Shante
Strategic Financial Planning | Budget Development & Oversight | Capital & Operating BudgetManagement | Financial Forecasting & Modeling | Expense Control & Cost Reduction | Facilities &Space Planning Management
- Role
- Chief Financial Officer at Housing Forward
- Location
- Arlington, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shante
I am a strategic financial leader with over 15 years of progressive experience steering financial planning, strategic budgeting, capital project management, and administrative operations. I specialize in aligning financial strategies with institutional goals, optimizing resource allocation, and championing long-term fiscal sustainability across complex budgets exceeding $280M, including state, federal, and grant funding. Throughout my career, I have led financial transformation initiatives that streamlined operations and generated $1.1M in savings during statewide budget constraints. I bring deep expertise in GAAP compliance, legislative appropriations, facilities planning, and contract negotiation, while cultivating high-performing teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about promoting financial transparency, I leverage advanced data analytics and forecasting tools to deliver actionable insights and empower strategic decision-making.
Experience
Chief Financial Officer
Apr 2025 — Present
Lead development and implementation of comprehensive financial strategies that align with organizational goals and operational policies. Coordination of the annual budgeting process alongside executive leadership and department heads to create strategic fiscal plans. Prepare and analyzefinancial performance reports for regular review with executive leadership and the Board of Directors. Maintain strong governance standards and advance overall organizational health.
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) '10, Business Administration and Management, General
2006 — 2010
East Texas A&M University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
2013 — 2019
East Texas A&M University
Masters of Science MS, Management
2011 — 2012
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