1. Gretchen D. Manning, CPA, CGMA
574.518.0496 (C)
Manning.gd@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Clear understanding of accounting methods and principles required for fair representation of financial statements.
• Valuable team leader with the flexibility and motivation to accomplish goals while maintaining a positive work
environment and focusing on associate engagement.
• Experienced decision maker and problem solver with the skill to analyze facts, prioritize activities, and follow-through
with creative or innovative solutions.
• Proficient in PeopleSoft financial software as well as Cerner, Fastrack, and Microsoft Office 2010.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager, Finance July 2013 – Present
Beacon Health Ventures, Inc. South Bend, Indiana
- Operational management: accounting and reporting, payroll, accounts payable, cash posting, and general ledger.
- Project lead - payroll transition involving complex interface programming design, build, testing, and implementation in
order to eliminate duplication of processes.
- Assist Director of Finance with annual capital and operating budget preparation while ensuring that financial goals and
objectives of the organization are achieved within allocated funds.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement; work collaboratively on plan development, implementation, and issue
resolution.
Staff Accountant August 2011 – July 2013
Beacon Health Systems, Inc. South Bend, Indiana
- Perform routine month-end journal entries followed by general ledger balance sheet account reconciliation.
- Provide account analysis, comparing actual to budget amounts and providing explanation for variances.
- Work with internal customers in order to answer questions and resolve issues as they arise.
- Special projects: create chart of accounts for dual-hospital affiliation, receipt accrual analysis, others as directed.
- Serve as Community Committee Chair, organizing charitable projects for the community throughout the year.
Accounting Clerk/Motorclothes Manager January 2006 – April 2007
Hacienda Harley-Davidson Scottsdale,
Arizona
- Accurately reconciled daily sales activity of four departments in a high-volume motorcycle dealership.
- Developed inventory control and movement procedure reducing merchandise shrinkage to less than 1 percent.
- Prepared and presented weekly/monthly performance reports for senior management.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Chartered Global Management Accountant, AICPA November 2014
Certified Public Accountant, State of Indiana August 2013
MBA, Program in Progress, Indiana University South Bend Present
BS, Accounting, Indiana University South Bend May 2011
AS, Business, Indiana University South Bend May 2010
ASSOCIATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
• American Institute of CPAs November 2014 – Present
• Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Member February 2013 – Present
• Beta Gamma Sigma, International Honor Society April 2011 – Present
• INCPA Society Member March 2010 – Present
• IUSB Accounting Association President May 2010 – May 2011

2. • United States Air Force, Enlisted Airman June 1991 – June 1995