Self-driven, goal-focused and highly experienced professional with more than 15 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience across the healthcare, retail and government sectors. Proven track record in implementing solutions and developing collaborative relationships to attain high-caliber results. Able to complete timely analysis and reporting across various securities including fuel equities, hedging, money market funds and equity method investments. Noted as a subject matter expert for contractual, regulatory and corporate compliance matters. Skilled in managing multiple projects and activities simultaneously and work within aggressive timelines. Troubleshooter of operational and financial challenges with confidence, perspicuity and determination. Adept in meeting all relevant deadlines and corporate business objectives. Proven skill in working with all levels of staff and management to prioritize work and adhere to deadlines. Seeking a role that will allow for continued career advancement.

Account Reconciliation | Accounting | Accounts Receivable/Payable | Ad-hoc Reports | ASC 820 | Auditing | Budgets

Cash Management | Contracts | Cost Analysis | Cross-Functional Teamwork | Customer Service | Documentation | Expense Control

Federal Healthcare Policies | Finance & Economic Trends | Financial Analysis, Modeling & Reporting | Forecasting

General Ledger | Informational Flow | Investment Guidance | Journal Entries | Leadership | Organization | Policy Writing

Analytical Problem Solving | Process Improvements | Procurement | Regulatory Compliance | Relationship Building

Research & Development | Special Project Management | Strategic Planning | Systems Management

Time Management | Upgrades & Testing | Verbal, Written & Technical Communication

MS Office Suite (Advanced Access & Excel Spreadsheets) | Queries | PeopleSoft | nVision | FACETS | Hyperion Suite | FPM Suite COGNOS Impromptu | CPM Budget Suite | ERP (Enterprise Planning Systems) | SAP (Systems, Applications, Products) | Maximo Fuelworx Statistical Modeling (Cost & Predicative) | FAR | GAAP | SOX | IRS Regulations | Data Reports

         Lead prompt payment reporting and account reconciliation for both Maximo and Fuelworx unpaid invoices using Maximo and Oracle to compete daily, monthly and quarterly balancing within Maximo, Fuelworx and Oracle General Ledger interfaces

         Engage in the monthly design and preparation of precise, timely financial analyses that support senior management s fiscal efforts

         Prepare and deliver financial presentations to senior management

         Also handle the management of special projects and ad-hoc analyses including investments and derivative accounting

         Complete both daily and monthly database reporting using COGNOS and Microsoft Access

         Assess and gather Oracle GL concerns from work order issues and review all EDI stats/reports

         Spearhead both system testing and validation initiatives

         Able to leverage all methods and operating systems within Accounts Payable to bolster the material integrity of all relevant processes; achieve zero notable deficiencies or material weaknesses at the end of each quarter and fiscal year

         Managed bank accounts to drive cash management compliance for all field personnel across 200 restaurants in the southeastern U.S.

         Oversaw ACH management and Great Plains General Ledger efforts

         Supervised all general accounting activities from the point of transaction to period close

         Designed and introduced a CRM tool used for cash flow management purposes

         Prepared and delivered detailed summary reporting for the purpose of cash flow, forecasting and budgeting

         Delivered consultative services to a variety of government contractors, e.g., nonprofit healthcare and healthcare companies

         Focused advisement of the areas of accounting, budgeting, financial modeling, cash forecasting, policy documentation and the execution of procedures used to secure internal controls

         Worked as an active contributor to CRM, as well as a scorecard used to meet 100% of all internal project metrics

         Educated individuals and groups on Medicare Advantage Management and supported all related efforts via monthly Financial Scorecards and ERP Dashboards

         Worked as a Project Lead to drive the implementation and fiscal audit under mandate of the Treasury Department; reviewed financial policies, internal controls and accounting systems and kept a knowledge repository for Federal Healthcare Exchange data

         Developed and reported a weekly Cash Flow Statement and related accounting for fixed assets and software

         Oversaw Accounts Receivable and completion of time sheets related to sensitive vendors for the Medicare Advantage line of business

         Fielded complex situations and arbitrated any discrepancies, thus eliminating the need for further escalation

         Worked as the liaison for the Corporate Finance department to make certain that accounting for General Ledger entries related to the Medicare division were accurate and timely

         Played a pivotal role in designing product benefits based on trends in expense and revenue reporting; updated management on large-spend items

         Acted as a Division Liaison during the sound implementation of ISO 9001:2008, for which the contract was dissolved in August 2011

         Drove accuracy in completing monthly financial statements prior to dispensation

         Worked on ad-hoc journal reviews using spreadsheet acumen to prepare financial schedules, along with monthly and annual exhibits

         Elected to work as a member of the Continuous Financial Improvement Team; was one of 30 BCBST nominated out of 3.9K total available employees

         Designed a program that achieved $1.5M in annual savings; tenaciously negotiated pricing that ensured ROI across procurements

         Gathered contracts and led the proposal processes from start to finish in partnership with commercial and government vendors

         Served as the Lead Member of the Business Solutions Team; won two subsidiary companies within BCBST valued at over $150M each

         Prepared holistic financial analyses, reviews and recommendations for commercial and government subsidiaries using a process that boosted contribution margins, internal revenue and spend threshold levels

         Standardized finance and accounting specific to timekeeping and workload management; introduced a workflow for the business proposal team that confirmed bid compliance with standards in Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards

         Oversaw operations for an annual operating budget of approximately $17M; managed subcontractors and external vendors

         Worked as the assistant for the Chief Financial Officer of Riverbend, a wholly owned subsidiary of BCBST

         Designed a five-year plan baseline used to manage ongoing RFP work; done in conjunction with colleagues, subcontractors and relevant governmental agencies

         Developed standardized processes for financial reporting; yielded $300K in annual savings in operating spending for printing and paper

         Supervised 19 employees within a department that accounted for $9.5M; included reviewing and aligning with all underwriting standards

         Managed an annual premium and operating budget of $700K for the 65+ Medicare population

         Named as the Division Supervisor for 2003 due to managing the departmental budget at 5% below forecast

         Observed and directed the corporate operating budget, including daily review of expense vouchers to ensure the utmost in accuracy

         Generated and crafted finalized reports that detailed the actual and budgeted amounts; touched on corporate salary numbers, operating expenses, corporate finance and cash flow statements

         Cooperated with management to develop financial budgets and forecasts used for future planning and enterprise expansion

         Completed awarding processes for all employer special needs or politically sensitive groups

         Conducted group visits and statewide meetings as needed

         Served in an integral capacity during special projects specific to the BCBST/TRH financial book of business

Candidature, CPA and CPM, 2015

Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 2015

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Accounting/Marketing, University of Tennessee

Volunteer, Burks United Methodist Church

Member, AICPA