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Charles C. Liyab

Charles C. Liyab

Federal Way,WA

Summary

Seasoned professional with 27+ years of local government financial management expertise, including budget development, grants management, grant compliance, contract management, and fiscal policies.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Strategic Advisor

City of Seattle
Seattle, WA
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Advise and recommend improvements in HSD finance processes to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancies across programs
  • Collaborate with Seattle IT on various HSD finance technology systems
  • Support Contract Management processes for both legacy and new systems
  • Work with City PeopleSoft (PS 9.2) team on multiple HSD projects
  • Deliver grant training to divisional management and budget team
  • Provide oversight for various grant-related processes
  • Develop and establish finance policies and procedures for specific business processes
  • Engage and collaborate with stakeholders on HSD processes, including pandemic-related funding administration
  • Establish protocols for pandemic-related purchases
  • Conduct finance policies and procedures training for Department staff as needed
  • Provide support and guidance to Department's CFO/COO
  • Fulfill other duties as assigned by CFO/COO.
  • Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.

Budget & Finance Director

City of Seattle
Seattle, WA
05.2015 - 02.2020
  • Directed development and management of multimillion-dollar budget for Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) in collaboration with City Budget Office
  • Established and enforced financial controls and policies
  • Set priorities and objectives for team of twenty-three HSD Finance staff members
  • Ensured accurate accounting for approximately fifty federal, state, and local grant sources to mitigate potential issues
  • Formulated budgeting and accounting policies and implemented best practices for Department
  • Acted as Chief Financial Officer representing Department in various city-wide contexts
  • Ensured compliance with fiscal standards and regulations
  • Collaborated with HSD Senior Leadership to strategize and execute biennial budget process, including implementing budget reductions when necessary
  • Aligned HSD Finance business processes with Department objectives
  • Provided supervision, coaching, and mentorship to the HSD Budget and Accounting & Payroll Managers
  • Worked closely with Division Directors and their Budget Managers on program development, offering recommendations and support
  • Executed additional responsibilities as delegated by HSD
  • Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
  • Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
  • Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
  • Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
  • Managed day-to-day operations within 24-person finance department for HSD

Senior Finance Analyst/Finance Analyst/Assistant Finance Analyst

City of Seattle
Seattle, WA
11.1994 - 06.2012
  • Led and developed various HSD Divisional operating budgets
  • Collaborated effectively with senior leadership to resolve budgetary issues
  • Worked in coordination with City's Budget Office to address budget- related matters when necessary
  • Produced customized and client-focused financial management reports for Leadership
  • Oversaw preparation of Department's benefit and indirect rates in accordance with complex federal directives
  • Managed coordination of Department's budget reports for Strategic Investment Plan
  • Led development of contract plans for over 500 contracts with community- based organizations
  • Collaborated with management to ensure program activities complied with state and federal grant regulations
  • Conducted regular monitoring of grant expenditures and revenues, researching issues and recommending solutions to management
  • Developed grant budgets and managed grant closeout processes
  • Optimized utilization of available grant resources while adhering to fund source restrictions and flexibility
  • Collaborated closely with IT staff to design, improve, or implement automated systems
  • Supervised Financial Analysts and Assistant Finance Analysts as Sr F/A
  • Worked with state auditors to support successful annual reviews and provide insight into diverse funding streams and complex fiscal methodologies
  • Represented Financial Management unit on multiple Human Services Department projects.
  • Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and maximize revenues.
  • Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
  • Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide investment decisions.
  • Created financial strategies to optimize portfolio performance and reduce risk.
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, and expense forecasts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Finance

Seattle University
Seattle, WA
08.1988 - 01.1993

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

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Timeline

Strategic Advisor

City of Seattle
03.2020 - 09.2022

Budget & Finance Director

City of Seattle
05.2015 - 02.2020

Senior Finance Analyst/Finance Analyst/Assistant Finance Analyst

City of Seattle
11.1994 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Business Finance

Seattle University
08.1988 - 01.1993

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