ROSE FAUPEL
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Strategic Finance and Accounting Leader experienced in managing budgets from $3.5 million to nearly $1 billion. Developed high-performing teams and strengthened financial operations through effective executive reporting, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership. Focused on aligning financial strategies with organizational goals and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, USA
03.2025 - Current
- Partnered with operational leaders to develop budgets, forecast financial outcomes, analyze variances, report to executives, and plan strategically.
- Develop and manage annual operating budgets for five departments within a healthcare system operating under a nearly $1 billion annual budget.
- Led financial reporting, fund accounting, fixed asset accounting, and month-end close while supporting external audits and enhancing internal controls.
Senior Accountant
Tucson Airport Authority
Tucson, USA
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Coordinated budgeting and financial planning for multiple airport departments within organization with $55 million annual budget, enhancing fiscal accountability.
- Compiled Board reporting packages, executive financial reports, GAAP financial statements, and reconciliations to streamline month-end close process.
- Supported budgeting and financial planning across multiple airport departments within an organization operating under an approximately $55 million annual budget.
- Mentored two finance professionals in final five months through coaching and quality review, fostering professional growth and ensuring high standards.
Staff Accountant
J & D Ferguson
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Managed annual budgets for four operating departments, ensuring financial resources aligned with organizational goals.
- Led and mentored three accounting and administrative professionals, enhancing team capabilities and knowledge sharing.
- Developed two-year cash flow forecasts and five-year financial projections for executive planning.
- Coordinated audits, maintained banking relationships, and prepared charter school budgets and regulatory reporting.
- Coordinated audits and maintained banking relationships while preparing charter school budgets and regulatory reports to ensure compliance.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Baker College
Owosso, MI 01.2026 - 07.2026
MBA - Accounting
Baker College
Owosso, MI 01.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Accounting -
Baker College
Owosso, MI 01.2021 - 05.2022
BBA -
Baker College
Owosso, MI 01.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Financial strategy
- Risk management
- GAAP compliance
- GAAP & Audit Coordination
- Board reporting
- Performance reporting
- Data interpretation
- Internal controls implementation
- Budget administration
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- ERP systems
- Advanced Excel and Financial Analysis
- Stakeholder communication
- Team leadership
- Organizational leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Process Improvement
- Bank reconciliation
- Bank reconciliation
- Asset management
- Asset management
- Cash Flow Forecasting
Core Leadership Competencies
- Financial Strategy & Executive Decision Support
- Board Reporting & Executive Communication
- Budget Administration & Forecasting
- Organizational Leadership & Team Development
- Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- GAAP & Audit Coordination
- ERP Systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, Axiom, BlackLine, Paycom)
- Advanced Excel & Financial Analysis
Timeline
Doctor of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Baker College
01.2026 - 07.2026
Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst
Tucson Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant
Tucson Airport Authority
06.2023 - 03.2025
MBA - Accounting
Baker College
01.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Accounting -
Baker College
01.2021 - 05.2022
Staff Accountant
J & D Ferguson
07.2015 - 03.2021
BBA -
Baker College
01.2010 - 05.2012