Steven Zeffert

About Steven Zeffert

Entrepreneurial, analytical, strategic >>Successful in high-compliance…

Experience

1. Director of Finance & Administration CFO

   Employment & Training Centers, Inc.

   Aug 2002 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   STAFFING, RECRUITING, PLACEMENT, HR SOLUTIONS, CONTINGENT WORKFORCE• Increased revenue 24% by developing new programs • Delivered an immediate savings of by analyzing supplier costs and developing alternate sources• Saved annually by analyzing payroll processing issues, modifying procedures to reduce cycle time, increase accuracy and reduce staff time• Avoided risk of sanctions (fines, contract termination) and eliminated recurring audit findings by streamlining procurement effort, developing tracking system to ensure best value/least cost and compliance with internal and external requirements • Increased emphasis on state-of-the-art technology and paperless office which benefitted transition to remote work during pandemicCustomers include Houston-Galveston Area Council, Houston Independent School District, Harris County

Education

• University of Baltimore

  BS

Skills

• Cash Management
• Cost Allocation
• Procedure Development
• Management
• Training
• Contract Negotiation
• Report Writing
• Budgeting
• Leadership
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Entrepreneurship
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Compliance
• Government Compliance
• Variance Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Performance Management
• Trend Analysis
• Performance Monitoring
• Business Strategy
• Project Finance
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Business Analysis
• Cost Accounting
• Cost Control
• Budgets