Crystal Alexander
Queens,NY
Summary
Strategic financial management professional skilled in budget development, financial analysis, and grants management within government and nonprofit sectors. Manages multimillion-dollar budgets through variance analysis and expenditure tracking. Enhances forecasting accuracy and reporting clarity using advanced enterprise accounting systems.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Budget Analyst
CAMBA, INC.
09.2018 - 09.2026
- Developed, analyzed, and modified operating budgets for City- and State-funded programs, ensuring alignment with program requirements, funding restrictions, and projected financial needs.
- Prepared financial reports, funding requests, and subcontractor approval requests, and projected mid-year/year-end expenditures to facilitate informed management decision-making.
- Conduct budget-to-actual analysis, identify significant variances, and recommend budget allocations and expense reclassifications to maintain effective fiscal controls.
- Researched and resolved complex budget and financial issues impacting major programs and funding initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness.
Accountant (Contract)
EXECUTIVE SEARCH GROUP Two Sigma Securities
New York, NY
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Prepared Lawson journal entries and accruals, supported month-end closing activities to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank and broker commission accounts, processed vendor invoices and payments, maintained accounts receivable schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Processed SEC fees and order-flow credit memos related to stock transactions, facilitating compliance and financial accuracy.
Senior Budget Analyst
DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Decatur, GA
06.2009 - 10.2017
- Supported development and administration of the County's $1.3 billion annual budget, analyzing departmental funding requests and providing financial recommendations to management.
- Forecasted monthly expenditures and monitored revenues, expenditures, and operational performance to identify variances, trends, and emerging financial requirements.
- Conducted management analyses and fiscal impact studies to evaluate the financial implications of proposed policies, programs, procedures, and operations.
- Led special projects in budget administration, grant management, financial analysis, and infrastructure initiatives, delivering comprehensive insights and support to enhance project outcomes.
Senior Accountant
DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Decatur, GA
06.2009 - 10.2017
- Maintained accounting records, processed invoices and employee reimbursements, ensuring accurate financial tracking and timely payments.
- Analyzed and monitored the Parks & Recreation Department's $8.5 million annual budget and supported annual budget preparation and administration.
- Supported RFP and competitive bidding processes, enhancing service quality and operational efficiency for tennis, golf, and lifeguard services.
Accounting Technician
DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Decatur, GA
06.2009 - 10.2017
- Supported preparation of financial reports, operating budgets, revenue processing, reimbursements, and daily accounting activities to ensure financial accuracy.
- Documented revenues from recreational facilities, pools, and arts center operations, ensuring financial records were accurate and up-to-date.
- Processed vendor invoices for county government accounts payable.
- Reconciled ledger balances with bank statements and department records.
- Prepared journal entries for payroll, grants, and operating funds.
Accounting Analyst (Contract)
MERRILL LYNCH
Atlanta, GA
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Prepared reconciliation reports, verified system imports, updated investment positions for retirement accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements for retirement accounts to subsidiary and general ledgers and researched out-of-balance conditions.
- Investigated discrepancies to enhance accuracy and integrity of financial account records.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI05-2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI05-2006
Skills
- Budget management
- Financial forecasting
- Budget analysis
- Financial reporting
- Revenue analysis
- Grants management
- Nonprofit finance
- Contract management
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Fiscal research
- Budget Management Software
- Lawson
- Oracle E-Business Suite
- PeopleSoft
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office
- Financial Software Solutions
Personal Information
Title: Senior Budget & Financial Management Professional
Timeline
Senior Budget Analyst
CAMBA, INC.
09.2018 - 09.2026
Accountant (Contract)
EXECUTIVE SEARCH GROUP Two Sigma Securities
03.2018 - 09.2018
Senior Budget Analyst
DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT
06.2009 - 10.2017
Senior Accountant
DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT
06.2009 - 10.2017
Accounting Technician
DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT
06.2009 - 10.2017
Accounting Analyst (Contract)
MERRILL LYNCH
08.2008 - 04.2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Andrews University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting
Andrews University