Jennifer Foster
1354 S. Hewitt Avenue,PA
Summary
Results-driven Finance Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic financial planning, risk management, and capital budgeting. Excel in leadership, negotiation, and communication, ensuring successful financial operations and team collaboration. Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate, and legal accounting structures.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Borough of Canonsburg
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
07.2025 - Current
- Managed financial planning processes for municipal budget development.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory financial reporting requirements.
- Coordinated audits and ensured accuracy of financial statements.
- Interim Finance Director until Borough Manager was hired.
Finance Director
Collier Township
Presto , PA
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Directed and managed all daily operations, payroll, banking, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all pension activities, working closely with public works and police on contracts. Developed accounting and administrative policies for bidding and procurement, conducting and coordinating all audit and budget activity. Invested and made recommendations to commissioners on short- and long-term debt.
Administrator
Mayberry Orthodontics
McMurray, PA
05.2004 - 06.2022
- Daily operations of accounting, accounts receivable, account payable, payroll, tax reporting, financial reporting, tax planning, and collections, administering 401 profit sharing plans, group administrator for employee benefits. Credentialing with all major commercial insurance carriers and billing of both primary and secondary insurance carriers. Familiar with public welfare programs and Medicare and Medicaid carriers. Handled site selection and layout, defined design criteria, completed initial planning and cost estimates for 2 of the four new office locations; coordinated and obtained all computer software and networking for transition from paper office to state-of-the-art chartless offices
Controller
Arc Human Services
Meadowlands, PA
03.1996 - 07.1999
- Developed and implemented time studies and efficiency tests for numerous operations of the business; reported to the Board of Directors on financial standing; implemented fundraising procedures with the Fundraising Director; interfaced with local planning, operating, finance, and legal organizations to meet local requirements and create a positive relationship with community and civic leaders.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Information Systems
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05-1992
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Center
Fredericktown, PA05-1987
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Cash flow management
- Debt management
- Network Technology
- Payroll administration
Affiliations
- Military service as a Finance Officer United States Army
Accomplishments
- Network + certification
- PA Notary
Timeline
Finance Director
Borough of Canonsburg
07.2025 - Current
Finance Director
Collier Township
01.2024 - 09.2024
Administrator
Mayberry Orthodontics
05.2004 - 06.2022
Controller
Arc Human Services
03.1996 - 07.1999
Master of Science - Computer Information Systems
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Waynesburg University
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Center