportionate share rate reclassifications; prepared agency reports for Health Care Authority, Medicaid, and Medicare. Financial Analysis and Reporting in Healthcare Industry. Coordinated and performed all aspects of government reimbursement analysis for several hospitals including patient and financial data analysis, wage index analysis, and geographic and disproportionate share rate reclassifications; prepared agency reports for Health Care Authority, Medicaid, and Medicare.
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Harrison Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Jul 2001 - Dec 2013
Accounting and Financial Analysis in Healthcare Industry. Healthcare Finance Reporting including: Medicare/Medicaid Cost Reporting, wage index reporting, geographic relocation applications, disproportionate rate share applications, occupational mix surveys, Health Care Authority cost of charge ratio reporting, and Department of Health reporting and insurance applications. Foundation Financial Statements & Audit Coordination; Restricted Grant Administration; Corporate Tax preparation and Annual Operating and Capital Budget coordination, reporting and monthly monitoring. Data analysis including: Collecting, analyzing and reporting on cost allocation statistics; Assisted in annual hospital price setting analysis; Montly Budget vs. Acutal anlaysis and financial reporting. System administrator for budget and financial reporting software; maintained chart of accounts, conversion tables, master assumptions and system security; coordinated and implemented software upgrades; designed and maintained ad hoc and customary financial, statistical and budget reports for external reporting, executive and department staff; Show less
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Senior Accountant
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May 1997 - Jul 2001
Accounting and Budgeting in Non Profit Industry. Financial Statements; Payroll; Corporate Tax; Government Finance Reportintg; Benefits Administration; Budgeting; Oversee banking, accounting, budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting activities. Developed, coordinated and implemented financial, budget and internal control policies and procedures; Performed human resource responsibilities including maintaining employee records, acting as union management liaison, and administering employee benefits; safeguarded client fund accounts by administering with transparency. Show less
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Education
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1992 - 1994
University of Washington
Bachelor's in Business Administration, Accounting -
1989 - 1992
Olympic College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Accounting and Finance
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