Tanya P.

Experience

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  State Comptroller of the Treasury, State of Tennessee

  Sept 1993 - Jul 1997

  Legislative Auditor II

  Performed assignments requiring understanding and application of audit principles, practices and concepts.Evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.Follow-up on audit issues to determine adequacy of corrective action.Reviewed transactions, documents, records, reports, and procedures and prepare prescribed audit work papers that record and summarize the data from the assigned audit.Assisted in providing consulting services to management to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the institution's processes.Prepared summarization of audit findings and preparation of formal audit reports.Prepared special studies and projects as assigned. Show less

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  Vanderbilt University

  Aug 1997 - Jun 2021

  Orchestrate and lead responsibilities associated with post-award grants management and compliance protocols. Serve as the liaison for sponsored programs to external organizations. Additionally, supervise and coordinate complex regulatory audits on various grants.●Contribute to technological projects in an effort to advance the mission of the institution.●Define and initiate appropriate levels of review regarding post-award grants management.●Monitor regulatory changes, determine impact, and adjust related accounting regarding programs.●Implement changes to the university accounting system to meet new regulatory standards as needed.●Maintain a subledger system that supports general ledger balances.●Manage the monthly/quarterly subledger close process, including period end account reconciliations and various ad-hoc analyses.●Process and/or review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.●Prepare all letter of credit (LOC) draws for federal awards including ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accurate and record all LOC draws timely and accurately within Oracle Cloud system.●Manage team on all aspects of the accounts receivable process including invoicing, cash applications, refunds, and collections.●Review internal processes, identify areas for improvement, and integrate new methods that foster advancement.●Generate highly technical and complex financial reports and schedules for internal and external parties.●Conduct comprehensive training regarding reporting, cost transfers, direct cost, guidance, and cost sharing, etc. ●Provide financial guidance and support to departments.●Participated in a large-scale conversion project to integrate 2,000 awards into a new accounting system.●Streamlined the process of closing awards in the system after the performance period has ended.●Regarded as a versatile leader adept at engaging with both internal and external parties to advance the mission of the University. Show less Delivered exemplary leadership overseeing the institutional development and integration of internal reviews in compliance with the annual OMB Uniform Guidance audits. Additionally, oversaw daily operations in regard to federal grants and contracts. ● Executed all tasks associated with the position including: award set, award monitoring, re-budgeting, billing, reconciling, closeout, and financial reporting. ● Processed and/or reviewed and verified the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.● Periodically helmed special projects from inception through completion in an effort to propel internal missions.● Demonstrated the ability to succeed in a team environment while also working in a self-directed manner. Show less Performed assignments requiring understanding and application of audit principles, practices and concepts.Evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.Follow-up on audit issues to determine adequacy of corrective action.Reviewed transactions, documents, records, reports, and procedures and prepare prescribed audit work papers that record and summarize the data from the assigned audit.Assisted in providing consulting services to management to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the institution's processes.Prepared summarization of audit findings and preparation of formal audit reports.Prepared special studies and projects as assigned. Show less

  • Senior Accounting Manager

    Jan 2004 - Jun 2021

  • Senior Accountant

    Sept 1999 - Dec 2003

  • Senior Auditor

    Aug 1997 - Aug 1999