Cathi D. Cohen

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San Antonio, TX 78261

Cellular 352-***-****

adnkvp@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Management of multiple projects, staff and performance goals

Coordination and implementation of compliance issues, audit preparation and scheduling.

Project Management for new school development and additions to existing facilities.

Multiple Department Leadership

Successful contract negotiations with external stakeholders

Positive working relationships with Boards of Directors and stakeholders for multiple multi-state entities

Advanced analytical and communication skills

Strategic initiatives, planning and implementation WORK EXPERIENCE:

Deputy Director Fiscal Operations 2020-Present

Workforce Solutions Alamo / C2G Professional Services Member of the Senior Executive Team with responsibilities spanning over the Fiscal Operations Team, Program Initiatives, Organizational Development and Strategic Planning. Evaluate all processes for the Fiscal Team, analyze Program and Operations deliverables and how they are achieved, identify gaps, and refine processes to create greater efficiencies to reach performance goals.

Complete oversight and administration of $20M in TWC Formula Funds to include multiple initiatives and a combined

$19M of Bexar County and The City of San Antonio Cares funding programs. Created and implemented multiple process for participant stipends tracking and distribution, support services and all associate costs. Monthly financial reporting at various levels and formats that clearly outline the current financial position of each funding stream, operational and direct client services, the percentage to date vs outlined goals and budget vs actual spend. Perform staffing analysis to determine adequate staffing needs to meet budget guidelines. Review of all job descriptions and positions for Fiscal and Operations to ensure that the most effective positions are in place for success. Establish additional roles to further support all program areas, initiatives and funding streams. Identify training needs across all departments in the Operations Division. Instrumental in developing a training plan that outlines specific trainings in those areas. Director of Operations – Business Services and Procurement Services 2018-2020 San Antonio Independent School District

Business Services

Member of the Senior Leadership Team at SAISD with responsibilities spanning across all Business Units in the Operations Division. Developed and implemented strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission and “voice”; created complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the Chief Operations Officer; collaborated with Operations Services’ departments and senior leadership to develop strategies to address critical issues and plans; lead Operations Services in human resources and financial related matters; lead and expanded the Small, Women, Minority-Owned, Business Enterprise (SMWBE) Program. Review of all job descriptions across all Business units; Transportation, Child Nutrition Services, Facilities, Custodial and Grounds and Construction and Planning in the Operations Division and updated as needed. Established additional roles to support all Business Units. Developed career ladders to provide a path for advancement within SAISD. Collaborated with Human Resources on recruiting efforts to attract top tier talent. Performed staffing analysis to determine adequate staffing needs and the roles of each across all Business units for current and future growth plan.

Monthly financial reporting and analysis across all departments in the Operations Division. Identified spending patterns and made cost savings and budgeting recommendations. Identified training needs across all departments in the Operations Division. Instrumental in developing a training plan that outlines specific trainings in those areas. Continuous outreach and engagement to promote business opportunities within SAISD and create community partnerships.

Procurement Services

Provided managerial oversight for a wide range of procurement, supply chain management, inventory management functions including e-commerce, materials storage/distribution, textbook storage and distribution.

Established and maintained internal controls to ensure compliance with local, state and federal procurement policy and regulations.

Managed and established controls for the purchasing functions including planning, forecasting, acquisition, quality assurance, continuous process improvement, contract administration and contract law. Oversaw district bidding process, including compliance with local, state and federal laws, development of bid specifications, Statement of Work (SOW), Board of Trustees recommendations and vendor protests. Prepared and/or presented information for board meetings. Developed, reviewed, recommend and implement new or improved administrative procurement procedures. Controller/Interim CFO 2016 – 2018

Southwest School of Art - San Antonio, TX

Member of senior leadership team with responsibility for all financial and human resource functions. Set organizational policies supporting organizational mission, and provide strategic financial and operational support to all departments/ Develop, recommend, implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures. Serve as primary contact for external auditors for accounting matters, management comments and scheduling. Prepare ongoing forecasts for the BFA program and operating budget. Select, supervise, train, develop, mentor and evaluate accounting staff. Financial Reporting: Direct the preparation of and recordkeeping for all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns and ad-hoc reports for governmental and funding agencies, as well as the President and Board of Trustees in accordance with GAAP, including preparation and management of the $18M annual operating budget and $25M capital budget. Manage cash flow and supervise cash management and investments in excess of $28M, working with banks and investment managers.

