Tricia G. Arnold, C.P.A.
Cullman,AL
Summary
Highly motivated and forward-thinking accounting professional dedicated to driving executive-level decision-making through effective leadership, transparent communication, and strategic planning. Committed to safeguarding company assets by implementing and enforcing internal controls that enhance performance, transparency, and accountability across all operational and financial aspects. Recognized for driving continuous improvement initiatives, implementing comprehensive accounting practices, and mentoring accounting staff to ensure a deep understanding of each accounting function. Skilled in engaging with individuals at all levels of the organization to transform data, trends, variances, and forecasts into actionable insights. Equally adept at embracing new technologies and successfully managing special projects to maintain the organization's financial stability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Accountant – Reporting & Analysis Branch 1
US Department of Treasury | Bureau of Fiscal Services | ARC
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Position eliminated due to D.O.G.E. reduction in force plan.
- Governmental accountant responsible for specific customer account analysis, reconciliations, reports, and audit support functions for the agency
- Work and periodically serve as a backup for peer RAB1 team accountants
- Mentored newer team members while balancing a mix of accounting responsibilities and customer/agency communications
- Develop policies, guidelines, procedures, and controls for central and agency accounting related issues
- Prepare, review, and analyze assigned financial statement reconciliations for submission that are in compliance with governing regulations
- Assist in the development and implementation of effective cash management and reporting policies and procedures for Fiscal Service stakeholders relating to the cash accounts of the Treasury
- Responsible for specific reconciliations, reports, and or audit support which are relied on in part or in whole to produce daily, monthly, or other periodic statements
- Complete monthly close procedures on accounts, journal entries, subledger reconciliations, and processing daily/weekly/monthly transactions
- Stepped in to backfill vacancies for several key teams – including Accounting Advisory, Accounting Flexfield, and Fixed Assets teams
Senior Accountant
CULLMAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Held full accountability for managing the cadence and workflow of accounting processes and reconciliations for multiple bank accounts by preparing, entering, and posting journal entries
- Worked in tandem and periodically served as a backup for the Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer to resolve accounting issues, clear daily checks, and update cash flow projections
- Execute accounting requests between departments while mentoring the team with a mix of accounting responsibilities, including researching service orders/outages, resolving inventory variances, matching work orders, and training/coaching staff to expand their understanding of how accounting information is translated, interrelated, and reported
- Identify financial trends to anticipate impacts on the business and assist leadership in making well-informed financial planning decisions
- Complete monthly close procedures on accounts, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and processing daily/weekly/monthly transactions to produce reports of the company’s P&L
- Step in routinely to fill gaps where they existed and execute multiple ad-hoc projects while balancing core responsibilities of the position
- Conduct deep dives into the department’s systems, processes, and procedures to identify patterns in inefficiencies and facilitate corrective action
- Stood as the project lead for managing the launch of SAP Concur to automate corporate expense and travel activities by developing the framework, setting launch schedules, and facilitating training, onboarding board members and 50% of the workforce to date
- Initiated an accounts payable vendor campaign to convert paper checks to ACH/direct deposit, increasing enrolled ACH vendors by 70% within 50 days and facilitating the CFO’s daily cash assessments for investment planning
Director of Treasury Services
ALABAMA FARM CREDIT
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Supported essential treasury relationship functions for a $1B portfolio by standing as the dedicated agribusiness customer liaison for the association’s treasury platforms, AgSweep and Ag Banking (ABOL), used by members to initiate wire transfers, pay down debt, and forecast cash availability
- Investigated and resolved critical issues impacting ABOL platforms, assisted lenders in nurturing relationships with members, and supported senior management and the marketing department with rebranding efforts
- Developed treasury management policies and facilitated branch treasury training to strengthen business relationships
- Provided guidance and support to senior leaders of the organization, including asset/cash management and proposing/drafting treasury policies aligned with treasury initiatives and requirements
- Project managed the association’s first automated mortgage loan portal by serving as the association’s software administrator, technical support facilitator, and primary point of contact during the design, launch, and training phases of implementation
- Enabled future loan volume growth by being a precursor to a stand-alone servicing department for key agriculture loans; department closed approximately $15M in most recent year
- Delivered on several treasury and cash management initiatives, rolled out the company’s first AgSweep commercial member relationship program, and forged relationships with new and existing members to expand the Farm Credit treasury services footprint
- Developed marketing campaigns/brochures, revised the user banking manual, and expanded online activity to nearly $4M annual transactions
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
ALABAMA FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC.
