Julie A Alford Tiffin, Ohio 44883
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Accomplished Senior Finance Professional with over 15 years of finance experience. In seek of
a long-term Professional Finance position with an established company.
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
Strong commitment to timely quality work
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Eager to learn new skills
Always ready to take on greater responsibility
Effective team leader
An excellent problem solver
Productive team player
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mercy Health Partners, Toledo, OH
Manger of Finance, March 2012 – present
Assistant Controller, September 2010-March 2012
Manage, assign, and review the work of 6 finance staff members to ensue
timeliness, completeness, and accuracy.
Provide leadership for all General Ledger work for the Rural Market and
Affiliated Entities.
Responsible for preparing and oversight of month-end close, financial reporting,
and federal tax returns.
Assist department managers by helping them understand and implement their
financial plan.
System Champion for the Blackline reconciliation software.
Achieved top quartile scores in the Gallop survey.
Volunteers of America Northwest Ohio, Toledo, OH
Chief Financial Officer, December 2005 – September 2010
Installed and developed the MIP financial software to meet the unique needs of
the financial reporting requirements and trained all staff on the use of the system.
Implemented a new payroll system with automated clock in and time allocations
for all site locations.
Initiated and lead a corporate savings initiative.
Coordinated and managed the A-133 yearly audit with no significant deficiencies
or findings for 7 corporations.
Collaborated with an IT expert to install 3 main servers at different remote sites,
converted all standalone computers to networks, and moved the phone system to a VoIP.
Chosen by the National Office to participate in the Executive Development
Program.
Supervised the Finance Department staff and work flow as well as coordinating
all IT needs.
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EDUCATION
Tiffin University, Tiffin, Ohio
Master of Business Administration, May 2005
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting, Cum Laude, May
2001
SPECIAL SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and MIP accounting software. Working
experience with ACCPAC, Abra, PFM, Hyperion, FRX, Lotus Notes, Iviewer, Kronos, Selectica,
Cypress, Blackline.
AWARDS
Academic Achievement Award, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999.
Adult Degree Honors List, 1996-97, 1998-99, 2000-01.
Award of Distinction, 1999, 2001.
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT
I take extreme pride in what I do, regardless of the task. It is of the utmost importance to me that my work be
of the highest quality, done with integrity, and that it is consistent with the mission and values of the
organization.