Catherine Henry

About Catherine Henry

Transformative Professional of Risk & Finance: As a seasoned leader with a solidfoundation in risk management and financial strategy, I am passionate aboutdriving organizational stability and sustainable growth. With an extensivebackground in developing risk reporting frameworks, optimizing financialprocesses, and enhancing operational efficiency, I have consistentlysafeguarded the financial health of multinational organizations whilefostering resilient growth.Strategic Risk Management & Insights: I specialize in crafting comprehensiverisk controls and market risk frameworks that empower informed decision-making. By proactively monitoring market trends and implementing robustresiliency planning frameworks, I ensure that risks are identified,mitigated, and turned into opportunities for improvement.Financial Leadership & Operational Efficiency: My expertise extends tooverseeing financial accounting initiatives, managing complex complianceprojects, and resolving high-impact discrepancies. I streamline balancesheet management, reduce operational costs, and enhance data accuracy—allwhile maintaining financial integrity and regulatory compliance.Process Improvement & Team Development. I thrive on improving operationalefficiency through strategic planning and process optimization. Myleadership approach focuses on empowering teams, enhancing performance, anddriving continuous improvement to support long-term growth.Let\'s connect and explore how my expertise in risk management and financialleadership can help your organization navigate challenges, seizeopportunities, and build a resilient future.

Experience

1. Director of Finance

   Impact Life

   Dec 2024 — Present

   Financial Operations: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management, ensuring the organization meets its financial commitments and aligns resources with strategic goals.• Collaboration with Leadership: Work in partnership with the CEO and COO to provide financial insights that drive organizational decision-making, aligning financial strategies with Impact Life’s mission.• Grants & Compliance Management: Lead federal grants management to ensure compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements; work with program managers on grant reporting, budget modifications, and federal funding opportunities.• Contract & Agreement Oversight: Manage contracts and agreements, ensuring terms and conditions are met and aligning them with organizational policies and goals. Experience in negotiating payor contracts is a plus.• Audit & Financial Compliance: Support the annual audit process, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor the finance team, fostering professional development and promoting operational efficiency.• Financial Processes: Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial operations to ensure timely, accurate processing and adherence to nonprofit accounting principles.

Education

• Goldey-Beacom College

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

  2014 — 2015

• Goldey-Beacom College

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting