Veronica Sholin
Summary
Versatile finance and operations professional with a strong background in nonprofit leadership, financial management, and strategic systems development. Skilled in financial reporting and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for driving organizational change, improving operational efficiency, and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Director
NAMI Northern Virginia
09.2017 - Current
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making through clear, concise analysis and presentations, including identifying KPIs and developing dashboards for reporting to stakeholders.
- Delivered comprehensive financial statements for executive review, aiding in effective decision-making processes around resource allocation and programmatic direction.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts, entering journal adjustments, and addressing discrepancies promptly. Managed 8 audits by independent accounting firms that consistently resulted in clean opinions.
- Oversaw and managed financial and administrative components of up to six-figure grants and contracts awarded by county and federal governments as well as private funders. Provided direction to ensure programmatic goals were met while working within budget.
- Analyzed grant agreements to ensure compliance with financial and programmatic requirements, avoiding potential conflicts or issues.
- Streamlined grant management processes by implementing efficient tracking systems and procedures to ensure reporting deadlines were met, budgets were spent, and staff time was balanced appropriately among funding streams..
- Identified multiple new software applications, databases, and processes to improve operational efficiency and cohesiveness, oversaw transition to new systems, and trained staff, members, and volunteers on use.
- Cultivated a high-performance work environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication within team.
Education
Certificate - Bookkeeping
Northern Virginia Community College
Sterling12-2016
Ph.D. - Physics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Minor in Mathematics
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2002
Skills
- Financial reporting and bookkeeping
- Budget development and management
- Financial and programmatic data analysis
- Grant and contract management
- Compliance management (financial/audit, grants, business)
- Operational efficiency: planning and organization
- Payroll and benefits administration
- Superior attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Excel use
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Operations Director
NAMI Northern Virginia
09.2017 - Current
Certificate - Bookkeeping
Northern Virginia Community College
Ph.D. - Physics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Minor in Mathematics
University of New Mexico
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