Stephanie R.

About Stephanie R.

Experienced finance professional with 10+ years in non-profit grant accounting and financial management. Proven track recordmanaging multi-million-dollar grant portfolios, ensuring compliance, and optimizing financial performance. Expertise in grantplanning, budget development, revenue recognition, and audit coordination with deep knowledge of non-profit accounting principles.

Experience

1. Director of Finance

   Action for Children

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Create and manage the agency budget of approximately $9M, with oversight of an additional $10M in pass-throughfunding across 17 grants, including federal, county, city, and private grants as well as donations, ensuring compliance,accuracy, and alignment with agency prioritiesLead annual audits and prepare IRS Form 990, ensuring compliance and timely reportingPresent monthly financial statements and grant analyses to the Finance CommitteePartner with CEO and Leadership Team to provide strategic financial analysis and reportingConduct quarterly financial reviews with program managers to monitor spending and variancesOversee payroll allocations, grant invoicing, accounts payable, and monthly reconciliationsCollaborate with the Organizational Advancement team to align donor records with the general ledgerDeveloped an agency-wide internal budget template, which streamlines collaboration with program managers whenbuilding out their budgets and proposals, ensuring compliance with diverse funder requirementsStreamlined processes by migrating to Sage Intacct, enabling real-time reporting and improving AP workflows

Education

• Florida State University - Herbert Wertheim College of Business

  Bachelor of Science, Finance, Marketing, Professional Sales

  2010 — 2014

• Florida State University - Herbert Wertheim College of Business

  Master of Science - MS, Risk Management and Insurance

  2018 — 2020