ELIZABETH CONNORS DELAUS
Penfield,NY
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience in overseeing financial operations and strategic planning. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and driving results within dynamic settings. Proven abilities in financial analysis and compliance management, along with strong leadership and adaptability. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
University of Rochester Medical Center
02.2016 - Current
- Managed high-performing finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Instituted best practices in financial management processes by conducting regular reviews of procedures, policies, and systems for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Successfully managed multiple, concurrent projects by prioritizing tasks and allocating resources efficiently.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
Financial Analyst/Office Manager, Surgery Central Administration
University of Rochester Medical Center
03.2006 - 01.2016
- Generate and/or supervise internal monthly variance, Profit & Loss statements, and budgeting reports in the following areas: Core accounts, Clinical Practice, Endowment Activity, Department Assessments, Hospital Activity, and Central Administration Activity
- Design ad hoc financial reports for Senior Department Management & Department Administrators
- Assist with year-end projections and preparation of reports for year-end fiscal meetings
- Identify trends and variances, resolve budgeting discrepancies
- Finance Project Manager for implementation of TMI reporting system
- Administrator for Department of Surgery’s TMI automated P&L system
- Streamlined workflow in order to eliminate 1 FTE
- Work with administrators/faculty to identify and resolve variances and discrepancies to ensure fiscal integrity
- Assist with preparation of operating/capital faculty practice budgets and projections
- Manage day to day operations of Finance staff
- Prepare Profit and Loss Statements for all Faculty Practice Accounts
- Prepare quarterly rent, administrative, and malpractice allocations
Accounting Consultant
TLR Business Services, LLC
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Prepare Business Plans for new and expanding businesses
- Prepare/project Financial Statements for a3 year period, understanding IRS rules
- Research demographic information pertaining to financials and/or particular business
- Analyze financial information to determine possible problem areas for client
- Developed customized financial reports for clients, enabling informed decision-making based on real-time data insights.
- Developed financial strategies by guiding client to establish financial goals and matching goals to appropriate financial plans.
Financial and Reporting Analyst
Fleet Investment Services
01.1993 - 06.1996
- Assisted in month end close, including accruals, allocations, and monthly variance analysis
- Responsible for reporting of consolidated financial statements including regulatory reporting
- Project Manager for dissolution of legal entity
- Tested and implemented consolidated reporting system
- Forecasting and Budget Analysis
Contract Accountant
Paychex
11.1991 - 12.1992
- Provided support as Acting Senior Accountant during conversion to Oracle General Ledger
- Coordinated monthly closing process of all accounting systems
- Established and tested procedures for Oracle Inventory/Purchasing Systems
Supervisor, Corporate General Accounting
Delaware North Companies, Inc.
03.1988 - 11.1991
- Supervised and coordinated all fiscal management and daily operations of corporate accounting staff
- Coordinated monthly closing process of general ledger and accounts payable systems
- Organized and executed developmental projects as project team leader
- Instrumental in design, testing, and implementation of new accounting system
- Prepared reports and reconciliations, and maintained ledgers of all corporate companies
- Allocated subsidiary expenses
- Setup database to generate reports for external auditors
- Corporate Staff Accountant 3/88-12/89
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Audit coordination
- Budget planning
- Financial forecasting
- Reporting
- Willing to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Planning and coordination
- Financial analysis and reporting
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Timeline
Director of Finance
University of Rochester Medical Center
02.2016 - Current
Financial Analyst/Office Manager, Surgery Central Administration
University of Rochester Medical Center
03.2006 - 01.2016
Accounting Consultant
TLR Business Services, LLC
01.2004 - 03.2006
Financial and Reporting Analyst
Fleet Investment Services
01.1993 - 06.1996
Contract Accountant
Paychex
11.1991 - 12.1992
Supervisor, Corporate General Accounting
Delaware North Companies, Inc.
03.1988 - 11.1991
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
State University of New York At Buffalo
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