SHARHONDA BOYD
Ft Worth,Texas
Summary
Accounting and Finance Professional with 20 years of experience, including 16 years in school finance. Specializes in grants accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls, achieving enhanced ledger integrity and accurate state reporting. Demonstrated leadership in staff training, audit coordination, and financial process optimization. Focused on advancing fiscal strategies that support student success and collaboration.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Director of Grants Management
Fort worth Independent School District
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Manages a complex grants portfolio over $300 million, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Directs financial management for awarded grants, focusing on effective budget planning.
- Enhances funding alignment with educational objectives through strategic grant initiatives.
- Lead four grant specialists to improve operational efficiency and execution timelines.
- Implemented internal controls and coordinated audits to safeguard funds and ensure compliance.
- Formulated district-wide policies to guarantee regulatory compliance in grant management.
- Delivers technical training on grant policies to improve program adherence and integrity.
Grants Accounting Manager
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
2023 - 2025
- Oversaw accounting of grant revenue exceeding $500 million, managing special projects like FEMA reimbursement over $30 million.
- Reviewed and validated accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure reports, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
- Led team of four in delivering accurate financial activity reporting, enhancing transparency and accountability.
- Managed budgeting, position control approvals, and developed fiscal-year monthly close schedules.
- Guided accounting activities, ensuring compliance with laws and guidelines.
- Facilitated audits by coordinating communications between Grants Accounting, other departments, and external agencies, streamlining audit processes.
Supervisor- Financial Reporting & Grants Accounting
Dallas Independent School District
2022 - 2023
- Prepared and distributed financial reports to executive leadership and board trustees on schedule.
- Managed production of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, including schedules, footnotes, and reconciliations.
- Ensured compliance through timely completion of annual submissions for state ratings and GFOA requirements.
- Resolved reporting issues, enhancing integrity and accuracy of accounting data.
- Implemented quality control procedures to enhance reporting accuracy and align with policy updates.
- Provided technical guidance to Capital and Fixed Assets team for accurate asset accounting.
- Monitored state and federal standards to ensure district financial reporting compliance.
- Coached junior accountants on technical practices, strengthening compliance readiness.
Senior Accountant
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, Texas
2015 - 2022
- Reconciled complex accounts to source data, ensuring integrity in financial statements.
- Reviewed general ledger transactions for GAAP, GASB, and TEA compliance, enhancing accuracy in financial reporting.
- Analyzed ledger expenditures to validate PEIMS coding, enhancing state reporting accuracy.
- Prepared quarterly analyses of function and program coding, ensuring compliance with state reporting requirements.
- Led expenditure reviews and advised staff on classifications, minimizing misclassification risks.
- Developed departmental policies to enhance internal controls, promoting audit readiness and financial integrity.
- Monitored internal service funds to maintain proper accounting and transparency.
- Verified payroll imports and general ledger reporting for accurate personnel cost allocation.
Senior Accountant
Desoto Independent School
DeSoto, Texas
2013 - 2015
- Identified $2,000,000 tax overpayment through detailed account analysis and led recovery efforts.
- Analyzed accounting data to validate reporting integrity and resolve discrepancies in financial statements.
- Managed district accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial controls and reporting.
- Implemented new accounting system, trained staff, and documented processes to ensure smooth transition.
- Developed accounting procedures manual to standardize spending, coding, and budget approval processes.
- Designed benefits reconciliation workflow, reducing reconciliation time by approximately fifty percent.
- Streamlined purchase card procedures, enhanced procurement accuracy through account coding guidance.
Accountant
Duncanville Independent School
Duncanville, Texas
2009 - 2013
- Managed district accounting functions and prepared journal entries for audit readiness and financial accuracy.
- Posted daily deposits and reconciled travel fund transactions to ensure accurate cash application.
- Reconciled district investment account to ensure correct reporting of investment interest revenue.
- Analyzed four bank accounts and general ledger balances to resolve discrepancies and confirm accuracy.
- Administered travel approvals and processed reimbursements to ensure policy compliance and timely payment processing.
- Recorded local tax revenue and maintained student activity fund accounting for data integrity and stewardship.
- Supported migration to new accounting system by validating and testing data, ensuring accurate data transition.
- Coordinated SHARS Random Moment Time Study audit and provided training to improve compliance understanding.
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2010
Masters Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Dallas01-2005
Bachelors Business Administration - Accounting
Texas Woman's University
Denton01-2001
Leadership Development Certificate -
UT Dallas Jindal School of Management
Dallas, TXSkills
- Grant management strategies
- Nonprofit accounting
- Financial analysis
- Budget forecasting
- GAAP compliance
- FASB and GASB standards
- Audit coordination and compliance
- Financial systems management
- Oracle accounting software
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Office applications
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Policy development and oversight
- Critical thinking
- Public accounting expertise
Education Certification
- Master of Science Accountancy, 2010, University of Phoenix (Online)
- Masters Business Administration, 2005, University of Phoenix (Dallas Campus)
- Bachelors Business Administration-Accounting, 2001, Texas Woman's University (Denton)
Other Professional Experience
2008 –2009 Salaried Professional Finance Consultant
- Managed reconciliation and variance analysis for payroll, benefits, vendor, bank, and investment accounts supporting executive reviews.
2006- 2008 Senior Financial Analyst - Commission
- Prepared monthly financial statements, analyzed payroll and commission variances for 3,000+ multi-state employees, and resolved payment issues with loan officers and managers.
2002- 2006 Lead Payroll Accountant
- Processed weekly payroll for 1,000+ multi-state employees, managed monthly commissions and bonuses, and implemented guidelines that increased processing throughput by over 50%.
2000- 2002 Accountant
- Processed accounts payable, invoicing, biweekly payroll, bonuses, and commissions for approximately 60 employees and handled tax reporting.
Facilitator (part-time), University of Phoenix
- Led finance classes for associate and bachelor students, delivering clear instruction and maintaining a consistent learning environment.
Tax Preparer (part-time/ seasonal)
Assist clients with annual tax preparation and audit inquiries, ensuring accurate filings and timely resolution of tax issues.
Certification
Register Texas School Business Administrator, Texas Association of School Business Officials, 2019
Timeline
Director of Grants Management
Fort worth Independent School District
01.2025 - Current
Grants Accounting Manager
Dallas Independent School District
2023 - 2025
Supervisor- Financial Reporting & Grants Accounting
Dallas Independent School District
2022 - 2023
Senior Accountant
Dallas Independent School District
2015 - 2022
Senior Accountant
Desoto Independent School
2013 - 2015
Accountant
Duncanville Independent School
2009 - 2013
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix
Masters Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelors Business Administration - Accounting
Texas Woman's University
Leadership Development Certificate -
UT Dallas Jindal School of Management