Terri Evans
Sherwood,AR
Summary
Professional finance leader with extensive expertise in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning. Exceptional at fostering team collaboration and driving organizational success through effective budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Highly adaptable, with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of corporate finance principles. Known for reliability, integrity, and results-driven approach in dynamic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller/CFO
Encompass Health/St. Vincent Rehabilitation
07.2022 - Current
- Completes journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Mentors junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Reduce month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Provides insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Manages budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Prepares detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
- Collaborates with other functional areas to develop integrated solutions for complex business challenges related to finance operations.
- Implements cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- Improves financial decision-making, providing executive team with detailed reports and analysis on financial performance.
- Oversee management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
- Plays key role in strategic planning sessions, offering insights based on financial analysis and projections.
- Projects monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Manages Accounting Team, Central Supply Team, as well as Health Information Records Team.
Senior Accountant
Arkansas Children's Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
- Prepared budget schedules and assisted with the overall budget process.
- Acted as key contact for areas requiring specialized knowledge of information and processes.
Financial Manager
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
03.2016 - 02.2021
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with financial director.
- Prepared and provided monthly financial information and analysis to the college’s leadership for strategic decision making.
- Served as Liaison to Department Leadership for financial processes and initiatives driven by the Dean’s Office.
- Assisted in maintaining Dean’s Office business operations.
- Managed the financial component of the $71 million Children’s Hospital Practice Plan Contract.
- Managed scholarship accounts and processes.
- Provided general accounting functions.
- Assisted with external financial reporting requirements, including financial AAMC and LCME surveys.
- Served as Dean’s delegate in managing college’s contracts.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Analyst II/Accountant I/ Finance Coordinator
Windstream Communications
07.2011 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Supported budgeting processes by providing accurate forecasts and timely variance analyses.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Prepared intercompany interest allocations
- Organized and facilitated regular meetings with business owners.
Education
Masters of Accounting And Financial Management - Accounting And Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management
Addison05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
Addison, IL05-2010
Skills
- Staff management
- Audit preparation
- Accounting management
- Fixed asset management
- Financial forecasting
- Team oversight
- Cost accounting
- Financial statement review
- Expense control
- Internal control management
- Budget development
- Month-end closing
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Controller/CFO
Encompass Health/St. Vincent Rehabilitation
07.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
Arkansas Children's Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2022
Financial Manager
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
03.2016 - 02.2021
Analyst II/Accountant I/ Finance Coordinator
Windstream Communications
07.2011 - 03.2016
Masters of Accounting And Financial Management - Accounting And Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
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