Christine Bauer, CPA

Experience

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  Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Financial Analyst

  • Developed proposals for potential bond issuers (Public Finance, Bond & Money Market Unit).

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  Winston-Salem Jaycees, Inc.

  Aug 1997 - Sept 2000

  Member & Board Member

  • Treasurer (2000)• Chair, Distinguished Service Awards Banquet (Jan 1998)• Active Member (1997 - 2000)

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  NC Junior Chamber

  Aug 1997 - Sept 2016

  Member & Executive Committee Member

  • Chairperson Planning Guide (CPG) Program Manager (2015)• Jaycee Family of the Year (with husband): NC Jaycees 1st Place (2014)• Masters Speak Up Competitor: NC Jaycees 1st Place (2014) • Assistant Treasurer (2012 - 2014)• Treasurer (2010 - 2011)• Finance Committee (2003 - 2005, 2010 - 2011)• Speak-Up Competitor: NC Jaycees 1st Place (2006)• National Programs Manager (2004)• Debate Competitor: NC Jaycees 1st Place, US Jaycees 3rd Place (2003)• Jaycee Jeopardy Competitor: Regional Winner (Spring 2003)• JCI PRIME Training Graduate (2001)• Active Member (1997 - 2016) Show less

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  Royster Smith Shelton & Co. (now Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP)

  Jan 1998 - Sept 2000

  Staff Auditor

  • Audited small-medium companies in multiple industries, including health care, nonprofit and manufacturing.• Assisted in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

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  Raleigh Jaycees, Inc.

  Sept 2000 - Sept 2016

  Member & Board Member

  • Honored with Lifetime Membership (2015)• Chairman of the Board (2015)• President (2014) [Raleigh awarded John Kiger Memorial Award: Most Outstanding Chapter in NC 2014]• Director at large (Aug - Dec 2013)• Ways & Means Vice President (2006)• Membership Vice President (2005)• CIF Treasurer (2004)• Individual Development Director (2003)• Co-Chair, 2002 Year-End State Convention (Jan 2003)• State Director - Liaison with NC Jaycees, Inc. and US Junior Chamber (2001 - 2002)• Active Member (2000 - 2016) Show less

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  The North Carolina Partnership for Children

  Sept 2000 - now

  • Provides technical assistance, training and support services to Smart Start agencies in a variety of areas, including: - - - contracts development, management & monitoring; - - - compliance with legislative mandates and required policies; - - - year-end closing, net asset reconciliation & financial statement preparation; - - - resolution of monitoring and audit issues; and - - - internal controls.• Develops and presents various interactive trainings including classroom-based and webinar sessions on accounting, software and compliance topics.• Reviews and approves contracts and amendments with 75 local Smart Start agencies statewide• Develops and maintains financial and contracting guidance for local Smart Start agencies.• Collaborates proactively and effectively with staff of other departments on special projects and to ensure trainings and guidance are comprehensive and accurate.• Maintains awareness of the Smart Start legislative environment, identifies potential issues, and develops practical solutions for anticipated problems. Show less • Supervised two Contracts Specialists; Reviewed/approved contracts and amendments with 75 local Smart Start agencies statewide• Provided technical assistance, training and support services to Smart Start agencies in a variety of areas, including: - - - contracts development, management & monitoring; - - - compliance with legislative mandates and required policies; - - - year-end closing, net asset reconciliation & financial statement preparation; - - - resolution of monitoring and audit issues; and - - - internal controls.• Developed and presented various interactive trainings including classroom-based and webinar sessions on accounting, software and compliance topics.• Developed and maintained financial and contracting guidance for local Smart Start agencies.• Collaborated proactively and effectively with staff of other departments on special projects and to ensure trainings and guidance were comprehensive and accurate.• Maintained awareness of the Smart Start legislative environment, identified potential issues, and developed practical solutions for anticipated problems. Show less • Worked independently to provide technical assistance, training and support services to 76 Smart Start agencies statewide in a variety of areas, including: - - - contracts development, management & monitoring; - - - compliance with legislative mandates and required policies; - - - year-end closing, net asset reconciliation & financial statement preparation; - - - resolution of monitoring and audit issues; and - - - internal controls.• Developed and presented various interactive trainings including classroom-based and webinar sessions on accounting, software and compliance topics.• Developed and maintained financial guidance for local Smart Start agencies.• Collaborated proactively and effectively with staff of other departments on special projects and to ensure trainings and guidance are comprehensive and accurate.• Maintained awareness of the Smart Start legislative environment, identified potential issues, and developed practical solutions for anticipated problems. Show less

  • Fiscal Consulting & Contracts Director

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Fiscal Consulting & Contracts Manager

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Lead Fiscal and Training Specialist

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2022

  • Local Partnership Fiscal Services Manager

    Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Financial Consultant

    Sept 2000 - Jun 2014