Controller

KRISTINE M. BARBAREE, CPA

870-***-**** | *********@*******.***

**** ************ **** | White Hall, AR 71602

CONTROLLER

Highly talented and results-driven Accounting Specialist with thorough understanding of financial reporting and analysis, tax preparation, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Hands-on CPA with more than 20 years of experience directing and supporting multifaceted financial operations, overseeing payroll processing, and maintaining relationships with clients and vendors. Respected leader with extensive background in healthcare management; well versed in electronic medical and health record systems (EMR/EHR). Broad knowledge of budget planning and implementation, cash flow forecasting, and auditing for governmental and nonprofit entities. Effective accountant capable of developing internal controls that increase efficiency and enhance accuracy. Expertise includes:

General Ledger Accounting ■ Leadership & Teambuilding ■ Reconciliation ■ Fixed Assets ■ System Implementation

Accounts Payable / Receivable (AP/AR) ■ Strategic Planning ■ Expense Control ■ Report Generation

Financial Statement Preparation ■ Staff Training & Development ■ Project Management

Technology Proficiencies: AS/400, LWSI Essentia EHR, Credible EMR, IBM Query, Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) and Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Southeast AR Behavioral Healthcare System, Inc. | Pine Bluff, AR 1996 to Present

Chief Financial Officer/Controller

Enlisted based on financial acumen to manage day-to-day business operations for community mental health center serving 5 counties with 80+ employees. Supervise staff of 5 including billing personnel, Data Entry Specialist, and Bookkeeper responsible for AP/AR. Prepare monthly financial statements, develop and administer annual budget of $7M, and maintain general ledger. Facilitate year-end audits, compiling and reviewing documentation, and promptly responding to auditor inquiries. Work closely with executive management team to define and evaluate areas for potential revenue growth.

Spearheaded installation of new EMR/billing software (Credible) and Great Plains accounting system.

Partnered with senior leadership to identify cost-cutting measures, trimming annual budget by 20%.

Effectively orchestrated billing functions and worked with team to reduce outstanding Medicare AR from $400K to $40K.

Significantly increased efficiency and accuracy of payroll processing by implementing direct deposit throughout organization.

Baird, Kurtz, and Dobson, CPAs | Pine Bluff, AR 1996

Staff Auditor

Performed thorough audits of governmental and nonprofit entities for CPA firm offering services in accounting, auditing, tax planning/preparation, and business consultation for variety of industries. Presided over auditing process from beginning to end, collecting and analyzing data to identify deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, and/or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies and preparing detailed reports regarding findings.

Additional experience as Accountant for Centers for Youth and Families, Inc., Little Rock, AR and Staff Accountant for Darragh Company, Little Rock, AR

EDUCATION, LICENSURE & AFFILIATIONS

BBA, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Completed Accounting Equivalency Program; Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society

Certified Public Accountant, Arkansas

Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Southeast Chapter – Secretary/Treasurer

Association of Government Accountants – Executive Committee

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