02.2002 - 03.2018
- Initially hired as Accounting Manager in 2002 but promoted to various accounting & finance positions during my tenure - including Corporate Controller, Assistant Corporate Controller, and Corporate Treasury Manager - before being promoted to CFO in 2014.
- Managed financial control, credit compliance, and annual budget planning for all assets by analyzing monthly financials, summarizing, and presenting key drivers and action items during executive-level meetings
- Conducted deep-dive financial analysis into acquisition/divestiture opportunities, asset/portfolio optimization scenarios, and capital allocation decision support for long-term financial planning and forecasting
- Reported earnings from several divisions and 6 wholly owned subsidiaries representing $1B in consolidated sales and $350M in assets
- Prepared patronage calculations and worked in tandem with tax consultant firm for all income tax returns and tax planning
- Oversaw financial statements and analysis of impacts on operational/financial metrics, actuals vs variances, and developed conclusions to back management-directed decisions
- Worked with HR and benefits departments to facilitate the overall strategy relative to financial reporting impact/compliance, mentored staff, facilitated performance reviews, and fostered a team-oriented environment
- Utilized accounting software and processes to provide business units with historical, relevant, accurate, real-time, and forecasted data that was rolled up into meaningful reporting
- Achieved 3rd highest sales in company history, earned the highest profit margins in 80 years, and facilitated a historic syndicated deal with 5 lenders valued at $130M
- Stood as a critical team officer for several member merger agreements and significant partnership deal that provided record $40M equity retirement
Custodian of Funds
CULLMAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
05.2000 - 03.2002
- Approximately 2 years of full charge accounting, financial, budgeting, and personnel/payroll needs of the school system’s centralized business office operations
- Facilitated annual audits of physical inventory/assets and various records financial, personnel, and grants – including research and preparation of supporting documents
- Provided leadership in the coordination, development and improvement of fiscal operations and fiscal well-being of the school system
- Assisted Superintendent and the Board in development and implementation of goals, priorities, and mission of the school system
Accountant/Supervisor
WARREN AVERETT
09.1996 - 05.2000
- Served 4 years in public accounting providing auditing and tax advisory services for non-profits, government entities, and construction/private firms
Education
MBA - Accounting
TROY UNIVERSITY
Troy, AL05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
TROY UNIVERSITY
Troy, AL05.1995
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Coastal Alabama Community College
Monroeville, AL08.1993
Skills
- GAAP/Fiscal Accountability
- Financial Analysis
- Treasury/Cash Management
- Insurance & Risk Management
- HR & Benefits Administration
- Internal Controls
- C-Level Engagement & Support
- Board Governance
- Account Reconciliations
- Talent Acquisition & Management
- Vendor Relations
- Budgeting
- Oracle
- Oracle Business Intelligence Desktop
- OneStream
- MS Office Suite & Teams
- Advanced Excel
- Zoom
- SAP Concur
- DocuSign
- TValue
- QuickBooks
- Adobe
- UltiPro
- Farmview
- Q2
- Floify
- Meridian
- MerchantAg
- Qlickview
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Alabama, 7821
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
- Certified Utility Accountant
Timeline
Accountant – Reporting & Analysis Branch 1
US Department of Treasury | Bureau of Fiscal Services | ARC
05.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Accountant
CULLMAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
02.2022 - 05.2024
Director of Treasury Services
ALABAMA FARM CREDIT
06.2018 - 02.2022
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
ALABAMA FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC.
02.2002 - 03.2018
Custodian of Funds
CULLMAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
05.2000 - 03.2002
Accountant/Supervisor
WARREN AVERETT
09.1996 - 05.2000
MBA - Accounting
TROY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
TROY UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Coastal Alabama Community College
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