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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name 5486 Highway 165 Hollywood, SC PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLESENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTFinancial Analysis, Modeling & Forecasting Process Improvement Project & Change Management15+ years experience driving growth and optimal financial outcomes through high-level short- and long-term forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. Spearheaded successful implementation of Dynamics 365 ERP, ensuring alignment with business requirements through close collaboration with ERP personnel. Orchestrated five successful bond issuances and certified annu-al audits. Secured commissioners approval for rate increases by presenting well-founded recommendations based on finan-cial/economic analysis. Named Employee of the Quarter in 2023 for going above and beyond in demonstrating innovation, teamwork, and accountability.Key Strengths:Strategic Planning Statistical Reporting & Data Analysis Payroll Cost Accounting Audits & Reconciliations Compliance (GAAP [GASB], Federal Grants) Databases Empowering Leadership Budget & Risk Management Data-Driven Decision-MakingTechnical Skills: Dynamics 365 MAS 90 MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Naviline SmartStreamProfessional ExperienceCharleston Water System Charleston, SC January 2018 PresentSenior Financial AnalystDevelop and implement advanced financial analysis methods to compare current and historical revenue, both quantitative and qualitative. Interpret results to prepare comprehensive rate analyses, monthly financial reports, and quarterly presentations for six commissioners. Drive informed decision-making and strategic planning by advising management on economic and financial implications of various business strategies.Quarterbacked successful transition from 40-year-old homegrown financial and accounting system to Dynamics 365 ERP within nine months; collaborated with senior executive management and leaders in audit, budget, accounting, and finance; enabled finance, accounting, and budget team members to earn cash bonuses or additional leave for their exceptional efforts.Orchestrated funding for new infrastructure to support 2.27% population increase in 2023; partnered with Budget, Accounting, Finance, and executive management to secure bond funding and realign system rates; achieved commissioners approval for bond ordinance and 5% rate increases over next three years, enhancing capital plan to ensure future growth capacity.City of Titusville Public Works Titusville, FL January 2005 December 2018Office Manager, Maintenance Services Coordinator, Accountant/ Fiscal Analyst II, Fiscal Analyst IManaged support staff; $186M budget; and operational accounting across general, enterprise, and internal service functions. Executed comprehensive financial modeling, financial report reviews, statistical reporting and analysis, budget preparation, and budget-to-actual-variance analysis. Conducted thorough audits of pension investments and expenses. Enhanced operational efficiency and staff competency by providing city-wide oversight and training for two auxiliary computer modules.Drove significant cost reductions by expanding cross-training initiative for 12 employees, enabling them to cover for one another within nine months; initiative minimized disruptions from sick and annual leave, and through natural attrition, team was streamlined to nine highly capable employees within a year.Enhanced the companys efficiency in balancing W-2s for 500 employees by developing and implementing a new spreadsheet system; this innovation led to immediate improvement in timely W-2 distribution by the middle of January.Earlier Roles Include:Accountant Omni Healthcare, Melbourne, FL (2004-2005): Implemented financial modeling to facilitate strategic planning and management of units; prepared financial and statistical reporting for 27 office locations.Payroll Specialist Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, Santa Maria, CA (2004-2005): Managed teacher and substitute teacher monthly payrolls while ensuring union compliance.Accountant/ Fiscal Analyst II, Administrative Assistant I (Business Manager), Accounting Tech Supervisor, Accounting Tech II, Accountant Tech I Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (1991-2002): Led 10 staff while acting as member of executive decision-making work group that built $40M budget; managed $40M in project accounts and operating budgets.EducationBachelors Degree in Business Management Southern Wesleyan University, Charleston, SC |