Kimberly Lingar
West Chester,USA
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience at American Heritage Girls, Inc., specializing in budgeting, forecasting, and grant management. Proven track record in optimizing financial operations, enhancing internal controls, and developing staff competencies. Skilled in GAAP and analytics, driving strategic initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings and improved organizational effectiveness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Finance & Commerce
American Heritage Girls, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of Finance department while guiding Commerce department.
- Collaborated with Executive Management Team to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
- Developed technology strategies that saved time, reducing staffing needs by one full-time position.
- Trained staff on financial safeguards and internal controls to mitigate risk and fraud.
- Presented multiple financial reports to leadership and Board of Trustees successfully.
- Led annual budgeting and forecasting processes, enabling agile management responses to revenue changes.
- Identified new investment advisor, optimizing returns on Board Designated Strategic Reserve funds.
- Acquired new building instead of renting, saving tens of thousands in annual rent expenses.
Controller
Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Oversaw daily accounting operations for LAS of Greater Cincinnati and LAS of Southwest Ohio.
- Ensured compliance with grant regulations and internal methodologies set by LAS Board.
- Developed and implemented strategic budgets for diverse programs and grants.
- Monitored weekly cash flow for payroll and accounts payable to maintain financial health.
- Supervised Accounts Payable Specialist to enhance team performance.
Senior Accountant
Community First Solutions
Hamilton, OH
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed finances for Community Behavioral Health, ensuring compliance and financial stewardship.
- Created and implemented budgets to enhance financial oversight across departments.
- Prepared budget versus actual reports to track financial performance effectively.
- Monitored departmental costs to identify savings and improve cost management.
- Handled payroll taxes and employee benefits allocations to maintain accurate records.
- Supported financial analysis initiatives and developed pro-forma reports as needed.
- Assisted with insurance reporting and tax preparation to ensure regulatory compliance.
Senior Accountant
Collier County Government
Naples, FL
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Conducted compliance reviews and audits to ensure adherence to grant and financial policies.
- Managed grant paperwork, compiled fund requests, and created detailed compliance reports.
- Performed budget analysis and expense allocation to guarantee timely financial reporting.
- Oversaw procurement contracts while accurately reconciling financial transactions.
- Ensured compliance with grant requirements and county financial policies through diligent oversight.
- Administered grant management processes, focusing on accurate reporting and auditing standards.
- Executed comprehensive financial analyses to support effective budgeting decisions.
- Coordinated procurement efforts to optimize resource utilization across division.
Finance Director
Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc.
Frankfort, KY
05.2011 - 07.2016
- Managed financial oversight for $10.2 million budget, focusing on domestic violence programs.
- Emphasized staff training in financial and HR functions to enhance team competency.
- Collaborated with Grants/Contracts Administrator to ensure compliance in contract and grant management.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures through monthly reports and annual program evaluations.
- Adapted to increased responsibilities in financial department after Associate Director departure.
- Implemented strategic financial management practices to uphold program integrity.
- Ensured organizational effectiveness through proactive oversight of financial operations.
Education
BA - Accounting
FLAGLER COLLEGE
Tallahassee, FL04-2005
BA - Business Administration
FLAGLER COLLEGE
Tallahassee, FL04-2005
Skills
- GAAP and cost accounting
- Payroll and tax management
- Cash flow analysis
- Grant management
- Analytics and reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Internal controls
- Policies and procedures
- ERP systems
- Staff development
- Executive management
Certification
- CPA Eligible
- CMA 2026
- CCNL Leadership Program Certification
References
Upon request
Professional Highlights
- Financial Integrity, Compliance and Accuracy are essential to me, which has been proven by the 20 external audits that I have led, resulting in no findings.
- Financial Strategic Development, Increased efficiencies in every position, which have proven to save measurable time and money and increase accuracy.
- Technologically Advanced, Worked to develop the use of technology in accounting, payroll, and grant management since 2019, and have worked with several different systems including QuickBooks, Peachtree, Sage, SAP, Acumatica, Dynamics, Blackbaud, and DonorPerfect.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Director of Finance & Commerce
American Heritage Girls, Inc.
07.2022 - 03.2025
Controller
Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati
11.2019 - 07.2022
Senior Accountant
Community First Solutions
01.2018 - 11.2019
Senior Accountant
Collier County Government
06.2016 - 01.2018
Finance Director
Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc.
05.2011 - 07.2016
BA - Accounting
FLAGLER COLLEGE
BA - Business Administration
FLAGLER COLLEGE
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