Holly Devendorf

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About Holly Devendorf

Accomplished financial professional and licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a broad array of experience across multiple industries including banking, non-profit, insurance, media advertising, retail, and volunteer ministry. Innovative leader with proven experience in vast roles as a Controller, Financial Manager, Accountant, Receivables Manager, Collection Specialist, Grant Administrator, Internal Auditor, Customer Service Professional, and Coach. Collaborative mentor with a passion for the development and success of others as well as the businesses and organizations served. Remarkable self-starter with exceptional communication, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills who has a keen eye for detail and provides unmatched customer service. Proven achievements in financial department leadership; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting system conversion and implementation; internal and external audits; budgeting; data analysis; cash management; business activity forecasting; development of policies, procedures, training programs, and internal controls; regulatory compliance; and ensuring continual organizational success through enhanced efficiencies, business expansion, and cost-containment. Notable Achievements: • Budget development, financial oversight, and cash flow management for entities with up to $33 million in revenue,$12 million in expenses,$150 million in capital assets, and $21 million in investments. • Administered construction contracts, state grants, and raw materials purchases of $92 million in the development of the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Heritage Center in Triangle, VA. • Designed the general ledger, financial reporting, and software modules for two ERP system conversions (Sage Intacct and Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains) and implemented a paperless work environment. • Augmented existing lines of business with new ASO/TPA services and expansion of retail operations. • Created and implemented entity-wide internal controls, policies, and operating procedures. • Achieved 15+ consecutive years of clean financial audits with unqualified opinions. Additional Information: • Active member of the Virginia Society of CPAs • Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Virginia • Currently working as the Controller for the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.