Brian Terrell

Experience

1. Controller

   Greater Milwaukee Urban League

   Jan 2024 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Providing accurate financial information to the Greater Milwaukee Urban League, and with a deep knowledge of accounting, the Controller is a key member of the administration function. Direct the accounting department’s daily operations, maintaining internal controls, processes, and workflows.Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for accurate and timely accounting by ensuring accuracy in the general ledger and of accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts, accounts receivable, banking, physical inventory, trust accounting, insurance, and leave tracking.Complete reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts in a timely manner.Complete grant reports in a timely manner including preparation of individual funding source financial statements.Oversee the preparation and monitoring of grant budgets.Ensure maintenance of compliance with applicable federal and state laws, grant regulations and policies.Coordinate the preparation of the 990 with the outside accounting firm.Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements each month.Organize budget process and maintain the budget in QuickBooks.Prepare and oversee the preparation of annual audit work papers and serve as contact for the independent auditors’ field work.Hire, train, supervise, and direct a part-time accountant who handles A/P and payroll.

Education

• Kentucky State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2003 — 2007

• Kentucky State University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Nonprofits
• Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Teaching
• Internal Controls
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Financial Reporting
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Accounting
• Budgets
• Public Speaking