Maria Novay
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished Chief Finance Officer known for fostering strong relationships and enhancing team performance. Expertise in developing key performance indicators and financial forecasting to drive organizational success and ensure compliance.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Finance Officer
Lake Worth Christian School Society, INC
08.1995 - 11.2025
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance productivity across multiple departments.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success and inform decision-making processes.
- Streamlined processes through technology integration, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favorable terms for the company while maintaining strong relationships.
- Assisted with hiring process.
- Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and record keeping.
- Anticipated financial impact from operational issues and worked with leadership to develop solutions.
- Processed vital documentation, completed forms and obtained appropriate insurance verification and authorization for services.
- Fostered strong, enduring relationships with key clients to secure repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Directed financial forecasting and analysis to optimize resource allocation and investment strategies.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of each month to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting Clerk, Business Administration
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05-1995
Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Proficient in Quickbooks, Excel and Google sheets
- Cash flow management
- Financial systems implementation
- Cost reduction strategies
- Operational decision making
- Financial Reporting skills
- Audit coordination
- Budget development
- Fiscal management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail and Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable, Reliable, Organized, Self motivated and flexible
- Experienced with payroll processing systems
- End of year W2 and 1099's
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
Languages
English
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Finance Officer
Lake Worth Christian School Society, INC
08.1995 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting Clerk, Business Administration
Palm Beach State College