Donna Michele

About Donna Michele

Provider of financial administration, business leadership and technical system management applying significant experience to exceptional financial control, process improvements, profitability and business efficiency. Experienced and results oriented Payroll and Financial OperationsProfessional with proven success and expertise within the functional areas of Accounting, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Travel and Expense management, P-cards, Grants accounting, Procurement and Contracts, Staff development, training and IT.Competencies include:Financial Management, Process Improvement, Payroll Operations, Accounts Payable, Travel and Expense Management, Strategic and Tactical Planning, Compliance, Change Management, Budget Control,Procurement and Contracts Management, Staff Training and Development, Technology, Systems Implementations, Change Management, Policy Development, Internal Controls and Project Management, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Metrics and Reporting•Proven experience in financial management, administration and internal controls.•Successful in creating positive and productive work environments•Goal oriented and highly motivated, possesses excellent analytical skills•Strong ability to scale from tactical details to high level strategic thinking• Significant experience with system selection and implementations in various areas-ERP, Payroll/HR, Time and Labor Management, AP, T&E, Workflow and Content Management, Procurement and Contract Management. • Facilitated changes in processes resulting from policy, procedure, regulatory and technology developments, and ensured understanding amongst cross-functional staff• Established environments with strong financial controls, ensured integrity and accuracy in processes and facilitated transparent reporting• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and shared service organizations including planning, communicating and implementing operational changes

Experience

1. Director of Payroll

   Excellus BCBS

   Mar 2024 — Present

Education

• Siena University

  BS, Finance

  1979 — 1983