LISA MILLER
Clinton,MO
Summary
Experienced professional with 30+ years managing accounting activities for a non-profit organization specializing in grants and local initiatives for low-income populations. Demonstrated success in overseeing fiscal operations during periods of growth and economic uncertainty, while maintaining adherence to federal, state, and funding regulations. Proficient in collaborating with software vendors, IT personnel, and department heads to optimize system efficiency and reduce costs. Implemented internal control framework to ensure operational efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager – General and Ancillary Accounting
University of Central Missouri
01.2018 - Current
- Prepare internal and external financial reporting pursuant to local, state, and federal guidelines
- Oversee the fiscal administration of externally funded grants, projects and contracts
- Manage and oversee bond compliance of $50 million in University issued bonds.
- Work within complex, integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to resolve complex accounting issues.
Manager – Ancillary Accounting
University of Central Missouri
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed fiscal operations of 90-100 University externally funded grants and contracts.
- Prepared financial statements and coordinate the annual external audit for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB).
Finance Director
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
01.1997 - 06.2014
- Managed a $27 million non-profit fiscal operation; maintain strong internal controls and fiscal compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
- Collaborated with division directors in development of budgets for proposals and provided key financial data to management staff and the President and Chief Executive Officer.
- Prepared financial statements and coordinated the annual external audits for: Agency-wide A-133 Audit, Eight – Section 202 Housing Projects for the Elderly, Three- Housing Tax Credit Properties, St. Clair County Public Housing Authority
- Reviewed IRS tax returns for each of the audited entities to ensure accuracy, before they were presented to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
- Communicated changes in Federal OMB Circulars to President and Chief Executive Officer and advised any procedural changes necessary to maintain compliance.
Finance Manager
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Supervised and streamlined the fiscal operations of the agency.
- Administered the mainframe AS400 computer system, and designed efficient query reporting.
Administrative Services Assistant
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Performed human resource and office management functions under the direction of the Administrative Director.
Association Program Administrator
Media/Professional Insurance, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Planned, directed and administered the accounting and renewal functions of five association programs totaling 5000-6000 accounts.
- Collaborated with computer programmers on the development of a software program for each of the five association programs.
Staff Accountant
Media/Professional Insurance, Inc.
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Audit Intern
Veterans Administration – Office of the Inspector General
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Performed fiscal and programmatic audits of VA Medical Centers.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, Missouri05.1987
B.S. - Accounting
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, Missouri05.1987
Certification
- National Community Action Partnership, Washington, DC - Certified Community Action Professional - September 2000
- Missouri Association for Community Action, Jefferson City, MO - Financial Professional Alliance
Timeline
Manager – General and Ancillary Accounting
University of Central Missouri
01.2018 - Current
Manager – Ancillary Accounting
University of Central Missouri
06.2014 - 01.2018
Finance Director
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
01.1997 - 06.2014
Finance Manager
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
01.1992 - 01.1997
Administrative Services Assistant
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
01.1990 - 01.1992
Association Program Administrator
Media/Professional Insurance, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1990
Staff Accountant
Media/Professional Insurance, Inc.
01.1987 - 01.1989
Audit Intern
Veterans Administration – Office of the Inspector General
01.1986 - 01.1987
B.S. - Accounting
Central Missouri State University
B.S. - Business Administration
Central Missouri State University
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