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Faith Redmond

Cambridge,MD
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Faith Redmond

Summary

Versatile professional adept in financial analysis, audit support, account reconciliations and collections. Proficient in preparing financial statements, monitoring controls and completing closings. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Somerset County Government
Princess Anne, MD

Director of Accounting and Finance
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures and controls.
  • Analyzed financial data and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Managed the overall accounting functions of the organization including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
  • Designed internal control systems to ensure accuracy of financial records.
  • Established relationships with external auditors for completion of annual audits.
  • Reviewed company's budgeting process to identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP standards.
  • Monitored cash flow management activities to ensure liquidity needs are met.
  • Ensured timely filing of all regulatory tax returns.
  • Assisted in developing long-term business plans and strategies for growth initiatives.

Dorchester County Government
Cambridge, MD

Assistant Director of Finance/Interim Director
08.2022 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Assist in the management of all county financial functions.
  • Preparation, organization, and creation of the county budget.
  • Monitored daily cash flow activities, including investments, payments and receipts.
  • Reviewed monthly account reconciliations, journal entries and other documents in order to ensure accuracy of the general ledger.
  • Developed and implemented financial models to analyze current and future financial performance.
  • Created detailed reports for senior management on budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
  • Prepared timely year-end tax reports for submission to external auditors.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review budgets and discuss potential cost savings initiatives.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.

Strong City Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

Financial Analyst Supervisor
05.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Analyze reports and evaluate information gathered to ensure accuracy and completeness of the data.
  • Collaborate with end users to test and validate the collected data.
  • Assist with general ledger accounting, including reconciliation, analysis of financial accounts, and preparation of journal entries.
  • Research and prepare management reports to determine profitability of services.
  • Support quality control of financial reporting and other processes throughout the organization.
  • Supervise and support four employees within the department.
  • Aid in the support of other staff, as needed.
  • Created presentations summarizing findings from complex analyses for internal meetings.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy of all financial data collected and analyzed.
  • Analyzed complex financial information to offer recommendations to management, driving decision-making.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends, patterns and strategies.
  • Generated financial reports to garner forecasting, trending and narrative results analysis for management.
  • Determined and tracked budget expenses with accuracy and transparency.
  • Identifies problems and improves financial management efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Reviewed financial documents and records to assess accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Analyzed trends in financial performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepared detailed reports on financial status of clients' investments.
  • Managed portfolio performance by monitoring changes in markets, client objectives, and risk tolerance levels.

Abilities Network
Maryland

Executive Administrator
04.2018 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Manage executive communications, screening calls, and emails.
  • Coordinate with fiscal clients and management for financial needs.
  • Support board and department meetings, organizing reports.
  • Oversee procurement and contract management processes.
  • Develop presentations and marketing materials.
  • Maintain and update donor contribution tracking system.
  • Developed and maintained office procedures, policies, and standards.
  • Reviewed administrative processes to ensure compliance with organizational regulations and procedures.
  • Managed travel arrangements for executives, including booking flights and hotels.
  • Ensured that all incoming calls were answered promptly in a professional manner.
  • Processed invoices in accordance with accounting guidelines.
  • Developed relationships with vendors to secure cost-effective pricing on supplies.
  • Compiled data from various sources into comprehensive reports.

3M Swim
Baltimore, MD

Business Marketing/Manager
04.2017 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Managed 1,500+ inventory items and customized bulk orders.
  • Facilitated vendor negotiations, optimizing pricing and services.
  • Worked events with 1,000+ guests, enhancing client engagement.
  • Resolved vendor issues, ensuring uninterrupted supply chain.
  • Developed marketing campaigns, boosting online client interactions.
  • Planned programs increasing client retention.
  • Managed the production of promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and email newsletters.
  • Planned advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers related to marketing projects.
  • Developed a comprehensive tracking system for measuring ROI on all marketing activities.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes for marketing initiatives while ensuring adherence to owner expectations.
  • Cultivated business partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.

