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Julie Weigand

Penasco,NM

Summary

Accomplished strategic, financial, and organizational leader with over 15 years of diverse experience spanning nonprofits, tribal governments, and private industry. Recognized for expertise in executive financial management, grant acquisition and compliance, multi-stream budgeting, and operations leadership. Demonstrated ability to align financial strategy with organizational mission, drive performance optimization, and spearhead high-impact initiatives. Proven track record in fundraising, federal grant management (HUD, CoC, YHDP), and fostering team development.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant / CFO Responsibilities

Youth Shelters & Family Services
05.2025 - Current
  • Direct full-cycle financial operations across multiple government and private funding sources.
  • Lead budget planning and forecasting for the organization and programs; support grant reporting and audits.
  • Conducted cost and rate analysis for operational planning and board presentations.
  • Implemented improved controls, reducing reporting variances by 30%.
  • Collaborate with ED and department heads to align finances with organizational mission and strategy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns.
  • Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
  • Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.

Education Director / CEO, Boys & Girls Club

Picuris Pueblo (Sovereign Nation)
  • Secured over $500,000 in grants for tribal education and youth development programs.
  • Designed and administered culturally relevant curriculum, reporting systems, and staff training.
  • Developed program budgets.
  • Compliance reporting for federal and non-federal funds and contracts.
  • Built partnerships with tribal councils, schools, and local agencies.
  • Directed strategic planning and program growth initiatives.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.

Founder / Director

People of the Medicine (501c3)
  • Founded nonprofit advancing Indigenous food sovereignty, education, and art.
  • Oversaw grant writing, reporting, stakeholder development, and financial oversight.
  • Designed and implemented fundraising, business development, and sustainability plans.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.

Chief Financial Officer

Marisol Therapeutics
  • Directed financial strategy, cash handling, and investor relations for cannabis operation.
  • Implemented robust accounting practices and negotiated vendor and service contracts.
  • Led public representation and community engagement efforts.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.

Skills

  • Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Single Audit compliance and preparation
  • GAAP, experience with report preparation
  • Federal & State Grant Management & Compliance
  • Budget Development & Multi-Fund Accounting
  • A/P, A/R, Reconciliations, General Ledger Oversight, Year-end Close
  • Payroll Systems & Tax Preparation
  • Tribal & Government Relations
  • QuickBooks, Salesforce, Sage, Microsoft Office, HubSpot
  • Financial analysis Full-cycle accounting, Funds management

Certification

  • Notary Public, New Mexico, in progress
  • Certified Fund-Raising Executive, certification in progress
  • Professional Tax Preparer Certificate
  • QuickBooks Pro Advisor

Technology And Tools

  • QuickBooks (Online & Desktop)
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Excel & Office
  • ADP
  • SAMS.gov
  • Google Workspace
  • GrantHub
  • Zoom
  • HubSpot
  • Sage
  • Grants.gov
  • AI Tools for Finance & Reporting

Leadership Experience

  • Founder, People of the Medicine
  • Youth Leadership & Education Advocate, Picuris Pueblo
  • Community Liaison for Tribal-Economic Development Projects
  • Community Liaison for Cultural Creative workshops, People of the Medicine

Timeline

Accountant / CFO Responsibilities

Youth Shelters & Family Services
05.2025 - Current

Education Director / CEO, Boys & Girls Club

Picuris Pueblo (Sovereign Nation)

Founder / Director

People of the Medicine (501c3)

Chief Financial Officer

Marisol Therapeutics

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