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JENNIFER FERRER-SANTA INES
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18314 153 Place SE
Renton, Washington 98058
(206) 251-8083 Cellular
jsanta-ines@comcast.net

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Assistant Director of Finance position, which will capitalize on my education, skills, and previous experience while offering
an opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and growth of a dynamic organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Budgeting Grant Billings Annual Audit Process Improvement Community Engagement
Capital Projects Transparency Municipal Finance Human Resources Team Development

EDUCATION

2006 City University Masters in Accounting/Finance

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2/2015-Present CITY OF NORMANDY PARK – Normandy Park, WA 98166 Finance Director
Responsible for all financial operations of the City, including annual financial reporting and biennial budget
preparation. Monitor and report quarterly financial updates to committees and Council. Assists City Manager
in negotiating collective bargaining unit contracts, financial forecast planning, and other Council related
activities and priorities. Oversee the processing of accounts payable, payroll, billing, receipting, front office
administration, pet license issuance, grants administration, debt, and investment of public funds. Update and
administer the City’s indirect cost allocation. Manage annual audit and financial system security. Supervise
Accounting Specialists, Admin Assistant and Preschool Staff.
11/2009-1/2015 CITY OF TUKWILA – Tukwila, WA 98188 Senior Fiscal Coordinator
Maintained General Ledger, CAFR preparation, collaborated with department Directors, Staff, and Council in
the budget preparation, prepared and evaluated quarterly revenue projections and expenditure analysis,
managed project accounting, fixed assets, and oversaw the processing of business licenses according to Code.
Analyzed, reviewed, and recommended changes to departmental procedures and City Code as needed.
Provided guidance in position budgeting to ensure that expenditure distribution with regard to wages and
benefits are accurate. Developed and administered the City’s indirect cost allocation. Managed annual audit
and financial system security. Supervised Fiscal Coordinator and Fiscal Specialist.
02/2009-10/2009 CITY OF TUKWILA – Tukwila, WA 98188 Fiscal Coordinator
Oversaw the processing of accounts payable and semi-monthly payroll, ensured that labor contracts were
adhered to and applied accurately and consistently across all bargaining unit members, comply with regulatory
agencies with regard to timely submission of quarterly taxes, 1099s, and W2s and other agencies for benefit
administration. Provided assistance in CAFR preparation including statistical schedules and notes. Worked in
conjunction with all departments to facilitate the implementation of Project Accounting module. Assisted with
special projects assigned including biennial budget preparation. Supervised staff of five.

12/2003-01/2009 CITY OF BURIEN – Burien, WA 98166 Accountant
Processed payroll, prepared quarterly taxes, 1099s, and W2s and served as backup to accounts payable.
Provided overall assistance in CAFR preparation including statistical schedules, compiling financial data,
notes, and report layout. Analyzed expenditures to accurately determine forecast figures in preparation for the
biennial budget. Worked with departments to incorporate budget enhancement requests and review of any
budget changes. Maintained various financial spreadsheets to facilitate revenue and expenditure analysis to
monitor trends and anomalies. Coordinated timely billings for grant contracts and compliance with progress
reports to determine if revenues are adequate for capital improvement projects. Fixed asset accounting.

6/1999-11/2003 HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT – Kent, WA 98032 Accountant
Payroll processing, managed the reporting of PERS retirement and Deferred Compensation, handled new-hire
orientation and compliance to FMLA and COBRA guidelines, implemented personnel policies and designed
employee recognition/incentive programs, billing contracts/agreements specific to the District, administered
Health Care Authority benefits, participated in month end/annual close and budgeting.