Finance director

Jeffrey Howes

CFO, with a focus on Accounting, Human Resources, Contracts, and IT.

Cell phone 541-***-****

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Camas Valley, OR 97416

Wanting to work Remotely, Willing to work in Roseburg, Coos Bay, Coquille, Bandon, and North Bend areas.

REMOTE WORKING EXPERIENCE ACCROS DIFFERENT TIME ZONES.

SELF-DRIVEN Leader with business experience and solutions.

DEVELOPER of financial modeling through the use of accounting software.

TEAM BUILDER AND TRAINER of accounting and technology.

ANALYSIS of financial statement to deliver better returns of business model.

STRATEGIC BUSINESS OVERSITE to promote stronger cash flow.

MBA with a deep understanding of GAAP, TAX, AND AUDIT models.

Summary

Finance Director with more than 15 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends, seasonality, budgeting, and partnering with other departmental leaders. A self-motivated, action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against budget planned. Offering exceptional issue resolution and staff training skill set.

Skills

● 14 years of accounting experience in public/municipal financial operations ● 10 years of budget preparation and oversight in public municipal ● Experienced with 5 different financial management systems ● 16 years of Managing 18 member team ● Developed, and trained classes with 100% certification successfully ● Established networking communication between three classrooms ● Experienced over-seeing grant and special projects

Education

MBA - Concordia University - Portland, OR May 2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a strong emphasis in accounting and minor in business law – Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR May 1996

Work experience

Finance Director

Coos Bay North Bend Water Board - Coos Bay, OR, 2009-2023 10% Remote work

Performed Chief Financial Offer duties at a Water Utility with $93 million in assets, using Springbrook Accounting Software.

Analysis; trending, seasonality, EBITA

Supervised one division supervisor with an 18-member team.

Prepared annual budget.

Supervised preparation of employee payroll and quarterly tax reports

Preformed Chief Financial Officer duties.

Administers workers' compensation, pension programs, health insurance, and general and liability insurance.

Developed and recommended policies and procedures related to Water Board Rules and Regulations and divisional operations.

Supervised utility's computer operations.

Assisted auditors in review of information for annual audit of financials.

Managed Customer Service functions.

Teach and Train computer systems and accounting to team.

Controller

The Old Camp Casino 2007-2009

Perform accounting functions of a $7.5 million Casino using QuickBooks.

Reduced Debt by 45% in two years.

Produce Financial Statement for Management, financial institutions, and local, state, and federal entities.

Teach and Train computer systems and accounting to 2 team.

Supervise two department supervisors, with a 15-member team.

Part of a Bi-Management team in absence of the General Manager

Oversee the Finance, Information Technology, Purchasing, and Cage/Vault departments and the cash management program.

Responsible for the overall financial results of the organization and assist in safeguarding assets.

Make recommendations on suggested improvements in casino financial operations.

Prepare short- and long-range business assumptions, and financial projections on special projects and casino operating budgets.

Prepare financial policies and procedures, cash handling controls, and internal audit procedures consistent with approved practices and regulatory agencies.

Educational Specialist / IT Coordinator

Burns Paiute Tribe

Grant writing for educational program development

Control of the Educational budget and manage the 1-person team.

Established functionality within seven networks: Administration, IHS Clinic, Police, Fish and Wildlife, Environmental, Education/Cultural, and the Council

Developed data storage and backup procedures for all networks.

Created stronger data security through the implementation of a proven firewall system.

Negotiated, Coordinated, and Installed network change saving $35,000 in hardware costs and saving $3,600 annually in connectivity costs.

Migrated Fundware accounting upgrade in software, hardware and user training.

Developed IT Plan for the seven networks

Contract Technology Teacher

Harney Education Service District Region XVII, 90% Remote Work

Created an educational program to produce $58,000 annually.

Coordinated, maintained, and collected StRUT, Students Recycling Used Technology, inventories worth $500,000.

Compiled, and recorded annual data to the State of Oregon StRUT Program

Developed private contracts and training programs to produce $55,000 annually.

Coordinated technology projects between three superintendents.

Developed, established funding, coordinated three districts, and installed 5 specialized computer labs.

Coordinated, trained and monitored the building and installation of 175 computers.

Designed 5 different high school classes/projects.

Developed classroom and program budgets for 3 separate districts.

Staff Accountant

Oster Professional Group

Trained staff and clients in relevant functions of hardware and software

Conducted all phases of audit for non-profits and municipalities.

Created, drafted and presented Financial Statements.

Prepared tax returns for individuals, businesses, non-profits and municipalities.

Managed audit team on several school district audits.

Performed audit reviews for both accounting offices.

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