Dara Britton
Chief Financial Officer
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Budget Compilation
- Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll
- Grant Fiscal Management and Compliance
- Bank Reconciliations
- General Ledger Accounting and Reconciliation
- Financial Report Writing
- Federal & State Grant Reporting
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Financial Analysis
- Office Management
- Auditing
- Ability to communicate with people of various backgrounds regarding budgeting, programs, and other educational or advocacy organizations
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SUMMARY
15+ years of experience in nonprofit, institutional, educational, and private sector accounting. Dara has managed several large federal and state grants, often concurrently, including all steps in the process from budgeting and reporting, to drawing down of funds. Dara has also audited governmental entities that have received large federal and state grants. This gives her a unique and well-rounded knowledge of grant requirements and procedures including those outlined in the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards – 2 CFR Part 200.
CERTIFICATIONS, TRAININGS, LICENSES
- Certified Public Accountant
EDUCATION
- Master of Business Administration Youngstown State University – Youngstown, OH
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting Fairmont State University – Fairmont, WV
ROLE WITH WEST VIRGINIA WOMEN WORK
Responsible for implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the organization, completing all financial management tasks, and developing budgets to achieve WVWW’s mission and its annual goals and objectives. The Chief Financial Officer reports to the Executive Director.
• Maintain general ledger
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Payroll preparation including quarterly and annual reporting
• Grant management and reporting
• Grant allocations and invoicing
• Organizational, programmatic, and grant proposal budget development
• Ensure compliance of federal grant spending
• Month-end reconciliations and adjustments
• Quarterly reporting to the board of directors
