Jockars L. Wedlowe
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Top-notch CFO with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices. Eager to leverage 25+ years of experience to a new position with long-term potential.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Claratel Behavioral Health
01.2018 - Current
- Direct finance team of 3 Directors over Finance, Revenue Cycle, Budgets and Purchasing & Contracts.
- Redesign the Revenue Cycle process and created tracking reports resulted in a 2.5 million dollar revenue collection per year.
- Reviewed and negotiated banking relationships by increasing interest rate on public funds resulting in $50k per year.
- Consult with other Community Service Board to strengthen their financial departments and create value.
- Directed financial strategy and operations to optimize revenue growth and enhance organizational efficiency.
CONTROLLER
Cobb/Douglas Community Services Board
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Directed finance team of Accounting Manager, Information Technology, Billing, and two Report Analyst.
- Worked with 25 directors to create annual budgets and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Redesigned the finance department to create separation of duties and checks and balances.
- Lead operations meetings to develop a better revenue cycle process.
- Review all sources of revenue to ensure collections were being done.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for the agency with $3 million dollars in monthly expenses.
CONTROLLER
Alleghany Highlands Community Services
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Directed finance team of 4 supervisors, Accounting Operations, Finance, Reimbursement, and Purchasing & Contracts.
- Developed and created centralized purchasing to gain internal controls and safeguards resulting in 45% reduction in expenses.
- Created and facilitated a new budget process with Accounting Management and Program Directors.
- Redesigned the Reimbursement department and increased collection from 65% to 90%.
- Negotiated with a Great Plains provider with a cost saving of 36K per year.
- Developed benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of departments.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
BUDGET ANALYST
Accountemps – Robert Half Company
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Constructed and executed $8.6M agency budget in a timely matter.
- Customized monthly performance reports for each Program.
- Discuss budget variances with directors and supervisors.
- Improved current processes in the account department.
- Collaborated with the Marketing team to provide financial data for grants and offers.
ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS MANAGER
Alleghany Highlands Community Services
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable and Payroll team.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Analyzed variances between budgeted and actual performance, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
- Monitors, prepares and updates allocation tables of expenditures and revenue transfers based on budgetary and cost allocation guidelines.
- Perform internal audits of fiscal practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local departments on mandated and restricted funds.
- Reconcile all general ledger accounts, including client A/R reimbursement to ensure all transactions are properly posted to the general ledger.
ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN
Department of Social Services (DSS)
10.2011 - 05.2013
BUDGET & REPORTS
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
03.2007 - 01.2011
SALES AND SERVICES/DISPATCHER
The Roanoke Times
08.2005 - 03.2007
INVENTORY ANALYST
PRE-Solutions
07.2002 - 10.2004
FINANCIAL ANALYST
T-Mobile
11.2000 - 07.2002
REVENUE ANALYST
Accountants On Call
07.2000 - 11.2000
Education
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
Albany State University
Albany, GA05.2000
Skills
- Financial Systems: Acumatica, Great Plains, MAS 90, Oracle, PeopleSoft, & SAP
- Electronic Health Records: Avatar, Carelogic, Anasazi, Harmony, & Credible
- Data: Microsoft office with Excel proficiency, & Crystal Reports
CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES & STRENGTHS
- Accounting & Financial Management
- Business Planning and Analysis
- Performance Measurement
- Budgeting, Forecasting, & Analysis
- Fiscal & Productivity Tool Design
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Team Building & Performance Improvement
- Process Reengineering
- Staff Training & Development
Timeline
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Claratel Behavioral Health
01.2018 - Current
CONTROLLER
Cobb/Douglas Community Services Board
05.2017 - 01.2018
CONTROLLER
Alleghany Highlands Community Services
02.2016 - 02.2017
BUDGET ANALYST
Accountemps – Robert Half Company
04.2015 - 02.2016
ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS MANAGER
Alleghany Highlands Community Services
06.2013 - 04.2015
ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN
Department of Social Services (DSS)
10.2011 - 05.2013
BUDGET & REPORTS
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
03.2007 - 01.2011
SALES AND SERVICES/DISPATCHER
The Roanoke Times
08.2005 - 03.2007
INVENTORY ANALYST
PRE-Solutions
07.2002 - 10.2004
FINANCIAL ANALYST
T-Mobile
11.2000 - 07.2002
REVENUE ANALYST
Accountants On Call
07.2000 - 11.2000
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
Albany State University
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