Catherine Winterfield
Pompton Plains,NJ
Summary
Thirteen years of student accounts receivable & cash management experience at Seton Hall University, Sussex County Community College & Dover Business College. Eight years of contract administration experience at Agfa Corporation, and fifteen years of accounting & office management at DuPont and Stryker. Self-managed, high initiative, well organized, capable of managing projects independently as well as contributing to team initiatives. The ability to interface & lead effectively with a diverse work group. Strong analytical abilities as well as effective oral and written communication skills. High competency level in computer skills; high aptitude for learning new programs.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Bursar
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
South Orange, New Jersey
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the management of the student accounts receivable and collection process
- Provide direction and leadership in financial management, fiscal policy review and changes
- Ensures compliance with university, state and federal regulations and standard accounting procedures as it pertains to the student refund process for grants, loans and scholarships
- Deliver professional quality service to all individuals including students as well as parents.
Director of the Bursar
SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Newton, New Jersey
12.2010 - 12.2016
- Responsible for supervising, directing and managing the day-to-day operations related to student finances & student receivables as well as maintenance of pricing tables in the ERP system
- Daily contact with students & parents, resolve queries, develop payment plans & assist students with special payment issues
- Collaboration with financial aid, registrar and other departments regarding efficient & accurate processing of data and resolution of problems
- Accountable for the reconciliation of federal financial aid in combination with the finance department and financial aid office
- Member of the Enrollment Management Team responsible for student success – initiated the expansion of veteran students.
Bursar
DOVER BUSINESS COLLEGE
Dover, New Jersey
04.2009 - 11.2010
- Accountable for the analysis and collection of all student fees and charges, including fees for tuition, books, administrative activities and other miscellaneous fees
- Member of senior management team
- Work side by side with Financial Aid Director to ensure student’s accounts are administered in compliance with FSA funds.
Senior Cost Accountant - Operations
STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS
Mahwah, New Jersey
11.2006 - 06.2008
- Support manufacturing with financial information, including month end close procedures, budgeting, and spending analysis
- Interact and support Operations personnel and management.
Manager Contract Administration (2001-2006)
AGFA CORPORATION
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
01.1998 - 09.2006
- Oversaw the negotiation, set-up and fulfillment of contracts for consumables, equipment & software for the entire United States and Canada for the Commercial, Newspaper & Packaging Printing customers
- Managed, planned, coordinated & audited contracts to ensure compliance with company’s policies & procedures for National Accounts.
Sr. Marketing Support Specialist (1998-2000)
AGFA CORPORATION
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Managed, planned, coordinated & audited contracts to ensure compliance with company’s policies & procedures
- Provided support to field managers on $2 million annual sales
- Strong personal interaction with field managers to secure contract completeness & compliance
- Part of team, which contributed process improvements to the profit model tool, “DealQuest” that is used to measure customer’s projected gross profit margins & forecast inventory requirements
- Resolved internal & external pricing discrepancies to facilitate closure of contract disputes
- Recommended & implemented improvements to contract workflow process
- Provided support to National Accounts on a nationwide basis.
Business Analyst, Photopolymer & Electronic Materials (1996 – 1997)
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
New Jersey
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Supported contract warehouse operation on inventory control procedures & compliance
- Resolved shipping issues between warehouse & manufacturing
- Conducted monthly audits to ensure contractor’s adherence to DuPont’s internal control procedures
- Monitored non-salable inventory and either scheduled rework or proper disposal of material.
Business Analyst, Printing & Publishing (1994 – 1996)
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
New Jersey
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Developed, promoted & educated management as well as warehouse personnel on inventory control procedures
- Printing & Publishing Worldwide Integration Project member for two plus years to transition five major systems and processes on a global basis
- The success of this endeavor laid the foundation for Class “A” BRP
- Increased Inventory Accuracy from 70% to 95+%; reduced monthly write-offs by $30K.
Accounting Supervisor, Specialty Chemicals, Explosive Specialties (1988 – 1994)
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
New Jersey
01.1988 - 01.1994
- Managed all General Accounting, Internal & External Financial Reporting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and their staffs
- Responsible for preparing raw material & fiscal forecasts
- Financial leadership to the business team to assist by understanding and responding to accounting issues in manufacturing.
Business Analyst, Specialty Chemicals, Explosive Specialties (1985 – 1988)
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
New Jersey
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Analyzed monthly performance identifying areas needing improvement
- Solved problems through the interpretation of data and information
- Provided cost estimates in order to set profitable selling prices.
Cost Accountant, Specialty Chemicals, Explosive Specialties (1984 – 1985)
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
New Jersey
01.1984 - 01.1985
- Reviewed monthly inventory levels and reconciled all plant inventories
- Maintained cost ledger and ensured accuracy of accounting information to management.
Education
BA Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting -
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision-Making
Affiliations
- Pequannock Township Historical Society Trustee
- Pequannock Township Council 2011 - 2018
- Elected County Committee Chair - Pequannock Township
Timeline
Bursar
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
01.2016 - Current
Director of the Bursar
SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
12.2010 - 12.2016
Bursar
DOVER BUSINESS COLLEGE
04.2009 - 11.2010
Senior Cost Accountant - Operations
STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS
11.2006 - 06.2008
Manager Contract Administration (2001-2006)
AGFA CORPORATION
01.1998 - 09.2006
Sr. Marketing Support Specialist (1998-2000)
AGFA CORPORATION
01.1998 - 01.2000
Business Analyst, Photopolymer & Electronic Materials (1996 – 1997)
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
01.1996 - 01.1997
Business Analyst, Printing & Publishing (1994 – 1996)
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
01.1994 - 01.1996
Accounting Supervisor, Specialty Chemicals, Explosive Specialties (1988 – 1994)
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
01.1988 - 01.1994
Business Analyst, Specialty Chemicals, Explosive Specialties (1985 – 1988)
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
01.1985 - 01.1988
Cost Accountant, Specialty Chemicals, Explosive Specialties (1984 – 1985)
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
01.1984 - 01.1985
BA Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting -
William Paterson University of New Jersey