Human Resources: Manage function, including payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation and applicable policies. Set policy and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Primary contact for outside vendors, including payroll processing company and benefits broker. Work with outside legal counsel. Internal Control/Strategic Planning: Establish and maintain pertinent policies and internal control safeguards. Manage annual financial audit with outside firm. Provide consultative analysis and support to other managers at the school, suggesting appropriate improvements to support long-range and strategic objectives of the organization. Executive Director of Educational Services 2015 – 2016 BCFS Education Services – San Antonio, TX

Provide effective leadership and oversight over Head Start program operations and multiple locations.

• Prepare, review and amended five budgets in excess of $23M

• Procurement, facilities and renovations.

• Develop and monitor programs and services in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and DFPS licensing requirements

• Development and implementation of annual priorities, with quarterly benchmarks, objectives, financial objectives and action plans supporting long-term sustainability

• Represent Head Start in local, state, regional and national communities

• Maintain effective working relationships with Board of Directors, the Policy Council and Superintendents Program Planning and Implementation – Community Partnerships and Communication

• Program Governance and Leadership

• Supervision and Human Resources

• Internal controls and compliance

• Fiscal Management and Grant Administration of 5 grants, in excess of $23M

• Oversight for all day-to-day activities; accounts payable, general ledger, budgeting, forecasting, etc.

• Compliance, monitoring and maintaining internal policies and procedures in-line with State licensing requirements, individual program/grant procedures and requirements

• Train, supervise, mentor and evaluate personnel

• Conduct monthly compliance reviews ensuring all programs follow guidelines and contract requirements

• Service expansion planning, budget and pro forma preparation, long and short-term financial objectives

• Oversee and review month-end closes

Negotiate and monitor contractual agreements

• Directly supervise a staff, with 15 direct and 260 indirect reports

• Maintain and oversee day-to-day operations at multiple locations SE Regional Finance Director 2004 – 2015

IMAGINE Schools Non-Profit, Inc. – Arlington, VA – Florida / Georgia/ South Carolina Operates 67 elementary and secondary charter and independent schools in eleven states and The District of Columbia, with revenues exceeding $342M annually.

Oversight and support

Manage accounting for multi-state locations, including A/P, A/R, G/L, bank reconciliations and payroll functions

Generate and review monthly P&L and General Ledger

Prepare individual and consolidated financials based on each region

Oversee each location’s business managers and payroll processors

Recruit, hire, train and evaluate business staff and other Region Finance Directors

Create and implemented a Train the Trainer program

Month-end reporting, with budget vs. actual, cash flow projection and intercompany account reconciliations

Evaluate and negotiate contracts

Perform audit compliance reviews quarterly and provide pre-audit preparation, in accordance with GAAP

Perform on-going compliance reviews, focused on segregation of duties

Assist audit team with year-end audit, performing year-end close, including all adjusting entries

ARRA funds – Title funds grants

Liaison between district, the DOE (per state), external stakeholders and the Board of Directors Training/ Troubleshooting

Training and Manuals

Conduct continuing education courses for all business managers and business office staff

Go into regions throughout the country, evaluating internal controls and making suggestions for improvement and then, creating location-specific training manuals based on these recommendations New School Development

• Evaluated and negotiated contracts

Researched and advised on all aspects of the financial sector to enable entry into additional states

Created Performa’s for new school development from pre-construction through 5-year project completion

Collaborated on acquisition potential, providing risk assessment

Assisted in preparation of all start-up grants

Created business plans per state regulations and requirements.

Assisted charter application preparation, including financial forecasting and narrative portions on internal controls, oversight, financial reporting, lunch programs, transportation, start-up budgets, assumptions, staffing plans

Appeared before the Charter Appeals Commission, with successful outcomes on each occasion EDUCATION

MA / Accounting, University of Phoenix

BSB/Accounting, University of Phoenix (Double Bachelors) Certifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt

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