Susan Blankenship

Performed project cost analysis to ensure costs incurred on the project were invoiced timely, accurately and per contract billing notes to HNTBs clients. Responsible for invoicing clients in adherence to contractual obligation and in compliance with internal and external governance requirements; these include FAR / GSA regulation. Maintained the firms cash flow by proactively providing cost reconciliation with each monthly invoice while managing subconsultant payments and cash flow.

• Assist Project Managers and business staff by performing monthly financial analysis of costs invoiced compared to gross revenue earned on all contracts. Work with the project team/ project analyst to provide reconciliations and recommendations to align the billable verse actual earnings ratio.
• Collaborate with the project team to establish initial client invoice mappings (CIM). Proactively tracked and reported on receivables and delinquent billings. Establish and monitor action plans for effective cash resolution on projects.
• Access the firm's Financial Reporting System to input approved invoice values. Perform a weekly reconciliation of amounts posted in AR against amount reported as approved invoice status.
• Responsible for accurately reporting and maintaining the firm's subconsultant costs subject to the contract's terms. Ensures payment is released to subconsultants through management of their invoice with its corresponding AR invoice.
• Maintain the firm's invoicing tracking approach to assess progress of outstanding balances billed, able to provide estimates of office and/or firmwide invoicing amounts by accounting week. Analyze account progress to produce reports on delinquent billing with potential resolutions as well as deliver the firmwide projected delinquency balance throughout the accounting month.

• Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
• Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
• Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
• Oversee daily accounting operations for both accounts payable and receivable.
• Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
• Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
• Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
• Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.