Ann Marie Clark

Financial leader with over 30 years of progressive business leadership experience for organizations and clients across diverse industries, including higher education, non-profit, technology, food & beverage, professional services, manufacturing, transportation, financial services, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and legal services. Strategic leader who has produced significant results through the development of financial and operational strategy. Strong tactical leader with a broad foundation of experience overseeing nearly every functional area of the business, including financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, accounting, budgeting, cash flow, tax, insurance, audit, banking, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Experienced business partner who has leveraged her strong and broad business acumen in finance, operations, sales, technology, and human resources, to create long-term value for organizations.

Career Highlights

Leadership 

• Established and developed financial and human resources strategy, processes, and procedures for both developing and established businesses, including leveraging broad business acumen in Finance, HR, Operations, and Technology to help establish an operational foundation for company growth and success. 
• Selected, managed, and developed teams of up to 15 professionals.

Financial Management Expertise

• Gained broad, practical experience through 30 years of developing financial and accounting functions for companies and clients.  Established and/or improved financial reporting processes, forecasting models, budgeting processes, accounts receivable and payable systems, tax reporting procedures, and banking relationships. 
• Performed financial analysis that led to significant business improvements, including reduced expenses, improved profit margins, increased revenue, increased value, and reduced risk. Successes include conducting extensive expense analysis studies, identifying and implementing company and production cost reduction initiatives, and establishing ongoing expense models for new product development.

Human Resources/Payroll/Benefits 

• Established and developed HR functions for workforces of up to 280 employees, including selecting, developing, retaining, and motivating company employees through implementation of HR strategy and new programs. 
• Managed comprehensive employee benefits program, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and benefits administration.

Risk Management

• Successfully established and led financial risk management initiatives, including forecasting, cash flow management, capital management, regulatory compliance, and internal audit. 
   

Education and Development

Keller Graduate School of Management, Kansas City, MO

• Completed courses as part of MBA program.

University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting (Graduated Cum Laude)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Licensed in Alaska and Missouri (inactive in Kansas)

Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) 

Grant Writers Workshop

QuickBooks Online, Advanced Certification, Pro-Advisor

QuickBooks Desktop Certified Pro Advisor