DSHS
Controller
Dover,Delaware
Summary
Accomplished in improving financial operations by introducing strong internal controls, processes, and standards. Skilled financial leader, knowledgeable about accounting practices, principles, and requirements. Successfully maintains compliant, accurate and cost-effective financial operations. Over 25+ years in field with stellar record of achievement in the financial sector. Skilled in community outreach and education. Communication skills are excellent and having the knowledge of State Government and the programs available to make good financial decisions. Communicative and team oriented. Proven history of fostering participation to meet team, individual and management objectives. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. I am focused with guiding organizational growth through planning and executing leadership and management. Accomplished in recognizing operational inefficiencies and risks and improving internal controls, standards, and procedures. Senior-level financial management professional with over 25 years of expertise in accounting, financial planning, and Budget Development. Demonstrated to develop complex financial reporting processes to reach organizational goals and capitalize on new leaner thinking to save time and resources. Ability to recognize the needs of my employees and develop a training plan to enhance their skills and knowledge for a successful team.. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Veteran Controller bringing over 25 years of success in financial management. Well versed in local, state and federal guidelines underpinning financial management with success in devising policies and procedures to sustain compliance with regulatory guidelines. Proven leader with success in developing high-performing, competent accounting teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Department Of Safety And Homeland Security
Dover, United States
03.2020 - Current
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Worked with the Deputy Director to create Department annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and developed corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
- Used Quick Books and SmartSimple to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for Department employees
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
- Increased precision by utilizing up-to-date billing software.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations
- Directed Department decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
- Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments.
- Organized and maintained budget and financial administration for preparation of the annual budget submission
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
- Prepared internal audit documentation and financial reports for operation evaluation, measure of accountability and compliance
Senior Fiscal Administrative Officer
Social Services
New Castle, DE
04.1998 - 03.2020
- Supported CEO on financial management and acted as first point of contact for the Division and the DELWONDER Program
- Financial Officer for the DELWONDER Program which was a 5 year 18.6 million dollar program.
- Created Attrition Spreadsheet to meet requirements of the grant
- Prepared Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports to the Federal Government(425)
- Manged the Contracts and Fiscal Units
- Approved financial documents in workflow
- Prepared Monthly expenditure reports to the Controller's Office
- Performance Plan development for staff
- Development of the internal budget units within DSS for easier tracking
- Provided Performance Feedback Sessions with staff on a monthly basis
- Grant monitoring
- Developed Policies, Procedures and Processes for the Barrier Reduction for the Wonder Program
- Auditing on a Quarterly basis
Director of Medicare Patrol, Fraud Unit
Social Services
New Castle, DE
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Organized and delivered training sessions for Fraud and how to report.
- Monitored online advertising and social media campaigns to assess success of different strategies and train how to recognize potential fraud.
- Developed innovative marketing campaigns based on key objectives.
- Motivated team members to continuous improvement in promoting awareness for Medicare Fraud
- Generated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives.
- Built and strengthened strategic relationships with vendors, advertising agencies and other State agencies tp build partnerships and resources
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails and other collateral.
- Created printed marketing materials designed to drive campaigns.
- Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
- Directed marketing projects through conceptual planning, schedule management and final implementation.
- Planned and implemented studies to assess market conditions and evaluated results to enhance marketing campaigns.
- Recruited and hired experienced contractors to complete projects on time and within budget requirements.
- Conducted trials and tests of marketing channels such as paid acquisition, social media and fresh content creation.
