Macrina Ghiran
Denver,Co
Summary
Dynamic fiscal professional with extensive experience at the City and County of Denver, excelling in budget oversight and compliance. Proven track record in project management and contract negotiation, implementing KPIs to enhance performance. Skilled in SAP and adept at fostering collaboration among stakeholders to drive efficiency and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fiscal Support Administrator
V-State of Colorado
12.2021 - Current
- Effectively manage operating budgets utilizing evaluation data, policy guidance, fiscal reporting and programmatic compliance tools
- Scoping, creating budgets & cost modeling, establishing milestones for projects with the intent to grow and support the Early Intervention Program
- Represent the State at conferences, fiscal forums, workshops, fiscal audits
- Expenditure monitoring, needs assessments and interviews to strategize and creatively problem solve
- Coordinates across internal and external stakeholders, overseeing 40+ contracts and amendments with brokers (including RFPs), negotiate, ensure financial accuracy, mitigate risk, identify analytical tools to develop fiscal reports and Key Performance Indicators
- Expert in procurement, contracting, and State, Local and Federal fiscal rules (Uniform Guidance)
- Implement process improvement, developed standardized procedures—Fiscal Management Map and Administrative Guide. Process Optimization: Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt certified through City and County of Denver Peak Academy
- Well versed in leading complex projects and collaborating with teams, advisory groups, and external partners to manage milestones and deliverables
Fiscal Operational Supervisor II
City and County of Denver (Housing Stability/DEDO)
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed contracts and payments for HUD programs achieving compliance with federal guidelines and improving service delivery to vulnerable populations
- Created and Implemented Accounts Payable automation and monitoring in Salesforce
- Staff supervision, recruitment, onboarding, training, employee development and retention, time allocation, time-off approval, solving grievances
- Implemented KPI based staff performance to inform performance evaluations
- Developed and facilitated fiscal training for subrecipients of federal grants resulting in improved compliance and efficiency
- Provided reporting and trends for spending across multiple years and across various projects to inform proper forecasting
- Monitored spending and analyzed contractual compliance based on programmatic performance, enforced compliance with City, State and Federal Fiscal rules and regulations
Staff Assistant
City and County of Denver (Public Works finance)
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Asset custodian—purchased, tracked and inventoried fixed assets for the unit, creating records in the asset register, established useful life, location and depreciation
- Completed monthly KPI reports for Fleet Logistic Operations
- Produced spreadsheets of monthly departmental budget projections and dashboards for the division
- Reconciled A/R—all revenues by category
- Conducted training to employees on Procurement and A/P processes, reconciled P-Card transactions, created requisitions and change orders for capital projects, procured approvals, purchased computer equipment and Public Works heavy machinery, equipment and parts
- Prepared City Council Ordinances and Resolutions for large purchases and participated in City Council meetings
- Won Denver Project Delivers award two years in a row
Staff Accountant
Cahuilla Casino Anza, California
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Balance and reconciliation of ledger maintenance, revenue coding, journal entries, created cash flow reports, vendor maintenance, payments requests, Payroll functions
- Inventory control, travel expenses, credit applications, accounts reconciliations
Beverage Manager
Pechanga Casino California
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Managed a team of 24, planned, assigned, assessed work of staff members
- Analyzed daily operations and implemented necessary structure changes, innovated, created standard work guides and cash handling procedures
- Developed strategies to reduce costs, increase sales by 38%, increased retention
Assistant Beverage Manager
Ameristar Casino Black Hawk, Colorado
06.2011 - 11.2013
- Managed 90 employees, developed goals, documented performance, rewards system—employee of the month and year nominations resulting in increased performance and retention
- Conducted all training, formal coaching, performance improvement, annual reviews, recruiting and dismissals
- Monitored department expenditures and revenue against appropriate budget utilizing P&L financial statements, procured supplies, liquor and condiments, achieving significant cost containment
- Won Team Leader of the Quarter Award
Education
B.S. - Business Management
University Of Phoenix
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
CSU Global
Fort Collins, CO 10.2018 - 11.2020
Skills
- Budget oversight and scoping
- Public policy analysis
- Fiscal compliance and performance monitoring
- Project and program management
- Asset and contract management
- Key performance indicators utilization
- Quality assurance processes
- SAP proficiency
REFERENCES
- Nathaniel, Cole, Finance Manager, 303-995-4074
- Daisy, Murphy, Finance Manager, 720-878-4389, City and County of Denver
- Stefania, Gasem, HR Manager, 720-231-5485, City and County of Denver
Timeline
Fiscal Support Administrator
V-State of Colorado
12.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
CSU Global
10.2018 - 11.2020
Fiscal Operational Supervisor II
City and County of Denver (Housing Stability/DEDO)
10.2018 - 12.2021
Staff Assistant
City and County of Denver (Public Works finance)
11.2015 - 10.2018
Staff Accountant
Cahuilla Casino Anza, California
05.2015 - 11.2015
Beverage Manager
Pechanga Casino California
02.2014 - 12.2014
Assistant Beverage Manager
Ameristar Casino Black Hawk, Colorado
06.2011 - 11.2013
B.S. - Business Management
University Of Phoenix