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Garry O. Baxley

Garry O. Baxley

Lexington,S.C.

Summary

over 38 years of successful experience within the Accounting, Finance, and Budgeting areas with in the Government, Private sector, Non-Profit, and school district finance sectors. Also over 10 years of experience working in Project management with program compliance and federal, state and local regulations and guidance.

Experienced with financial analysis, budget management, and strategic planning. Utilizes financial data to drive business decisions and optimize operations. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management essential for maintaining financial integrity.

Finance professional ready to drive financial strategies and optimize performance. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to meet changing needs. Reliable, analytical, and results-oriented with keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.

Diligent Accounting Professional with comprehensive background in finance management. Demonstrated ability to streamline financial operations and implement cost-saving measures. Proven track record in budget forecasting and financial planning, showcasing strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Finance professional with extensive background in financial analysis and management. Known for driving process improvements and implementing strategic financial planning. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Accounting, Finance and Budgeting, Forecasting, etc. and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transportation and Planning Finance Manager

Central Midlands Council Of Governments
08.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
  • Delivered comprehensive financial training programs for non-finance managers, enhancing cross-functional understanding and collaboration.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Barnwell School District 45
03.2016 - Current
  • -Assists with the day, to day, monthly and year end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department.
  • -Performs account analysis and reconciliations, include bank statements, employer benefit costs, accrual and prepaid expense.
  • -Maintain the accounting records for all funding accounts, primarily the special revenue and pupil activity accounts and assists with the preparation of financial reports.
  • -Responsible for the overall responsibility of the Finance department in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer.
  • -Ability to interpret, analyze and report accounting and financial data; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; technology skills to include financial accounting software, ability to use word, excel and power point software; must have the ability to work independently; have strong organizational skills; and the ability to communicate effectively.
  • -Works with independent and external auditors and along with the CFO, acts as district contact on audits.
  • -Responsible for maintaining and balancing revenue and expenditure accounts to ensure that district always has a true picture of their financial condition.

Director of Federal Programs

Spartanburg School District 7
05.2013 - 03.2016
  • -Responsible for most Federal funds that flow through the school district which is approximately $4,500,000 yearly.
  • -Responsible for providing technical assistance and support for all 14 schools in Spartanburg School District 7.
  • -Assists in maintaining budgets for the federal programs and provides federal funding through allocations to the schools.
  • -Provides budget meetings with school Principals to ensure federal compliance has been met and that budgets have not exceeded the allocated amounts.
  • -Assists in fiscal year end closeout of expenditures
  • - Responsible for ensuring that all federal guidance and regulations are maintained and controlled as well as ensuring internal controls are in place within the Office of Instruction.

Education Associate II

S. C. Department of Education
02.2000 - 05.2013
  • -Facilitates the local school district project application and review process. Conducts on-site monitoring of the Title I program for assigned districts.
  • -Provides training and technical assistance to assigned school districts in project administration.
  • -Responsible for the calculations and distributions of the allocations of Title I Part A and D, and School Improvement funds to districts.
  • -Facilitates the School and District Improvement process including review of school plans and providing technical assistance to schools and districts.
  • -Conducts on-site and desk fiscal monitoring of Title I district administration and other district set-asides.
  • -Works with the Office of Finance to regulate district carryover and closeout of allocations and grants.
  • -Provides response and analysis for the Single Audit Compliance letters for the Office of Federal and State Accountability
  • -Serves as the Maintenance of Effort state liaison for the Office of Federal and State Accountability
  • -Serves as part of the Office of Federal and State Accountability Title I monitoring team which reviews districts for federal costs and program compliance

