Bonnie J Grouser
Columbus,NJ
Summary
Strategic Chief Financial Officer with over nineteen years of experience in local government finance. Expertise in financial reporting, budget management and debt management. Known for acheiving clean audit opinions and enhancing municipal cash flow. Proven leadership in directing finance and purchasing departments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Mansfield Township, Burlington County
Columbus, NJ
09.2007 - Current
- New Jersey Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) with over nineteen years of experience in local government financial management.
- Led the preparation and management of municipal and utility budgets, ensuriing compliance with statutory requirements.
- Collaborated with the Registered Municipal Accountant to prepare and file Annual Financial and Debt Statements.
- Oversaw clean financial audits with zero findings for six consecutive years, enhancing financial integrity and transparency.
- Municipal cash management and monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
- Administration of bond sales and bond refunding.
- Supervised and developed the Finance and Purchasing Departments, improving departmental efficiency.
- Developed accurate billing databases of municipal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for multi-million dollar commercial redevelopment projects.
- Generated and distributed precise quarterly and annual service charge invoices, maintaining a 100% collection rate.
- Continually enforce annual compliance by auditing financial statements verifying gross revenue calculations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA12-1988
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Management
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Debt Management
- MSI Fund Accounting System
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- Team Leadership
- Contract Negotiation
Certification
State of New Jersey Certified Municipal Finance Officer since June 5, 2019
State of New Jersey Certified Qualified Purchasing Agent since February 17, 2021
State of New Jersey Certified Qualified Purchasing Agent since February 17, 2021
Previous Experience
The Limited - Store Manager
Coach Leatherware - Store Manager
Cherry Hill NJ, Christiana DE, Menlo Park NJ, Short HIlls NJ, King of Prussia NJ
1989-2000
- Progressed from an entry level full time sales associate to managing two of the top 20 volume locations in the country for The Limited.
- Results driven store manager in a high energy, fast paced environment leading high performing teams and driving revenue. Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas, elevating the customer service experience and executing brand visual merchandising standards.
- Recruited, trained and developed top-tier talent all while reducing employee turn-over.
- Maintained flawless operational standards in compliance with company protocols, cash management and loss prevention.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Mansfield Township, Burlington County
09.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania