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Dawn Ballard

Paris,ID

Summary

Professional finance leader with extensive expertise in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning. Exceptional at fostering team collaboration and driving organizational success through effective budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Highly adaptable, with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of accounting principles. Known for reliability, integrity, and results-driven approach in dynamic environments. Ready to bring 30 + years of experience and take on challenging new role.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Choctaw Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - Current
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with financial institutions, securing loans and lines of credit that supported business growth.
  • Reduced operational costs, renegotiating contracts with key suppliers and optimizing inventory levels.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements by staying updated on changes in financial laws and standards.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.

Interim Controller/Financial Analyst

Paris Regional Health
05.1999 - 01.2016
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
  • Streamlined payroll processing through automation improvements resulting in reduced errors and increased efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Played a key role in annual financial audits, Medicare cost report submission, Wage Index, S10 and DSH audits by preparing detailed schedules, supporting documentation, and assisting external and internal and external auditors throughout the process.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.

Accountant

Southwestern Foundry
02.1995 - 05.1999
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX, US
Commerce
08-1998

Skills

  • Strategic financial planning
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Reporting expertise
  • Audit Coordination
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Accounting Principles
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

Choctaw Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - Current

Interim Controller/Financial Analyst

Paris Regional Health
05.1999 - 01.2016

Accountant

Southwestern Foundry
02.1995 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX, US

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