Accounting Management

Karen Fultz

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City: Cincinnati

State: OH

Zip: 45216

Country: USA

Phone: 513-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $35,000

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KAREN D. FULTZ, CPA

8122 Woodbine Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45216

Cell: 615-***-****

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CAREER SUMMARY

A career marked by positions of responsibility in administration, finance and accounting in preparation for challenging and rewarding opportunities to utilize that experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

8/11 to 9/12 Regional Accounting Services Consultant

Diocese of Nashville, TN

Responsible for accounting functions at various parishes within the Nashville Diocese. Performed Internal Control reviews, prepared budgets and other management and financial reports. Consulted with Pastors, Finance Councils and Diocesan management on all fiscal matters of the parishes.

6/98 to 11/09 Chief Financial Officer Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance Nashville, TN

Responsible for the finance operations of one of the nation`s largest orthopaedic practices consisting of 50 physicians. Worked directly with officers and physicians on a daily basis, preparing financial reports for presentation at Board of Directors meetings and Shareholder Committees. Directed annual budgeting process. Managed Human Resources and Payroll Services. Served as Interim Executive Director responsible for all clinical and financial operations of the practice and its related ancillary divisions.

Some Major Accomplishments:

* Formed and directed Restructuring Task Force to maximize efficiencies and decrease costs throughout the practice. Increased NOI over $500,000 / year

* Directed implementation of practice management system

3/97 to 5/98 Director of Finance

Genesis Learning Center Nashville, TN Responsible for all accounting and finance functions of this organization consisting of special education facilities and residential treatment centers throughout the state. Presented financial results to Board of Directors and consulted with management staff regarding finance issues.

11/82 to 10/96 Director of Accounting

Saint Thomas Hospital Nashville, TN

Responsible for the hospital and its related entities` financial statements. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure effective accounting controls throughout the organization. Managed general accounting, accounts payable, fixed asset, construction accounting and payroll functions. Served on various hospital committees and consulted with the administrative and medical staff on financial matters.

Some Major Accomplishments:

* Recognized by national A/P audit firm as best managed hospital A/P area in the country

* Completed all external audits during tenure with no significant accounting adjustments

* Developed consolidated reporting procedures for primary care network of 75 physicians

1980 to 1981 Controller

Tennessee Data Systems, Inc. Brentwood, TN

Managed all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prepared annual operating budgets and monthly financial statements. Coordinated annual audit process.

Some Major Accomplishments:

* Implemented cost savings procedures in the management of a multi-million dollar contract

* Installed computer accounting software packages and trained client employees

EDUCATION Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, Kentucky

BS - Accounting - Magna cum Laude - Minors: Business Administration & Economics

PROFESSIONAL Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants

ORGANIZATIONS American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

PROFICIENCIES Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics, Parish Data Systems, Quick Books

REFERENCES Available upon request

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