Christina Flanigan is a senior accounting professional with over 15 years of experience in accounting, finance, and management roles. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's in Accountancy. Her experience includes serving as the Director of Accounting for the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Director of Finance and Accounting for a nonprofit organization. She also has experience as a senior accountant and auditor.

1. CHRISTINA H. FLANIGAN
8252 Miranda Street Navarre, FL 32566 • mobile: 850-218-2964 • email: crh6150@yahoo.com
SENIOR ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
Seasoned financial and management accountant acknowledged for sound decision-making abilities,
analytical skills, business insight, and problem solving skills. Strategic, analytic and reliable; enjoys the
challenge of updating, designing and implementing new policies and procedures in order to create strong
internal controls. Dynamic communicator; practiced in dealing with all levels of management in varied
industries. Experienced in recruiting, training and coaching subordinates for greater productivity and
understanding. Academic preparation includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
with concentration in Management and Marketing and a Master’s of Accountancy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FORT WALTON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Fort Walton Beach, FL August 2013 –
Present
Director of Accounting
Worked as the Director of Accounting for a large chamber of commerce with over 2100 members. Handled all
accounting and finance aspects while maintaining relationships with key leadership, Board of Directors and clients.
• Advised the President, CEO and the Board of Directors on fiscal policy and issues of strategic importance
in regards to the Chamber’s financial management.
• Established and monitored financial metrics and ratios for Chamber events, programs and services.
• Developed and monitored dues structure for Chamber Membership based on trends, in conjunction with
Director of Operations and member services.
• Responsible for financial information systems including Weblink and QuickBooks.
• Created and maintained closing checklists, internal control procedures and reconciliation of key accounts.
• Prepared annual Chamber budget and related cash flow forecast.
• Prepared monthly financial statements and presentation to Finance and Executive committees of the Board
of Directors.
• Monitors and discusses variations from budgets with department heads, President and Board of Directors
• Developed and recommended strategies and procedures for improved financial and operational
effectiveness and efficiency.
• Coordinated preparation of tax returns for Chamber and related entities.
• Reconciled bank accounts, approved invoices for payment and managed cash flow.
• Managed banking, investments, loans, lines of credit and bank relationships.
• Managed 401k plan and other employee benefit plans such as health, dental, vision, group life insurance.
• Responsible for risk management and obtaining proper and sufficient property and liability coverages,
including directors and officers liability coverage.
• Responsible for the financial reporting of two state funded grants.
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OKALOOSA AIDS SUPPORT AND INFO SERVICES – Fort Walton Beach, FL July 2012 – August
2013
Director of Finance and Accounting
Worked as a Director of Finance and Accounting for a non-profit organization serving national and international
clients. Managed state and federal grants to ensure all financial and reporting guidelines were satisfied. Played a
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2. critical role in developing OASIS’s financial policy and direction while also being an active participant in their
overall strategy. Oversaw all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for OASIS, in conjunction with the Board of
Directors.
• Developed and implemented accounting policies for cash management, monthly accounting reconciliations
and payroll systems.
• Created, implemented and maintained internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs,
program budgets and actual expenditures.
• Analyzed financial data, monitored progress and informed senior leadership of OASIS’s financial status.
• Administered and reviewed all financial plans and compared to actual results to identify, explain, and
correct variances as appropriate.
• Responsible for all financial, project/program and grants accounting; ensured that expenditures were
consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collated financial
reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants.
• Prepared financial statements and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Created fiscal reports for various agencies in order to obtain case specific grants and awards.
• Prepared payroll and payroll taxes while maintaining schedules for withholding.
• Prepared taxes and tax returns for both state and federal agencies.
• Created a financial reporting template for a government funded grant that was adopted by the State of
Florida.
• Created and maintained donor records.
• Worked with the Board of Directors to develop short and long term strategic and financial plans.
• Maintained employee records and worked with senior management to handle employee concerns.
RESORTQUEST INTERNATIONAL, INC. – Fort Walton Beach, FL June 2007 – March
2009
Senior GL Accountant
Worked as a Senior Accountant for a national property management company. Handled day to day accounting and
finance functions while managing five to six staff accountants. Designed and implemented several internal controls
and accounting policies. Served as an advisor to key personnel.
• Prepared financial statements and monthly closing duties for four property management entities while
meeting Company and SEC deadlines.
• Examined and analyzed journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, sales tax
returns and other accounting and financial records to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance
with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls.
• Compiled information from various operating segments into consolidated financial statements, including
reconciling intercompany accounts.
• Responsible for managing fourteen high volume cash accounts, including restricted trust accounts.
• Analyzed budgets and corresponding expenditures in order to make recommendations on expense cutting
and revenue generating projects.
• Created and implemented budgets and forecasting models based on prior year data and current market
trends.
• Assisted in converting thirteen companies from Oracle accounting software to QuickBooks..
• Responsible for managing and overseeing Staff Accountant’s bank reconciliations, month-end closing
procedures and subsequent financials.
• Trained personnel on property management software, QuickBooks, MAS 500 accounting software and also
created training manuals for users overall improvement.
• Assisted in the management of staff; including performance evaluations, the recruitment, hiring and
termination of staff and.
• Created training programs for professional development and implemented morale building days while
increasing retention and decreasing payroll costs.
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3. • Designed and implemented new inventory controls and procedures for food and beverage business
segment and ski shop retail establishment.
• Designed cash management procedures and policies which were implemented by fourteen operating
locations.
• Designed and implemented SOX procedures and checklists.
SALTMARSH, CLEAVELAND & GUND – FORT WALTON BEACH, FL JUNE 2006 –
MARCH 2007
Staff Accountant/Auditor
Assist audit partners with planning and executing audit engagements. Prepared tax returns for clients
including large corporations, real estate development entities, small businesses, and not for profit
organizations.
• Audited all transaction cycles including both balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Prepared financial statements for private entities
• Developed and maintained good working relationships with clients to enhance client satisfaction.
• Prepared tax plans and tax returns for individuals, trusts, corporations, exempt organizations, and
partnerships.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA– Pensacola, FL
Master of Science in Accounting, May 2005
Related coursework: Financial Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Corporate Finance, Strategic Management, Business Law
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON– Wilmington, NC
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing and Management, May 2002
Related coursework: Financial and Managerial Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Corporate Finance, Business Law
Member: Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
OTHER
• West Brunswick High School Valedictorian, UNCW Honors Scholar. NC Merit Scholarship Recipient. John Motley
Morehead District Scholarship Recipient. Southeast Region Masonic Lodge Scholarship Recipient. ResortQuest
Corporate Employee of the Quarter, June 2008.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Pro System Tax, Engagement, Fixed Assets; FrontPage,
Creative Solutions, MAS 500, FRS Property Management Software, FRx Report Launcher, Oracle, Weblink,
Rappatoni
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