Steven Richards
Florence
Summary
Dynamic Senior Director of Accounting at Cincinnati Children's Hospital with a proven track record in business transformation and operational efficiency. Dedicated to driving strategic initiatives that enhanced performance and optimized processes. Committed to fostering a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making to achieve organizational goals.
Senior executive with proven track record in driving growth and operational excellence. Adept at strategic planning, project management, and leveraging data to inform decisions. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing business needs. Highly skilled in leadership, communication, and delivering impactful results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director - Accounting
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
11.2008 - Current
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
- Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency with process improvements and automation.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Instituted formal operating procedures and enforced adherence to policies and regulations that impacted bottom-line.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Accounting Manager
TriHealth
04.2003 - 10.2008
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Contributed to successful external audits, preparing all necessary documentation and facilitating auditor inquiries.
Accountant
Dearborn Savings Bank
04.1999 - 04.2003
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
- Improved financial decision-making by creating comprehensive financial models and forecasts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-1997
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Project management
- Business transformation
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Operational efficiency
- Innovation management
- Decision-making
- People management
- Staff development
- Operations management
- Business planning
Software Experience
Microsoft Office Products
Lawson - ERP
Oracle - Peoplesoft - ERP
Workday - ERP
Hyland - ImageNow - Imaging Software
Hyland - Brainware - OCR Software
Ascend - OCR Software
Vizient - EDI Software
GHX - EDI Software
Timeline
Senior Director - Accounting
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
11.2008 - Current
Accounting Manager
TriHealth
04.2003 - 10.2008
Accountant
Dearborn Savings Bank
04.1999 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
University of Cincinnati
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