KH Kent Hawkins
Overland Park,Kansas
Summary
Functional Senior Director driving proven results within Community Development Industry. Manages complex occupational issues while meeting business objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies and managing budget expenditures. Collaborates with management teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Financial and Offsite Analysis
NeighborWorks America
08.2010 - Current
- Responsible for managing operations of Offsite Financial Analyses and Assessment group for 250 plus network organizations
- Responsible for establishment and implementation of Offsite Assessment protocols and practices 100 plus organizations annually
- Responsible for establishing and subrecipient monitoring, establishing financial metrics and monitoring trends of not-for-profit organizations
- Responsible for ensuring quality of work of Offsite review team including workload, schedule and report quality
- Provide consultation and advice to management, peers and network organizations on financial and business line matters
- Responsible for ongoing assessment of NeighborWorks Network Organizations including program and financial trends
- Responsible for reporting results of financial health assessments to various internal and external customers.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover
- Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to policies and regulations that impacted bottom-line
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies
Management Consultant III
NeighborWorks America
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Responsible for ensuring quality of work of onsite review team including workload, on-site review schedule and report quality 10 plus Assessments annually
- Responsible for planning on-site review and coordinating program review specifics with network organizations 10 plus Assessments annually
- Provide consultation and advice and to management, peers and network organizations on financial matters
- Responsible for ongoing assessment of NeighborWorks Network Organizations including program and financial trends 10 plus Assessments annually
- Responsible for reporting results of financial health assessments to various internal and external customers.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans
- Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations
- Broadened improvement initiatives, troubleshooting problems for corrective action
- Helped develop proactive and successful business policies to meet changing demands
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
Senior Financial Analyst
NeighborWorks America
12.2004 - 12.2008
- Responsible for ongoing assessment of NeighborWorks 250 plus Network and non-network organizations related to financial performance and financial health
- Responsible for reporting results of financial health assessments to various internal and external customers, including Senior Leadership
- Responsible for providing financial management and trend analysis training to Management Consultants and other staff
- Responsible for identifying appropriate financial performance indicators and health indicators for financial health and financial performance of NeighborWorks Network organizations
- Serve as internal and external as support and advisor on accounting and financial management related issues
- Responsible for assisting Manager of Internal Assessment coordinate department workflow.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement
- Developed and implemented financial models to analyze complex information and assess health of organization
Financial Analyst
NeighborWorks America
12.2002 - 11.2004
- Responsible for ongoing assessment of NeighborWorks Network Organizations related to financial performance and financial health
- Responsible for reporting results of financial health assessments to various internal and external customers.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement
Chief Financial Officer
United Service Community Action Agency
10.2002 - 11.2002
- Managed finance department
- Developed agency’s annual budget
- Responsible for preparation of annual financial report and associated fiscal notes
- Coordinated annual audit and prepared related audit schedules
- Responsible for determining investment strategy and investment of cash balances
- Supervised four accounting staff.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions
- Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions
Director of Finance
The City of North Kansas City
07.2001 - 09.2002
- Responsible for daily management of finance department
- Supervised City’s Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable and Payroll units
- Lead role in development of annual budget
- Responsible for preparation of annual financial report and associated fiscal notes
- Supervised five staff.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities
Chief Administrative Officer
The Full Employment Council, Inc
07.1999 - 06.2001
- Supervised grants management, data collection, procurement and facilities operations
- Trained staff and Agency subcontractors on program and fiscal grant requirements
- Facilitated contractor relations including establishing subcontractor performance goals
- Responsible for monitoring subcontractors’ compliance with organization’s goals and federal regulations
- Coordinated annual financial audit and interim program audits
- Managed all aspects of procurement process including, reviewing and authorizing purchase request, developing request for proposals and drafting purchase agreements and contracts
- In charge of Finance department in CFO’s absence
- Assisted CFO with resolving various accounting issues
- Supervised facility operations, including facilities maintenance, facilities expansion projects and fixed asset tracking system
- Supervised five staff.
- Implemented and monitored organizational plans and developed goals and strategies to address prioritized issues
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks
Assistant Director of Finance
Jackson County Missouri Government
03.1999 - 06.1999
- Prepared financial projections for department administrators
- Monitored department expenditures to ensure authorization of expenditures
- Determined short term and long-term cash flow requirements and ensured that excess funds were invested in appropriate short term or long-term investment vehicles
- Monitored subcontractors’ performance and ensured that contractors adhered to contractual obligations.
- Reviewed accounting and financial documents for accuracy and examined supporting documentation to establish conformance with contracts and agreements
- Liaised with CFO to communicate accounting activities and establish metrics for operating decisions
- Conducted department meetings to communicate developments and implement process improvement activities
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities
- Supported operational efforts and budgetary needs by taking initiative to recommend and manage costs and revenue enhancement
- Prepared financial statements, accruals and journal entries and maintained reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position
- Supervised day-to-day activities of accounting staff and delegated tasks to increase productivity and office efficiency
Business Manager
Jacor Broadcasting Group
08.1998 - 01.1999
- Managed the accounting operations for four radio stations
- Responsible for the daily management of the accounting, radio traffic and facility operation units
- Prepared monthly financial statements and other fiscal reports for management and corporate headquarters
- Provided general business support to managers and other staff
- Supervised five staff.
Assistant Comptroller
KCMC Child Development Corporation
06.1995 - 07.1998
- Supervised cash receipts, accounts payable and payroll operations
- Prepared financial reports for various government agencies and other agencies financial supporters
- Prepared financial reports for management and Board of Directors
- Developed budgets and provided guidance to program managers on management of department budgets
- Facilitated audit process and prepared related audit schedules
- Worked with vendors, bankers and other parties to resolve fiscal related matters
- Supervised four staff.
- Worked with [Number] executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for [Type] business with $[Amount] in monthly expenses
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines
Chief Deputy Auditor
Jackson County Audit Department
01.1990 - 06.1995
- Evaluated internal management processes and practices to determine compliance with policies and statues
- Assessed performance of county subcontractors to determine agencies contractual compliance
- Prepared performance reports and recommendations related to audit findings
- Analyzed budget performance on ongoing basis to identify potential areas of cost savings
- Performed quality control review of staff work papers
- Supervised three staff members.
Assistant Auditor
Jackson County Audit Department
04.1987 - 01.1990
- Conducted financial and program audits of Jackson County Departments and subcontractor agencies
- Researched fiscal and government issues for Jackson County Legislators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Accounting
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05.1987
Skills
- Team Building and Motivation
- Collaborative Leadership
- Culture Transformation
- Key Performance Indicators
- Data Analytics
- Team Management
Timeline
Senior Director of Financial and Offsite Analysis
NeighborWorks America
08.2010 - Current
Management Consultant III
NeighborWorks America
01.2009 - 08.2010
Senior Financial Analyst
NeighborWorks America
12.2004 - 12.2008
Financial Analyst
NeighborWorks America
12.2002 - 11.2004
Chief Financial Officer
United Service Community Action Agency
10.2002 - 11.2002
Director of Finance
The City of North Kansas City
07.2001 - 09.2002
Chief Administrative Officer
The Full Employment Council, Inc
07.1999 - 06.2001
Assistant Director of Finance
Jackson County Missouri Government
03.1999 - 06.1999
Business Manager
Jacor Broadcasting Group
08.1998 - 01.1999
Assistant Comptroller
KCMC Child Development Corporation
06.1995 - 07.1998
Chief Deputy Auditor
Jackson County Audit Department
01.1990 - 06.1995
Assistant Auditor
Jackson County Audit Department
04.1987 - 01.1990
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Accounting
Missouri Western State University
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