Dena Hall Townsend
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Ambitious finance manager offering several years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
System AP Finance Manager
Cook County Health Hospital Systems
Chicago, Illinois
12.2009 - 03.2025
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
- Analyzed complex financial data and generated meaningful reports for senior management.
- Provided guidance on accounting issues related to new business initiatives.
- Implemented a system of internal controls that improved compliance with GAAP regulations.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Managed payroll processing activities for multiple entities including tax filings.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
- Supervised and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
Analyst I
Cook County Comptroller’s Office
Chicago, IL
05.2006 - 12.2009
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Maintained financial records, prepared budgets, and monitored expenditures for multiple departments.
- Managed a team of staff members, providing guidance and direction to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Designed strategies for improving the quality of services provided by the organization.
- Provided training sessions for employees on new software systems used in business operations.
- Assessed employee performance evaluations and recommended changes or improvements as needed.
- Facilitated communication between different teams within the organization through regular meetings.
- Collaborated and built trust within organization and with customers, meeting or exceeding expectations.
Accountant 1 / Accounts Payable
Provident Hospital of Cook County
Chicago, IL
06.1993 - 04.2006
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
Education
BBA - Finance / Management
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Chicago, IL06-1998
Skills
- Business Forecasting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Modeling
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
System AP Finance Manager
Cook County Health Hospital Systems
12.2009 - 03.2025
Analyst I
Cook County Comptroller’s Office
05.2006 - 12.2009
Accountant 1 / Accounts Payable
Provident Hospital of Cook County
06.1993 - 04.2006
BBA - Finance / Management
Robert Morris University - Illinois
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