Dedicated and results driven Finance and Accounting Manager with 10+ years of experience in Financial Management and Reporting. Led the forecasting and budgeting for various departments, versed in management role, reporting, financial planning and analysis. Proven track on streamlining existing operations and envisioning new concepts. Possess strong analytical and problem -solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Familiar with Fun EZ, Financial Edge, Automatic Data Processing (ADP), New York City Financial System Database such us Passport MOCS.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Grants Manager
The HOPE Program, Inc., Brooklyn, New York
06.2023 - Current
Develop and provide forecasting and budget analysis to division department heads and senior management.
Perform Budget modifications as needed to cover unfunded programs.
Ensure timely delivery of expense and performance reimbursement reports.
Monitor budget and perform trend analysis on spending on areas that may need to increase funding.
Monitor contract spending to maximize reimbursement and reconcile it with general ledger postings for accuracy.
Assist reviewing monthly financial statements by reconciling sub ledgers such as Accounts Receivable to ensure reimbursement claims are posted accurately and timely.
Monitor the use of funding by preparing trend cost analysis and follow up with departments as needed.
Take lead role in contract audits and in the company annual external audit including liaison with auditors, responding to inquiries resolving questionable cost and preparing required schedules and analysis.
Prepare and submit reimbursement claims to city agencies by using the city's financials systems.
Supervise and train the Grants Associate. Provide overall leadership and supervision to direct reports by providing mentorship and guidance.
Budgets and Claims Analyst Temporary
Catholic Charities of Long Island
01.2023 - 06.2023
Reconciled accounts receivable sub ledger.
Reviewed program vouchers and approve for payment.
Submitted claims expense reimbursement to New York State Office of Mental Health, (OMH), NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
Tracked capital budget and maintain fixed asset schedules.
Supervised Financial Analyst and Bookkeeper on a daily basis, providing training, coaching, as well as conducting performance appraisals.
Budget Analyst
Sunnyside Community Services, Inc
03.2017 - 12.2022
Developed, analyze and monitor program budgets to maximize expenses.
Prepare trend analysis on spending to identify areas that need additional funding and prepare budget modifications accordingly.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports for various Governmental contracts. DFTA, DYCD, SED and 21st Century invoicing.
Prepare and submit reimbursement claims to city agencies by using the city's financials systems.
Prepare budget vs actual variance reports and present this information to program directors.
Reconciled Accounts Receivable sub ledger with the claims reimbursement schedules to identify outstanding claims.
Inquire payments to city agencies and other grantors.
Reconciled payroll cost allocation across programs on a bi-weekly basis.
Assist with contract audits and external audits by preparing require schedule and analysis.
Payroll Specialist
Sunnyside Community Services, Inc
02.2016 - 03.2017
Processed payrolls for approximately 350 employees.
Implemented ADP Time & Attendance module to allow employees to submit timesheets electronically.
Collected and reconciled all employees’ timesheets and ensured their accuracy and completeness.
Assisted the Director of Budgets and Contract Accounting on internal contract audits and agency wide audits by preparing required schedules and analysis.
Ensured all payroll withholdings are processed accurately and timely.
Processed year-end reporting such us W-2, W-2c, 1099 for employees / consultants.
Prepared payroll allocation journal entries across different departments.
Responded to employees' payroll inquires; personnel statistics requests; and customized ADP reports.
Provided training to staff on how to use the new ADP Time and Attendance Module.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Sunnyside Community Services, Inc
06.2014 - 02.2016
Reconciled and reviewed invoices, two way match, for accuracy and completeness.
Prepared and execute electronic transfers and payments to various vendors.
Posted transactions to journals and reclassed expenditures to be in compliance with contract agreements.
Reconciled accounts payable sub ledger to ensure proper allocations of expenses.
Prepared monthly credit card reconciliations and recorded the entry, allocating expenses to various programs.
Maintained updated consultant agreements and W-9's and ensured that payments are made in accordance with the contracts.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
05-2022
Skills
Data Analytics
Strategic Financial Planning
Budget Forecast and Analysis
Cost Benefit Analysis
Excel Power Tools and Functions
Team Collaboration
Excellent Time Management Skills
Fund EZ & Financial Edge
Microsoft Office & Google Suite
ADP Workforce & Paycom
Statewidewiede Financial Systme (SFS) and Passport MOCS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Government Grants Manager
The HOPE Program, Inc., Brooklyn, New York
06.2023 - Current
Budgets and Claims Analyst Temporary
Catholic Charities of Long Island
01.2023 - 06.2023
Budget Analyst
Sunnyside Community Services, Inc
03.2017 - 12.2022
Payroll Specialist
Sunnyside Community Services, Inc
02.2016 - 03.2017
Accounts Payable Specialist
Sunnyside Community Services, Inc
06.2014 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Accounting
CUNY Hunter College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
CUNY Hunter College
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