Dana Miller

About Dana Miller

Passionate finance executive focused on serving the local government and nonprofit sectors in social services, animal welfare, environmental, and sustainability. My super powers are working with board and board development, strategic planning, and financial expertise and coaching.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Maiker Housing Partners

   Apr 2018 — Present · Westminster, CO, US

   Key member of the Executive Leadership Team. As an executive in this position, I provide strategic financial leadership and oversee the organization\'s financial operations while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulatory requirements. I direct and manage all strategic and tactical areas of finance, including budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, and purchasing activities.Strategic Leadership & Planning· Partner with executive management to develop and execute organizational strategy· Create and implement financial structures, policies, and processes to support current operations and future growth· Establish economic strategies and policies· Direct budget preparation and provide financial forecasting· Oversee investment strategy and treasury managementFinancial Management· Manage all accounting functions· Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, FASB, and NPO regulations· Oversee debt structure and financing strategies· Monitor cash flow and maintain banking relationships· Direct preparation of financial statements and reports· Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations· Manage external audit processes and relationshipsOperational Leadership· Lead and develop the Finance team· Collaborate with Property Operations to ensure compliance with HUD and state regulations· Design and implement internal controls and risk management strategies· Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, consultants, and regulatory agenciesLeadership Competencies· Strategic vision and planning capabilities· Strong ethical leadership· Excellence in team development and management· Collaborative approach to executive leadership· Commitment to organizational mission and values· Proven ability to drive organizational growth and innovation

Education

• Northeastern University

  Accounting and Finance

• University of Northern Colorado

  Accounting and Finance

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  French Studies

• Metropolitan State University

  CPA

  1991

• Metropolitan State University of Denver

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting and Finance

Skills

• Budgets
• Finance
• Community Outreach
• Nonprofits
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Public Speaking
• Financial Reporting
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Fundraising
• Managerial Finance
• Budgeting
• Cpa
• Business Development
• Internal Controls
• Cash Management
• Accounting
• Management
• Nonprofit Consulting
• Donors
• Training