Sophia Jefferson-Griffin
Brandon,MS
Summary
Executive financial management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight, and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable and experienced in various segments in accounting including, A/R, A/P, contract administration, budgeting, procurement, and other aspects of successful financial operations. Proven leader and management with expertise in communication, development, and legal accounting structures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance and Administration 60 Hrs Wk
SR1
03.2022 - Current
- Managed a high-performing finance team of four, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth and development.
- Reduced overhead costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing targeted cost-saving measures across various departments.
- Proactively monitored industry trends to identify new revenue streams or cost-saving initiatives that would benefit the company''s bottom line.
- Managed day-to-day operations within team of four-person finance department for nonprofit organization.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing more efficient software systems and optimizing data management.
- Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
- Instituted best practices in financial management processes by conducting regular reviews of procedures, policies, and systems for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Manage all functions of payroll and human resources
- Reconcile general accounts
- Ensures entry of proper general ledger correction entries
- Regularly applies accounting principles and procedures
- Resolve complex and technical problems of processed transactions
- Routinely analyze the interrelationship of accounts affected by various transactions
- Regularly uses spreadsheets, Sharepoint, and financial management tools and software
Finance Administrator - 40 Hrs Wk
Statewide Federal Credit Union
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
- Supported month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely submission of financial statements to stakeholders.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Oversaw all payroll and human resources function
- Solved complex accounting problems due to processed transactions
- Routinely analyze the interrelationship of accounts affected by various transactions
Chief Financial Officer - 60 Hrs Wk
Catholic Charities
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Oversaw team of 5 finance staff.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Oversaw all grants management for all departments
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Oversaw all payroll and benefits management.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts
- Performed audits and internal controls testing
- Resolved complex technical problems due to processed transactions
- Applied accounting principles and procedures
- Routinely analyzed the interrelationships of accounts impacted by various transactions
- Routinely works with spreadsheets, Sharepoint, and various accounting software
Associate Director of Finance, 45 Hrs Wk
Mississippi Museum Of Art
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Optimized cash flow management through proactive forecasting and working capital strategies.
- Oversaw accounting staff of three
- Reduced inefficiencies in budgeting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial data for decision making.
- Led annual budgeting processes, incorporating input from all departments for an aligned organizational strategy.
- Streamlined month-end close procedures while maintaining accuracy in reported figures.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements
- Reconciled general ledger accounts
- Analyzed and financial data to ensure accuracy of financial transactions
- Routinely applied GAAP and other accounting guidelines and principles
- Routinely used various accounting software and spreadsheets
- Analyzed interrelationship between general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of financial transactions
Senior Accountant - 50 Hrs Wk
Cosmich, Simmons, And Brown PLLC
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Oversaw accounts payable department of two and oversaw accounts receivable department of one
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Maintained partners equity accounts
- Analyze interrelationship of accounts impacted by daily transactions
- Routinely applied GAAP and other financial policies and procedures
- Oversaw all payroll and benefits
General Ledger Accountant - 40 Hrs Wk
Elior North America
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Supported audit preparation and compliance efforts, ensuring accurate documentation of financial transactions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address accounting issues, resulting in improved resolution times for discrepancies.
- Reduced time spent on month-end closing activities by automating data imports and exports between accounting systems.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing more efficient data entry and reconciliation procedures.
- Analyzed interrelationships between general ledger accounts and processed transaction
- Prepared financial statements
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, ensuring proper depreciation calculations and timely asset disposals.
Education
Ph.D. - Accounting
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2024
Master of Science - Public Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA12.2017
Master of Science - Finance
Ashford University
San Diego, CA10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS03.2013
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit management
- Cost Control
- Internal Controls
- Revenue Recognition
- Financial reporting and analysis
- General ledger accounting
- Business process improvement
- Account Reconciliation
- Strategic Planning
- Audit Coordination
- Account Analysis
- Budget Planning
- KPI Tracking
- Strategic financial planning
- General ledger entry
- Business Forecasting
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Staff Management
- Data Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Proficient in MIP Abila, Quickbooks, Oracle, Microsoft Great Plains, Sage, Coyote, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Access)
- Human resources knowledge
- Fixed Assets
- Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis
- Board Presentations
Timeline
Director of Finance and Administration 60 Hrs Wk
SR1
03.2022 - Current
Finance Administrator - 40 Hrs Wk
Statewide Federal Credit Union
10.2021 - 03.2022
Chief Financial Officer - 60 Hrs Wk
Catholic Charities
01.2021 - 09.2021
Associate Director of Finance, 45 Hrs Wk
Mississippi Museum Of Art
09.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Accountant - 50 Hrs Wk
Cosmich, Simmons, And Brown PLLC
09.2017 - 09.2019
General Ledger Accountant - 40 Hrs Wk
Elior North America
02.2016 - 09.2017
Ph.D. - Accounting
Capella University
Master of Science - Public Administration
Ashford University
Master of Science - Finance
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Business
Mississippi College
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