Stephen Garner
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Seasoned, detail-oriented nonprofit accounting professional aiming to leverage problem-solving and analytical expertise in a new role
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Austin Symphony Orchestra
Austin, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Oversee all accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks, including payroll processing, journal entries, month-end close, and grant reporting.
- Assisted in securing over $3.5M in pandemic-related assistance.
- Coordinated transition from Dynamics GP to MIP.
Senior Accountant
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Kansas City, MO
11.2008 - 10.2018
- Served as the primary customer service resource for client relationships under a back office accounting contract.
- Recorded accounting entries and generated client management reports and donor fund statements.
- Prepared schedules for and served as the primary contact for client audits and tax returns.
- Lead implementations of new client relationships.
- Collaborated with legal staff to review complex gifts including real estate, privately held business interests, and other alternative assets.
Director Of Finance
Goodwill Of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
Kansas City, MO
08.2007 - 10.2008
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Finance department.
- Assisted in the annual strategic plan and budget preparation process.
Controller
Planned Parenthood Great Plains
Overland Park, KS
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Prepared monthly closing entries and financial statements.
- Supervised payroll and accounts payable staff.
Fiscal Director
Bootheel Counseling Services
Sikeston, MO
02.2002 - 06.2006
- Responsible for the integrity of financial information and systems of the organization.
- Supervised billing and information technology staff.
Staff Auditor II
Missouri State Auditor's Office
Jefferson City, MO
06.1999 - 02.2002
- Performed and documented audit procedures for financial and performance audits.
- Prepared electronic audit working papers using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-1999
Certification
• CPA, 02/05 to 09/22, Missouri
• AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate I
• AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate I
Timeline
Controller
Austin Symphony Orchestra
04.2021 - Current
Senior Accountant
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
11.2008 - 10.2018
Director Of Finance
Goodwill Of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
08.2007 - 10.2008
Controller
Planned Parenthood Great Plains
06.2006 - 08.2007
Fiscal Director
Bootheel Counseling Services
02.2002 - 06.2006
Staff Auditor II
Missouri State Auditor's Office
06.1999 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Missouri State University