Ashlee Ramos
New Bedford
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit financial management, accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and team leadership. Proven success managing month-end and year-end close processes, audits, account reconciliations, cash management, and internal controls. Skilled in financial statement preparation, forecasting, GAAP compliance, and process improvement while supporting executive leadership and organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Better Community Living
11.2021 - Current
- Direct day-to-day financial operations for residential and family support programs, ensuring accurate accounting, reporting and compliance.
- Lead monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual analyses, forecasts, and cash flow reports for executive leadership.
- Manage organizational budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting strategic planning and operational decision-making.
- Oversee financial reporting and account reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Coordinate annual financial audits, prepare supporting schedules and workpapers, and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors.
- Monitor cash management activities, working capital, and banking relationships.
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen accountability and reduce risk.
- Supervise and mentor finance staff while collaborating with payroll, accounts payable, human resources, and program management teams.
- Evaluate and improve financial systems and processes to increase efficiency, transparency, and reporting accuracy.
- Support executive leadership with financial analysis, operational insights, and recommendations
Finance Assistant
Better Community Living
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Assisted with monthly financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
- Processed accounts payable transactions, expense reports, invoices, and vendor payments.
- Maintained accurate financial records and supporting documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
- Assisted with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analyses activities.
- Reconciled bank accounts and investigated discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
- Supported audit preparation through documentation gathering and financial schedule preparation.
- Assisted with tax-related reporting and regulatory compliance activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to collect and analyze financial information.
- Maintained financial databases and reporting systems to support organizational operations.
Customer Service Representative
Webster Bank
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Greet and assist customers in a professional and courteous manner.
- Handle a wide range of customer inquiries, requests, and issues related to banking products and services.
- Provide information about various banking products, including savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment options.
- Assist customers in opening new accounts and explain the account features, benefits, and requirements.
- Process routine financial transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, fund transfers, and check cashing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Entertainment and Event Management
Johnson & Wales University
North Miami, Florida05-2009
Skills
- Blackbaud Financial Edge
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Development & Forecasting
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Cash Flow Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Internal Controls
- Audit Coordination
- Financial Analysis
- GAAP Principles
- Nonprofit Accounting
- Payroll Administration
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Timeline
Finance Manager
Better Community Living
11.2021 - Current
Finance Assistant
Better Community Living
06.2016 - 11.2021
Customer Service Representative
Webster Bank
10.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sports Entertainment and Event Management
Johnson & Wales University