Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Disclaimer
DIFFICULTY OF WORK
RESPONSIBILITY
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Timeline
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Amy Gharst

Alexandria

Summary

Dynamic Financial Manager with proven expertise at Monroe County Airport, excelling in budget management and compliance. Demonstrated success in strategic planning and financial reporting, ensuring accurate audits and effective resource allocation. Strong communicator and team leader, adept at fostering collaboration and driving operational efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Manager

Monroe County Airport
Bloomington
04.1998 - Current
  • Managed financial operations for Monroe County Aviation Department, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Oversaw departmental accounting, created annual budgets, and prepared for budget hearings.
  • Assisted with grant applications and maintained compliance requirements for funding.
  • Prepared necessary documentation for annual audits, including SBOA and Federal IPERIA submissions.
  • Facilitated hiring processes by coordinating job postings, interviews, and onboarding procedures.
  • Maintained capital asset inventory and updated related databases as required.
  • Compiled monthly revenue and expense reports, managed fund transfers, and processed bond interest payments.
  • Monitored leases for airport facilities, addressing tenant inquiries and issues as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bloomington High School North
Bloomington, IN
05-1983

Skills

Budget management and compliance

  • Financial reporting and oversight
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Cost analysis and control
  • Accounting principles and practices
  • Effective communication skills
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Strategic planning and decision making
  • Working capital and cash flow management
  • Fraud prevention strategies
  • Payroll administration and management
  • Acquisition due diligence processes
  • Financial policy development
  • Advanced computer proficiency (PC and Mac)
  • Resource allocation strategies
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Accounts payable management
  • Asset management expertise

Disclaimer

The job description for the position of Financial Office Manager for the Monroe County Aviation Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions. Is there anything that would keep you from meeting the job duties and requirements as outlined? Yes_____ No_____ __________________________________ __________________ Applicant/Employee Signature Date __________________________________ Type or Print Name I have reviewed the job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein with the employee. __________________________________ __________________ Department Head/Supervisor Signature Date __________________________________ Type or Print Name

DIFFICULTY OF WORK

Incumbent performs a variety of standard duties according to the established practices and procedures of department, using judgment and taking personal action in determination and implementation of best methods to achieve desired results. Incumbent works independently and often directs and reviews duties of others.

RESPONSIBILITY

Incumbent makes critical decisions regarding department budget, investments, and the distribution of Federal and State grant funds. Errors in decision or accuracy of work are readily detected by procedural safeguards or through supervisory review of work. Undetected errors may result in loss of time and money to department and other governmental agencies and/or inconvenience to department employees or public.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

  • Incumbent maintains frequent contact with other co-workers, other County departments, airport engineers, tenants, Federal and State Aviation officials, other government departments/agencies, vendors, and the public, for the purposes of coordinating work, resolving problems, exchanging information, and rendering service.
  • Reports directly to Airport Director.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbent performs duties in a modern office environment, including sitting/walking at will, sitting for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing under 25 pounds, keyboarding, close vision, speaking clearly, driving, hearing sounds/communication, close/far vision, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.

Timeline

Financial Manager

Monroe County Airport
04.1998 - Current

High School Diploma -

Bloomington High School North
Amy Gharst