Jessica Braddock
El Dorado Hills,CA
Summary
Seasoned Director of Finance with an extensive background in public agency fiscal management, business process improvement, and financial analysis. Skilled at developing and presenting financial models and reports. Notable strengths include strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, political astuteness, attention to detail, and time management. Proven ability to contribute positively to organizational growth and stability through the sound management of financial processes and resources.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
El Dorado Hills Fire Department
07.2015 - Current
- Directs and supervises the Finance Division's operations, overseeing various financial functions such as accounting, purchasing, payroll, and budgeting.
- Develops, implements, and maintains financial policies, procedures, and appropriate systems pertaining to budgeting, financial record-keeping, and reporting to ensure effective and efficient management of resources.
- Implements necessary process enhancements within the Finance Division to establish strong internal controls, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Establishes and maintains accurate accounting records and journals for a diverse range of accounts and transactions.
- Reconciles and balances balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Executes month-end, fiscal year-end, and calendar year-end accounting processes in accordance with GAAP and governmental accounting standards.
- Prepares financial forecasts and models, studies long-range economic trends, and projects the impact of such trends.
- Acts as the main point of contact for independent auditors, contributing to defining audit scope and supplying all requested documents.
- Prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Manages the creation of the Department's $30M annual and mid-year budgets, monitoring and reporting on budget variances on a monthly basis.
- Oversees and reviews the preparation of the bi-weekly payroll and related reporting to pension and deferred compensation plans.
- Acts as the Secretary to the Board of Directors; attends Board of Director meetings; oversees the development and distribution of all minutes, agendas, and notices in a timely manner.
FOS Reporting Manager
Apercen Partners, LLP
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Managed the financial reporting function for high-net-worth clients.
- Completed financial statement analyses and presented findings at internal meetings.
- Evaluated current reporting systems for efficiency improvements.
IT Finance Supervisor
UC Davis Health System
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Manage Operating and Capital budget for 10+ IT Cost Centers totaling $116M per year
- Lead and develop a staff of 5 FTEs composed of Financial/Business Analysts.
- Provide meaningful reports and analysis to CIO, IT Management, and UCDHS Finance.
- Work closely with UCDHS General Accounting, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Capital Finance, and Budget departments to ensure proper approval, processing, and accounting of all IT purchases.
- Manage development, customization, and implementation of a new IT budget management database.
- Establish and document new financial control and business processes.
Facility Controller
Covanta Energy Corp.
10.2008 - 01.2012
- Responsible for 5 facilities with an annual budget totaling over $40M and an accounting staff of 6 FTE’s.
- Manage the month-end close process for each facility from start to finish, including review of journal entries, monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare and submit monthly forecasts and an annual budget for each facility.
- Maintain monthly SOX compliance records.
- Facilitate both internal and external audits.
- Submit timely reporting to various regulatory agencies.
Assistant Controller
Dana Corporation
03.2007 - 10.2008
- Supervised the timely preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Monitored and enforced SOX compliance at each location.
- Perform daily and periodic cost accounting functions to comply with GAAP and other reporting requirements.
- Develop and maintain standard costs, and verify all changes to the bill of materials.
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young, LLP
06.2003
- Developed and maintained productive working relationships with both client personnel and audit team members.
- Directed audit engagement fieldwork, including managing staff performance and routinely reporting to supervisors of the engagement status.
- Applied complex accounting and auditing concepts to specific client situations.
- Developed people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff.
Education
Master of Accounting -
Leventhal School of Accounting, University of Southern California
08.2004
Bachelor of Science, Accounting -
Leventhal School of Accounting, University of Southern California
08.2004
Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Presentation
- Internal Controls
- Account Analysis
- General Ledger Accounting
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Business Process Improvement
- Compliance Monitoring
- Financial Forecasting
- Budget Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
Certifications and Licenses
California CPA License #98784, Active, September 2007-Present
Activities
- GIR Leadership Institute, Graduate/Fellow, 03/2014
- Ernst & Young People Committee, Class Representative, 01/2005, 03/2007
- USC Accounting Society, Active Member, Spring 2002, Fall 2002
Awards
- GFOA Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, 06/2024
- GFOA Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, 11/2023
- UCDHS STAR Award, 04/2014
- Covanta Energy Employee Recognition Award for Excellence, 04/2010
- Ernst & Young Achievement Bonus Award, 05/2006
- USC Marshall School Dean’s List Award, Spring 2002-August 2004
- A. N. Mosich Endowed Scholarship Award, 04/2002
Timeline
Director of Finance
El Dorado Hills Fire Department
07.2015 - Current
FOS Reporting Manager
Apercen Partners, LLP
03.2015 - 07.2015
IT Finance Supervisor
UC Davis Health System
02.2012 - 03.2015
Facility Controller
Covanta Energy Corp.
10.2008 - 01.2012
Assistant Controller
Dana Corporation
03.2007 - 10.2008
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young, LLP
06.2003
Master of Accounting -
Leventhal School of Accounting, University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science, Accounting -
Leventhal School of Accounting, University of Southern California
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