Rachel Davis

About Rachel Davis

Accounting & Audit professional with 14+ years of experience in performing general ledger and audit functions, developing, managing, and analyzing budgets. Mitigates fraud risks by uncovering control breaks and makes recommendations for remediations. Effectively communicates with stakeholders ranging from business units to the board of directors. Partners on internal and external audits.

Experience

1. Interim Senior AVP for Finance

   Grambling State University

   May 2025 — Present

   Provides strategic and operational support to the Vice President for Finance in the management of the University’s financial services and business operations. • Leads or assists in the development and implementation of the University’s annual budget and long-range financial planning. • Supports the management and oversight of university and foundation investments, endowments, and capital planning efforts. • Coordinates the preparation and presentation of timely, accurate financial reports and analyses to internal and external stakeholders. • Partners with departments to ensure policy compliance, audit preparedness, and efficient use of financial resources. • Assists in the design and implementation of financial policies, internal controls, and operational protocols. • Supervises and evaluates finance division leaders including those in Accounting, Budget, Purchasing, Auxiliary Services, and Property Management. • Supports facilities capital planning and help develop a multi-year capital budget strategy. • Oversees business operations related to procurement, accounts payable, travel, and fixed assets management. • Serves as liaison for external auditors, vendors, and financial institutions as needed. • Represents the Division in the absence of the Vice President for Finance and serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership. • Contributes to the financial planning of affiliated entities, including the Black and Gold Facilities Corporation and Grambling University Foundation.

Education

• Texas Woman's University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Business/Management

  2017 — 2019

• Grambling State University

  Master's degree, Criminal Justice

  2011 — 2012

• Texas Woman's University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting

  2017

• Grambling State University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2006 — 2010

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master's degree, Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting

  2013 — 2014