Fiscal Accounting Manager

S. C. Department of Education
08.1997 - 02.2000
  • -Responsible for the supervision and direction of 27 professional and technical staff
  • -Responsible for the maintenance and alignment of the Agency’s 8 billion-dollar budget.
  • -Plans, organize, and supervise the Fiscal Accounting Section to include Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Check Distribution, Fixed Assets, Budgets, Reconciliation Sections, and Employee Support Sections.
  • -Ensures that accurate financial documentation is maintained properly, and that payments and receipts are paid and recorded in a timely manner.
  • -Establishes, maintains, and coordinates the use of an extensive chart of accounts which must be in agreement to the Statewide Accounting and Reporting System (STARS).
  • -Plans and supervises the internal agency accounting policies and procedures to conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • -Directs and supervises the preparation of financial statement, reports and GAAP reporting.
  • -Implements all accounting policies and procedures.
  • -Provides technical assistance and training to staff concerning accounting activities.
  • -Develops and implements internal controls to comply with State and Federal regulations.
  • -Reviews all financial statements, journal vouchers and reports to ensure accuracy and Compliance.
  • -Coordinates the updating and reviewing of computer programs dealing with the Accounting System.
  • -Responsible for the preparation of the Agency’s Indirect Cost Proposal, to include all supporting documentation and schedules for submission to the State Budget and Control Board’s Indirect Cost Officer.
  • -Responsible for the allocation of building rent, single audit charges, and allocation of computer mainframe charges for chargeback to the various programs and grants.
  • -Responsible for the Children’s Services Survey Report for he Agency for submission to the Budget and Control Board.
  • -Prepares and develops the preliminary work to Federal Project Review forms for the Agency, which reflects the amount of federal revenue by program for use by the Project Accounting staff in producing the final version of these sheets to go to the Budget and Control Board.

Budget Supervisor

S. C. Department Social Services
03.1995 - 08.1997
  • -Supervises and coordinates the development of budget and actual expenditure information for all areas of the Agency’s budget for inclusion in the Agency’s Detail Budget Request.
  • -Responsible for the coordination and supervision, and analysis of special project preparation, including accumulation of necessary programatic, financial and budgetary data.
  • -Responsible for the budget development, monitoring and maintenance of the Agency’s 2 billion dollar budget.
  • -Coordinates the preparation of requests for increasing, revising or developing new Federal authorizations (Federal Project Review Forms) for submission to the Budget and Control Board and communicates with them in establishing these federal levels of authorizations.
  • -Supervises the preparation of state Appropriation Transfers to maintain authorization levels with the Comptroller General in regards to the Agency’s state, federal, earmarked or EIA levels.
  • -Supervised the preparation of quarterly and semi-annual forecast estimates for various programs for the federal budgetary process as well as supervised quarterly reconciliations of all federal quarterly expenditure reports.
  • -Supervised and directed the preparation of the monthly analysis of state funds for the State Director in regards for establishing funding priorities.
  • -Supervised budget monitoring and analysis of Agency’s cost centers to include coordination with department managers and county directors on any budget adjustments, corrections, etc.
  • -Supervises the reconciliation, monitoring and control of the Agency’s FTE system with the Office of Personnel.
  • -Directs the development of the Agency’s cost center system to include maintenance of cost centers by funding structure.
  • -Adapts EDP system capabilities to budgetary data and reports.
  • -Utilizes mainframe and personal computer systems for budgetary control.
  • -Reviews funding adjustments and justify budgetary changes and expenditure adjustments to the Budget and Control Board and the Comptroller General’s Office.
  • -Analyzes state and/or federal budgetary procedures for fiscal requirements.
  • -Coordinates federal, state, and county officials concerning state and federal budgetary requirements.
  • -Supervises and assigns the work of professional financial employees.

Administrative Program Analyst

S. C. Department Social Services
08.1986 - 03.1995
  • -Responsible for the preparation, development, planning, implementation, and coordination of the Agency’s Detailed Budget Request.
  • -Responsible for the development and reconciliation of all Federal Project Review Forms (FPR’s) requests for federal authorization modification) for the Agency.
  • -Responsible for assisting departmental managers, and personnel with the preparation and development of grant applications, as well as requesting funding for the grant applications or other new programs through the preparation of GCR-1’s(Grant Contract Review forms) for approval by the State Budget and Control Board.
  • -Responsible for monitoring, developing, and adjusting Agency internal budgets for 46 county locations as well as the State Office.
  • -Assists in approving all Agency expenditures.
  • -Ensures that the requirements of state and federal laws are met.
  • -Interacts with all levels of management within the Agency as well as with other Federal and State departments and agencies.
  • -Reviews proposed agency contracts and purchase requisitions.
  • -Duties require complete knowledge of regulations and delivery procedures for all agency Social Services programs and Public Assistance Payments. So as to relate monetary transactions for program areas and setting policy in regards to their budgets.
  • -Performs oral and written communication with political administrators, agency heads, and other management personnel in response to budget inquiries and/or demands.
  • -Maintains communication and advises service delivery staff, county directors, social service supervisors and state office staff in relation to budgetary matters, and assists directors with budget deadlines and demands.
  • -Analyzes county budgets to ensure funds are available to meet county/local demands or needs.
  • -Acts as lead worker on special projects, Advanced Planning Documents, etc. that the agency is required to perform.

