GRADY LEMONS
Catoosa,OK
Summary
Assistant Finance Director with a robust background in financial analysis and budget development. Successfully developed annual budgets and optimized investment portfolios, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with city strategic goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
City of Catoosa
Catoosa, OK
01.2026 - Current
- Developed annual budgets for city departments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and monitoring financial performance.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends and guide strategic planning.
- Managed investment portfolios to optimize returns for city funds.
- Implemented financial policies to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential financial exposures and implement mitigation strategies for the city.
- Collaborated with city officials to allocate resources across projects, optimizing funding distribution and project outcomes.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure favorable terms for the city's interests.
- Provided training to staff on financial management practices and software usage.
- Ensured that all tax filings were completed accurately and on time according to federal state regulations.
Assistant Finance Director
City of Claremore
Claremore, USA
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Managed budget preparation and financial planning processes for municipal projects.
- Managed bank reconciliations, financial statements, cash-flow analysis, payment processing, credit card management, internal wires and transfers, inventory management, asset management, and year-end/month-end processes to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Created the digital budget book presented to the citizens annually.
- Analyzed financial reports to ensure compliance with city regulations and policies.
- Coordinated audits and facilitated communication between departments and external auditors.
Account Manager Intern
Anthem Business Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported account managers in developing client proposals and presentations.
- Assisted in managing client communications and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Coordinated meetings between clients and internal teams to align on project goals.
- Reconciled customer payments and ensured accuracy of account statements.
- Tracked business transactions and processed incoming invoices.
Pharmacy Technician
Reasor's
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently for diverse customer needs.
- Assisted customers with medication inquiries and provided product recommendations.
- Managed inventory levels and organized medication storage in compliance with regulations.
- Entered invoices daily into computer system and verified drug stock on backorder to ensure timely fulfillment of medication needs.
- Contacted other distributors to locate medications not available from the primary distributor.
Education
Master's - Accounting
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
OK01-2025
Bachelor's - Accounting
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
OK01-2023
Associate's - Science
TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OK01-2019
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget development
- Cost management
- Cash flow management
- Profitability analysis
- Working capital management
- Auditing
- Regulatory compliance
- Portfolio management
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
- Accounting
Timeline
Director of Finance
City of Catoosa
01.2026 - Current
Assistant Finance Director
City of Claremore
01.2021 - 01.2026
Account Manager Intern
Anthem Business Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Reasor's
01.2015 - 01.2021
Master's - Accounting
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's - Accounting
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate's - Science
TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE