Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Driven, successful and talented Finance Executive with years of progressive experience across all facets of accounting, operations management, and executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Skilled in collaborating cross-functionally with all organization stakeholders to adhere to or surpass business and financial expectations. Instrumental in optimizing cash flows, streamlining processes, enhancing productivity, fueling process improvements and introducing technical solutions. Thrive in fast-paced settings that call for adaptability and flexibility. Looking for a position that will allow for continued contributions to the greater good of our society in a financial management capacity, as well as offer room for advancement.

• Led the transition of payroll from a manual to automated system with 100% success over the course of three months (Diaspora Community)
• Introduced Cloud technology and troubleshot computers, printers, etc.; was regarded often as an IT subject matter expert (Diaspora Community)
• Updated all contracts to bring the agency more than $1M that had been repressed for lack of reporting and/or compliance at the time of departure (Diaspora Community)
• Reported financial statements that detailed revenue and expenses collected each month; included ~$650K in revenues with analytical variances (Working Families)
• Supervised an annual independent audit across the three organizations and each of their respective budgets within the organization (Working Families)

• Oversaw finances for a foster care agency that offered housing and social services to pregnant teens in NYC, with an annual operational budget of $12M in addition to reserves and endowment that totaled $19M (Inwood House) 

• Offered the Board of Directors quality data related to financial performance by coordinating and steering a comprehensive external independent audit each year (Legal Action Center)
• Drastically reduced the amount of non-reimbursable expenses that existed (Coalition for Hispanic Families)
• Pioneered the execution of internal control audit measures within the organization (Women in Need, Inc.)
• Areas of Expertise: Financial Stewardship, Controllership, Reporting, Cash Flow Management, Nonprofit Accounting, IT, Tax Filings 990, Executive Leadership and Operational Excellence
• Also skilled as it pertained to Strategic Planning & Business Analytics, Staff Supervision & Training, Auditing GAAP, Internal Controls - A133, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, HR Management, and Process Improvement
• Adept in the use Proficient Fund EZ 8, 9, 10, 11, as well as in federal, state and city grant reporting

Diaspora Community Service

Director of Finance and Administration, 2016

• Acted as a direct supervisor for the HR Manager; oversaw daily functions e.g. benefits administration, insurance, compliance OSHA, payroll and the like
• Also coordinated daily workflows for the Office Manager that handled all facilities management and procurement
• Oversaw the staff team that ran the Fiscal Office, which was extremely delinquent in terms of reporting; was able to secure all grants and contracts in compliance during tenure
• Modified the payroll website beneficially so that each employee was able to report their time, choose their benefits and make other changes autonomously
• Transitioned to a new Health Insurance Broker in an effort to garner more accessible and comprehensive service to the DCS community, including perks that the organization was not able to provide previously
• Changed systems related to ordering and procurement; used weekly site visits to the organization s different sites to assess the needs of each and fulfill them to fullest extent possible
• Managed the Consultant that modified software to be password protected and allowed for them to be changed in instances when users did not remember their login credentials
• Drove renewals, budget modifications and annual budgets across various contracts

Working Families

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 2014-2016

• Grew operations for a progressive political organization that fought for an economy that works for all and a democracy in which every voice matters
• Oversaw three separate corporations that were presented in financial statements as one consolidated agency
• Skillfully crafted and delivered compliance reports in a precise and timely fashion to the FEC, SBOE and other foundations and corporations that donated monies to nonprofit agencies

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Continued

• Managed an annual budget of $8M across Fiscal/Finance, IT and Compliance for all three organizations
• Facilitated routine daily checks to determine cash flow within all bank accounts; also completed verifications to ensure that internet service status was active and connected to all state affiliates
• Made certain that the organizations system created and backed up information on a daily basis
• Drafted and delivered quarterly reports that detailed revenue analyses and department budget reforms
• Led the maintenance of the annual budget process review at the completion of Q1 to circumvent approval delays from the Board of Directors


Inwood House

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 2012-2014

• Executed and maintained the agency s finance and accounting systems; made sure all relevant records were upheld in alignment with accounting best practices and principles

• Directly worked with local banks to devise systems for investment alternatives, including debt structures
• Supervised, trained and guided personnel in accordance with the organizational protocols relative to each of their respective job descriptions
• Coordinated the annual external audit of the agency s financial statements; also managed the yearly budgetary process to drive both precision and attention to timeliness
• Spearheaded the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure and staffing control documentation 

• Provided substantial analytical information regarding the agency s financial status to Program Managers
• Made suggestions for fiscal changes each month, at ~$1M in reports, to the Executive Director, Program Directors, the Board s Finance Committee and to the entire Board at the close of each quarter 

• Set short and long-term departmental objectives that touched on policy changes, operating procedure modifications and ways to heighten levels of departmental efficacy 


Legal Action Center of the City of Xxxxxx

Vice President & CFO, 2004 2011

• Offered steadfast governance and direction to organizational financial stewardship; included coaching and supervising eight staff members to perform at peak performance levels
• Developed accurate and reliable financial reports, as well as cash flows, financial statements, forecasts, budgets and fiscal analyses 

• Oversaw HR functions such as employee relations, benefits administration and management of related items
• Administered MIS systems and led the launch of various cutting-edge technology enhancements that drove levels of productivity and efficiency

• Developed and delivered presentations to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors; included quarterly statements and annual forecasts for revenue and expenditures up until the end of the fiscal year
• Improved upon and updated the Fiscal Manual and related policies as needed
• Made logistical arrangements for a physical relocation to a different venue; interfaced with Subcontractors, Architects and vendors to ensure operational soundness

Deputy Director of Finance & Administration, Coalition for Hispanic Family Services, 2001-2004

Director of Finance, Women in Need, Inc., 1997-2001

Master of Arts, Xxxxxx University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Escuela Superior de Administración Pública

Certification, Non-Profit Accountant Professional (CNAP)

Board of Directors/Treasurer, Latino Commission on AIDS Xxxxxx City

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

March 19, 2018

Hiring Agent Name

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Company Name

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am pleased to submit my application materials for the (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) vacancy and am submitting my documents for your review. As illustrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

• As an executive-level professional in the nonprofit arena, I bring to any position years of finance management experience. I am skilled in all facets of Human Resources Management, Administration and IT, three vital skillsets I can offer in any high-ranking leadership capacity.

• With any role I ve taken on, I ve proven myself practiced in all facets of interpersonal communication, stakeholder engagement and staff training. As a result, I am able to foster lasting relationships with personnel and other important individuals and groups at all levels, both individually or within a team environment.

• I boast a demonstrated record of delivering comprehensive guidance in deadline-driven, fast-paced environments that call for flexibility, organization and excellent time management skills. I feel these allow me to be adaptable to roles that call for a strong, competent leader. I am also a tireless driver of sound fiscal reporting procedures.

• Other core competencies include strategic planning, auditing, cash flow management, accounting, analysis and many others. My diversity of experience includes actively contributing to efforts that drive positive organizational change. I am adept in identifying points of progress, as well as areas for improvement across all crucial organizational functions.

• Outside of the impressive executive history detailed on my resume, I have a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Business Administration. I am also certified as a Non-Profit Accountant Professional, better known as the CNAP credential. Furthermore, I ve been the Treasurer and worked on the Board of Directors for the Latino Commission on Aids for Xxxxxx City.

I am a focused, capable and highly experienced applicant committed to supporting the long-term goals of an innovative, reputable firm. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Yours Truly,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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