Joshua Brown

• Manage and oversee the financial operations of two major City health benefit funds totaling $12 million, ensuring accuracy in budgeting, reporting, and fund allocation while supporting long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Prepared and presented monthly financial reports, FTAs, and executive summaries for leadership, utilizing financial modeling and data visualization tools to highlight trends and inform decision-making.
• Perform full-cycle accounting duties including data entry, reconciliation, audit, and variance analysis using platforms such as Oracle, Workday, and Advantage (AMS) to support compliance and data integrity.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Human Resources, the City Controller's Office, and the Office of Budget & Management Services for all accounting matters related to employee health benefits, vendor payments, and internal financial operations.
• Analyzed and reconciled high-volume invoices and vendor claims for benefits administration, identified discrepancies, and implemented process improvements for enhanced financial oversight.
• Collaborated with HRIS, Procurement, and external vendors on budgeting, contract execution, and payment process streamlining, ensuring compliance with city-wide financial policies.

Supervised team of 6 part-time staff to ensure accurate data entry and membership sales while meeting budget goals.

• Organized and led community events and annual campaigns to enhance member engagement and community outreach.

• Collaborated in preparing and analyzing annual operating budget, ensuring accurate reflection of expenditures and operational costs to inform financial decision-making.
• Monitor financial status, prepare cost analysis, and expenditure reports to provide management insights and actionable recommendations.
• Manage grant fund reimbursements, ensuring compliance with financial policies and guidelines.
• Oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, and ensure compliance with established accounting standards.
• Worked directly with city departments, managers, and vendors to resolve financial inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate financial data submission.
• Oversaw office activities, coordinating IT inventory management, travel expense support, and budget development to enhance operational efficiency.

• Coordinated HR's budget for employee health benefits, tracking and reconciling budgets across departments using AMS, Oracle, and Workday to ensure financial accuracy.
• Ensured policy compliance for HR's P&T cards while coordinating HR equipment orders with IT to streamline procurement processes.
• Executed contracts and procurement processes, prepared reports, and facilitated accurate vendor payments to maintain financial integrity.

• Processed daily cash receipts and confirmed ACH transactions to ensure timely financial operations.
• Facilitated payroll preparation, coordinated HR functions, and reviewed timesheets for accuracy.
• Oversaw FedEx invoice billing and completed new vendor setups to streamline payment processes.

• Managed accounting and budgeting tasks, reconciling deposits, auditing invoices, and preparing financial statements to ensure financial accuracy.
• Supported HR functions by coordinating position listings, processing payroll, and managing new hire paperwork for streamlined onboarding.
• Managed office operations to support city departments and enhance workflow efficiency.
• Coordinated schedules and appointments for city officials and staff members.
• Developed and maintained filing systems to ensure easy access to documents.

• Supported accounting for over $2B in revenue and $300M+ in gross profit.
• Facilitated reconciliations, A/R and A/P processes, and reporting for non-operating business functions.
• Processed vendor invoices, coordinated approval workflows, and addressed payment discrepancies.
• Supported vendor profile setup and streamlined expense report creation.

• Managed billing for major clients, including LinkedIn and Nissan, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the billing process.
• Reconciled audit reports and resolved discrepancies, enhancing accuracy in financial reporting.
• Managed billing processes for relocation services and client accounts.
• Coordinated invoice generation and distribution for timely payments.
• Reviewed billing discrepancies and resolved issues with clients efficiently.