Stephanie Martin
Chief Financial Officer @Georgia Chamber of Commerce
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Financial Officer @Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta, GA, US
Promoted to oversee team of eight and develop strategic financial plan inclusive of future investments and capital campaign structures. Managed $9.5M operational budget for three affiliate organizations. Active leader in the Operations team developing strategy and goals to align with the organization’s framework. Drove business improvement initiatives such as potential cost reductions and exam alternative procurement options that resulted in consistent annual operating budget savings of $80-90K during previous two budget years. Conducted monthly review of financial reports to ascertain programmatic and fiscal benefits of existing programs and identify new lines of revenue, including Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) serving 3K+ small businesses and 40K individuals. Redesigned onboarding program to embed culture of servant leadership and adaptability, positioning staff to support and engage investors in alignment with focus areas and strategic plan. Developed performance metrics which allowed for continual assessment of departmental efficiency in terms of resource allocation, uncovering growth opportunities for staff and ensuring relevance in the community. Evaluated Chamber’s investment portfolio and cash reserves to determine ideal blend of money market/CD’s and liquid cash in existing accounts, sharing recommendations with CEO to optimize financial productivity. Provide leadership to help drive more informed decision-making, while building accountability for how every team can contribute to the Organization’s success. Provided quarterly financial and operations updates to the Board of Director’s Finance Committee to ensure transparency and offer strategic guidance.
EDUCATION
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Finance
Becker CPA Review
Accounting
Kennesaw State University
Master's Degree, Accounting and Finance
Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Managment, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
SKILLS
ABOUT STEPHANIE MARTIN
A Finance executive and advisor with 30+ years of experience serving as the key interface between the organization’s leadership and the accounting, finance, information technology, and operations function. Operations Specialist primarily responsible for planning and monitoring all aspects of finance, accounting, budgeting, revenue operations, human resources, information technology, building organizational capacity and generating revenue. An Active leader focused on improving the impact of investments and people, protecting the organization’s assets and brand, and enabling leadership to allocate resources wisely. Shares best practices, develops policy and provides input on overarching issues that lead the organization’s planning and the associated governance processes to enable integrated planning across all strategies, functions, and operations.Corporate GovernanceRestructuring Regulatory Compliance Internal ControlsFinancial ModelingForecasting & Reporting
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