Lillian Jennings Price
Yellow Springs,OH
Summary
Talented and empathetic financial leader, well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, organized, accurate and efficient. Accomplished at successfully helping lead organizations through growth & large-scale changes. Intuitive relational skills and proven success working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Antioch College
Yellow Springs, OH
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Responsible for Controller and CFO functions (formerly two positions).
- Successfully completed finalization of annual independent audit and tax filings.
- Performed forensic accounting analysis related to the College endowment and restricted funds; made recommendations to President and Board related to non-compliant findings.
- Advised College leadership and Board on recommended sustainability and compliance measures.
Director of Accounting
Upsourced Accounting
Dayton, OH
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Created and built key leadership role–an integral piece of the company tripling in both number of employees and ARR during tenure.
- Built the accounting operations department from the ground up; recruited, hired and trained accounting team; created and documented analytical month-end close processes and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensured monthly financial reports and other client deliverables are timely, accurate, and compliant with any outside expectations (government entities, auditors, shareholders, etc).
- Provided leadership to and reviewed work of accounting team; responsible for ongoing training and career development of same.
Finance Manager
Shelterhouse
Cincinnati, OH
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed high-level financial analysis and forecasting.
- Responsible for financial statement review and development of budgets and reports.
- Responsible for grants administration, accounting, and compliance.
- Provided leadership to and review work of accounting staff.
- Oversight of payroll allocations and all general ledger and grant activity.
- Ensured GAAP compliance and clean audits.
Manager of HR & Special Projects
YWCA Dayton
Dayton, OH
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Created position combining HR management and new programming for agency domestic violence shelter and housing units.
- Financial management of all program areas, to include budgeting, grants management, KPI's, and reporting.
Accounting & HR Manager
YWCA Dayton
Dayton, OH
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Monthly accounting close, cash flow for multiple entities, budgeting and financial reporting.
- Oversight of grant/fund accounting & compliance with multiple funder requirements.
- Ensured compliance with governmental rules and regulations.
- Responsible for recruitment, training and oversight of accounting interns and staff.
Accounting Manager
Equitas Health, Formerly AIDS Resource Center Ohio
Dayton, OH
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Responsible for monthly accounting close, budgeting & reporting.
- Responsible for grant/fund accounting & compliance with multiple funder requirements.
- Ensure compliance with governmental rules and regulations.
- Perform high level allocation functions.
- Manage cash flow for multiple accounts and lines.
- Ensure GAAP compliance and clean audits.
Finance Associate
Equitas Health, Formerly AIDS Resource Center Ohio
Dayton, OH
01.2009 - 05.2012
- General financial duties (payroll, AP/AR, reconciliations, fund accounting).
- Supervise medical billing staff & act as main point of contact for department.
- Annual audit preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Franklin University
Columbus, OHAssociate of Science - Accounting
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHSkills
- Financial Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Statements Expertise
- Internal Controls Development & Management
- Clear Financial Communication
- Balance Sheet Management
- Profit & Loss Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Budget Development & Administration
- Audit Preparation & Management
- Staff Management
Timeline
Controller
Antioch College
01.2023 - 07.2023
Director of Accounting
Upsourced Accounting
01.2018 - 01.2023
Finance Manager
Shelterhouse
01.2017 - 03.2018
Manager of HR & Special Projects
YWCA Dayton
01.2016 - 05.2017
Accounting & HR Manager
YWCA Dayton
10.2014 - 01.2016
Accounting Manager
Equitas Health, Formerly AIDS Resource Center Ohio
05.2012 - 10.2014
Finance Associate
Equitas Health, Formerly AIDS Resource Center Ohio
01.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Franklin University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Sinclair Community College