Skills
Internal control management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting and stronger internal controls by 100%
- Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software for more efficient tracking of expenditures
- Achieved Reduction of Travel errors by100% by revising the Travel Skip to content Achieved Reduction of Travel errors by100% by revising the Travel Policy and required training
- Work History -Department of Safety and Homeland Security - Controller 01/2020 – Current
- Designed and formatted financial reports for internal and external users Developed annual and capital budgets for the Department which consists of 1259 personnel positions
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams
- Implemented innovative billing software for more accurate internal controls to enable more transparent improvements and to enhance accuracy
- Supervised accounting and financial functions, including month-end close processes, and reconciled treasury transactions; worked with Division of Accounting and Management and Budget to create more efficient and compliant year-end close process
- Created new Contract Procedures for more effective and efficient outcomes
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies
- As a member of the Executive Committee for this Department I am responsible for attending all Committee meetings and offer my expert financial advice when needed
- Currently responsible for all Contracts in our Department for review and approval
- Department - Director for Senior Medicare Program 12/2018 - 01/2020 Social Services
- Planned daily operational strategies, including delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives
- Evaluated operational trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between performance and objectives
- Directed training improvements to reduce knowledge gaps and eliminate workforce performance inefficiencies
- Developed training plans that were individual to each employees’ Skip to content strengths and weaknesses
- Coached staff to help enhance their potentials and professional goals Participated in Monthly National Committee Meetings as the Representative for the State of Delaware
- Improved Delaware's statistics and was recognized for improving Delaware senior’s awareness about Medicare Fraud through improved out-reach techniques and community partnerships
- Engaged closely with Delaware's SHIP (DOI) to uncover issues, determine appropriate solutions, and help with publications, media outreach and co-partnership with community events
- Proposed and developed new volunteer recruitments for our seniors to become active and utilized the peer environment for more effective awareness
- More effective audience when peers were presenting materials Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for all workers
- Verified accuracy of programming logs and conformance with Federal rules and regulations of the grant
- Communicated to the public through written articles I wrote on topics related to Medicare Fraud, Program Awareness throughout the state in local newspapers, Vital Magazine, The Voice the Catholic Dialogue and Public Television commercials in communications with SHIP
- Senior Fiscal Administrative Officer 04/1998 - 01/2020 Social Services
- Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and comply with First State Financial policies and procedures
- Approved travel arrangements, including ground transportation, flight reservations and lodging for compliance to Del Code
- Oversaw invoicing and billing functions, achieving consistent and accurate payments
- Implementing new or updated policies and procedures to achieve smart goals for the fiscal unit
- Supervised the Contracts and Fiscal Units
- Developed Policies and Procedures Financial Officer for the Delaware Wonder Program ensuring this 18- million-dollar grant was compliant to the Grant and budget line items
- Trained and supervised staff for this Program Developed Barrier Reduction Procedures for qualified Delaware citizens seeking employment and training through the DelWonder Program and reconciliations for compliance
- Skip to content TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY ACCESSIBILITY CONTACT US 2022, Bold Limited
- All rights reserved
- Communicated crucial information to staff as a member of the Team Leadership Committee
- Developed internal policies for the DelWonder Program for the financial unit
- Developed the attrition plans for the DelWonder Program to be consistent and compliant to the Federal Guidelines of the grant.
Affiliations
Member of the GFOA-Government Financial Officers Association
Member of AGA-American Government Accountants aka Advance Grow Accelerate
Financial Advisor for the 911 Committee for the State of Delaware
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Controller
Department Of Safety And Homeland Security
03.2020 - Current
Director of Medicare Patrol, Fraud Unit
Social Services
01.2018 - 02.2020
Senior Fiscal Administrative Officer
Social Services
04.1998 - 03.2020
Similar Profiles
Crystal MillsapsCrystal Millsaps
Emergency Dispatch Supervisor at Tennessee Department Of Safety And Homeland SecurityEmergency Dispatch Supervisor at Tennessee Department Of Safety And Homeland Security
Ronna Partin-BradyRonna Partin-Brady
Dispatcher at Department of Safety and Homeland SecurityDispatcher at Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Arshon HowardArshon Howard
Chief of Community Relations at DE Department Of Safety And Homeland SecurityChief of Community Relations at DE Department Of Safety And Homeland Security
Lindsay ClemonsLindsay Clemons
Drivers License Examiner at Tennessee Department Of Safety And Homeland SecurityDrivers License Examiner at Tennessee Department Of Safety And Homeland Security
Ianlewis ColomboIanlewis Colombo
Customer Service Cashier at WawaCustomer Service Cashier at Wawa