Seasoned financial leader with over 30 years of experience in accounting, financial planning and reporting. Highly accomplished in financial system configuration and implementation. Demonstrated success dealing with complicated federal programs and reengineering processes to be more efficient and effective while maintaining proper internal control.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Controller
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Denver, CO
05.2008 - 12.2022
Executive Leadership Team member representing the Controller Division and Finance Office in collaborative meetings with the Executive Director, Deputy Directors, and other executives for the purpose of making decisions about the direction of the Department, including planning and operations, policy and other areas that require input from the Department's senior staff
Directed all aspects of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, including budget to actual analysis, general ledger, and diagnostic report review.
Department's financial point of contact for audits including the Office of the State Auditor's annual Statewide Single Audit and Office of the Inspector General's financial audits. Defended the Department from Office of the State Auditor financial audit recommendations presented before the Legislative Audit Committee.
State Controller's delegate for review and execution of Department's administrative contracts totaling more than $200 million annually.
Safety Net Programs Manager
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Denver, CO
03.2006 - 04.2008
Functioned as staff authority concerning provider reimbursement for services rendered to the medically uninsured and indigent.
Analyzed and set the reimbursement methodology for provider rates.
Designed and implemented program modifications, financing strategies and delivery systems.
Developed and maintained program budget, approximately $257 million, rate adjustments for payments and financial policies.
Medicaid and Tobacco Settlement Accountant
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Denver, CO
02.2002 - 03.2006
Designed, implemented, and updated, when necessary, accounting and financial reporting procedures
Completed weekly financial reconciliation of expenditures between the Medicaid Management Information System and Statewide accounting system for the Medicaid and Children's Basic Health programs.
Completed and submitted the the quarterly federal CMS-64, for Medicaid, and CMS-21, for the Children's Basic Health Plan, reports to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Oversaw the federal cash draws for Medicaid and the Children's Basic Health Plan programs and related cash fund balances.
Formulated responses to inquiries related to quarterly reporting and internal/external audits.
Office of the State Auditor, Legislative Auditor
Office of the State Auditor
Denver, CO
02.2000 - 01.2002
Developed audit plans and budgets by reviewing audit background.
Conducted audits of agencies revenue, expenditures, payroll, budget, capital assets and grants.
Performed analysis using statistical sampling, site inspections, and review of controls, operations, and financial records.
Developed recommendations for audit reports based on findings and prepared reports for the Legislative Audit Committee.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Colorado
Denver
05-1997
Skills
Accounts Receivable and Payable
Fixed Assets
Grant Management and Accounting
Federal and State Reporting
Internal Controls
Auditing
GAAP
Financial system configuration and implementation
Banking solutions - Visa/MasterCard and Lockbox
Accomplishments
2022 Public Service Recognition Week Award
2009 Executive Director's Award for Excellence
Volunteer Service
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Finance Committee Chair
Timeline
Department Controller
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
05.2008 - 12.2022
Safety Net Programs Manager
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
03.2006 - 04.2008
Medicaid and Tobacco Settlement Accountant
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
02.2002 - 03.2006
Office of the State Auditor, Legislative Auditor
Office of the State Auditor
02.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Colorado
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