Business and Finance Manager
Results-driven Business and Finance Manager with proven expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, and operational leadership. Known for optimizing performance, streamlining processes, and driving efficiency across teams. Passionate about delivering innovative, goal-aligned solutions and fostering collaboration to support organizational success. Eager to bring value and make a lasting impact within a forward-thinking team.
Business/Finance Manager - B&A Properties/Treasures - Pennington
(2014-01)
Directed daily business operations in a high-pressure property management environment, consistently driving increased productivity and operational efficiency across all departments. Oversaw financial activities, including budget creation, forecasting, and invoice reconciliation, while managing rental negotiations and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Led in-depth market analyses to set competitive rental pricing, maximize occupancy rates, and support strategic business growth.
Fostered strong relationships with vendors and tenants, ensuring timely rent collection and seamless vendor coordination to support smooth property operations.
Finance Manager - Penndel Mental Health Center - Langhorne
(2013-12 - 2014-12)
Directed full-cycle financial operations for a mental health center, including payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, grant monitoring, and contract negotiations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Prepared and delivered detailed financial reports and budget proposals to the Board of Directors and partnering agencies, strengthening strategic decision-making and transparency. Analyzed budget performance against actuals, identified variances, investigated discrepancies, and provided actionable financial insights to executive leadership to support operational efficiency.
Led and supervised a high-performing finance team of six, fostering collaboration and accountability while maintaining smooth daily operations and achieving consistent reporting excellence.
Sr.
Analyst - NJ Department of Transportation - Ewing
(1999-07 - 2013-12)
Led financial operations across 2 government bureaus and 3 regional offices, overseeing the review and consolidation of financial reports to support strategic decision-making. Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented targeted solutions that enhanced budget accuracy and improved resource allocation. Served as the primary liaison for the Budget Office, regularly analyzing and reporting on actual vs. budgeted expenses to ensure fiscal discipline and transparency.
Developed and executed a three-year Budget Implementation Plan, including detailed trend and variance analyses, funding reviews, and long-term financial forecasting to support organizational growth.
MBA - Business Administration - Rider University
Bachelor of Arts - English - The College of New Jersey
