Samantha Gallagher

About Samantha Gallagher

I am a highly accomplished finance and accounting professional with a strong educational foundation, holding a B.A. in Accounting from Fort Lewis College, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned membership in Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma. With an active CPA License for Colorado (#30817), I have excelled in various leadership roles throughout my career. Notably, I served as Chief Financial Officer at Durango School District 9-R, where I oversaw multiple departments, including Finance, Afterschool programming, School Nutrition, Facilities, and Custodial, ensuring effective financial resource management. My extensive experience also includes Director-level positions at Denver Public Schools, where I managed cash and investment operations, led financial statement audits, and played a crucial role in transitioning to an online billing system. Currently my position with Fort Lewis College as Chief Financial Officer has led me to further improvements in financial transparency and strengthened multi year modeling to drive strategic plans in alignment with fiscal resources. With a background that encompasses both education and public accounting, I am dedicated to driving financial excellence and strategic decision-making.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Fort Lewis College

   Jan 2022 — Present · Durango, CO, US

Education

• Colorado State University Global

  Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership

• Fort Lewis College

  Bachelors, Accounting

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Finance
• A-133 Audit
• School Districts
• Gaap
• Accounting
• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
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