TAMARA HUBBARD

**** ****** *** ● Birmingham, AL *5215

205-***-**** ● t8r7ek@r.postjobfree.com

FINANCE, AUDIT & CONTRACT MANAGER

Dynamic financial manager with extensive experience in conducting financial, cost and trend analysis, developing process improvements, implementing cost controls, and forecasting. Extensive knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Sarbanes Oxley Act. Strong analytical abilities solving complex problems. Combines financial expertise with the ability to interface with clients, collaborate and work harmoniously with individuals at all levels of the organization and spearhead change. Exerts internal controls to protect company assets and ensure compliance with all legal and company requirements. Skilled in drafting and preparing business contracts and agreements. Drives innovation in process redesign and in implementing organizational solutions that positively affect the bottom line. Proficient in using technology to solve companywide challenges. A decisive finance professional skilled at dispersing exposure and identifying gaps in profitability forecasts. Thrives in challenging environments with excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, problem-solving, organizational and leadership skills; excels in challenging and deadline-driven environments.

Negotiations ● Presentations ● Customer Service ● Inventory Management ● Logistics ● Cost Reduction

General Ledger ● Internal Controls ● Payroll ● P&L ● Strategic Planning ● Team Leadership / Motivation

Audits ● Budgeting ● Cost Accounting ● Expense Control ● Financial Analysis ● Financial Statements

Policy Development ● Process Improvement ● Training / Development ● Performance Management

Procurement / Purchasing ● Financial Modeling ● TM1 ● AP / AR

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FAITH CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CENTER, Birmingham, Alabama ● May 2011 - Present

Ministry of organizations enriching lives through the local church, community empowerment and global outreach.

Auditor

Review and assess the financial statements before they are released to the public or filed with donors or regulators. Implement internal controls to detect accounting and financial reporting errors, fraud, defaults, legal/tax code violation and noncompliance with the organization’s code of conduct and authorize investigations.

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION (DBA COOPER GREEN MERCY HOSPITAL), Birmingham, Alabama ● August 2010 - Present

Only county hospital in the Birmingham Metro area.

Accounting Manager

Manage budgets, control funds and accounting for receipts and expenditures. Review the work of the Accounting Department and develop strategic plans to optimize resource allocation. Prepare the hospital’s biweekly payroll, commercial invoices and staff travel expenses. Perform program management including procurement and purchasing and perform analytical assignments including verifying the accuracy of accounting documents. Prepare statements for internal/external use, liaise with auditors and government officials and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Achievements:

•Save $2.4M annually from the monthly expenditures budget; aided in avoiding a lawsuit that saved $180K.

•Implemented new policies and procedures, which decreased the aging report by $2M.

•Manage a cash budget of ~$86M, payroll of $41M and accounts payable funds of $45M.

COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY, Birmingham, Alabama ● October 2006 - January 2009

All over the globe, CMC's mission is to manufacture, recycle, and market steel, other metals and related products.

Controller

Reviewed and coordinated the work of the Accounting Department and oversaw processes including daily, monthly and yearly closings. Reconciled inventory counts to the general ledger, price changes and transfers between branches. Prepared gross margin and costs of goods sold and shrinkage reports. Calculated and prepared bank deposits, account/financial statements and checks for expense reports, utilities, taxes and additional payments.

Achievements:

•Reported inventory purchases and daily transactions for over $2M worth of inventory monthly.

•Managed and maintained a daily cash balance of $25K.

•Administered accounts payable and receivables, managed payroll and reviewed general ledger accounts.

•Processed newly hired and terminated employees.

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HEALTH SOUTH, Birmingham, Alabama ● January 2006 - October 2006

Serves patients through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals (97), outpatient rehabilitation satellite clinics (29) and home health agencies (25).

Compliance Auditor

Examined and maintained patient records to ensure compliance with healthcare industry policies and procedures.

Achievements:

•Audited personnel records to determine compensation coverage and to ensure compliance with tax laws. Liaised with company officials regarding financial and regulatory matters.

•Analyzed data and identified deficiencies, duplications, extravagance, fraud, or noncompliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.

•Prepared detailed reports, reported audit results to the management and recommended changes in operational policies.

UNITED STATE AIR FORCE/AIR NATIONAL GUARD, Birmingham, Alabama ● October 2001 - November 2011

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.

Staff Sargent/Job Controller

Reviewed and maintained records and reports as required under federal law. Alerted military emergency services in cases of emergency including aircraft malfunctions. Reported weather condition and fuel requirements for air routes. Managed ground traffic and maintenance and compiled flight information from fuel, pilot, radar and maintenance reports. Relayed air traffic information including courses, altitudes and arrival times and completed daily activity reports. Maintained radio/telephone contact with units and control centers to coordinate aircraft movement.

Achievements:

•Deployed to support Operation Enduring Freedom.

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY, Birmingham, Alabama ● June 1998 - January 2006

State Farm Insurance is a group of insurance and financial services companies in the United States.

Underwriting Service Assistant

Facilitated the development and implementation of new procedures to streamline workflow. Managed account payables, receivables and posted journal and general ledger entries.

Achievements:

•Trained staff members and associates; delivered compelling presentations to an array of audiences.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Masters, Major in Accounting

Strayer University - Birmingham, AL, 2008

Bachelors, Major in Accounting

University at Alabama - Birmingham, AL, 2005

Diversity ● Leadership Skills

COMPUTER SKILLS

TM1 SAP ● Kronos ● QuickBooks ● Medisphere ● Crystal Reports ● Great Plains

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Air Force/Air National Guard

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