Karen Fagan

About Karen Fagan

I am a financial executive with extensive experience in accounting and business operations, with a verifiable track record of achievements in demanding, fiscally complex accounting administration. I actively oversee the development, analysis, and interpretation of financial information in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) to present operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters. I’m relied upon to provide insight on the fiscal soundness and operational effectiveness of the business and provide visibility to financial opportunities, risk, and fiscal accountability in the organization. I am particularly drawn to challenges and opportunities to elevate accounting functions with new processes, systems, and procedures to ensure transparency, compliance and the long-term financial health and viability of the business- Leadership & Management - Collaboration & Communication - Budget Planning & Strategy - Accounting - Financial Analysis - Forecasting - Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Audits & Fiscal Reporting - Accounting Platforms & Systems - Project Management - Cross-functional Relationships - Operations Management - Executive, Stakeholder & Client Partnerships - Organizational Advocate - Strategic Solutions - Problem-Solving - Teamwork & Relationship-Building I take great pride in supporting executives, all levels of administration, staff, and board members. I can unequivocally be counted on to manage the details of complex accounting systems with accuracy and integrity and ultimately help organizations achieve fiscal stability and growth in challenging times. & : Master of Arts: Business and Policy Studies Bachelor of Science: Business, Management, and Economics MovingWorlds Institute Global Social Impact Fellowship : • Developed annual $40 million budget in conjunction with leadership team to provide over 70 programs and services to 15 component organizations • Administer finances and audits totaling over $75M in compliance with state regulations • Developed and managed forecasting system for fund balance and aid projections My career contribution has impacted financial, processes, operations and organizational results positively by combining my skills in accounting and business with my Gallup strengths of Empathy, Achiever, Developer, Responsibility, and Connectedness to achieve high standards and maintain a commitment to contributing to human and worldly good.

Experience

1. Director of Accounting

   ClimeCo

   Jan 2023 — Present

Education

• SUNY Empire State College

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• State University of New York College at Plattsburgh

  Mathematics Education

• SUNY Empire State College

  Master of Arts - MA

• Fulton-Montgomery Community College

  Associate of Applied Science

• MovingWorlds Institute

  Global Social Impact Fellow