Randy Russell
Blacklick,Ohio
Summary
Successful Finance Manager with success in relaying key financial data to all stakeholders. Highly trained to manage large volumes of transactions regularly. Known for strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager
Ohio Department Of Education
Columbus, Ohio
12.2012 - Current
- Analyzed complex regulation and policy documents that directly impacted budgetary and financial matters.
- Generated reports for Chief Financial Officer and executives to facilitate decision-making.
- Developed SharePoint tools, resulting in expedited processing and monitoring.
- Organized and maintained chart of accounts, and updated monthly entries and adjustments, including accounts payable and receivable.
- Led 14 finance and operations team members to provide enhanced business support for program offices.
Bureau Chief
Ohio Department Of Youth Services
Columbus, Ohio
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Coordinated employee training, motivation and discipline to maximize performance.
- Authored and updated bureau policies to address changing needs.
- Revitalized business plans and realigned purchasing objectives to increase overall Minority Business Enterprise expenditures.
- Recruited and hired talented professionals with drive and dynamic skills to build success within organization.
- Developed and monitored internal control systems.
- Established new workflow and employee training processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Administered day-to-day operations, including accounting and budget management, business development, performance metrics and customer service.
Director of Operations
Warrensville Developmental
Highland Hills, Ohio
08.2004 - 10.2009
- Evaluated operational trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.
- Led employee performance reviews and discussed improvement strategies with each team member.
- Directed training improvements to reduce knowledge gaps and eliminate workforce performance inefficiencies.
- Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate.
- Worked closely with other stakeholders to immediately address issues and implement effective solutions.
- Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
Fiscal Officer
Ohio Department Of Developmental Disabilities
Columbus, Ohio
12.1993 - 08.2004
- Developed technical specifications and plans, documenting all details into user manuals for future reference.
- Created reports, spreadsheets and other documentation using Excel and Access.
- Implemented processes and procedures to keep employees on task and workflows running efficiently.
Payroll Officer
Ohio Department Of Developmental Disabilities
Columbus, Ohio
06.1993 - 12.1993
- Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, Ohio Revised Code and Department of Administrative Services requirements.
- Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
- Prepared reports by compiling summaries of nontaxable wages, disability, leave, deductions, taxes and earnings.
- Payroll and benefits liaison for 12 developmental centers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio12.1992
Skills
- Purchasing
- Problem-solving abilities
- Data collection and analysis
- Process and procedure development
- Business and technical analysis
Timeline
Financial Manager
Ohio Department Of Education
12.2012 - Current
Bureau Chief
Ohio Department Of Youth Services
02.2010 - 12.2012
Director of Operations
Warrensville Developmental
08.2004 - 10.2009
Fiscal Officer
Ohio Department Of Developmental Disabilities
12.1993 - 08.2004
Payroll Officer
Ohio Department Of Developmental Disabilities
06.1993 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The Ohio State University
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