Manager Accounting

Donelle Perry

207-***-**** *******.*****@*******.*** Fayetteville, GA 30215

A highly motivated and results driven business manager who has over 15+ years of experience in leading and developing a successful finance team. Skilled in various financial team and accounting fields including: preparing annual budgets, reducing operating costs, improving efficiency and department development. Having the ability to handle complex assignments effectively and possessing the confidence to work as part of a team or independently.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Audits & Regulations-Participated and monitored internal and external audit activities. Reviewed audit findings and developed action plans. Communicated audit scope to Executive Directors and Board of Directors.

Non-profit/Public Accounting – Highly experienced with a variety of revenue sources, classifications, strict financial reporting, accrual basis accounting, and revenue recognition associated with the governance of policies and procedures for organizations.

Budget preparation-Assure timely and accurate development of budgets amounting to $5 million and financial reports including different classifications and revenue sources of appropriate allowances for presentation to Executive Directors and Board of Directors.

Billing-Extremely knowledgeable in submitting and preparing electronic MaineCare billing, researching and reviewing files on the MIHMS portal, and electronic submitting and preparing third party billing for multiple programs in the non-profit sectors. Assisted in MaineCare cost-settlements and compliance audits aligned with MaineCare documentation and billing.

Management – Supervise and Evaluate the finance department structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the department and provide individuals with professional and personal growth.

Policies & Procedures and Operational processes – Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls that improves P&L.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Maine Mobile Health Program-Federal Program

Augusta, ME March 2017-October 2017

Interim Director of Finance

Financial Statements and Board Reporting:

Produce monthly financials and supporting commentary.

Provide the Finance Committee/Board with monthly financial detail and dashboard presentation.

Financial Audit- State and Federal Audits:

Acted as Lead staff person for annual audits processes.

Budgeting and Budget Management:

Lead annual organization budget process

Lead annual federal grant budget preparation and ongoing monitoring of performance.

Provide monthly programmatic budget reports to staff managers.

Federal Grant Management:

Participate in yearly financial reporting and application for federal 330 grants.

Participate in financial monitoring of other federal grants (Quality Improvement, Expanded Services).

Participate in Service Area Competition grant application.

Non-Federal grants administration:

Support staff to develop grant budgets

Support staff to prepare grant financial reports.

Government Reporting:

Prepare: Single Audit-Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) audit and compliance reports and annual 990 tax return in consultation with auditors, annual Uniform Data System (UDS) financial report, annual Federal Financial Report (FFR).

Voucher Program:

Assisted in tracking and analyzing voucher referral program expenditures.

Compliance:

Served as the organization’s Compliance Officer.

Monitor compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations in conjunction with funder guidelines.

Manage Fraud Risk Plan.

Advance Technology

Scarborough, ME April 2017- (Part-time)

Staff Accountant

Perform day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations including grant management, contracts and budget review and analysis for an Information Technology company.

Billing for project down payments, work in progress and final invoicing for projects sold.

Cash Flow Analysis

White Glove Service contract management for 200+ companies/clients

Work in progress Analysis

Gross Profit analysis for jobs sold

Collections for delinquent accounts

QuickBooks expert for Technicians, Sales, and Remote Services

Inventory Management

Work closely with Development team and Sales for projects sold

Assist in preparation of financial reports, general ledger account analysis

Prepare and analyze monthly budgets and forecasts to actual variance reports per projects and jobs sold

Fixed Assets, deferred revenue schedules, depreciation schedules, employer’s benefits costs and accruals, prepaid expenses schedules

SeniorsPlus

Lewiston, ME February 2016-March 2017

Fiscal Manager

Recommended and implemented appropriate changes to improve certain procedures to strengthen financial internal controls. Solid grasp of accounting concepts and has the aptitude for grasping financial concepts that are unfamiliar relatively quickly. Makes decisions timely and uses experience and knowledge to solve problems that allow for understanding and rational behind the decisions.

Oversight and Review of the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Payroll, Fixed Assets

Budget Oversight for $25 million

Multiple Checking/Savings Bank Reconciliations

Part of Senior Leadership

Developed new Strategic Plan for agency’s 5-year plan 2017-2022

Cash Flow Management

Direct Supervision of the Fiscal Team (7 staff members)

Supervised and Initiated Month-end closes

Annual Audit

403 B Large Filer Audit

Contracts/Leases

Fiscal Intermediary

Oversight of Home Based Care Billing/Accounting ($10 million State Contract)

Purdy Powers and Company-CPA Firm

Portland, ME July 2015-February 2016

Accountant Specialist- Remote Accounting Services & Business Advisory division

Provided a full range of remote Accounting/tax services to entrepreneurs, small and mid-size businesses, and non-profits that remove burdens and streamline processes.

Remote Full- Service Bookkeeping-Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or Monthly

Data Entry/Download Financial Transactions

Reconciliation of Bank, Credit Cards, Loans

Journal Entries for Payroll, accrued or pre-paid expenses

Entry of cash receipts/petty cash

Financial Reports

YTD Profit and Loss Statements

Balance Sheet

Sales Tax Filing

Financial Review Services-Monthly or Quarterly

Review of client-entered accounting transactions and reconciliations

Financial Reports

YTD Profit and Loss Statement

Balance Sheet

Monthly Meeting with Manager or Owner

Hiring Services

Screen candidates

Conduct pre-interviews to final candidates

Schedule interviews and manage candidate expectations

QuickBooks Support and Training

Phone Support

Remote Desktop Support

Software Training

Conversion/Implementation Services

Software Update Services

Morrison Center

Scarborough, ME May 2013-Mar 2015

Business Manager

Successfully increased procurement efficiency, improving working capital, reducing purchasing costs, improved forecasting efficiencies which lead to the successful opening of a second site location.

Responsible for all duties for a staff of 5 team members

Developed and implemented all account and billing policy and procedures

Responsible for the oversight and delivery of $5 million-dollar annual budget

Spearheaded the implementation of new computer billing system software which automated processes and enhanced efficiency.

Responsible for the management of the General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, MaineCare & Third-Party Billing and Cash Receipts functions

Choices Are for Everyone, Inc.

Westbrook, ME August 2008-April 2013

Business Manager

Analyzed, restructured and organized the agencies MaineCare billing software system to successfully recoup over half a million dollars to allow for the organization to sustain and maintain stability through a period of hefty State budget cuts.

Successfully managed $4 million-dollar budget

Executed and delivered monthly financial reports to Leadership team and Board of Directors

Responsible for the management of the General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, MaineCare & Third-Party Billing and Cash Receipts functions

Expenditure tracking, operating budgets, and cash flow management

Group Main Stream

Westbrook, ME April 2006-August 2008

Director of Finance

Set-up general accounting and financial reporting systems and procedures including the integration of process flow techniques for the enhanced Management and Board of Director's use of control and performance measurements on the agencies stability and growth abilities.

Directed the financial planning, which included: budgeting, procurement and all investment elements

Established internal policies and procedures around all financial controls

Executed and delivered monthly financial reports to Leadership team and Board of Directors

Managing the financial day to day operational aspects

Cash Flow Analysis

EDUCATION

B.S. in Business Management and Accounting

University of Maine Augusta, ME May 2006

A.S. in Accounting

Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME May 2001

Software/Technology: QuickBooks Premier/Enterprise/Non-Profit, Sage-Abila MIP Fund Accounting, SAGE Fixed Assets, Microsoft Office, ADP Payroll, Bangor Savings Payroll, QuickBooks Payroll, SharePoint, ConnectWise, D-Tools

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