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Chief Financial Officer
Maryland Healthcare SystemChief Financial Officer
Oct. 2022Maryland Department of HealthOversees the development and maintenance of the MDH Healthcare System budget, including working with the facilities’ budget, fiscal, and procurement staff to ensure consistency, compliance with fiscal and procurement laws and regulations, and overall soundness of each facility budget. Develops fiscal and procurement policies and procedures, workforce development initiatives, and other initiatives to support the MDH Healthcare System in creating streamlined, standardized, and effective budget requests, over the target requests and deficiencies, and complex multi-facility contract development and monitoring. Works in close coordination and collaboration with MDH Healthcare System leadership and MDH Operations Administration leadership to ensure the vision and the core mission of the MDH Healthcare System guides the budget and fiscal initiatives throughout the system.
Director of Finance
Roberta's HouseDirector of Finance
Jul. 2017 - Jun. 2022Baltimore, Maryland AreaAdminister, direct, and supervise general accounting and financial reporting for non-profit, based primarily in QuickBooks. Report to President and Executive Director; lead financial presentations and reporting for Board of Directors. Liaise with Mayor of Baltimore City, municipal and state officials, architects, and other key stakeholders involved in development projects and oversight. Oversee accounting procedures including accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations, and payroll and ensure financial details are exact and precise. Review and correct general ledger as necessary. Recommend improvements and best practices to increase efficiency. Record data in account charts and update vendor and customer lists. Verify monthly and year-end deposits and accruals. Build and deploy internal controls to fulfill regulatory duties and ensure audit compliance; distribute funding according to legal requirements. Coordinate with outside auditors, answer inquiries, and provide required information. Serve as Grief Group Co-Facilitator, supervising weekly group session with 10-25 participants; implement curriculum and practice empathy.
VP of Operations
Absolute Staffing & Consulting SolutionsVP of Operations
May. 2015 - Jun. 2017USAOversaw day-to-day company operations such as business development, human resources, contract negotiations, and payroll and benefits. Liaised with clients to understand and set expectations, define requirements, and explain available services and coverages. Represented President/CEO at conferences and meetings. Defined and implemented operations strategy, structure, and processes. Managed the quarterly and annual budgeting process and P&L responsibilities. Monitored performance to proactively identify efficiency issues and propose solutions. Maintained a working knowledge of all phases of operations. Coordinated support to operations throughout the business. Interviewed, negotiated compensation and terms with, hired, trained, and mentored the operations staff, including subordinate recruiters, administrators, and call center staff. Attended job fairs and created job posts to attract viable candidates; specialized in recruiting per diem doctors and travel nurses. Organized and headed orientations and trainings at widespread national locations. Revised and executed staffing policies and decisions such as hiring and firing, remuneration, benefits offerings, and promotions. Regularly review and adjust employee handbook as appropriate. Met with employees to answer general inquiries on pay and benefits and target performance improvements. Provided regular performance updates to senior leadership team.
Program Manager
State of MarylandProgram Manager
Jan. 1996 - May. 2015Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesSupervised 5-16 staff on various projects and programs Positions supervised include Agency Budget Management Specialist, Agency Grants Management Specialist, Administrator, and Supervisory level Budget and Grants Management Specialists. Reported to Director on SSA administrative affairs and business operations. Headed and organized SSA activities touching on fiscal operations, internal management, strategic planning, workforce management, and various inter- and intra-agency coordination. Served as key participant on departmental committees such as AMOC and BPOP. Managed projects and monitored progress and outcomes. Researched and created change documents, risk evaluations, and lessons learned documents. Served as SME on multiple relevant topics including accounting; budget preparation and management; expenditure, credit card, procurement, and revenue management; fleet; FMIS security and access; human resources; Workday payroll; inventory; and telecommunications. Built and deployed internal controls to manage fund disbursement according to policy and legal regulations. Drafted and delivered funding reports for senior leadership. Ensured compliance across MDE with various legislation and policies, including FOIA and Public Information Act, Chesapeake 2000 Bay, State Strategic Budgets, Managing for Results, Secretary’s Initiatives, and MFR Coordinators’ Workgroup assignments. Monitored staff performance, ran semi-annual evaluations, and recommended appropriate trainings. • Key participant in team assembled to create new position descriptions and streamline responsibilities. Eliminated several positions as redundant and, based on new descriptions and duties, increased pay for 67% of effected positions. • Consolidated financial reporting policies and procedures for company-wide monthly reconciliation and annual reporting. Established reporting dates, formatting requirements, and checklists, resulting in timely and consistent year-end reporting by 5 Administrators.

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