Kelly Barr
Orlando
Summary
Hardworking Chief Financial Officer bringing [Number] years of experience in financial leadership. Specializing in financial decision making and company-wide policy development. Talent for overcoming operational issues and driving proactive improvements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Elevation Financial Group
01.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency across multiple departments.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Developed and executed organizational strategies to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
- Analyzed market trends to inform decision-making and improve competitive positioning.
- Collaborated with executives to establish key performance indicators for monitoring company success.
Controller
Elevation Financial Group
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Led financial reporting and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Streamlined budgeting processes to enhance forecasting accuracy.
- Mentored finance team, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Implemented cost control measures, optimizing operational efficiency across departments.
- Analyzed cash flow trends, providing insights for investment opportunities and risk management strategies.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
Chief Financial Officer
East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed company-wide budgets, payroll, accounting and other financial operations.
- Oversaw monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting while developing annual operational budget and [Number]-year projections.
- Created and implemented best practices to standardize internal processes and procedures.
- Prepared financial forecasts to support fiscal planning and management.
Vice President of Administration and Operations
East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status and direction for projects.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
- Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar divisional operation.
- Researched underlying issues, regulatory compliance status and processes to resolve complex business issues and recommend strategic corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting
University Of Akron
Akron, OHSkills
- Documentation compliance
- Operations oversight
- Financial management
- Understanding regulatory requirements
- Risk management
- Financial auditing
- Accounting principles understanding
- Financial leadership
- Strategic policy formulation
Certification
CPA - Inactive
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Elevation Financial Group
01.2024 - Current
Controller
Elevation Financial Group
07.2022 - 12.2023
Chief Financial Officer
East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation
01.2020 - 06.2022
Vice President of Administration and Operations
East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation
01.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting
University Of Akron
Community Engagement
Church Volunteer Stuff, Community Group, PTA Stuff