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Jessica Hopkins

Brownwood,TX
Jessica Hopkins

Summary

Meticulous CFO with 15+ years of experience driving financial success. Skilled in financial modeling & communication, with strong business acumen & team leadership. Decisive leader & forward-thinking manager with excellent attention to detail & a hardworking mentality. Strong history of achieving both financial & non-financial business goals with effective controls & planning.

Ready to apply progressive experience to a new position with long-term potential.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Center for Life Resources

Chief Financial Officer
10.2018 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Improved structure within the business office; established appropriate processes & procedures; ensured checks & balances
  • Fostered a culture of strong internal controls & financial discipline, resulting in 5 clean annual audits & enhanced financial transparency
  • Oversaw & directed internal staff including the Comptroller, Senior Accountant, Purchasing Clerk, A/P Clerk, Billing Supervisor & Staff, Payroll Clerk, & those responsible for producing annual Tax & other compliance documents & reports
  • Oversaw cash flow management; accounting, general ledger & operations functions, ensured systems were in place to guarantee timeliness & accuracy
  • Ensured full transparency over the financial performance of the agency
  • Developed & monitored budgets
  • Ensured all financial operations complied with federal & state laws
  • Presented monthly, quarterly & annual financial statements to executives & board of directors
  • Provided strategic recommendations to the CEO, board & executive management team
  • Effectively & clearly communicated potential financial, compliance, regulatory & legal risks in a timely manner
  • Proposed & assisted in implementation of action plans to ensure that financial objectives were attained
  • Coordinated audit activities
  • Supervised the accounting department to ensure smooth day-to-day transactions

Brown County Home Solutions

Interim Executive Director
09.2018 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Worked with the board to fulfill the organization’s mission
  • Led BCHS in a manner that supported & guided the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors
  • Enhanced BCHS’s image by being active & visible in the community & by working closely with other professional, civic & private organizations
  • Oversaw the administration, programs & strategic plan of the organization
  • Fundraising, marketing, & community outreach
  • Oversaw & implemented appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization were appropriate
  • Established employment & administrative policies & procedures for all functions & for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit
  • Reviewed & approved contracts for services.

Family Services Center, Inc.

Chief Financial Officer
10.2017 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Re-worked Annual Fund-Raising Golf Event as a Golf Tournament
  • Through the participation of 23 full teams, local donations & raffle tickets sales, raised over $16,000 to assist with covering the financial gap during the process of closing the Center
  • Budget preparation & management activities
  • Developed financial policies to ensure operational efficiency
  • Conducted periodic financial analysis to identify & resolve issues, gaps or variances
  • Tracked funds & maintained relevant cash reserves
  • Ensured all expenses were within the assigned allocated budget
  • Prepared all financial statements, invoices, proposals, etc
  • As required
  • Performed account receivables & payables activities in accurate & timely manner
  • Ensured that financial transactions were properly updated & recorded
  • Managed the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, expense reports, etc
  • Ensured data integrity in all financial reporting
  • Updated financial records with recent transactions & changes
  • Performed finance analysis, reporting & management tasks
  • Reviewed financial paperwork & procedures & made appropriate changes
  • Monitored financial performance by measuring & analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances
  • Reported financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements
  • Utilized accounting system functionality, prepared & posted adjusting & recurring journal entries & updated general ledger accounts for monthly revenue & expenditure transactions; analyzed & reconciled accounts to the general ledger as required; generated monthly trial balances; prepared year-end accruals & adjustments; prepared reversing entries & closed the general ledger
  • Served as systems administrator & ensured smooth operations of the Finance department’s accounting & cash receiving systems, including general ledger, utility billing & payroll
  • Coordinated & oversaw the internal & external audit of the Center’s accounting records, financial statements & special funds conducted by the Center's external auditor
  • Conducted research & performed special projects as needed.

