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Marie B. Shoemaker2493 Jenwood Street Memphis, TN 38134Home Phone (901) 383-8909, Cell (901) [email protected]

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

Career Goal: Chief Financial Officer/ Financial Director /Controller Professional Profile

* Bachelor Business Administration (Accounting Results-oriented top financial leader and CPA with extensive experience providing leadership, guidance, and oversight of all corporate financial activities, handling short- and long-range planning, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, accounting, account and contract coordination. * Expert in recommending and implementing processes and procedures that reduce cost, maximize revenue potential, and drive performance improvement. Evaluates existing systems and carves the path toward reaching the corporate financial vision.

* Experience in financial management and start up of 501(c) (3) organizations.

EducationMemphis State University, Memphis, TNBachelor Business Administration (Accounting) 1985

CertificationsCPA License

Key Skills* Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, andother financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.* Reported to management and Board of Directors regarding the financial positionof organization.

* Established tables of accounts and assigned entries to proper accounts.* Developed, implemented, modified and documented record keeping, and accountingsystems, making use of current computer technology.* Continuously identified ways for process improvement and standardization through technology between accounting and other systems.

AffiliationsTennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants

Accomplishments* Computed taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment,reporting or other tax requirements.* Ensured compliance with government regulations.

* Advised key personnel in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, and long-range tax plans.* Developed, maintained, and analyzed budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.* Provided internal and external auditing services for businesses and individuals.* Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments,and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses. Advised management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions unde



rlying budget forecasts.* Prepared forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel, and directed their work activities.* Appraised, evaluated, and inventoried real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value and location of property.* Surveyed operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

Professional Experience

ConsultantMarie B. Shoemaker, CPAJune 2007-PresentProvides accounting services to clients and aids in the overall management of accounting process and financial statements. Manages the design and implementationof accounting software and systems and training of company employees.

Fiscal Officer, Workforce Investment NetworkCity of MemphisJuly 2009-May 2010Recommended major financial goals, objectives, policies, procedures and corrective action for implementation in accordance with GAAP and the OMB guidelines andserved as the chief adviser to the Director. Developed and communicated key budget assumptions and guidance for resource allocation. Prepared timely and accurat

e reports for Director for the evaluation and forecasting of program and financial results. Provided work direction, assignment of duties, and evaluation of work performance of management and staff. Supervised fiscal and contract managementstaff to ensure processes for compliance with applicable city, state, and federal policies. Developed process to analyze required performance plans and outcomes consistent with laws, regulations and policies issued by appropriate funding sources, Local Workforce Investment Board, and the grant recipient. Attended Board and City Council committee meetings as needed and responded to requests for information.

Financial DirectorNew Directions Inc.March 2008-October 2008

Provided leadership and guidance on all financial matters, budgeting and forecasting, audit management, inventory management, unit cost management, contract management, billing and collections. Preparedfinancial statements and presentation of information to management and board ofdirectors. Also served as Human Resource Manager.

Chief Financial Officer/Compliance OfficerMemphis Urban LeagueOctober 1999-February 2006Provided leadership and guidance on all fiscal matters, contract coordination, billing and collection, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, taxes, audit management, cash management, prepared financial statements, and budget and f

orecasting. Prepared financial and statistical analysis of financial information. Presented financial reports and updates to the finance committee and Board ofDirectors at monthly meetings. Compliance management provided internally through leadership and guidance from human resources administration and enforcement and externally through administration of adherence through contract terms with grantors and funding sources, regulations with governmental and state agencies, etc. Wrote cost allocation principles as well as other systems and procedures andimplemented. Managed employee benefit and pension plans. Installed and managed/supervised all in-house accounting systems. Worked closely with and supervisedprogram directors, fiscal and other staff.



Assistant ControllerLeMoyne-Owen CollegeNovember 1998-October 1999Managed all fiscal functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, student receivables, payroll, audit management and cash management. Prepared interim financial statements, investment reports and departmental activity reports. Reviewedand approved reports prepared by all fiscal staff, supervised employees and managed the day to day operations of the fiscal office.

Business Manager/AccountantEast Arkansas Legal ServicesJune 1988-October 1998Managed all matters relating to fiscal and business activities. Monitored all budget and financial activities and managed a computerized accounting and NovellNetwork System. Prepared monthly financial reports and created budget projections to aid in the planning process. Set up manual of financial operations for each office. Prepared and updated accounting procedure manual as necessary to ensure compliance and financial stability.Approved travel expenses and maintained payroll records including preparation ofpayroll and payroll tax return. Coordinated program purchasing; maintained physical inventory; evaluated program investments and coordinated employee fringe benefits and program insurance policies. Presented financial reports to Board of Directors at Board Meetings and information of any changes with grantors or gover

nmental regulations on funding or grants. Trained and orientated new employees to payroll, travel and accounting procedures. Monitored contracts related to thePrivate Attorney Involvement Program. Perform internal audit function on client escrow accounts and funds monthly. Worked closely with the auditor on performance of the yearly audit and supervised staff.

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