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Cassandra Campbell

914-***-**** (C)

adsue2@r.postjobfree.com

Professional summary

Accounting professional possessing management, supervisory, program development and federal grant administration. Very proficient with MUNIS software, IDIS HUD program management tool, budget, payroll, tax, and experience. Proficient with Microsoft office. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education

Pace University, Lubin Business School. Advanced Graduate Degree - Public Accounting, June 2008. Actively pursuing CPA credential, satisfying all requirements to sit for exam.

Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, White Plains, New York. Master of Public Administration - January 2001

New York University, Washington Square University College. Bachelor of Arts: joint major Metropolitan Studies and Sociology. October 1986.

EXPERIENCE

Department of Defense

June 2021- May 2022

Cadet Activities Fund Manager- Academic programs

Administer training sessions to each procurement procedures and funds management for cadet activity programs. These sessions are conducted during the Coast Guard Academy academic semesters.

The City of New Rochelle, Department of Finance

Financial Management

July 2015 to August 2020

Budget Analyst/Accounting Supervisor

Responsible for the development, analysis and execution of the annual budget. Provide year-round financial interface accounting tasks. Monitor draw downs and reconcile MUNIS with IDIS/HUD grants. Assist in preparation of CAFR and internal audit

Provide on-going supervision of accounts payable, accounts receivable and office manager

Provide analysis and support meeting departmental requests and reports

Process budget appropriations with periodic monitoring of payroll and budget through position control maintenance, periodic review of general ledger accounts, and preparation of budget reports for City Council and in-house use

Perform municipal budget comparisons, serve as budget coordinator responsible for the start to finish budget process and presentation. Develop processes to ensure that departments identify costs and spend in accordance to budget guidelines34

Program Management and Supervisory

July 2014 to July 2015

Senior Community Development Specialist

Program administration and development of the HUD funded Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program providing federal funds for infrastructure projects, business and community development projects, and public service programs that benefit primarily low- and moderate-income persons

Development’s official representative to partner with developers and neighborhood organizations to build and maintain affordability standards for low- and moderate-income renters and owners. Determine program eligibility and implement City Council approval process and project underwriting

Oversight and development of program budgets, and payment processing

Financial Management

June 2001 to present

Budget Analyst

Develop, analyze and execute the annual budget.

Provide year-round financial interface with payroll and accounting tasks

Provide analysis and support for departmental requests and reports

Process budget appropriations with periodic monitoring of payroll and general ledger accounts

Perform municipal budget comparisons, serve as overall budget coordinator, represent the finance department in a variety of committee driven initiatives

Provide on-going MUNIS training to all levels staff

The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Supervisory and Compliance position

June 2000 to June 2001

Policy Analyst

Direct oversight responsibility, provide guidance on policy and compliance issues as it relates to the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Coordinate program goals to meet HUD guidelines

Assist program directors by providing technical assistance in budgetary planning/management and program development

Knowledge of the City’s financial management system - FMS and IDIS

CASES – Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services 12/90 to 6/97

Supervisory position

Acting Director of Personnel

5/94 to 7/96

Oversight of several administrative responsibilities including staff recruitment, workload management

Supervisor to benefits administrator, workers compensation administrator, payroll clerk and development and training officer.

Responsible for the integrity of personnel records

Knowledge of “fund” accounting techniques and contributed to the development of a in – house Personnel Management Information System (PMIS)

Coordinate the employee recognition program as well as the tuition assistance program

Designated personnel officer to handle employee grievance procedures

Staff Development Officer

12/92 to 5/94

Select and recruit management and staff level employees. Conduct orientation for new hires

Review employment references, process new hires, and document all personnel changes

Generate reports and initiate documentation in support of the agency's policies including performance evaluations, compensation changes and eligibility for 401K employer match

Professional Affiliations

Coast Guard Auxillary

Mamaroneck, NY

Flotilla 014-07-05

FSO-IS officer May 2018-present

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