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
Peoplesoft and various City's business operating systems
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Interpersonal Communication
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
G-Suite
Problem-Solving
Intermediate with other Microsoft software
Cultural Awareness
Organization and Time Management
Teambuilding
Planning and Coordination
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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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