Stephanie L. Thompson

Accomplished in elevating Morgan State University Foundation's financial operations, I bring a robust blend of strategic planning and team collaboration. My leadership ensured compliance and optimized financial processes, significantly enhancing efficiency. Expert in financial analysis and adept at fostering productive team environments, my track record includes mentoring future leaders and streamlining financial systems for impactful decision-making.

(410) 381-1559, (410) 456-9885

• Morgan State University Foundation, Inc., Baltimore, MD, 01/01/04, Present, Director of Fiscal Operations, 01/01/12, Present, Manage the Foundation’s fiscal records and financial accounts totaling $34 million., Lead the annual audit process and maintain strong relationships with external auditors to ensure compliance., Oversee the collection of accounting data for tax form 990 timely submission., Serve as liaison with Office of Development, MSU Foundation Finance, Audit and Investment Committee for financial accounting and GAAP reporting matters., Hire, supervise and train financial staff in all duties., Mentor student workers from freshman to Graduate status., Manage over 40 grants to ensure contract compliance., Oversee all fundraising and development accounting to ensure that revenues and expenditures are consistently and accurately captured., Coached and trained student workers to obtain positions of management in various organizations., Actively manage over 1000 operating and scholarship accounts., Distributed over 1200 scholarships based on a variety of donor criteria., Designed and maintained accounting information for Blackbaud systems., Digitized financial records., Built a system of checklists, processes, and procedures to ensure internal controls., Fiscal Officer, 01/01/07, 01/01/12, Developed and maintained the Foundation’s fiscal records and financial accounts totaling $20 million in assets., Integral role in all financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements., Prepared State of Maryland Personal Property taxes., Point of contact with the Foundation’s independent auditors., Interact with the Board of Directors and President concerning financial forecasts and reports., Provided leadership with the implementation of technology that improved file storage and access., Collaborated with the Accounts Payable Manager to improve IRS 1099 tax statements preparation., Developed and implemented various accounting databases., Senior Accountant, 01/01/04, 01/01/07, Perform monthly bank reconciliations., Monitor endowed investment funds., Prepare donor activity statements., Resolve donor account inquiries.
• US Foodservices, Inc., Columbia, MD, 01/01/00, 01/01/03, Senior Accountant, Prepared financial reports for a fortune 500 company with $14 billion in revenue., Performed variance analysis in accordance with the firm’s business plan., Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management., Reduced monthly closing cycle by three days., Participated in the successful conversion to the Peoplesoft accounting system.
• InterAct Accessories, Inc., Hunt Valley, MD, 01/01/99, 01/01/00, Financial Analyst, Closed and prepared monthly financial statements., Performed monthly account reconciliations., Monitored general ledger transactions., Saved more than $30,000 in annual expenses., Increased productivity levels through automation of account reconciliation processes.
• Treasurer Chest Advertising Co., Baltimore, MD, 01/01/96, 01/01/99, Staff Accountant, Carried out general ledger functions., Prepared financial statements., Prepared multiple state sales tax returns., Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Resource Realty, Inc., Wheaton, MD, 01/01/95, 01/01/96, Special Projects Accountant
• MicroProse Software, Inc., Hunt Valley, MD, 01/01/90, 01/01/95, Accountant/Analyst
• CIGNA Insurance Co., Bloomfield, CT, 01/01/82, 01/01/89, Accountant