Rebecca Avshalom
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Finance and business operations professional with more than 20 years of progressive experience at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Throughout my career, I have advanced into leadership roles with increasing responsibility for budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, financial reporting, grant administration, gift accounting, and business operations.
I enjoy working with faculty, leadership, and cross-functional teams to solve challenges, improve processes, and support informed decision-making. I am known for being dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining accurate financial records while helping the organization achieve its operational and financial goals.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Business Operations
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Miami, FL
2025 - Current
- Lead departmental budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Partner with executive leadership to provide financial guidance, revenue analysis, and operational support for strategic initiatives.
- Prepare and present executive-level financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, accruals, contract accounting, and month-end activities.
- Provide financial oversight for multiple research core facilities, monitoring revenue, utilization, invoicing, and cost recovery.
- Collaborate with Sponsored Programs on grant invoicing, reconciliations, cost transfers, salary allocations, and compliance.
- Manage gift accounting operations, ensuring accurate deposits, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Lead procurement oversight and implement process improvements that strengthen internal controls.
- Serve as departmental HR backup, supporting recruitment, personnel actions, and workforce administration.
Senior Financial Analyst
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Miami, FL
2021 - 2025
- Partnered with departmental leadership on annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Produced financial reports and analyses for faculty, administrative directors, and research laboratories.
- Managed gift accounting, reconciliations, and revenue reporting.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, contract accounting, and variance analyses.
- Oversaw procurement activities, purchase order reporting, and accounts payable processes.
- Evaluated financial performance of research core service centers and presented recommendations to leadership.
- Supported strategic planning through financial modeling, forecasting, and executive presentations.
Financial Analyst
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Miami, FL
2018 - 2021
- Supported departmental budgeting, financial forecasting, and monthly reporting.
- Developed revenue and expense models to evaluate operational performance.
- Performed account reconciliations, variance analyses, and financial forecasting.
- Produced financial reports for faculty and laboratory leadership.
- Assisted with gift accounting, budget preparation, and revenue tracking.
- Recommended process improvements that enhanced reporting accuracy and financial controls.
Senior Accounting Assistant
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysi
Miami, FL
2011 - 2018
- Managed purchasing, accounts payable, travel reimbursements, and vendor relationships.
- Reconciled departmental accounts, corporate cards, and gift deposits.
- Coordinated procurement activities through Workday and Ariba.
- Maintained financial records and ensured timely processing of purchasing transactions.
Earlier Experience
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Miami, FL
1999 - 2011
- Receptionist (2008–2011)
- Research/Clinical Specialist II (2004–2008)
- Research/Clinical Technician (2000–2004)
- Research/Clinical Technician (1999–2000)
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida International University
Miami, FL2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Miami
Miami, FL2011
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL2004
Skills
- Document Management, Data Entry, Filing and General Office Administration
- Customer Relations and Vendor Relations, building and maintaining interdepartmental relationships
- Tidemark Budget System, Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge Database, Authorizenet, Corporate Card Reconciliation, Workday, Ariba Spend Management, Account Reconciliation
- QuickBooks, CashPro Check Deposit System, Digital Express Check Deposit System
Timeline
Senior Manager, Business Operations
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
2025 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
2021 - 2025
Financial Analyst
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
2018 - 2021
Senior Accounting Assistant
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysi
2011 - 2018
Earlier Experience
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
1999 - 2011
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Miami
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Miami Dade College