Heather Brandon

About Heather Brandon

EXECUTIVE FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER.SHARING WHAT I’VE LEARNEDAt the start of my career as a finance and accounting professional, I had the good fortune to be mentored by a few outstanding managers who took the time to help me improve my knowledge of the profession and strengthen my leadership abilities. These managers knew that technical knowledge of finance and accounting practices doesn’t matter a great deal if you don’t have the right team with the right attitude.The support gained from my mentors made a lasting impression. I have instituted mentoring programs throughout my career to help foster new leaders. The opportunity to see new talent promoted is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.MY CAREER TRAJECTORYI am now a finance and accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. My background includes reducing risk, enhancing operational efficiencies, and boosting production of financial applications. I consolidate internal processes and optimize staffing to support goals, long-term growth, and profitability in competitive markets. As a strategic partner, I develop comprehensive business plans and evaluate process controls and engineering solutions while maximizing ROI. BOARD OF DIRECTORSI have served as Board of Directors member or chair for leading organizations, currently serving as a Board member for Fortuna Bank, OpticSurg Inc, MedFlight, and MedCare Ambulance, Westerville Endoscopy Center. Previous membership includes American Red Cross (Buckeye Region), Pickerington Surgery Center, Central Ohio Medical Textiles, Grant Medical Center Development Board, Foundation Fighting Blindness, and Downtown Endoscopy Center.AREAS WHERE I EXCELMy talents are most recognized by colleagues as helping new or struggling businesses facing challenges, such as start-up companies, turnaround situations, and helping businesses scale appropriately. I am passionate about leaving things better than I found them, real estate, and lifting women to be their best.WHEN I’M NOT WORKINGI am a fan of yoga, nature walks, organizing, and travel.

Experience

1. Vice President Finance, System Corporate Controller

   OhioHealth

   Dec 2019 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   SNAPSHOT: Operational & Risk Management | Corporate Strategy & Transformation| Performance Monitoring | Crisis Management | Policy Setting | Mergers and Acquisitions | Capital Management | Conflict Resolution | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)I lead a team of directors and 95 indirect associates. Delivering exceptional results, I specialize in high-growth, guiding turnaround situations, and achieving exponential growth. I oversee financial reporting and accounting operations, policies and procedures, compliance, external filings, and cost management systems.• Issued billions in taxable bonds. • Implemented strategic pricing initiatives.• Directed centralized accounting, external reporting, net revenue and reimbursement, account payable, payroll, tax, and joint ventures.

Education

• Ohio Wesleyan University

  BA, Accounting

Skills

• IT Systems
• Financial Modeling
• Hospitals
• Financial Analysis
• Tax Returns
• Financial Accounting
• Non-Profits
• Accounting
• Peoplesoft
• Variance Analysis
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• Forecasting
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Nonprofits
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Preparation
• Cash Flow
• Financial Statements
• Talent Development
• Internal Audit
• Journal Entries
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Outlook
• Gaap
• Microsoft Excel
• Consolidation
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Operations Management
• Healthcare Management
• Auditing
• Tax
• Budgets
• Finance