Terry's Tag & Title
Columbia, MD

Branch Manager
05.2014 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Processed 100-300 vehicle titles, loans, and registrations daily with accuracy.
  • Managed tax, title documents, and payoff checks for sales and trade-ins.
  • Resolved vehicle document issues promptly.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed 10+ employees, optimizing schedules.
  • Tracked and organized license plate and sticker inventory securely.
  • Entered and maintained data in CRM and cloud systems.
  • Assisted other branches when needed during peak periods or special projects.
  • Created reports summarizing operational performance metrics for senior management review.
  • Provided feedback on employee performance evaluations conducted by supervisors.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings with staff members to discuss progress on current initiatives.
  • Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
  • Developed software implementation plans for internal business objectives.
  • Provided technical guidance in deploying and configuring customized software.
  • Analyzed company requirements and recommended appropriate solutions to meet the need.
  • Identified opportunities for process automation within the organization's workflow.
  • Conducted system tests to ensure that all components are working properly prior to release.
  • Coordinated with external vendors or third-party providers when needed.

Strong City Baltimore
Baltimore, MD

Senior Portfolio Manager
09.2020

Job overview

  • Managed support for 150+ projects as primary contact
  • Supervised two portfolio managers
  • Advised on budget trends and cost reduction strategies
  • Drafted and managed contracts for vendors and consultants
  • Reviewed compliance of budget reports and funder documentation
  • Provided financial insights and forecasts, recommending budget modifications.

Dorchester County

Revenue and Tax Manager

Job overview

  • Estimate and manage all revenue categories, including tax revenues.
  • Compile and present departmental budget requests.
  • Ensure adherence to budget and oversight of the general ledger.
  • Manage tax revenue collection for multiple departments.
  • Oversee and execute fund transfers and cash controls.
  • Design and coordinate tax billing and collection.
  • Supervise departmental operations: accounts payable, debt, grants, and funds management.
  • Enforce compliance with GAAP and taxation regulations.

Education

University of Maryland
Adelphi, MD

Master of Science from Financial Management and Information Systems
05.2020

University of Maryland, Global College
Adelphi, MD

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration, Marketing
05.2014

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration and Management
05-2010

University Overview

  • Moved to Maryland - Transferred Schools

Skills

  • Accounts Payable
  • ADP
  • Budgeting
  • Citrix
  • Cloud Storage
  • CRM
  • Data Entry
  • Email Marketing
  • Excel
  • Financial analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • Gaap
  • General Ledger
  • Microsoft office suite
  • MS Access
  • Ms excel
  • Ms sql
  • PayCom
  • Portfolio Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quickbooks
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sage
  • Spreadsheets
  • SQL
  • Stripe
  • Financial statement preparation
  • SOX Compliance
  • Financial reporting expertise
  • Internal Controls
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Budget Development and Management
  • Cost accounting

References

References available upon request.

Certification

  • [Developing, maintaining and implementing internal controls], [Public Institute of Treasury Management] - [Sept 2023]
  • Best Practices in Cashiering- Public Institute of Treasury Management- [Sept 2023]
  • Notary Public [Secretary of State - Maryland]

Software

Edmunds Gov Tech

Saage Intact

Microsoft

ADP

Workday

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid time offFlexible work hours

Additional Information

Meets the requirements to sit for CPA exam, seeking letter of recommendation from CPA and setting up review course to prep.

Timeline

Director of Accounting and Finance

Somerset County Government
02.2024 - Current

Assistant Director of Finance/Interim Director

Dorchester County Government
08.2022 - 12.2023

Financial Analyst Supervisor

Strong City Baltimore
05.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Portfolio Manager

Strong City Baltimore
09.2020

Executive Administrator

Abilities Network
04.2018 - 04.2020

Business Marketing/Manager

3M Swim
04.2017 - 05.2018

Branch Manager

Terry's Tag & Title
05.2014 - 10.2016

Revenue and Tax Manager

Dorchester County

University of Maryland

Master of Science from Financial Management and Information Systems

University of Maryland, Global College

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration, Marketing

Marist College

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration and Management

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