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Work History
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ASHLEY L. HOUSEKNECHT

ASHLEY L. HOUSEKNECHT

King Ferry

Summary

Analytical Financial Analyst recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Expertise in financial forecasting, risk management, and data analysis drives informed decision-making and business success. Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills enhance communication and collaboration. Demonstrated adaptability and a strong work ethic enable quick mastery of new skills and independent work.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Analyst

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Ithaca
08.2024 - Current
  • Develop and deliver complex financial reports, models, and analyses for college leadership, academic programs, and university central offices
  • Conduct budget variance analysis, reconcile academic personnel compensation, financial aid and tuition accounts, and support fiscal year-end close processes
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of foreign tax filings and related financial processes for international program operations
  • Maintain program-level profit and loss (P&L) statements, including for the Weill-Johnson MS/MBA dual degree program and the Master of Science in Business Analytics degree program
  • Create accurate academic budget projections, accounting for faculty teaching loads, sabbaticals, extra compensation, and benefits
  • Provide financial and operational support to assigned departments and programs, including budget preparation, forecasting, and compliance reviews
  • Maintain financial records and cost allocations in Workday, Kuali Financial System (KFS), and Longview
  • Develop new reports and workflows in response to strategic initiatives, ad-hoc projects, and organizational changes
  • Review travel and expense reports in Concur for accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to college policies

Faculty Data Analyst

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Ithaca
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Leader of custom report development and implementation, providing decision-level data to human resources, external relations, and administrative personnel
  • Process and validate high-quality data for accreditation, reviews, rankings, key performance indicators, and web updating
  • Create models using Excel and Tableau to highlight and/or explore faculty hiring, ranking and publication trends
  • Research and fix problems related to moderately complex data across multiple databases
  • Build and error-check components for multiple databases
  • Point-of-contact for faculty for web profile updates and customization

High School Mathematics Teacher

Southern Cayuga Central School
Aurora
09.2008 - 06.2022
  • Strategized and implemented curricula to align with state and national standards, specializing in AP Calculus, geometry, and personal finance
  • Created and delivered interactive presentations relaying complex concepts for both in-person and virtual settings
  • Managed 60+ students annually, working with large and small groups, using both objective and anecdotal evidence to guide instruction and assessment
  • Consistently met and exceeded high stakes testing goals, including meeting the global mean score for AP Calculus AB for 10+ years; exceeded mastery score goals for Regents Geometry (2nd highest in region in 2019)
  • Inaugural member of the New York State Master Teacher Program; vertically aligned the Common Core Learning Standards for K-12
  • STEM co-coordinator for grades 7-12

Education

Undergraduate Certificate - Financial Planning

Pennsylvania State University
World Campus
05.2025

Master of Science - Adolescence Education: Mathematics

SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY
08.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
05.2008

Skills

  • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Strategic development
  • Collaboration and adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Leadership development
  • Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Kuali Financial System (KFS)
  • Oracle Analytics Server (OAS)
  • Workday and Longview
  • SQL and Tableau
  • Salesforce and QuickBooks
  • Concur

Certification

  • Candidate for CFP certification
  • Cornell University Data Science with SQL and Tableau Certificate
  • Coursera Excel Skills for Business: Essentials, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, and Advanced
  • New York State Public School Teacher Certification: Professional, Mathematics 7 - 12

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Financial Analyst

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
08.2024 - Current

Faculty Data Analyst

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
09.2022 - 07.2024

High School Mathematics Teacher

Southern Cayuga Central School
09.2008 - 06.2022

Undergraduate Certificate - Financial Planning

Pennsylvania State University

Master of Science - Adolescence Education: Mathematics

SUNY Cortland

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

Ithaca College