Cindy Karle
Sugar City,CO
Summary
Town treasurer with expertise in financial analysis, budget management, and compliance oversight. Demonstrated success in managing audits and formulating investment strategies to enhance municipal resource optimization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Town Treasurer
Town of Fowler
Fowler, CO
07.2017 - 01.2026
- Managed budget planning and financial forecasting for municipal operations.
- Oversaw daily cash management and bank reconciliations for town finances.
- Developed and maintained town investment strategies for optimal resource allocation.
- Coordinated financial reporting and compliance with state regulations.
- Collaborated with department heads to align financial goals with program needs.
- Presented financial information at board meetings as needed.
- Reviewed accounts payable and receivable activities to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
- Prepared quarterly reports summarizing organization's financial position.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.
- Ensured timely payment of vendors and creditors through regular follow-ups.
- Monitored and maintained financial records, including budgets, investments, and expenditures.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budget reports and forecasts.
- Reconciled accounts with statements and invoices on monthly basis, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to maintain records accuracy.
- Coordinated audits and participated in external audit process reviews.
- Liaised with banks and other capital providers to maintain continuous access to capital.
- Interfaced with accounting for bank general ledger upload, journal entry differences and general troubleshooting.
- Maintained compliance with all applicable federal, state, local regulations regarding finance operations.
- Trained staff on financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Provided support during the annual budgeting process by gathering data from various departments.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy before processing payments.
- Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management, and budgets.
- Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Compiled, prepared, and filed federal and state tax returns in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Spearheaded and directed accounting divisions to manage fund accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll, budget and grant accounting functions.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Otero Jr. College
La Junta05-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Business/Accounting
Barnes Business School
Denver, CO05-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Buisness/Education
Adams State University
Alamosa, COSkills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Budget management
- Investment strategy
- Cash management
- Compliance oversight
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Vendor management
- Audit coordination
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Detail orientation
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Accounting management
- Excel proficiency
- Financial statements expertise
- Audit preparation
- Internal controls
- Business development
- Account auditing
- Continuous improvement
- Capital projects accounting
- Financial management procedures
- Finance
- Transaction documentation
- Bank relationship management
- Banking best practices
- Cost reduction strategies
- Financial management
- Due diligence
- Investor relationship-building
- Budget presentation
- Financial control
- General ledger maintenance
- Budgeting expertise
- Bookkeeping
- Information protection
- Financial due diligence
- Excel expertise
- Management accounting
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking capacity
- Relationship management
- Corporate finance
- Budget administration
- Budget development
- Problem-solving
- Executive leadership advisement
- Organizational skills
- Time management abilities
- Processing payments
- Financial document review
- Internal control management
- Balance sheet management
- Written communication
Timeline
Town Treasurer
Town of Fowler
07.2017 - 01.2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Otero Jr. College
Associate of Applied Science - Business/Accounting
Barnes Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Buisness/Education
Adams State University