M. Branden Meredith
CFO Head of Center for Administration @Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
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WORK HISTORY
CFO Head of Center for Administration @Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
US
Provide strategic leadership and supervision for finance, budgeting & forecasting, cash & investment management, risk management, human resources, volunteer management, facilities, project management, and IT functions.• Lead six Board committees and task forces focusing on the above efforts.• Strategically lead a guest dependent organization through pandemic mandated closures and economic impacts while retaining more than 90% of the workforce.• Formalized the monthly financial close process resulting in the reduction of time to produce and provide reliable, accurate reporting to decision makers.• Formalized annual departmental and staff level goal setting and measurement for the organization, while implementing an organization-wide compensation philosophy and market-based compensation scales to increase transparency in performance measurement and compensation practices.• Implementation of an enterprise risk management function.• Project planning and management efforts for new construction, renovation, and property acquisition projects expanding campus footprint by 10% and increasing building square footage by 42%.• Collaborate with Board Investment Committee and third-party investment consultant through a period of 74% growth in the organization\'s endowment through a combination of contributions and investment income.• Lead all collaborative budgeting (operating, capital, grant) efforts, including the development of engaging interpretive narratives to obtain consensus from peers and the Board of Governors.• Execute implementation of supporting services work order system to support annual, mid-range, and long-term budgeting, capital planning, and repair/replace analysis.• Regular interaction with peers, constituents, the public, and Board of Governors to ensure transparency in progress toward goals, financial performance, and delivery of our mission, vision, and values.
EDUCATION
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies
in process, MBA with Accounting Concentration
Salisbury University - Perdue School of Business
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
SKILLS
ABOUT M. BRANDEN MEREDITH
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in executive leadership, strategic planning, and aligning fiscal strategies with organizational goals. Committed to maximizing impact and sustainability of organizations, I bring a history of substantial contributions across diverse roles. Known for my business acumen and commitment to transparency, I guide organizations in optimizing stewardship of their resources (time, treasure, and people), thereby instilling donor and constituent confidence. With vast experience navigating the complexities of nonprofit leadership, finance, and compliance, my approach blends strategic foresight with hands-on expertise in budgeting, analysis, and financial forecasting, ensuring robust and scalable financial practices. I thrive in collaborative environments where fiscal stewardship serves as a foundation for strategic growth and decision making.
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