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MARY-BETH HEISNER

Dade City,USA

Summary

Hardworking Associate Director knowledgeable about business practices in the Financial industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making. Recognized for adaptability and an initiative-taking approach in delivering effective solutions. A thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities, experienced in handling multiple projects simultaneously and effective at prioritizing and multitasking meeting deadlines.

Work History

Associate Director, Financial Strategy & Operation

University of South FL, USF World
10.2023 - 06.2024

In addition to manager duties below:

  • Assisted leadership in managing fiscal and operational oversight and provide advice regarding those activities to promote USF World success.
  • Serve on USF World's Cabinet (invitation) as financial subject matter expert for successful operational guidance.
  • Allocate resources for department activities that comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Implement best practices for spend and coach department employees in USF Policy and Procedure with regards to fund restriction.

Manager, Fiscal & Business Administration

University of South FL, USF World
05.2019 - 10.2023
  • Develop budget forecasts (historical and analytical) and utilize data visualization techniques to present to leadership.
  • Manage budget effectively to prioritize allocation on high-impact projects to optimize resource utilization.
  • Mentor and recommend on financial and human resource action implementation approved by leadership
  • Actively participate in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate.
  • Develope high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new procedures.

Supervisory oversight three employees:

  • Manage, oversee, process and approve payroll accuracy from certification through reconciliation ~5.1 M annually.
  • Manage, oversee and process vendor payments for 110 purchase orders annually; Manage and oversee and approve procurement card transactions for 1288 E & G state fund transactions annually.
  • Manage, oversee and process employee travel authorization and travel reporting for domestic and international travel; Volume 156.8k E & G funds for eighty-five travelers and 28.8% foreign travel.
  • Manage, oversee and process human resource actions for 81 FTE from posting to hire, pay increases, evaluation management, onboarding tracking, background checks, maintaining profile, reclassification, promotion, special pay increases, etc
  • Manage, oversee and process FMLA, leave accrual and audit, administration and transmission of scholarships.
  • Manage, oversee, and process foundation transactions such as honorariums, scholarship administration, event funding, etc.
  • Administer and/or approve human resources and fiscal transactions in FAST and GEMs to maximize team performance.

Fiscal & Business Analyst

University of South FL, USF World
08.2018 - 05.2019

Monitor actual expenditures against budget to check remaining spending authority.

  • Optimized business operations by designing and introducing efficient workflow processes
  • Generated ad-hoc sheets and reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
  • Research accounting activity in FAST/Finance Mart to request budget transfer.
  • Establish and maintain independent accounting systems for accounts payable reconciliation.
  • Monitor revenue, cash flow, accounts receivable for analysis for grant and auxiliary funds.

*Outstanding Staff Award

Administrative Specialist

University of South FL, USF World
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Verify timesheet accuracy and audit and maintain biweekly leave.
  • Process sick pool requests and record and audit FMLA
  • Check remaining spend and update payroll distribution biweekly.
  • Process and reconcile procurement and travel.
  • Create postings for all potential new employees.
  • Safeguard sensitive and confidential information through the proper handling and secure storage.
  • Document interviews and request background checks, prepare job offers, start employment verifications, and monitor onboard processes.

Accounting Specialist

University of South FL, USF Parking Services
03.2007 - 03.2017
  • Review Parking & Transportation FLEX system against FAST and resolve accounts receivable discrepancy for 3.6 M citation annual revenue and payroll deduction parking permit sales.
  • Serve as liaison to PATS Customer Service advising on accounting entries within FLEX system.
  • Set up, maintained, and reconciled accounting records for USF Post Office
  • Managed cash flow effectively by collecting, depositing and monitoring daily transactions reconciling bank accounts.
  • Audit and investigate USF parking permit returns and track daily account deposits.
  • Process merchant charge backs, create correcting GL entry.
  • Analyze and input financial data in Access database.

Teller/Head Teller

Sunshine State Federal Savings & Loan
01.1996 - 02.2007

Teller (January 1996 - February 1997)

  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.

Head Teller (February 1997 - February 2007)

  • Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
  • Prepared daily paperwork and balanced cash drawers daily, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
  • Handled complex cash transactions, wire transfers, foreign currency exchanges with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ordered and disbursed cash accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Ordered cashier checks, money orders and various supplies.
  • Identified sales opportunities and opened new accounts

*Sunsational Teller 2001 for outstanding achievement going beyond duties

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science

Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY
  • 3.68 GPA
  • Awarded Highest GPA in Major at graduation

Associate of Science - Mathematics

Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY
  • 3.82 GPA
  • Awarded Women in Technology Award to the woman with highest GPA

Bachelor of Applied Science - Minor in General Business

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
05-2013
  • 3.74 GPA

Skills

  • Strategic financial leadership
  • Coaching and mentoring team
  • Budget development, allocation and monitoring
  • Human resources management
  • Financial management
  • Team collaboration and key relationship management
  • Conscientious, diligent and reliable employee

Work Availability

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Timeline

Associate Director, Financial Strategy & Operation - University of South FL, USF World
10.2023 - 06.2024
Manager, Fiscal & Business Administration - University of South FL, USF World
05.2019 - 10.2023
Fiscal & Business Analyst - University of South FL, USF World
08.2018 - 05.2019
Administrative Specialist - University of South FL, USF World
03.2017 - 08.2018
Accounting Specialist - University of South FL, USF Parking Services
03.2007 - 03.2017
Teller/Head Teller - Sunshine State Federal Savings & Loan
01.1996 - 02.2007
Tompkins Cortland Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Computer Science
Tompkins Cortland Community College - Associate of Science, Mathematics
University of South Florida - Bachelor of Applied Science, Minor in General Business
MARY-BETH HEISNER