Beth Faulconer
Golden Valley,MN
Summary
Proactive Head of Finance with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to change.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance
Hennepin County
07.2019 - Current
- Developed finance team talent through targeted training programs and regular performance evaluations.
- Managed budgeting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely adjustments to meet business needs.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through the development of comprehensive internal controls.
- Provided senior management with strategic financial insights for informed decisionmaking.
- Improved financial operations by streamlining processes and implementing new accounting systems.
- Strengthened communication between finance department and other business units, fostering an environment of collaboration across the organization.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for leadership to inform decision-making.
Senior Accountant
Hennepin County
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 4 days to 1.5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
Accountant
Hennepin County
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Real Estate & Tax Specialist II
Hennepin County
05.2009 - 01.2013
- Maintained thorough and current understanding of applicable tax laws.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination on tax-related matters.
- Provided clear explanations of complex tax concepts to tax payers, ensuring they fully understood their responsibilities and obligations.
- Improved internal training documents for junior team members to enhance overall team performance in handling complex tax issues.
- Administered several specialty tax programs
- collaborated with members of the County Attorney's Office on tax court petitions
- Successfully updated and applied the tax abatement policy for taxpayers requesting penalties to be waived
Real Estate & Tax Specialist I
Hennepin County
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Maintained thorough and current understanding of applicable tax laws.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination on tax-related matters.
- Processed tax adjustments
- Processed tax refunds
Education
Leadership Academy
Government Finance Officers Association
Charleston, SC11.2023
Associates Degree - Accounting -
North Hennepin Community College
01.2016
Business Certificate -
North Hennepin Community College
01.2014
Accounting Certificate -
North Hennepin Community College
01.2013
Skills
- Supervised temporary and permanent staff for over 21 years
- Managed Internship Program consisting of 8-12 interns
- Land Information Deputy Director
- Land Information and Tax Services Head of Finance
- Resident Services IT Head of Finance
- Elections Chief Head of Finance
- Service Centers Head of Finance
- Racial Equity Impact Tool Champion
- Process improvement/implementation
- Financial policy creation
- Project Finance Management
- Financial Technology Adoption
- Financial Strategy Development
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Timeline
Head of Finance
Hennepin County
07.2019 - Current
Senior Accountant
Hennepin County
07.2016 - 07.2019
Accountant
Hennepin County
01.2013 - 07.2016
Real Estate & Tax Specialist II
Hennepin County
05.2009 - 01.2013
Real Estate & Tax Specialist I
Hennepin County
05.2007 - 05.2009
Leadership Academy
Government Finance Officers Association
Associates Degree - Accounting -
North Hennepin Community College
Business Certificate -
North Hennepin Community College
Accounting Certificate -
North Hennepin Community College
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