Melissa Stanley-Wozniak
South Lyon,MI
Summary
Skilled Senior Manager specializing in cross-functional collaboration, optimizing processes and driving results. Dedicated to continuously improving professional knowledge, and business operations by applying top-notch skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager - Grants & Funding Compliance
Learning Care Group
Novi, MI
07.2021 - Current
- Managed the accounting and forecasting for $300M+ in COVID grant funding
- Led the school readiness funding team in standardizing and documenting processes for $35M+ in awards.
- Mentored junior staff in the organization's business processes, analysis skills, and accounting.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all programs.
Sr. Financial Analyst - G&A
Learning Care Group
Novi, MI
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Transitioned the annual budget process from 15 weeks to a 6-week sprint, using existing systems in innovative ways while enhancing the involvement of accountability leads.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Created detailed reports summarizing financial performance metrics for executive leadership review.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop annual operating budgets and long-term strategic plans.
Sr. Staff Accountant
Learning Care Group
Novi, MI
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Streamlined account reconciliations for multiple high-dollar accounts
- Managed the budgeting/forecasting process for insurance accounts
- Developed and implemented training plans for new staff members.
Sr. Revenue Accountant
Learning Care Group
Novi, MI
11.2013 - 02.2016
- Assisted in the development of POS third party module, include QA testing.
- Key in identifying revenue issues related to code changes.
Education
BBA - Accounting Information Systems
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2005
Skills
- Reporting oversight
- Partnership Development
- Talent Development
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analytics
- Business performance management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Documentation And Reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Manager - Grants & Funding Compliance
Learning Care Group
07.2021 - Current
Sr. Financial Analyst - G&A
Learning Care Group
11.2018 - 06.2021
Sr. Staff Accountant
Learning Care Group
02.2016 - 11.2018
Sr. Revenue Accountant
Learning Care Group
11.2013 - 02.2016
BBA - Accounting Information Systems
Eastern Michigan University