Darcy Neuman
Herrin
Summary
Seasoned financial leader with several years of experience in accounting, financial planning and reporting. Highly accomplished in my field. Demonstrated development and adapting complex financial reporting processes to achieve organizational profitability goals and capitalize on new revenue streams. Well-versed in recognizing operational inefficiencies and risks and improving internal controls, standards and procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Shawnee Health Service
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Completed and assisted with strategic objectives including expansion of dental programs and creation of a grant compliance training program
- Reviewed and discussed financial dashboards with the Chief Financial Officer for presentation to the Board of Directors
- Successfully completed multiple single and financial audits with audit entries, passed entries, or findings
- Worked closely with funding agencies to discuss opportunities, work around barriers, and build strong relationships
- Reviewed and signed off on monthly closings completed by staff
- Effectively managed a team of 8 individuals to leverage each person's strengths and monitor performance
- Made executive decisions related to cost reports, payroll, and various other areas that followed existing policies, procedures, and furthered the mission of the organization
- Managed a master calendar for internal reports, external reports, grant applications, and other deadlines as well as audit schedules and tasks to ensure all staff remain on target
- Met regularly with all staff to assist setting priorities, reviewing barriers, and brainstorming modifications
- Participated in board discussions and worked closely with the Chief Financial Officer to prepare supplemental presentations for the board of directors
- Created an internal control training for the board of directors
- Cultivated strong relationships with other department leaders to successfully complete grant applications and monitor program objectives
- Discussed leadership decisions and how they were arrived at with the Chief Financial Officer to understand strategic goals and objectives to better align staff priorities
- Monitored financial and performance data to determine trends and potential issues
- Mentored staff to develop their skills and assist them with growth in their careers
- Monitored contract terms and adherence to those terms for clinicians and vendors
- Assisted with budget and program narratives for state, local, and federal grant applications
- Reviewed funding opportunities with a grant review team to evaluate whether the opportunity aligned with strategic objectives and created a benefit to the organization and its mission
- Cultivated relationships with board members, community members, and others through business interactions and a friendly demeanor
Accountant III
Shawnee Health Service
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Reviewed necessary decisions to weigh the cost, understand the significance, and use reasoning to determine the final decision
- Assisted Controller with Strategic Planning projects including creation of a Physician Profit and Loss statement and Zero-Based Budget
- Accurately prepared and completed audit financials and disclosures used for the completed audit including reviewing prepared schedules, proofing trial balance accounts, and cross-referencing schedules and general ledger balances.
- Coordinated completion of audit schedules and processes for the department by maintaining the task list and meeting regularly with staff and management to remain on schedule
- Worked closely with external auditors to provide completed schedules and answer questions that arise during the audit process regarding the general ledger and internal controls
- Prepared annual Medicare and Medicaid cost report trial balances and audit crosswalks to tie all line items to the completed audit and completed all submission documentation in appropriate software
- Prepared all backup financial schedules, entered and reviewed all tables for all departments, answered all edits generated by the software, and submitted annual Uniform Data System report with few or no questions or comments from the reviewer
- Created and maintained the new board report to present established benchmarks, monitor programs, budgets and other requesting reporting and analytical tools
- Managed a master calendar for the department that included internal and external report deadlines as well as audit task start and end dates
- Consulted with HR on employee benefits and pension contributions
- Created, reviewed, and revised departmental procedures
- Met with staff in the department regularly to assist them in setting goals, managing tasks, and determining priorities in order to ensure on time completion of work
- Attended financial accountability board meetings to present budgets and reports as well as acted as scribe for the discussions
- Analyzed upper management decisions to determine the correct tactical plan for implementation
- Assisted in evaluating the effectiveness of the Human Capital Management (HCM) system and coordinated the review, implementation and training for a new HCM system
- Examined and rebuilt statistical reporting files to provide easier data entry and useful output for use by management as well as review and proof reports for final distribution to management for review of productivity monthly
- Participated in the hiring process for multiple positions within the department including interviews and onboarding
- Responsible for the training of employees in various positions within the department
- Investigated errors and completed new workflow processes to correct the errors
- Reviewed and approved monthly fiscal reports sent to funding sources to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant requirements
- Prepared, adjusted and submitted state, local and federal grant applications including budget justifications, narratives and other submission requirements
- Maintained records for receivables related to local contracts to verify receipt of payment and accurate invoicing
Accountant II
Shawnee Health Service
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Promoted to Accountant II level after first year within the organization
- Accurately recorded and reported financial statement data to new funding sources while adhering to the new grant requirements
- Continued timely coding and posting of transactions to an increased number of cost centers and accurately completed monthly closing processes for each cost center
- Prepared, monitored and reviewed budgets for assigned programs to determine allowability of expenses and worked with program managers to stay on budget throughout the fiscal year
- Balanced accurate completion of assigned responsibilities as well as training and assisting new employees
- Continued preparation of monthly fiscal reports for all organizational programs used by the Chief Financial Officer for presentation to the Board of Directors
- Coordinated completion of audit schedules and processes for the department by maintaining the task list and meeting regularly with staff and management to remain on schedule
- Assisted employees with questions related to various areas of the audit and monthly closing process
- Researched, implemented and trained employees on a credit card transaction management system
- Identified areas within the credit card transaction system that needed modification or additional training and completed processes to improve
- Diligently worked with vendors to transition receipts and disbursements to new accounts after a cash management change
- Trained employees across the organization on the new HCM system
- Calculated and corrected time and payroll transactions
- Reviewed and adjusted semi-monthly payroll checks for over 350 employees
- Calculated and reviewed quarterly incentive calculations for providers with incentive language in their employment contracts
- Reviewed employment contracts for over 40 providers to ensure accurate compensation and allowability of reimbursements and payment related to their employment
- Distributed quarterly incentive calculation sheets directly to providers
- Analyzed and modified processes related to travel and credit card policies and procedures
- Completed comprehensive work instructions for key processes including payroll and fiscal reporting
- Reconciled cash account statements from financial institutions against the general ledger
- Prepared annual Medicare and Medicaid cost report trial balances and audit crosswalks to tie all line items to the completed audit
- Prepared and submitted annual Uniform Data System report
- Analyzed and researched questioned areas within the Uniform Data System reporting system
Accountant I
Shawnee Health Service
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Monitored and maintained transactions and balances for over 10 cash accounts at multiple banks
- Accurately recorded and reported financial statement data to various funding sources while adhering to grant requirements
- Timely coded and posted transactions for more than 20 cost centers and accurately completed monthly closing processes for each cost center
- Consistently completed semi-monthly payroll accruals and began troubleshooting processes when necessary
- Monitored and reviewed budgets for assigned programs to determine allowability of expenses and worked with program managers to stay on budget throughout the fiscal year
- Completed monthly statistical reporting for all billable providers within the organization for management to monitor productivity levels
- Prepared monthly fiscal reports for all organizational programs used by the Chief Financial Officer for presentation to the Board of Directors
- Prepared and reviewed audit schedules as preparation for the annual external audit process
- Researched user instructions for the fixed asset software and setup a process to complete the inventory audit process
- Recorded fixed assets at more than 14 physical locations as part of the annual inventory process
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.2014
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Grant compliance
- Budget management
- Data interpretation
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Month-end closing
- Financial planning
- Project management
- Non-profit accounting
- Executive leadership advisement
Timeline
Controller
Shawnee Health Service
09.2022 - 06.2025
Accountant III
Shawnee Health Service
07.2019 - 09.2022
Accountant II
Shawnee Health Service
07.2016 - 07.2019
Accountant I
Shawnee Health Service
03.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Southern Illinois University