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Mandy Huggard

Lynnwood

Summary

Highly skilled VP of Finance with more than 20 years' experience in managing financial planning, budgeting, analysis, and process improvement as well as overseeing accounting, finance, and administrative operations. Possesses a strong track record of driving financial sustainability, improving profitability, and optimizing operational efficiency. Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, leading and coaching high performing teams, and implementing effective strategies to achieve organizational goals. A strategic leader who is skilled in leveraging financial analysis and insights to drive collaborative business decisions. CPA certified with a commitment to excellence in financial management and compliance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of Finance

Akin
02.2016 - Current
  • Oversees all financial operations, including financial planning, treasury, accounting, budgetary, administration, and risk management functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Directs the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of financial policies, procedures, and systems that ensure compliance, accuracy, and transparency
  • Manages the preparation and analysis of financial statements, reports, and forecasts, as well as the coordination and execution of annual audits
  • Collaborates with and presents to the executive team, the board of directors, and the external stakeholders to provide strategic financial guidance and support for strategic decision-making and resource allocation
  • Oversees a team of 10 finance professionals, providing guidance and mentoring to improve performance, improve efficiencies, and develop a highly skilled and collaborative finance team
  • Provides comprehensive financial training to department heads and staff members to enhance their understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Successfully implemented new budgeting software to streamline budgeting process and transitioned to an updated general ledger system
  • Oversaw the successful integration of two finance departments during a recent merger
  • Utilizes active listening and communication skills to build rapport with staff to create a positive and consistent collaborative environment both with the finance team and with other teams in the organization

Associate Director for Budget and Financial Planning

Berklee College of Music
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Oversee the financial reporting, planning, and analysis function for the College and supervise department staff
  • Working with complex financial data and in collaboration with cross-functional staff, prepare analyses of divisional and departmental financial performance, including margin analysis of revenue producing cost centers, special financial studies, and develop and implement new techniques for financial analysis as required
  • Support College financial decision making by modeling and creating scenarios to analyze options
  • Understand the College’s business model and create reports to support short-term and long-term decisions
  • Successfully participated in the implementation process of new budget and reporting software, resulting in a streamlined budget process and more efficient and timely reporting

Business Assurance, Manager

Moss Adams, LLP
06.2007 - 12.2012
  • Developed and implemented risk-based financial and federal single audit plans, identifying key business risks and control deficiencies and recommending appropriate remedial actions to mitigate risks for various GASB and FASB entities, including universities, foundations, tribes, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations, as part of audit team
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying gaps and providing recommendations for improvement
  • Developed and implemented risk-based audit plans, identifying key business risks and control deficiencies and recommending appropriate remedial actions to mitigate risks

Accounting Staff

University of New Mexico
05.2002 - 05.2007
  • Managed daily financial transactions for campus newspaper, ensuring accurate record keeping and adherence to deadlines

Operations and Account Services Student

Los Alamos National Bank
05.2003 - 01.2005
  • Assisted bank customers in setting up new accounts, providing guidance on account options and terms
  • Processed customer requests for account changes such as name updates, address changes, and account closures
  • Assisted with special projects

Office Assistant

Reinhardt A. Quelle, CPA
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Assisted tax professionals in preparing and organizing client files and documents for tax return preparation
  • Conducted data entry and maintained accurate records of financial and tax-related information using accounting software

Education

Masters of Accountancy - Accounting, Finance

The University of New Mexico
12.2007

Bachelor's - Financial Management

The University of New Mexico
12.2005

Skills

  • Financial Strategy and Leadership
  • Non-profit Accounting
  • Team Building
  • Coaching
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Compliance
  • Business process improvement
  • Cash flow management

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (active), New Mexico Public Accountancy Board, 08/01/12

Timeline

VP of Finance

Akin
02.2016 - Current

Associate Director for Budget and Financial Planning

Berklee College of Music
01.2013 - 01.2016

Business Assurance, Manager

Moss Adams, LLP
06.2007 - 12.2012

Operations and Account Services Student

Los Alamos National Bank
05.2003 - 01.2005

Accounting Staff

University of New Mexico
05.2002 - 05.2007

Office Assistant

Reinhardt A. Quelle, CPA
01.1998 - 01.2001

Bachelor's - Financial Management

The University of New Mexico

Masters of Accountancy - Accounting, Finance

The University of New Mexico

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