AVC of Budgeting & Financial Analysis

DEANA WARNER, M.S.,CPA

Skilled Finance Executive Adopting Solutions for Success in a Changing Market 870-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Washington, DC

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Outcome-driven and highly analytical

FP&A executive with extensive track

record of success in spearheading

accounting and financial improvements

across prestigious organizations.

Demonstrated experience in analyzing and

reviewing financial documentation and

aligning financial objectives with overall

strategic objectives.

FINANCIAL COMPETENCIES

Budgeting – GAAP - Power BI – IFRS

Banner - M&A – SAP - MSQuery

Data analysis – Tableau - Workday

Cost accounting – Leadership – SAAS

Cost management - Capital planning

Anaplan - Risk management – ABC

Oracle - Forecasting - Dynamics 365 – SEC

Tax reporting - Financial modeling

Partnership development

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Cash flow management

Financial analysis & reporting

ERP system implementation

Financial planning & strategy

Performance management

Database management

Cross-functional coordination

Investment analysis

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

CPA – State of Arkansas

License #10368

M.S. Accounting

University of Memphis

1988-1990 Memphis, TN

Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Chi, Phi Kappa

Phi

B.S. Business Administration

Christian Brothers University

1982-1986 Memphis, TN

Summa Cum Laude, Beta Gamma Sigma,

Excellence in Accounting Award, Plough

Scholarship

EXPERIENCE

University of Arkansas 2/21-3/25

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Associate Vice Chancellor for Budgeting & Financial Analysis 11/22-3/25 Little Rock, AR

• Maintained detailed oversight of the university’s $200 million operating budget including implementation, monitoring and evaluation, control and reporting for all sectors of the institution

• Designed and facilitated dynamic, responsive staff training campuswide on university budgeting and software

• Managed the creation of reports (monthly, quarterly, annually and as needed) on departmental, executive and System Office level positions

• Ensured continued state funding by delivering all required ADHE and DFA reports

• Collaborated with other AVCs and the VCFA to develop and implement the strategic plan, track the results, and improve the process by implementing new technology University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Assistant Controller 2/21-11/22 Fort Smith, AR

• Delivered financial statements and MD&A quarterly and annually

• Ensured continuation of state and federal funding by delivering all state and federal reports, as well as the NCAA, EADA, Moody’s, and others as needed

• Managed internal control via monitoring, analyzing, and formulating policies to comply with legislation and best practices

• Cultivated internal relationships and collaborated with other departments to improve student experience and systems while saving approximately $1,000,000 over 4 years

• Served as liaison for state auditors

• Successfully obtained a 20% discount on a new contract via supplier negotiations on a multi-million dollar contract

• Served on the Appeals Review Committee, Staff Senate, and the Engagement Committee

• Analyzed financial reporting systems and implemented solutions and enhancements

• Ensured compliance with GAAP and GASB by researching accounting issues and monitoring new pronouncements

Intimidator, Inc. 3/18-12/20 Batesville, AR

Cost Accountant

• Improved financial reporting and decision-making through comparison to industry standards and competitors

• Improved internal controls by establishing an internal auditing process

• Monitored and suggested action on operational trends, cost components, and variances

• Developed costing and pricing for new products

• Implemented Dynamics 365

• Successfully reduced manufacturing variances by $14.98 million and improved accuracy of records by implementing proper routes, absorption models, and establishing an intercompany pricing model

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Adjunct Instructor 8/10-5/18 Batesville, AR

Lyon College Adjunct Instructor 8/15-5/17 Batesville, AR Kalamazoo Valley Community College Adjunct Instructor 8/98-5/03 Kalamazoo, MI

AWARDS

Rookie of the Year

Consultant of the Year

Quality Initiative Award

FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Reconstructed financial data from partial

and corrupted records after a major

system crash

Reduced manufacturing variances by

$14.98 million by reviewing BOM’s and

creating routes

Reduced inventory losses by 20% by

implementing physical controls and

establishing a system and assigning

responsibility for checking out

Reduced DSI by 20 days by using JIT

theory and manufacturing planning

Reduced number of platforms for student

interaction by utilizing mobile

credentialing, room access, appointment

setting, and payment systems under one

platform. Future enhancements were to

include safety and suggestive marketing

for the student commissary.

Improved financial analysis and reporting

efficiency by implementing Anaplan and

building executive and managerial

dashboards which also allowed for more

timely reaction to unanticipated changes

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EXPERIENCE, continued

Fourth Shift Corporation 3/98-6/00 Minneapolis, MN Senior Industry Consultant

• Employed business systems reviews to advise clients on changes to process and software

• Managed software implementations

• Developed custom reports and dashboards as needed Safari Circuits, Inc. 3/97-3/98 Otsego, MI

CFO

• Managed financial, system, and legal aspects of merger

• Managed implementation of Fourth Shift ERP system

• Produced full financials, including consolidations & MD&A

• Established financial reporting systems, including consolidation of financial information, for merged divisions

Eaton Corporation 12/95-3/97 Marshall, MI

Senior Financial Analyst, Senior Cost Accountant

• Analyzed & developed solutions for manufacturing variances

• Responsible for annual budgets, monthly financial statements, and financial and operational analyses.

• Analyzed and developed solutions for manufacturing cost variances Acme Food Service 6/94-6/95 Akron, OH

Division Controller

• Financial reporting and analysis and created actionable items for improvement

• Prepared budgets and forecasts

• Managed cash flow and collections

FKI Automotive, Division of Babcock International 3/92-6/94 Blytheville, AR Assistant Division Controller

• Prepared financial reports and analyses and created actionable items for improvement

• Prepared budgets and forecasts

• Coordinated annual audit and annual inventory

• Served as project manager for ERP system implementation

• Analyzed and developed solutions for manufacturing variances Western Paper Co., Division of International Paper, Inc. Division Controller

8/90-3/92 Memphis, TN

• Prepared financial reports and analyses

• Managed inventory controls and processes

Buckman Laboratories International, Inc 1/87-8/90 Memphis, TN International Accountant

• Prepared consolidated financial statements for 22 divisions and affiliates

• Coordinated financial needs among divisions

• Provided leadership for financial team in Canada (3 locations)

• Aided in the establishment of communication system for Mexican affiliate Coopers & Lybrand Inc. 1/86-12/86 Memphis, TN

Public Accountant – Audit – Government & Banking

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