Trina Y Harrold

• Assisted clients with financial analysis and budgeting, leading to improved financial health and stability.
• Advised on human resources management issues such as hiring practices, employee policies, and training programs.
• Collaborated with clients to develop strategic plans, setting clear goals and milestones for success.
• Enhanced organizational structure by assessing current systems and implementing necessary changes within client's company.
• Identified funding opportunities for small businesses, assisting with grant writing and loan applications as needed.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
• Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
• Delivered exceptional client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions that addressed specific pain points and contributed to overall growth of their businesses.
• Established long-lasting relationships with clients, maintaining open communication channels for ongoing support and collaboration.
• Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.

• Responsible for the financial and risk management operations of the organization and the associated public school academies (PSAs)
• Oversee and develop team of 7 direct reports including accounts payable, payroll, and 5 accountants
• Created and developed efficient financial policies and processes to enhance a positive internal control environment
• Ensured discipline, accountability, and transparency in the management of Group resources, and those of the PSAs
• Supervised the completion of accurate monthly financial reporting and performed financial modeling and financial analysis for forecasting and cash flow management
• Responsible for oversight of grants management, cash management and budgets of the management company and all associated PSAs
• Administered the banking and finances of the management company and school districts as one network
• Partnered with school leaders and department heads for further collaboration of development of fiscally responsible and mission-driven programming
• Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Coordinated annual external audit.

• Lead all financial and business operations of company including financial reporting, financial planning, cash flow, risk management, insurances and budgets
• Serve as financial lead for company leadership team and security team
• Spearheaded implementation of new financial reporting system, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes.
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing necessary controls within organization.
• Mentored finance team members, fostering culture of professional growth and skill development within department.
• Functioned as HR Director to manage and direct payroll, benefits management, human resources, recruitment and payroll
• Directed benefits administration process, leading to increased employee understanding and utilization of available offerings.
• Designed performance management systems that supported employee development and organizational success.
• Developed comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires, improving retention rates and overall satisfaction.

• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining strong cash flow management practices that ensured prompt payment from clients and timely settlements with vendors.
• Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
• Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
• Managed general accounting functions by implementing and maintaining system of internal controls for cash management/reconciliation
• Prepared financial reports in accordance with GAAP and in line with SEC requirements
• Interact closely with key management staff to foster process improvements for a uniform flow of financial transactions and reporting.

• Managed accounts payable and receivable, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors and partners.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through diligent monitoring of district finances.
• Assisted in grant writing efforts by providing accurate budget information necessary for proposal submissions to funding agencies.
• Processed and Maintained 30+ grants for the school district along with monthly financial reporting
• Assisted in the development of annual budgets, ensuring proper allocation of funds across various departments and programs.
• Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
• Key team player in re-aligning/re-creating the foundation of the core business office.

• Responsible for maintaining all aspects of operations of agency including personnel management which entails staff development, i.e
• Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
• Hiring, coaching, performance management, discipline, and delegation
• Developed, monitored/modified annual budget and presentation to board for discussion and approval as well as upkeep of living budget
• Managed grant writing, donor relations/recruitment, development/implementation of annual fundraising event
• Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
• Maintained community involvement via active participation with local consortium to assist homeless persons as well as involvement in local chamber of commerce
• Coordinated all fiscal management including monitoring/controlling operational expenses, analyzing trends in cash flow/budgeting to make appropriate adjustments, payroll/personnel management, grants management, reporting to and working with board of directors for agency oversight, and developing/implementing new programming to adhere to agency mission in assistance of homeless.

• Responsible and accountable for all financial and business activities (financial transactions, funding, accounts payable, budgets, purchasing, grants management) - timely and accurate bookkeeping, recordkeeping and reporting especially in cash management; implementation of budget and execution of grants
• Implement and maintain all grants including submission of and reporting to Federal/State authorities and monitoring proper expenditure line items to ensure compliance
• Responsible for all HR and personnel matters (payroll, benefits administration, employee supervision) and ensure strict compliance with state and federal regulations; prepare, analyze, and report on financial statements to Board of Directors.