Terri Lee

Terri Lee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Finance executive in Chattanooga TN

  • Education

    • The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

      1996 - 1999
      BS Political Science, History

      Activities and Societies: Political Science Club

  • Experience

    • Unum

      Jun 1999 - Sept 2016

      Managed 3 teams within the Treasury organization, including: Cash Disbursements, Cash Receivables, and Cash Reconciliation (group of 18 employees overall). In addition to this, I mentor, coach, and provide strategy to several employees, including three supervisors and their employees. I was also a key player on several ongoing strategic initiatives for the company, including implementation of Workday GL and a consolidated Admin platform. Manage the banking operations team whose responsibilities include:• Daily monitoring and GL reconciliations of banking activities • Support provided to internal business areas related to cash accounts • Maintenance and compliance of unclaimed property • Assurance of accuracy in cash ledger accounting • Physical distribution of A/P System printed checks Included unclaimed property maintenance and creating corporate governance policy Completed complex bank reconciliations and ASO accounting. Led a team of accounting, banking, and billing representatives as well as served as their consultant. This included bank reconciliations, billing/invoiceing, collections, and quality reviews of each. Disability Claims management

      • Director, Financial Analysis Manager

        Dec 2014 - Sept 2016
      • Financial Manager

        Apr 2012 - Nov 2014
      • Financial Consultant III

        Oct 2011 - Mar 2012
      • Financial Reporting Analyst

        Sept 2005 - Oct 2011
      • Team Leader/Service Consultant

        Mar 2002 - Sept 2005
      • Disability Benefits Specialist

        Jun 1999 - Mar 2002
    • City of Chattanooga

      Sept 2016 - Sept 2018
      City Treasurer

      I was a mayoral appointed City Treasurer and managed the Treasury office for the City of Chattanooga. This included all handling all incoming receivables, tax and utility billing, investments, and handling of 17 staff members.

    • Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
      Director of Community Relations

      Helped to create the community relations and branding strategy for newly created professional soccer team

    • Freelance

      Mar 2020 - Nov 2021
      Public Relations Consultant

      Public Relations consultant for clients according to their specific needs, particularly political elections

    • Little Star Wilburn CPA PLLC

      Oct 2022 - Jan 2025
      Accounting Manager

      Bookkeeping, payroll, tax return preparation for firm clients (federal, state, and local).

    • Lee Financial Management

      Oct 2023 - now
      Owner

      We make accounting simple and accessible for small businesses

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate, Customer Service (ACS)

      The International Claim Association
      May 2006
    • Associate, Life and Health Claims (ALHC)

      The International Claim Association
      Jan 2002
    • Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM)

      Association of Public Treasurers of the US & Canada
      Jul 2017
    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB)

      Unum
      May 2011
  • Volunteer Experience

    • PTA Audit Chair

      Issued by Big Ridge Elementary School on Aug 2014
      Big Ridge Elementary SchoolAssociated with Terri Lee
    • PTA Treasurer

      Issued by Big Ridge Elementary School on Aug 2016
      Big Ridge Elementary SchoolAssociated with Terri Lee
    • Justice Committee Co-Chair

      Issued by Chattanooga Mayor's Council For Women on Jan 2017
      Chattanooga Mayor's Council For WomenAssociated with Terri Lee