Cathy Perry
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Spotswood Baptist Church, excelling in cash flow management and internal controls. Achieved streamlined financial reporting through innovative software solutions, enhancing operational efficiency. Known for meticulous attention to detail and strong collaboration skills, driving continuous improvement in financial processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Spotswood Baptist Church
Fredericksburg, VA
03.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Instituted best practices in financial management processes by conducting regular reviews of procedures, policies, and systems for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing more efficient software systems and optimizing data management.
- Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
Accounting Assistant
Ballew's Aluminum Products
Greer, SC
08.2008 - 03.2016
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Reduced errors in account reconciliation through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Accounting
Furman University
Greenville, SC08-2015
Skills
- Cash flow management
- Audit management
- Working capital management
- Internal controls
- Debt management
Timeline
Director of Finance
Spotswood Baptist Church
03.2016 - Current
Accounting Assistant
Ballew's Aluminum Products
08.2008 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Accounting
Furman University