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Jimmie L. Clements, Jr
Director Of Operations
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader with over 18 years experience of offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Youth Crisis Center
Jacksonville, FL
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Report directly to the CEO.
- Administered all agency accounting processes including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll, cash draw downs, and all related banking activity.
- Managed all fiscal reporting, contract reviews, and agreement renewals with government agencies, private foundations, and corporations to ensure accuracy and compliance with funding guidelines.
- Partnered with the Chief Executive Officer to develop annual and quarterly budgets for the organization’s operating cost and budgets. (Totaling $6M in aggregate).
- Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
- Investigated and analyzed opportunities for reducing cost within the business and actively championed this within the senior management team.
- Provided useful insights in monthly Finance committee meetings through detail write-ups on company’s financial health and future forecast to set up the stage for monthly executive board meetings.
- Advised senior staff, executive director, and board of directors in implementation of strategies to maintain and improve fiscal condition and strengthen capacity for additional growth.
- Produced monthly financial statements including balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and accumulative general ledger using a computer-based accounting system.
- Major Accomplishment: Successfully upgraded/implemented a new accounting software. (Cougar Mountain).
- Accomplish member of the Executive Leadership Team.
- Oversees external audit processes and procedures.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Analyzed financial data regarding program performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.
Controller
United Way of Northeast Florida
Jacksonville, FL
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Supervise the day-to-day financial operations while maintaining current accurate records and documentation for all cash receipts and disbursements such as the general ledger, payroll, vendor payables, receivables, and collections
- Supervise a total of 4 direct reports
- Constructed and coordinate finance staff workload to ensure timely and accurate preparation of all necessary financial and campaign transactions and reports
- Evaluated and recommend enhancements for operational efficiencies and effectiveness
- Performed and review monthly general ledger account analysis plus reconciliation of subsystems
- Assisted with preparing the annual operating budgets including but not limited to evaluating the financial impact on short and long- term strategies of new programs/initiatives
- Regularly monitor all receivables to ensure accurate data, timely billing and collection to the greatest extent possible
- Collaborated with the Vice President of Finance along with the support of volunteers such as the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees to review financial results
- Partner with other leaders and Finance Department team members to provide accounting and financial related guidance and expertise.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
Controller
Aging True, Cathedral Foundation Inc
Jacksonville, FL
05.2013 - 12.2016
- Organized and maintained budget and financial administration for 4 business segments. (Totaling $28M in aggregate)
- Supervise a total of 8 direct reports
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Responsible for approving/negotiating vender contract rates
- Major Accomplishment: Successfully converted in-house payroll over to ADP.
- Interacts with external auditors and prepared Supplemental Functional expense schedules as needed
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
- Reduced waste and boosted productivity by restructuring finance and accounting departments.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Accomplish member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Operations Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
Jacksonville, Fl
05.2009 - 05.2013
- Assist the Director of Operations by providing ongoing support and administrative management
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of Clinical managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance for 11 clinics and 8 Outpatient acute contracts.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving on Quality Control issues.
- Responsible for building/maintaining professional relationships with our medical professionals and contracted venders
- Assisted with marketing strategy creation and advertising initiatives to better promote facility to public.
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
- Prepared monthly Profit and Loss analysis.
- Performed quarterly Operational/Regulatory audits to ensure that all clinics are within compliance.
- Tracked and analyzed profitability and key metrics of Supply Cost establishment to improve overall profitability. (Resulted in a $2.00 per treatment cost savings.)
- Major Accomplishment: Improved our area FTE ranking from last to Third place within the North Florida Region.
- Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
- Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
- Communicated with staff, patients and healthcare providers to encourage highest quality of service.
- Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
Chief Financial Officer
Ten Broeck Hospital of Jacksonville, Wekiva Springs Center for Women
Jacksonville, Fl
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Report directly to the CEO
- Responsible for the oversight and the completion of the monthly Billing Chart Audits
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets in excess of $22M in aggregate.
- Maintained/monitored the monthly financial risk for self pay patients and Insurance denials
- Responsible for pinpointing potential FTE’s problems and facilitating the necessary corrective action plan
- Prepared pro-forma financial statements and revenue projections for new building projects
- Promoted to CFO
- Responsible for managing the overall day to day accounting functions and business office operations
- Responsible for creating/negotiating vendor contracts.
- Maintained accurate recording of capital expenditures and fixed asset listings.
- Responsible for reviewing monthly charges and contract agreements to ensure accuracy of payment.
- Supervise and assist with Payroll and Accounts Payable process including the 1099’s annual reports.
- Prepared monthly Profit & Loss forecast and Analysis.
- Assisted with the preparation of the AHCA and Medicare cost reports.
- Major Accomplishment: Initiated/installed new A/R policies and procedures which resulted in a 40% increase in cash collections.
- Wrote/implemented new polices and internal control procedures.
- Prepared Monthly Operation Report packages for corporate.
- Prepare and post month end / year end general ledger entries and closings.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Worked closely with audit team to prepare accounts and documentation as well as conduct audits according to all regulatory requirements.
- Produced reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provided financial expertise to departments such as human resources and legal.
- Oversaw payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
- Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
- Analyzed operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
Corporate Accountant
Fidelity National Financial
Jacksonville, Fl
01.2003 - 01.2006
Senior Accountant
Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville Inc
01.2000 - 01.2003
Accountant I Supervisor
Duval County Health
Jacksonville, FL
01.1999 - 01.2000
Staff Accountant
Nemours Children’s Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
01.1996 - 01.1999
Reinsurance Accountant
American Heritage Life Insurance
Jacksonville, FL
01.1994 - 01.1996
Radioman 2nd Class
US Navy
01.1987 - 01.1994
Education
M.B.A - Management
University of Phoenix
B.S - Accounting
Jones College
Skills
General ledger accounting
Technology-savvy
Account Reconciliation
Organizational skills
Cash handling expertise
Risk mitigation
Budget forecasting
Cost control and reduction
Financial analysis and reporting
Staff Management
Human resources knowledge
Revenue Generation
Process implementation
Additional Information
- PERSONAL DATA , Level II Background Screening - Current, Top Secret Security Clearance (SBI/BI) 1987-1994
Accomplishments
- Successfully upgraded/implemented a new accounting software.
- Developed a departmental accounting structure to monitor/improve our overall financial results.
- Successfully converted our in-house payroll over to ADP.
- Improved our area FTE ranking from last to Third place within the North Florida Region.
- Initiated/installed new A/R policies and procedures which resulted in a 40% increase in cash collections.
Software
Timeline
Director of Finance
Youth Crisis Center
11.2020 - 10.2021
Controller
United Way of Northeast Florida
01.2017 - 11.2020
Controller
Aging True, Cathedral Foundation Inc
05.2013 - 12.2016
Operations Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2009 - 05.2013
Chief Financial Officer
Ten Broeck Hospital of Jacksonville, Wekiva Springs Center for Women
08.2006 - 06.2009
Corporate Accountant
Fidelity National Financial
01.2003 - 01.2006
Senior Accountant
Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville Inc
01.2000 - 01.2003
Accountant I Supervisor
Duval County Health
01.1999 - 01.2000
Staff Accountant
Nemours Children’s Clinic
01.1996 - 01.1999
Reinsurance Accountant
American Heritage Life Insurance
01.1994 - 01.1996
Radioman 2nd Class
US Navy
01.1987 - 01.1994
M.B.A - Management
University of Phoenix
B.S - Accounting
Jones College