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Christopher Campbell

Wedowee,AL

Summary

  • Highly collaborative Director of Finance with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Poised and sharp with skill to translate financial metrics into actionable details. Exceptional performance outlining strategic financial directions for business growth.
  • Results-driven Finance Director experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Director

City Of Bunnell
Bunnell, FL
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Served as financial advisor to the city manager as well as city departments.
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports for the city manager and city council including - but not limited to - revenue and expense updates, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows.
  • Managed day-to-day operations and supervised eight employees in finance, accounting, and utility billing departments for 2,000 residents.
  • Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
  • Oversaw preparation of city financial statements in conjunction with annual audit by independent external auditors; prepared State of Florida annual reports pertaining to financial statements including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR),
  • Directed preparation, administration, and implementation of the city's budget.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against state and federal regulations.
  • Developed long-range goals and objectives for the city as well as the long-term development of the finance and utility billing departments.
  • Administered various insurance policies and risk management functions for the city.
  • Coordinated purchasing/procurement functions of the city.
  • Managed treasury/cash management functions of the city including long-term and short-term investments.
  • Facilitated preparation and compliance of the city's capital improvement and capital equipment replacement plans.
  • Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.

Chief Financial Officer

City Of South Daytona
South Daytona, FL
01.1992 - 09.2017
  • Worked in close coordination with the City Manager and all department heads in preparation and administration of the city's annual multi-fund, multi-million dollar operating and capital budget to ensure budget compliance pursuant to the city charter and state law including Truth-in-Millage (TRIM) compliance.
  • Oversaw the preparation of the annual financial statements in conjunction with the annual audit by independent external auditors; prepared State of Florida annual reports pertaining to financial statements including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that was recognized by the Government Finance Association (GFOA) with their distinguished award for financial presentation; familiar with both State and Federal single audits.
  • Managed daily investment of city idle cash to ensure maximum return on investment including both short-term and long-term investments.
  • Responsible for identifying sources of funding for capital projects prior to approval and appropriation; monitored grant submissions and receipts when necessary; assisted with development of five-year capital project and equipment schedules.
  • Prepared bid specifications for proposals or bids in areas relating to the finance department; approved all purchases across departments.
  • Monitored the safekeeping of the city's fixed asset inventory.
  • Administered group health, dental, life insurance policies along with other employee benefit programs and deferred compensation and public liability policies including public liability and workers' compensation policies.
  • Handled risk management function.
  • Supervised daily activity related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliation, and IT functions.
  • Directly supervised the city's utility billing department to ensure timely and accurate monthly billing of over 5,000 residential and commercial water, wastewater, stormwater, and refuse accounts. Annually, these accounted for over eight million dollars in revenue for the city.
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Staff Management
  • Budget forecasting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Strategic and financial planning
  • Familiar with account coding
  • Cost control and reduction
  • General ledger accounting
  • Organizational skills
  • Process implementation
  • Risk mitigation
  • Financial Leadership
  • Management of Financial Resources
  • Cash Flow and Reconciliation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Financial Leadership
  • Management of Financial Resources
  • Cash Flow and Reconciliation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Financial Leadership
  • Management of Financial Resources
  • Cash Flow and Reconciliation
  • Critical Thinking

Additional Information

  • Eagle Scout
  • Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada
  • Treasurer –South Daytona Citizens Alert
  • Finance Board Member – Healthy Start of Flagler and Volusia Counties

Work Availability

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Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Timeline

Finance Director

City Of Bunnell
05.2019 - 07.2019

Chief Financial Officer

City Of South Daytona
01.1992 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Finance

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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