Derek Bettura
Northfield,US
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Brokers Investment Company
Richfield, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Streamline month-end processes, enhancing data accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, preventing penalties.
- Identify financial discrepancies through meticulous documentation review.
- Cultivate relationships with financial institutions for optimal customer financing.
- Drive revenue growth nearing a million dollars annually.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of financial statements, identifying key discrepancies that resulted in improved compliance and risk management.
- Implemented a new budgeting tool that streamlined resource allocation, significantly reducing overspending and optimizing financial performance.
Foreman & Board Member
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Columbiana, Ohio
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Participated in monthly meetings to review major fundraisers.
- Collaborate with local businesses and entrepreneurs with a vision to adopt additional safety policies along with outreach to startup businesses.
- Reviewed financial reports, budgets, and audit results to monitor the organization's fiscal health.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
- Managed crews of 20-50 individuals for non-profit events.Led initiatives to enhance safety protocols, resulting in noticeable improvements in compliance and fostering a culture of responsibility among local businesses.
Chief Financial Officer
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
- Communicated with parents, students, staff, and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favorable terms for the company while maintaining strong relationships.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, balance a variety of bank accounts, oversee and organize capital projects, all within the budget of 25.6 Million Dollars.Streamlined financial reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and facilitating timely decision-making across departments.
Accounting Intern
DT Moore & Company
Salem, Ohio
01.2023 - 08.2023
- QuickBooks to prepare payrolls and business expenses, 1040 and 1065 Preparation, Data Entry using a variety of software systems.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Parish Staff Member
St. Jude & Our Lady of Lourdes Parishes
Columbiana, Ohio
06.2015 - 07.2023
- Budget parishes' funds by attending finance and council meetings.
- Supported administrative tasks, contributing to smooth office functions and organization.
Finance & Accounting Internship
Phantom Fireworks Inc.
Youngstown, Ohio
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Conduct financial data analysis and prepare excel spreadsheets for executive review.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
Accounting Internship
Hill, Barth, & King LLC
Canfield, Ohio
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Prepare and scan client taxes using firm software for 1040, 1065, or 1120 SCORP filings.
- Gained hands-on experience with various accounting software programs such as QuickBooks, Excel, and Sage, enhancing overall efficiency in daily tasks.
- Aided senior accountants in preparing year-end tax returns while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.Streamlined tax preparation processes, ensuring timely and accurate submissions that enhanced client trust and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio01.2023
Bachelors Degree - Philosophy
John Carroll University
Cleveland, Ohio01.2019
Timeline
Finance Manager
Brokers Investment Company
07.2024 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
09.2023 - 07.2024
Accounting Intern
DT Moore & Company
01.2023 - 08.2023
Foreman & Board Member
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
10.2022 - 10.2024
Finance & Accounting Internship
Phantom Fireworks Inc.
08.2022 - 12.2022
Accounting Internship
Hill, Barth, & King LLC
01.2022 - 06.2022
Parish Staff Member
St. Jude & Our Lady of Lourdes Parishes
06.2015 - 07.2023
Bachelors Degree - Philosophy
John Carroll University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Youngstown State University