Sara Spancake
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Analytical Vice President of Finance possessing in-depth knowledge of cost control, budgeting and financial accounting. Proficient in [Software]. Detail-oriented and precise professional offering [Number] years of experience leading and coordinating various financial activities such as debt financing and financial planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Finance
Center For The Study Of The Presidency & Congress
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Administration
- Generated and presented quarterly financial reports to the Board of Trustees
- Managed audit and annual tax filing preparations
- Coordinated and studied financial audits to provide recommendations for procedural improvements
- Liaised with the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees
- Reconciled $6M Fidelity Investment account; liaised with the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees
- Generated and presented accounting and cash flow reports to the President & CEO
- Responsible for all Human Resources duties including hiring, managing health insurance, maintaining a healthy and positive work environment, and mediation between employees and management
- Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables
- Managed vendor changes to improve cost controls and improve workflow operations
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance
- Designed and modified reporting procedures and controls to inform business development and growth.
Director of Finance
Center For The Study Of The Presidency And Congress
11.2012 - 12.2018
- Administration
- Assisted with audit and annual tax filing preparations and other bookkeeping
- Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Produced accounting and cash flow reports
- Complied with established internal controls and policies
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations
- Supported CFO with special projects and additional job duties
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms
- Collaborated with C-level executives and Board of Trustees to develop long-term financial plans.
Financial & Office Administrator, Director of Social Media
Center For The Study Of The Presidency And Congress
09.2009 - 11.2012
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow, and readability
- Managed and properly accounted for petty cash issued to facilitate general office activities
- Facilitated office productivity, coordinating personnel schedules, quality assurance and procedural improvements
- Monitored and oversaw general cleaning of office in line with company cleanliness standards
- Oversaw maintenance of office facilities and equipment by collaborating with and inspecting work of repair contractors.
Office Coordinator
The Center, Congress
09.2009 - 09.2010
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Environment and Justice
The Pennsylvania State University, The Schreyer Honors College, College of Liberal Arts University Park
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northcentral University
San Diego, CASkills
- Audit Preparation and Response
- Finance and Accounting Operations
- Budget Development
- Regulatory Documents
- Typing and 10-Key Entry
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Financial Controls
- Correspondence Writing
- Data Inputting
Timeline
Vice President of Finance
Center For The Study Of The Presidency & Congress
01.2019 - 01.2023
Director of Finance
Center For The Study Of The Presidency And Congress
11.2012 - 12.2018
Financial & Office Administrator, Director of Social Media
Center For The Study Of The Presidency And Congress
09.2009 - 11.2012
Office Coordinator
The Center, Congress
09.2009 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Environment and Justice
The Pennsylvania State University, The Schreyer Honors College, College of Liberal Arts University Park
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northcentral University
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