Tawnya Dunn, CPA, CGMA, MS

Experience

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  EY

  Jan 1994 - Feb 2000

  • Responsible for pension plan audits (approximately 125 plans) performed in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas including recruiting, training, staff development for up to eight employees. Pursued and priced client relationships, reviewed and ensured quality control for financial statements, addressed and resolved internal and client issues.• Managed client billing and analyzed profitability, reviewed and updated client receivables, assisted in annual budget process, and developed pro-forma schedules to analyze staffing needs. Show less • Planned and administered multiple engagements which included understanding internal controls to formulate management recommendations for areas of improvement. Client audit engagements (both private and public) included mutual and stock life insurance companies, not-for-profit and governmental organizations, employee benefit plans and manufacturing companies.• Additional projects included performing inventory procedures, completing not-for-profit FASB implementation and an accounting basis conversion. Show less

  • Audit Manager

    Jun 1997 - Feb 2000

  • Audit Senior

    Jan 1994 - Jun 1997
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  BASF

  Feb 2000 - Jan 2012

  Accounting Manager

  3rd promotion since employed – job scope expanded multiple times during tenure• Directed four person organization responsible for accounts payable and cash applications functions. Developed departmental operations manuals, instituted cross training measures, and reduced absenteeism by 15%. Purchasing analysis resulted in recovering $100,000.• Responsible for IAS accounting/analysis/reporting/budgeting/troubleshooting for operations along with the following areas: employee benefit costs including pensions (qualified and non-qualified programs), corporate taxes, debt holdings, derivatives, freight, acquisitions/divestitures and joint venture. Designed global benefit plan reporting tool. Reduced monthly reporting time by 40%. • Elected to Benefits Committee in 2003. Analyzed and presented quarterly: total benefit costs, 401(k) plan activity, fund watch-list results, and policy changes. Recommended investment strategies for benefit plan assets. Managed IRS/DOL audits of employee benefit plans with no assessments. Initiated and managed selection process of third party providers and liaison for ongoing relationships. • Implemented process improvements and policy changes related to electronic filing of returns, electronic-sourced data and forms, billing frequency, mitigating sales and use tax exposure, and back-up procedures.• Realized cost savings in escrow balances ($35,000), challenged invoices, and negotiated vendor contracts. • Other responsibilities included the following: record retention, unclaimed property, and compliance filings. Show less

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  Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services

  Dec 2011 - Jun 2018

  CFO

  Engage a team of 21 to oversee financial operations for $40MIL agency with 660 employees, including fiscal control, annual budget, active quality assurance reports, and independent financial audit. Oversee Accounting, Billing, and Finance functions of non-profit in the mental health managed care environment. • Develop mission-based agency strategy and goals as part of Leadership Team by analyzing competitiveness, evaluating strategic partnerships, and considering future position of agency. • Manage funder relationships to ensure proper funding during Medicaid expansion. • Apply Integrated Care Delivery System by writing contracts, implementing new software, and responding to a multi-payer environment. • Promote partnerships with clinics and homeless shelters to expand agency services by overseeing contracts, billing, and relationships. Show less

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  TechSolve, Inc.

  Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

  CFO

  Responsible for financial and cash flow forecasting; audits; developing, implementing and maintaining business practices to maximize financial effectiveness and ensure compliance with Federal (NIST/DOD), State (ODSA) and local regulations including terms and conditions established by grantor and/or contracting agencies; communicating financial status to key stakeholders including the Board; reviewing financial performance of business divisions and financial information relating to the TechSolve Business Park; and participating in strategic planning and budgeting. Manage the Information Services function and progress compliance of NIST 800-171 controls. Ensure adequate insurance coverage. Review contracts and facilitate procurement and related negotiations. Supervises financial staff. Show less

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  New Vista Behavioral Health

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  CFO
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  Community Health Alliance

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2022

  CFO
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  HILLS Properties

  Nov 2022 - now

  Director of Accounting