Kay Ware Cavanaugh
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Experienced in state of Louisiana agency work, using various programs. Experienced, detail-oriented budget manager with expertise in budget reconciliation, forecasting, position control, and Banner. Skilled in financial reporting, personnel budgeting, and fund accounting to support accurate records, balanced budgets, and informed leadership decisions.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Manager, Position Control
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, Louisiana
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Prepared comprehensive reports for executive leadership on budget changes and projections for future fiscal years.
- Managed Northwestern State University departmental budgets and spending plans.
- Balanced personnel budgets to align with organizational changes.
- Monitored budget balances, encumbrances, and fund transfers to ensure accuracy across university accounts.
- Updated budget files for all personnel actions, including salary and benefit expenses.
- Updated Banner information for changes in classifications of positions.
- Extracted reports of data concerning personnel for departments and Vice- Presidents as requested.
Accounting Technician, Accounting and Reporting
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, Louisiana
02.1999 - 04.2021
- Reconciled monthly Group Benefits Health and Life invoices for active and retiree members to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Prepared annual financial statement reports for Health and Life budgets, ensuring compliance and clarity for active and retiree accounts.
- Projected budgets for future year expenses for Health and Life insurance costs.
- Processed budget revisions for campus departments, facilitating timely adjustments to departmental financial planning.
- Reconciled bank accounts monthly to ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Proofed and processed all disbursements for Accounts Payable and Payroll.
- Processed financial transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Researched and made corrections to budgets.
Office Manager
Nakatosh Nissan
Natchitoches, Louisiana
01.1997 - 12.1998
- Managed dealership office operations for Nakatosh Nissan with attention to daily workflow
- Prepared monthly financial statements
- Assist with customer service inquiries
Office Manager
Many Ford Mercury
Many, Louisiana
01.1990 - 12.1996
- Managed dealership office operations for Many Ford Mercury with attention to daily workflow
- Prepared monthly financial statements
- Supervised office staff
Office Manager
Red River Lincoln Mercury Nissan
Natchitoches, Louisiana
05.1979 - 12.1989
- Managed dealership office operations for Red River Lincoln Mercury Nissan with attention to daily workflow
- Prepared monthly financial statements
- Supervised office personnel
Education
Master of Arts - Adult Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05-2012
Skills
- Budget management
- Budget forecasting
- Position control
- Financial reporting
- Financial analysis
- Cost analysis
- Fund accounting
- Banner system
Timeline
Budget Manager, Position Control
Northwestern State University
04.2021 - 01.2025
Accounting Technician, Accounting and Reporting
Northwestern State University
02.1999 - 04.2021
Office Manager
Nakatosh Nissan
01.1997 - 12.1998
Office Manager
Many Ford Mercury
01.1990 - 12.1996
Office Manager
Red River Lincoln Mercury Nissan
05.1979 - 12.1989
Master of Arts - Adult Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana