Fitzpatrick S. Nedd

Experience

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  University of New Orleans

  Apr 1998 - Sept 2007

  Maintain full responsibility for all aspects of payroll. Ensure all payroll transactions are processed in a timely manner. Post salary expenditures to appropriate budget accounts. Transfer funds to offset overdrafts as needed. Interact with employees concerning pay issues. Communicate with various departments involving the transfer of salary expenditures. Provide reports to the Office of Financial Services for fringe benefits and billing for Grant Agency. Train and mentor staff in daily job responsibilities. Meet Federal ACH deadlines for transmittal of ACH file to clearing house. Monitor the production of W-2s and W-2C forms. Spearheaded the development of payroll reports and ensured the integrity of all payroll data.Played a key role in testing updates and resolving issues with PeopleSoft system, which included taxes, garnishments, and COBOL process for payroll.Compiled and reported quarterly 941 data to the Internal Revenue Service as well as quarterly Unemployment Report for the state.Introduced technology solutions that converted all employees from paper check distribution to 100% direct deposit.Provided high level of support to state legislative auditors concerning the annual audit. Show less

  • Payroll Manager

    May 2001 - Sept 2007

  • Assistant Payroll Manager

    Nov 1999 - May 2001

  • Accountant

    Apr 1998 - Nov 1999
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  CAPITAL ONE/UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS CHARTER SCHOOLS

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2009

  Chief Financial Officer

  Serve as Chief Financial Officer of the UNO-Charter School Initiatives (CSI), New Beginnings Schools Foundation (NBSF). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: completion and maintenance of all general ledgers and reports necessary to meet state reporting and auditing requirements for NBSF; reimbursements of all grants; payment of invoices; assisting charter schools with accountability of Child Nutrition Program, and monitoring approved fundraising activities and depositing of funds. Spearheaded the completion for prior year audits to comply with reporting requirements and provided support to external auditors.Compiled and reported quarterly financial reports to State Department of Education. Show less

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  Longue Vue House and Gardens

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2019

  Director of Finance

  Serve as Comptroller for Longue Vue House & Gardens 501c Corporation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Accounts Payable processing, reconciliation of merchant and operating bank accounts; posting of payroll and cash receipt to general ledgers in Blackbaud Financial Edge System. Assist Executive Director in preparation of budgets and reports for presentation to Board Finance Committee.

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  New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

  Director Of Finance And Administration

  Oversee the proper implementation and maintenance of all accounting systems and functions. Prepare and communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including consolidated statements for related entities; ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for lenders/investors, donors, and NOCHI’s board of directors.

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  Tulane University

  May 2021 - now

  Oversees, manages and supervises the operation of assigned areas involved with various accounting functions; maintains and monitors effective internal controls to ensure accurate financial information, safeguards University assets, and complies with regulations, accounting standards, and University policy; develops and implements strategic planning consistent with the University’s mission and strategic plan; approves, develops, and/or implements methods, procedures, controls, systems, and standards for efficient, effective, timely and accurate operations; conducts general analysis and recommends and implements policy and procedures to improve related accounting and administrative functions; performs a variety of complex accounting functions. Show less Responsible for managing post-award activities in support of an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within one unit (i.e., schools, department, division, institute, or center) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Post -award activities include regular review, reconciliation, and projection of award finances, preparing adjustments and corrections to award budgets, preparing financial reports, and at the end of the award, ensuring all financial requirements have been met and closing out the award. Interact regularly with and provide high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research. Ensure adherence to quality standards and all policies and awards regulations. Show less

  • Accounting Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Post Award Specialist III

    Nov 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Budget Accountant

    May 2021 - Nov 2023