Anthony B. Edwards

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About Anthony B. Edwards

Successful financial and operational growth requires leadership that builds relationships while engaging in continuous process improvement. I am a versatile, transformative nonprofit finance and operations executive with proven experience in building and optimizing financial practices to drive performance, efficiency, and compliance. I implement automation solutions, and system updates that streamline operations and result in consistently clean audits. I also serve as a strategic business partner promoting transparency, clarity, and growth. I lead effective change management and communication efforts that transform a brand’s overall team culture and enable the achievement of long-term organizational objectives. Below are some of the highlights from my career: Sustaining effective financial management practices that supported Urban Resource Institute’s $37M+ budget growth over 3 years. Receiving recognition from the Sheltering Arms Children and Family Services’ board of directors and audit committee for improving the reporting process and driving transparency around the organization’s financial management procedures. Increasing productivity, reducing accounts receivable by nearly 50%, and driving $150K in cost savings for Brooklyn Community Services by implementing expense reductions that improved cash flow and streamlining billing and collections processes. Transitioning all financial tracking from the physical accounting journal to industry-standard digital methods and implementing automation platforms with enhanced banking capabilities Nonprofit Accounting & Financial Management System Modernization / Automation Solutions Cross-Functional Team Leadership Continuous Process Improvement Collaborative Problem-Solving Culture Transformations Change Management Financial Reporting Audit Preparation Board Relations