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Christy Varney

Christy Varney

Kittery Point

Summary

Finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, accounting, and compliance. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, with a strong grasp of GAAP and internal controls. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leadership and boards of directors.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Manager

Seacoast Waldorf School
Eliot
02.2022 - Current
  • Manage full-cycle cash management including accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, payroll, and journal entries
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements; report findings to finance committee and board of directors
  • Develop and oversee annual budget, factoring economic trends and enrollment projections
  • Advise on tuition rates, faculty compensation, and capital expenditures
  • Monitor investment and endowment accounts; recommend transfers and withdrawals
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparent financial operations

Owner/Operator

360 Sugar Free, LLC
Kittery
07.2018 - 02.2022
  • Founded and operated retail business with $750k first-year revenue
  • Managed all financial accounting from POS through tax reporting
  • Controlled inventory, minimizing losses on perishable goods
  • Recruited and managed staff, handled marketing and partnerships

Finance and HR Manager

Ventech Industries, Inc
Eliot
04.2010 - 06.2018
  • Created and managed annual budget, monitored financial objectives
  • Led payroll and accounting functions including A/P, A/R, financial reporting
  • Facilitated employee onboarding and training
  • Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures

Accounting Bookkeeper

Punchbowl
Framingham
09.2007 - 09.2010
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system; maintained accurate financial records
  • Managed payroll, A/P, A/R, and expense processing
  • Developed procedures to improve accounting efficiency
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and managed relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
12.2022

Skills

  • Financial and accounting management
  • Full-cycle accounting
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Variance analysis
  • Grant accounting
  • Payroll processing
  • Cash management
  • General ledger oversight
  • GAAP compliance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Manager

Seacoast Waldorf School
02.2022 - Current

Owner/Operator

360 Sugar Free, LLC
07.2018 - 02.2022

Finance and HR Manager

Ventech Industries, Inc
04.2010 - 06.2018

Accounting Bookkeeper

Punchbowl
09.2007 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Southern Maine