C.J. LUCE
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Accomplished Chief Financial Officer with strong track record of innovative leadership and strategic financial management. Recognized for assertive decision-making and proactive problem-solving in high-stakes environments. Skilled in driving financial growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering collaborative team dynamics.
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
GAAP
Senior Management
Supervisor
Netsuite
Quickbooks
ADP Payroll
Paychex
Microsoft Office
Human Resources
Payroll
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Financial Reporting
Finance Analysis
Grant Management
Chief Financial Officer
Community Action of Laramie County/Crossroads Healthcare Clinic
Cheyenne, WY
2/2022-12/2024
Prepared Monthly and Quarterly financial reporting
Facilitated annual and individual grant audits for Board of Directors
Supervision of two facilities (24 employees)
Managed budgets and finances for 18 Grants. Federal, State and local
Processed Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable for multiple grants
Processed payroll for 48 employees in two counties
Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Implemented automated workflow solutions that streamline accounting processes by switching the accounting system
Spearheaded the implementation of the medical billing for Crossroads Healthcare Clinic (an FQHC) to include Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance
Improved payroll process and associated benefits by utilizing new payroll system
Chief Financial Officer
Wasatch Railroad Contractors/Wasatch Railcar Repair (closed)
Cheyenne, WY & Shoshoni, WY
11/2018-1/2022
Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems
Processed Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables for multimillion dollar companies, two facilities
Prepared payroll, including Federal and State quarterly filings for 27 employees
Prepared monthly financial reporting and year end for taxes
Staff Accountant Public Accounting
MHP LLP & RPO & Associates (closed)
Cheyenne, WY
03/2015-10/2018
Performed complex accounting tasks such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts and analyzing data.
Prepared and maintained financial statements for clients, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
Serviced multiple clients in public accounting business
Prepared accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
Student/Library Assistant/ILL Manager
LCCC Ludden Library (Graduated)
Cheyenne, WY
11/ 2012 -12/2014
Served as the Library's liaison for circulation, interlibrary loan, and resource sharing initiatives, programs and services at the local, regional and national level
Maintained copyright records, produced reports, and ensured copyright compliance
Business Manager
Appaloosa Broadcasting
Cheyenne, WY
9/2009 – 8/2012
Modified Business Plan to encompass 15 Radio stations from the current 3
Completed the entry of contracts, accounts receivable allocated to each appropriate station, daily reports, daily bank deposits, and required management reports in a timely manner
Consistently increased revenue collected per month
Accomplished lowering the number of clients in arrears and significantly increasing accounts receivable
Continuity Director and Traffic Manager
Cumulus Media
Nashville, TN
8/2007 -2/2009
Reorganized continuity department to ensure efficiency and productivity of production crew
Established new policies for sales associates that represented effectual contracts
Regulated contracts for two multi-million-dollar stations
Input commercials and generated logs for multiple radio stations