Finance Manager
Resume:
ALYSON RAE LAWSON
Permanent Address: **** S. Voss Rd. Apt 2133, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 214-***-**** Email: *************@*****.*** High performing professional with extensive financial business acumen with emphasis on hospital and city government budget development, forecasting, analysis, reporting and administration. Team oriented leader who combines motivation, drive, and the ability to adapt to various opportunities and work assignments. Community leader and team player who anticipates and readily accepts challenges and implements both company and individual values to each assignment given. EDUCATION
University of Miami
Master of Science in Professional Accounting
Anticipated Graduation: August 2016
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Master of Business Administration
August 2010 – December 2012
Hampton University
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
August 2006 – December 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
October 2013 – Present
Manager, Budget and Financial Reporting
-Monitor and control budgets and financial reports relating to accounts payable and accounts receivable for behavioral healthcare services pertaining to mental health, substance abuse and IDD programs for adults and children.
-Review programs to ensure the maximization of revenue targets and billing and maintain records for invoices, debits and credits.
-Perform monthly closing duties such as preparing journal entries, financial statements and completing account analysis and forecasting
-Manage all agency and controlled entity budgets and financial reporting systems, including the development, coordination and implementation of policies and procedures
-Ascertain compliance with state and local funding directives, compile data for the State Performance Contract, prepare financial reports, and maintain budget and risk management records
-Supervise, direct and evaluate the work of the financial services staff engaged in budgeting, accounting, financial reporting and risk management for the agency and controlled entities
-Implement and manage the selection and administration of agency’s risk management and insurance programs
-Advise the Controller on all budget, accounting, financial reporting and risk management matters and serve as back-up for the Controller City of Norfolk – Department of Budget and Grants Management October 2012 – September 2013
Budget and Policy Analyst
-Evaluated base budget reductions and enhancement requests and developed detailed narrative explanations and analysis of funding for City departments
-Informed appropriate staff about budget problems and worked with them in the installation, maintenance, and review of proper budgetary controls. Performed a comprehensive analysis of departmental expenditure requests and recommended budget adjustments
-Coordinated the preparation of the detail budget documents through other employees, divisions and departments. Reviewed all changes to a department’s budget and staffing level and prepared written recommendations
-Prepared comprehensive technical reports showing the current status of expenditures and revenues for City departments
City of Dallas – Office of Financial Services
January 2010 – September 2012
Senior Budget Analyst
-Assisted in the preparation and coordination of the City Manager’s recommended operating budget including capital, grants, trusts, and debt service budgets to ensure effective oversight and financial management
-Monitored and analyzed expenditures, revenues, and changes in financial status in complex funds and budgets on a city-wide basis to ensure proper accountability and financial management
-Prepared routine monthly, quarterly, and annual reports such as cost analysis, performance data, financial target analysis, and expenditure and revenue to provide appropriate monitoring for effective decision making
-Supervised activities of Budget Analysts in an operating unit or functional program area and delegated authority and responsibility for assigned tasks.
-Established short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; developed and approved schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directed evaluation activities
-Communicated with city departments, managers, auditors, and service providers to obtain or provide information, integrated activities and resolved problems such as reconciling department submissions with approved budgets
-Reviewed council agenda times and contracts to ensure proper format and procedures, accuracy in financial and budgetary information, and resolved problems with client departments
Mobile Life
August 2008 – December 2009
Store Manager
-Established sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
-Determined annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results
-Completed national sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
-Maintained national sales staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
-Established and maintained a relationship with clients to provide quality customer service and ensure a stable client base
-Maintained national sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
-Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies LEADERSHIP PROJECT EXPERIENCE
-Team Lead in Budgeting for Outcomes: Educational Enhancement Key Focus Area and Culture, Arts & Recreation Key Focus Area (City of Dallas)
-Merged the Financial Target Analysis for nine departments called Management Services, as well as, managed and created the budget for the Office of Financial Services, Non Departmental, and the Mayor and City Council Office (City of Dallas)
-Implemented revenue fee increases for the Fire and Police Department
(City of Norfolk)
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