Mamie Fike Mills
Athens,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Finance Administrator adept at managing accounts payable and receivable, as well as providing payroll, reporting and audit support. Knowledge of regional, state, local, and federal governmental financial systems and reporting systems. Highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent planning and communication skills. Strong multitasker and problem-solver excels in fast-paced business support positions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Administrator
Athens Regional Library System
Athens, Georgia
06.1998 - Current
- Interprets and administers federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies relevant municipal finance and upholding all aspects of accounting and finance.
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets of 11 libraries in a 5 county region. Managed a $4.3 million dollar annual budget in compliance with Georgia Department of Auditing Standards which includes local, state, and federal grant monies.
- Overseeing financial management of all revenues and expenses, ensuring that they stay in balance and in line with budget projections
- Payroll for 136 employees, accomplished with an accounting team of 1.5 FTE's
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and 3 major capital projects including the Madison County Library, the Athens-Clarke County Library, and the Bogart Library.
- Managed all federal, state and local grants including a $300K grant from the Institute of Library and Museum Sciences.
Owner/Operator
Daily Groceries Food Co-op
Athens, Georgia
06.1988 - 02.1994
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with community goals
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Spearheaded product sales, sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries from vendors.
Education
Certificate of Government Finance -
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
AthensBBA - Accounting
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.1988
Skills
- Accounting principles
- Strategic planning
- Financial Management
- Quantitative analysis
- Documentation requirements
- Budgeting
- Business administration
- Financial administration
- Program oversight
- Staff Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
Timeline
Chief Financial Administrator
Athens Regional Library System
06.1998 - Current
Owner/Operator
Daily Groceries Food Co-op
06.1988 - 02.1994
Certificate of Government Finance -
Carl Vinson Institute of Government
BBA - Accounting
University of Georgia
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