Priscilla Ward
Summary
Expertise in managing fiscal compliance for sponsored projects, including grant administration and policy implementation. Skilled in conducting audits, collaborating with stakeholders, and optimizing financial processes to ensure accurate reporting and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Sponsored Projects
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Tampa
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw fiscal compliance and administration for sponsored project agreements, including grants and contracts.
- Developed and implemented policies ensuring fiscal accountability for sponsor project fund usage.
- Led planning and execution of OMB uniform guidance audit and other site visits as needed.
- Assisted accounting and financial analysis teams with financial analysis of sponsored projects and reporting requirements.
Senior Financial Analyst - Sponsored Projects
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Tampa
07.2019 - 06.2025
- Oversaw fiscal compliance for sponsored projects from initiation to closeout.
- Reviewed and approved grant setups in Lawson LSO, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
- Ensured adherence to sponsor funding policies and institutional procedures.
- Collaborated with office of sponsored research and principal investigators on compliance matters.
- Prepared sponsor invoices and financial reports, facilitating accurate fund management and reporting.
- Applied cash deposits upon receipt from sponsors to maintain accurate records.
- Monitored accounts receivable to ensure timely collection of funds.
- Monitored subrecipient performance to ensure compliance with internal controls and sponsor requirements.
Sales Accountant
The Mosaic Company
Tampa
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Analyzed various sales accounts, recording journal entries in accurate periods and ledgers.
- Prepared monthly finalized price deferred balances for approximately $500 million in annual sales.
- Reconciled consortium sales and documented adjustments affecting balance sheet and P&L accounts.
- Assisted in revenue recognition standard changes through meetings and user acceptance testing participation.
- Recorded journal entries related to prepaid expenses within designated periods.
- Reconciled assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policy.
- Prepared accounts receivable support, including DSO analysis, and participated in quarterly fluctuation meetings.
- Provided audit support through calculations and direct engagement with auditors for clarification.
Financial Reporting Accountant
The Mosaic Company
Tampa
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Prepared and maintained schedules for fixed assets reporting, including cash flows and BPC templates.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts for fixed assets across multiple business units.
- Created quarterly and annual reporting templates to improve financial accuracy.
- Evaluated processes to identify opportunities for standardization and enhanced efficiency.
- Supported cash flow management for various fixed asset-related projects.
- Led fixed assets roll forward project to ensure reporting consistency.
Accountant II
Bloomin’ Brands Inc.
Tampa
11.2010 - 10.2014
- Executed accounts receivable functions for $330 million, streamlining payment applications and conducting aging analysis.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts and prepared amortization schedules for gift card programs.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly flux analysis for balance sheet and profit & loss accounts.
- Identified process improvement opportunities to standardize workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Contributed to debt reduction planning by forecasting vendor payments and ensuring contract compliance, supporting financial stability.
- Led projects that supported operational and accounting teams through cost evaluation and reporting needs analysis.
- Recorded approximately $361 million in deferred revenue from annual gift card sales.
Education
M.B.A. - Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting
Saint Leo University
Tampa, FL08-2011
B.A. - Business Administration with a Specialization in Accounting
Saint Leo University
Tampa, FL06-2010
A.A. - Business Administration
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL05-2008
Skills
- Grant Management
- Audit management
- Fiscal compliance
- Policy development
- General Ledger Systems (Workday, Lawson, SAP, PeopleSoft)
- Business Intelligence Systems (Infor, Business Objects, Hyperion, Oracle Forms)
- Blackline Reconciliations Systems
- Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneNote, Outlook)
- Proficient Computer Skills
Timeline
Manager - Sponsored Projects
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
06.2025 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst - Sponsored Projects
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
07.2019 - 06.2025
Sales Accountant
The Mosaic Company
09.2015 - 07.2019
Financial Reporting Accountant
The Mosaic Company
10.2014 - 09.2015
Accountant II
Bloomin’ Brands Inc.
11.2010 - 10.2014
M.B.A. - Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting
Saint Leo University
B.A. - Business Administration with a Specialization in Accounting
Saint Leo University
A.A. - Business Administration
Hillsborough Community College