Melissa Zinni

About Melissa Zinni

Skilled in the preparation of monthly financial statements, annual budgets, and audited statements. Can effectively present financial summaries to C-Level executives and volunteer boards. Will develop strategic plans to produce operational efficiencies and achieve long term financial goals. Reviews information technology systems to allow for optimal business function.Industry experience includes for-profit and non-profit healthcare as well as community service organizations with philanthropic giving. Additionally, 8 years experience in the municipal bond market as a financial advisor with a private firm and underwriter and investment advisor for a regional broker-dealer. Every day, every transaction, every entry should be thought of as an audit review. Procedures need to be on point and monthly/daily checks and balances to be transparent. As a business becomes more efficient and procedures are solid – growth is the next step. Staffing patterns, supply orders, hours of operation or delivery of service all end road into a financial outcome. Learn what makes a company unique then work with its leadership team in streamlining process/procedure to create efficiency which will minimize audit findings, lower staff turnover, have less days for accounts receivable, better cashflow to minimize accounts payable, and begin the conversation for future growth.

Experience

1. Fractional CFO

   Backbone CFO

   Jan 2023 — Present · NJ, US

   Backbone CFO provides the best bookkeeping and CFO services to growing businesses. We are experts at leveraging technology and expertise to help businesses accelerate growth and profitability.

Education

• The College of New Jersey

  Bachelor of Science, Finance and Philosophy (double major)

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Credit
• Financial Analysis
• Budgets
• Finance
• Fundraising
• Insurance
• Public Finance
• Auditing
• Cash Management
• Access
• Project Planning
• Leadership
• Investments
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• Management
• Cash Flow