Wall Moulding

Purchasing Manager
07.2012 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Improved Overall Purchasing Procedures Resulting in Better Distribution/Reduction of Expenditures/Accounts Payables
  • Negotiated Better Pricing with Various Manufacturers Resulting in Cost Savings of 5-15% (Depending on Related Manufacturer/Period)
  • Improved Sample/Sample Approval Process
  • Improved Issue Research & Resolution Process; Increased Credits from Vendors; Improved Manufacturing/Quality Control
  • Improved Packaging Inventory Process - Eliminated Unnecessary/Repetitive Products/Waste; Assisted in Improved Budgeting/Planning
  • Improved Container Tracking/Information/Communication(s) System(s)/Procedure(s)
  • Streamlined Information for Items in FACTS System; Corrected/Updated Older Active Items; Eliminated Old Inactive/Irrelevant Items.

Andy's Pest Troopers, Inc.

Office Manager, Personnel Manager
03.2009 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Maintained office services by organizing office operations & procedures; prepared payroll; controlled correspondence; designed filing systems; reviewed & approved supply requisitions; assigned & monitored clerical functions
  • Assisted in the Increased Gross Annual Revenue Growth (20% Annually)
  • Hired, Trained & Mentored 5 Employees
  • Facilitated Buyout of Smaller Pest Company
  • Established & Implemented General Operating Procedures & Standards
  • Improved Community Awareness Through Involvement in Various Organizations
  • Streamlined & Updated Company Branding (On Company Vehicles, Uniforms, Forms, Mailings, & Other Documents).

Texas Bank

Marketing Coordinator {Student Lending & Advertising}
07.2007 - 03.2009

Job overview

  • Assisted with Collateral Development, Sales Programs, Product & Service Program Development
  • Assisted with Implementation of Marketing & Advertising Campaigns; Assisted with the Preparation of Marketing & Advertising Strategies, Plans, & Objectives
  • Planned Meetings & Participated in Trade Shows & Showcases by Identifying, Assembling, & Coordinating Requirements; Establishing Contacts
  • Monitored & Managed Budgets for (9) Bank Branches by Comparing & Analyzing Actual Results with Plans & Forecasts.

Education

Tarleton State University

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

University Overview

Tarleton State University

Master of Science in Management & Leadership

University Overview

GPA: 3.85/4.0

Skills

  • Operational management
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Budget Development
  • Financial Reporting
  • Documentation compliance
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Fiscal Management
  • Audit Coordination
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Financial Process Improvement
  • Accounting Principles

Personal Information

Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Awards

Awards
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood – Kiwanian of the Year (2015 - 2016)
  • Kiwanis International - Women in Kiwanis Honoree (April, 2012)
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood – Perfect Attendance Award (February, 2012)
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood – Distinguished Service Award: 59th Annual Pancake Supper Coordinator (February, 2012)
  • TSU – Outstanding Student in the Master of Science in Management & Leadership Program (April, 2011)
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood – Perfect Attendance Award (February, 2011)
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood – Technology & Service Award (February, 2011)

Community Service

Community Service
  • Brown County Home Solutions, Board of Directors (November, 2018 - July, 2020)
  • Brownwood Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador: President (April, 2010 - March, 2011)
  • Brownwood Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador: Vice President (April, 2009 - March, 2010)
  • Brownwood Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador (October, 2008, October, 2012)
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood, Board of Directors (July, 2016 - September, 2019)
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood, President (October, 2017 - September, 2018)
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood, Vice President (October, 2016 - September, 2017
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood, Pancake Chairperson/Vice President Elect (July, 2016 - September, 2016)
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood, Board of Directors (October, 2010 - August, 2012)
  • Kiwanis Club of Brownwood, Member (April, 2009 - current)
  • Brown County Republican Women, Member (November, 2010 - November, 2012)
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Timeline

Chief Financial Officer
Center for Life Resources
10.2018 - 06.2024
Interim Executive Director
Brown County Home Solutions
09.2018 - 11.2018
Chief Financial Officer
Family Services Center, Inc.
10.2017 - 08.2018
Purchasing Manager
Wall Moulding
07.2012 - 10.2017
Office Manager, Personnel Manager
Andy's Pest Troopers, Inc.
03.2009 - 07.2012
Marketing Coordinator {Student Lending & Advertising}
Texas Bank
07.2007 - 03.2009
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Tarleton State University
Master of Science in Management & Leadership

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