Adelina Balog

About Adelina Balog

Strategic and results-driven finance leader with extensive experience in financial management, accounting operations, internal controls, and federal grants across corporate, nonprofit, and governmental sectors. Adept at budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and financial reporting to support data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to manage complex financial workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize cash flow, and drive process improvements.I have successfully partnered with cross-functional teams in operations, engineering, and accounting to align financial strategy with business objectives. My expertise spans financial analysis, business modeling, grant management, and sustainability initiatives, including pollution prevention, waste reduction, and environmental compliance.With a strong foundation in corporate finance and governmental funding structures, I excel at navigating financial regulations, managing grants, and leveraging financial data for strategic growth. I am always looking for opportunities where finance meets impact—whether in corporate innovation or public-sector initiatives.

Experience

1. Director of Finance and Sustainability

   Pollution Prevention Resource Center

   Oct 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   In my role as Director of Finance and Sustainability at Pollution Prevention Resource Center, I led the implementation of a new grant tracking software integrated with accounting and reporting systems. This initiative resulted in a 35% improvement in accuracy and a reduction in financial discrepancies. Used AI tools like ChatGPT to generate and refine SQL queries in SynchHub, boosting Harvest-to-Tableau integration speed and accuracy by 30%. I also provided financial analysis and support for projects aimed at promoting pollution prevention and zero waste practices among businesses and communities. Additionally, I partnered with federal government agencies and private-sector clients to develop financing strategies for pollution prevention initiatives, contributing to the organization\'s overall financial health and efficiency.

Education

• UW Foster School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

• UW Foster School of Business

  Graduate Certificate, Environmental Management

• Academia de Studii Economice din București

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting and Information Systems

Skills

• Procurement
• Financial Modeling
• Foreign Languages
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Pricing
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Management
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Internal Audit
• Product Marketing
• Auditing
• Training
• Access
• Corporate Finance
• Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Forecasting
• Strategic Planning
• Data Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Business Planning
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Analysis
• Sap
• Mergers & Acquisitions