CPA

Cynthia Hill, CPA 904-***-**** home 904-***-**** cell

***** ***** ******* ** *, Jacksonville, Florida, 32256 ********@***.***

Professional Profile

Certified Public Accountant, Business Administrator, Accounting Professional, Leader. Experienced in managing personnel and work flow, business administration, budgeting, accounting, treasury, and grants administration.

Professional Experience

Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville, FL – Approximately $2 billion budget

January 2015 to October 2016

Executive Director Business Services

Achievements:

Implemented in-county travel reimbursement module and developed efficiency within the Accounts Payable Department for Procurement Card Payment Processing

Received awards annually for Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Created Debt Management Department and refunded three series of long-term debt (Certificates of Participations) for lower overall costs to the District, saving the District approximately $11 million over the life of the debt.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall leadership, direct oversight and management of all Business Service area and functions for the District.

Responsible for leading, cultivating, and facilitating the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals

Analyze programs and business practices for efficiencies and effectiveness

Establish and maintain objectives for senior staff

Ensure proper and adequate financial stewardship of invested funds and cash availability

Ensure compliance with Florida Statutes, State Board of Education Rules, and School Board policies.

Establish and maintained internal controls

Work with Bond Counsel and Financial Advisors to issue long term debt for the District

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for financial statements and investment reports

Contract management

Experienced with working with Rating Agencies such as S&P, Fitch, and Moody’s

May 2005 to December 2014

Director Business Services

Achievements:

Implemented Electronic Payments System

Received awards annually for Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Reduced staff in an economic downturn yet maintained quality of work

Decentralized Payroll

Responsibilities:

Directed Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Treasury Departments

Ensured that Business Services activities were in compliance with Florida Statutes, State Board of Education Rules, and School Board policies.

Established and maintained internal controls

Coordinate annual financial audit and various operational audits

Contract management

Managed month end close and monthly financial statement preparation

Coordinated year end roll of financial records with all departments within the ERP system

Ensure proper investing of funds and cash

Coordinate issuance of long term debt and debt service for construction projects

Oversight of day to day operations and efficiencies of the Business Service Department functions.

Ensured adequate training of staff members

City of Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA – Approximately $50 million

August 00 to April 2005

Accounting Coordinator

City of Bristol Public Schools, Bristol, Virginia – Approximately $20 million budget

June 97 to July 00

Director of Finance (CFO position)

Tazewell County Public Service Authority, Tazewell, VA- Approximately $2 million budget

November 92 to June 97

Controller (CFO position)

Education

University of Virginia at Wise, Wise, VA

BS in Business and Public Administration – December 90

Computer Skills

Microsoft Suite, Oracle Financials, SAP,SQL, PLSQL, Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports

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