Grants Supervisor/Accountant

Midlands Technical College
07.1985 - 08.1986
  • -Controlled and monitored revenues pertaining to grants for college.
  • -Responsible for recording and monitoring all financial transactions relating to grants and contractual agreements.
  • -Responsible for the preparation of complex state and federal expenditure reports pertaining to grant monies.
  • -Assisted independent auditors with annual audit reviews.
  • -Organized and conducted financial meetings with department heads to ensure compliance of budget and expenditure projections for their specific programs.
  • -Responsible for supervision of 4 grants financial staff in the preparation of their work and duties.

Comptroller

South Atlantic Canners
10.1983 - 05.1985
  • -Responsible for the entire Accounting Department for the plant.
  • -Responsible for all financial reports, statements and aspects for the plant.
  • -Responsible for job costing for all products, and coordinated inventory for the plant.
  • -Responsible for assisting company managers with the development and management of their budgets.
  • -Responsible for the implementation of a computerized accounting system to replace a manual archaic system.

Education

High School -

West Florence High School
Florence, S.C.
06.1973

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Francis Marion University
Florence, S.C.
05.1977

Skills

  • Familiarity with PC’s Proficient with most spreadsheet accounting software, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook Software
  • Proficient with 10 key calculators and has heavy spreadsheet expertise
  • Budget forecasting
  • Financial budgeting
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Internal controls
  • Financial management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Financial analysis
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Skilled in excel and Word Applications]
  • Knowledge in several Accounting and Finance software applications, such as Accufund, Harris Accounting Software
  • Project finance- responsible for over 70 federal and local grants
  • Mentoring and training
  • Proficient in Excel Spreadsheet software
  • Consolidation accounting
  • Revenue recognition
  • Improvement recommendations
  • GAAP
  • Financial revenue
  • Financial audits
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Attention to detail
  • Relationship building
  • Planning and coordination
  • Financial reporting
  • Budget planning
  • Customer service
  • Goal setting
  • Accounting management
  • Financial administration
  • Prioritizing and planning
  • Strategy development
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking
  • Fraud prevention
  • Relationship building and management
  • Revenue generation
  • Willing to learn
  • Team building leadership
  • Internal controls and reporting systems
  • Typing and 10-key entry
  • Asset control
  • Process implementation
  • Data analysis
  • Staff management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 27 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • MS Excel - Prepared and formatted financial project reports, budget spreadsheets and expense reports for monthly review.

Affiliations

South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators

Certification

  • Certified School Business Official

Languages

English
Full Professional

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekCompany Culture

Work Availability

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Quote

He who angers you conquers you.
Elizabeth Kenny

Interests

Shag Dancing, Socializing, dining out, taking trips, movies, sports events, singing karioke, meeting new people

Timeline

Transportation and Planning Finance Manager

Central Midlands Council Of Governments
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Barnwell School District 45
03.2016 - Current

Director of Federal Programs

Spartanburg School District 7
05.2013 - 03.2016

Education Associate II

S. C. Department of Education
02.2000 - 05.2013

Fiscal Accounting Manager

S. C. Department of Education
08.1997 - 02.2000

Budget Supervisor

S. C. Department Social Services
03.1995 - 08.1997

Administrative Program Analyst

S. C. Department Social Services
08.1986 - 03.1995

Grants Supervisor/Accountant

Midlands Technical College
07.1985 - 08.1986

Comptroller

South Atlantic Canners
10.1983 - 05.1985

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Francis Marion University

High School -

West Florence High School

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