Richard Doren

Experience

1. Sr Budget & Financial Analyst

   Atlanta Housing

   Jan 2008 — Present

   Manage budget operations. Initiate, coordinate, and assist in the development of the annual budget preparation process for each of the departments within the Community, Governmental and External Affairs Division. Oversee and manage all financial transactions; review, monitor, and analyze the reasonableness of budgetary requests and recommend appropriate balance and use of limited resources.Oversee and ensure the integrity of budget data for timeliness and accuracy of data. Ensure budget management and financial transaction procedures are in compliance with AHA Finance policies and procedures.Monitor and evaluate compliance with budgetary restrictions/communicate issues with internal/external customers. Provide regular financial reports to management to ensure effective monitoring and utilization of budget resources. Assess financial implications of budget development, application, and compliance with various funding sources.Establish and maintain technology-based systems for budget management and financial analysis. Prepare databases to house data for report generation for the budget annually. Prepare reports for division heads and department managers. Analyze data and make recommendations for solutions. Prepare monthly financial and budget reports for departments and division heads. Make recommendations for corrections or budget transfers when needed.In collaboration with the Quality Control department, conduct routine compliance and audit reviews of site-based Relocation Services to ensure proper execution of relocation benefits to customers in compliance with appropriate HUD regulations.Train all departmental staff on proper budget management and purchasing procedures. Ensure staff provides accurate and timely data and information while identifying and teaching the best practices needed for employee success.

Education

• Davenport University

  Master of Business Administration, Hospital Management

  2003 — 2005

• Saint John's University

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  1982 — 1986

• St. John's University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  1982 — 1986

• Forest Hills High School

  General Studies

  1980 — 1982

Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Access
• Analysis
• Quickbooks
• Accounting
• Accruals
• Accounts Receivable
• Budgets
• Finance
• Lihtc
• Executive Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• Due Diligence
• Strategic Planning
• Corporate Tax
• Management
• Gaap
• Account Reconciliation
• Peoplesoft
• Accounts Payable
• Ms Project
• Nonprofits
• Variance Analysis
• Project Management
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• Asset Management
• Financial Reporting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Invoicing
• Data Analysis
• Risk Management
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Fixed Assets
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Financial Audits