Heather Clark, M.S.F.

Senior leadership team member for performing arts presenting organization, with an operating budget of $11 million, and assets over $20 million. Oversee all fiscal & administrative activities, including budgeting & forecasting, accounting operations, investment, information technology, facilities management and Human Resources.

Participate in organization-wide policy decisions as a member of BCC's leadership team Champion a spirit of collaboration, transparency and open communication across all departments Oversee Financial Management & Business Operations, Facility Operations and Human Resources Mentor Staff to continually serve as an integral facilitator of growth Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement valuing quality Manage all annual audits and internal audits of grant awards Identify trends, opportunities , and areas for further efficiency in BCC's operating model Coordinate long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with organizational goal and long term planning

Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking finance and accounting, facilities management, IT and database management, and human resources, including handling cash management, A / R and A / P, budget analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting for development, bank reconciliations, and complex financial reports. Evaluate wide-ranging financial information, including revenues, expenditures, cash management, cost projections, and insurance to provide direction and support, deliver recommendations, and maximize use of funds to actively ensure operations are within operational budget. Monitor budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances, and related financials activities to ensure that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, and expenses are in budget limits. Mentor and manage a top-performing team tasked with overseeing facilities, ensuring IT and HR matters are conducted properly and policies adhered to, and monitoring staff performance and development objectives. Maximize resource use by establishing priorities, conducting annual performance appraisals, and training staff. Coordinate efforts with Board Treasurer to assess organizational performance against annual budget and long-term strategy and provide recommendations based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue / expense analysis, as well as liaise among partners, funders, auditors, and teams. • Mentor staff to continually serve as an integral facilitator of growth. • Champion a spirit of collaboration and kindness • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement valuing quality. • Manage all annual audits and internal audits of grant awards for on-budget completion. • Expertly identify trends, opportunities, and areas for further efficiency in BCC’s operating model. • Coordinate long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with strategic plans.

Strategically steered start-up of a non-profit professional services firm providing support to Massachusetts-based non-profits in one or more areas. Drove operations growth by handling all fundraising and development, public relations, and marketing, as well as facilitating event management and key technology. • Directed all client relations, new business development, accounting, and contract management efforts.

Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward directing a solutions-generating development and program staff in managing grant making, donor-advised fund management, and changes to grant programs. Coordinated and managed finance, accounting, and investment functions, including cash management, A / R and A / P, budget analysis, investment analysis, and financial and investment reports for the Board of Trustees. • Directed strong decision-making to enable continual infrastructure improvements. • Initiated policies and procedures by managing investment and executive committees. • Recruited, trained, and mentored IT consultants and developed IT policies and procedures.

Demonstrated strong multitasking talents toward directing finance and accounting initiatives, along with spearheading resourceful facilities management, IT and database management, and human resources efforts. Led a results-generating 4-member team while handling all facets of cash management, A / R and A / P, budget analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting for development, bank reconciliations, and key financial reports. Managed all human resource activities, including overseeing employee handbooks, policies, and / or payroll. • Optimized operations success by managing help desk and database staff. • Improved infrastructure by delivering sound decision-making on key processes. • Established detailed IT policies and recruited top-notch IT consultants to achieve objectives. • Seamlessly coordinated and managed office moves and relocations from logistical / technical perspectives.

Played a vital role in cost-effectively managing purchase orders and contractual review for compliance with revenue recognition guidelines, including ensuring compliance with SOP 97-2 and VSOE guidelines to meet goals. Reconciled new order reports and forecasts with regional directors and area vice presidents while collectively supporting sales representatives with targeted forecasting, revenue, and licensing issues as required. • Reported critical quotas and p-club quota target distribution for FY2003. • Successfully facilitated comprehensive Letter of Credit transactions for L / C business. • Supported ISG Account Executive Representatives responsible for a PTC customer valued at $1+ billion. • Led testing and implementation of commission adjustment transactions during an Oracle 11i system upgrade.

Dual Degree, Magna Cum Laude