JENNIFER ALVEY
ST. MARY’S COUNTY METROPOLITAN COMMISSION
Mechanicsville,MD
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience
Government finance professional with 13+ years supporting CFOs and senior leaders in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, payroll, and audit readiness. Experienced in operating and capital budgets, multi-jurisdiction payroll, ERP controls, and translating financial data into practical recommendations in quasi-government environments.
Work History
Assistant Chief Financial Officer
12 Years 4 Months- Coordinated daily utility operations, ensuring reliable water and wastewater service delivery.
- Supervised field crews, reinforcing safety procedures and operational compliance.
- Reviewed equipment performance, identifying maintenance needs and service risks.
- Supported emergency response efforts for system outages, breaks, and service disruptions.
Fiscal Supervisor
12 Years 9 Months- Partner with the CFO, directors, and commissioners on annual budget development, multi-year forecasts, fiscal policy compliance, and financial decisions across a $[X]M operating budget.
- Prepared monthly variance analyses and KPI dashboards for executive leadership and commissioners, facilitating informed capital allocations and operational adjustments.
- Monitored operating budgets, project funding, expenditures, and capital improvement activity; provided account maintenance and guidance on fund usage to ensure compliance and resource optimization.
- Oversaw financial transactions, vendor records, pricing and payment reviews, and monthly utility expenditures, ensuring accurate government bond and loan payments and timely 1099 reporting.
- Maintain ERP financial records and general ledger allocations; reconcile credit card activity and investigate discrepancies to strengthen data integrity and internal controls.
- Lead annual financial and compliance audit support, coordinating documentation and responses; supporting [X] consecutive years of unqualified opinions.
- Develop SOPs for accounts payable, payroll reconciliation, and budget variance reporting; established reporting timelines and standardized finance workflows.
Tax Assistant
1 Year- Assisted in preparation of individual and business tax returns, reviewed financial data to identify applicable federal and state credits and liabilities, and generated reports using QuickBooks and Excel.
- Prepared individual and business tax returns with accurate supporting documentation.
- Reviewed client records to identify missing information and resolve filing discrepancies.
- Organized tax files, forms, and confidential records for efficient retrieval and compliance.
Lead Administrator, Operations Department
4 Years- Assisted Operations leadership in financial and operational reporting, project coordination, contract administration, and streamlining business processes.
- Developed databases and spreadsheets for inventory and reporting; prepared weekly and monthly leadership reports and tracked projects against contract requirements.
- Coordinated engineers, technicians, managers, and customers; ensured documentation compliance with ISO quality procedures while managing scheduling and document control.
Assistant Manager & Technician
6 Years- Streamlined medical office operations in administration, billing, insurance claims, prior authorizations, inventory, purchasing, and records management to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff and implemented office procedures and operational standards to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Coordinated daily operations to maintain workflow consistency and timely task completion.
- Supervised staff activities and supported performance through clear direction and follow-up.
- Monitored records and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with office procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Expected
Associate of Science - Accounting
Skills
Government finance
Budget development and variance analysis
Financial reporting and forecasting
Capital improvement planning
GAAP and tax compliance
Audit support
ERP and general ledger management
Internal controls
Full-cycle payroll and benefits
Accounts payable and vendor management
KPI reporting
SOP development and process improvement
Cross-functional leadership
CPA track
GovTech and Edmunds ERP
Advanced Excel and financial modeling
QuickBooks
ADP
Microsoft Office and Office 365
Google Workspace
Certification
Virginia Statewide Yearly Payroll Conference, American Payroll Association | 2016, 2018–2025, Fundamental Payroll Certification, MSE Consulting Services | 2019, Creating an Efficient Accounts Payable Policy & Procedures Manual, AURORA | 2020, Excelling as a Manager or Supervisor, SkillPath | 2021, Accounts Payable Workflows That Increase Productivity, Efficiency, and Cash, CFO Daily News | 2021, H&R Block Tax Course | 2013
Personal Information
Title: ASSISTANT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | GOVERNMENT FINANCE
Timeline
Assistant Chief Financial Officer
St Mary's County Metropolitan Commission
06.2014 - CurrentRead More
Fiscal Supervisor
ST. MARY’S COUNTY METROPOLITAN COMMISSION
01.2014 - CurrentRead More
Tax Assistant
DOWELL FINANCIAL
01.2013 - 01.2014Read More
Lead Administrator, Operations Department
ACRA CONTROL, INC. – A CURTISS-WRIGHT COMPANY
01.2008 - 01.2012Read More
Assistant Manager & Technician
SHAH ASSOCIATES
01.2002 - 01.2008Read More
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science from Accounting
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University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Management
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