Debra Clawson **** Vinings Retreat Pass SW Mableton, GA 30126

404-***-**** adi6z2@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Proven success in financial planning, analysis, and management. Excellent business sense and communications skills. Strong qualifications and experience in nonprofit management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kennesaw State University Foundation, Kennesaw, GA January 2019 – November 2020

Assistant Director of Analysis

Developed and prepared monthly financial management analyses and reports

Prepared monthly reserve reporting and ad hoc reports

Completed and maintained annual $8m budget encompassing Excel and Financial Edge

Processed Foundation accounts payable web invoicing, requisition logs, trust reimbursement

Quarterly Compliance and Property Balance Report

March of Dimes, Atlanta, GA 1983 – May 2018

Interim Chief Financial Officer (January 2018 – May 2018)

Vice President, Corporate Controller (2016 – 2017)

Senior Regional Controller (2004 -2016)

Regional Controller (1983 - 2004)

Strategically reviewed and communicated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to various levels of management through webinars and leadership meetings. This evaluation provided full financial transparency, and included budget and forecasting insight with specific focus on revenue analysis, expense management, and accountability.

Collaborated and supported the multi-year realignment of the March of Dimes business structure spanning the National Office, 8 Regions, and 100+ Markets.

Improved efficiency and reduced overall effort by designing, implementing, and continuously evolving organization-wide Budget process encompassing Excel and JD Edwards components.

Analyzed and examined all accounting and finance functions to implement department redesign through reduction and effective use of staff.

Directed finance business partner teams of various sizes and levels of expertise to meet management financial reporting needs, as well as GAAP requirements.

Developed and implemented training program for all levels of new leadership to understand and interpret March of Dimes financial reports and other ad-hoc analyses.

Prepared financial materials for Volunteer Board of Trustees meetings.

EDUCATION

Kennesaw State University – Masters of Business Administration

University of Minnesota – Duluth – Bachelor of Science – Accounting

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