LaShonda Brazier
Alabaster,AL
Summary
Financial professional with 13 years of experience in budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement. Proven ability to enhance organizational growth and operational efficiency. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by excellent communication abilities. Highly motivated and adept at managing multiple tasks in both team-oriented and independent settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Officer II
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Birmingham, USA
01.2021 - 11.2025
- Developed and administered budgets and financial systems to support revenue projections, grants management, and regulatory compliance.
- Established and maintained financial management databases to ensure accuracy and facilitate reporting.
- Provided financial guidance to staff and university personnel, coordinating integration with accounting system for pre-award and post-award processes.
- Made decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources.
Research Financial Administrator
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Birmingham, USA
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported pre-and post-award research activities in Division of Infectious Diseases STD program, ensuring compliance and streamlined operations.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations and financial reviews for program GA and GL accounts, enabling accurate financial tracking for 7 faculty and their clinical and laboratory staff.
- Participated in preparing, routing, and submitting new agreements in IRAP and CMS.
- Reviewed and approved payment requests and requisitions, facilitating timely processing of financial transactions.
- Oversaw Kronos time management system for accurate tracking of hours worked by non-exempt employees.
Grants and Contracts Accountant
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Birmingham, USA
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Oversaw federal subcontractor accounts for grants, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Represented the university and acted as a liaison between the assigned grants sponsor and the university.
- Acted as the budget and grant contact for the assigned department.
- Prepared journal entries while monitoring cost share and prime award grant expenditures to maintain compliance with funding regulations.
- Collaborated with team to provide technical and financial support for assigned organizational units, enhancing grant management processes.
- Generated monthly and quarterly cost invoices for assigned corporations or foundations, ensuring accurate billing and timely reimbursement.
- Used knowledge of accounting concepts and coordinated implementation of policies and procedures.
Financial Affairs Associate I
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Birmingham, USA
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Evaluated payment requests and requisitions for adherence to institutional requirements, proper authorization, and regulatory compliance.
- Analyzed financial payment requests and purchase orders to ensure compliance with UAB internal procedures.
- Ensured compliance with financial policy by regularly reviewing transactions.
- Guided departmental staff on effective object code use for accurate payment requests.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
UAB
Birmingham, AL08-2022
B.S. - Human Resource Management
UAB
Birmingham, AL12-2017
B.S. - Business Administration
Miles College
Birmingham, AL05-2011
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget administration
- Financial forecasting
- Contract management
- Grant management
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Financial Officer II
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
01.2021 - 11.2025
Research Financial Administrator
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
04.2019 - 01.2021
Grants and Contracts Accountant
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
04.2015 - 04.2019
Financial Affairs Associate I
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
11.2013 - 04.2015
MBA - Business Administration
UAB
B.S. - Human Resource Management
UAB
B.S. - Business Administration
Miles College