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I am a strategic, results-driven financial executive with 25+ years of experience leading accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational transformation across government, construction, manufacturing, and technology sectors. I specialize in building and optimizing finance functions, leading ERP implementations, strengthening internal controls, and guiding executive decision-making with data-driven insights. I am Workday Contracts-to-Cash certified and bring deep expertise in enterprise ERP systems, helping organizations scale with governance and accuracy. Throughout my career I have partnered with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to translate financial data into actionable strategies that improve profitability and efficiency. Highlights include driving process improvements, securing CARES Act funds, expanding purchasing rebates, and delivering audit-ready financial statements. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to integrity, collaboration, and sustainable growth.…I am a strategic, results-driven financial executive with 25+ years of experience leading accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational transformation across government, construction, manufacturing, and technology sectors. I specialize in building and optimizing finance functions, leading ERP implementations, strengthening internal controls, and guiding executive decision-making with data-driven insights. I am Workday Contracts-to-Cash certified and bring deep expertise in enterprise ERP systems, helping organizations scale with governance and accuracy. Throughout my career I have partnered with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to translate financial data into actionable strategies that improve profitability and efficiency. Highlights include driving process improvements, securing CARES Act funds, expanding purchasing rebates, and delivering audit-ready financial statements. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to integrity, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

Cherie Seawell

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I am a strategic, results-driven financial executive with 25+ years of experience leading accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational transformation across government, construction, manufacturing, and technology sectors. I specialize in building and optimizing finance functions, leading ERP implementations, strengthening internal controls, and guiding executive decision-making with data-driven insights. I am Workday Contracts-to-Cash certified and bring deep expertise in enterprise ERP systems, helping organizations scale with governance and accuracy. Throughout my career I have partnered with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to translate financial data into actionable strategies that improve profitability and efficiency. Highlights include driving process improvements, securing CARES Act funds, expanding purchasing rebates, and delivering audit-ready financial statements. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to integrity, collaboration, and sustainable growth.…I am a strategic, results-driven financial executive with 25+ years of experience leading accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational transformation across government, construction, manufacturing, and technology sectors. I specialize in building and optimizing finance functions, leading ERP implementations, strengthening internal controls, and guiding executive decision-making with data-driven insights. I am Workday Contracts-to-Cash certified and bring deep expertise in enterprise ERP systems, helping organizations scale with governance and accuracy. Throughout my career I have partnered with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to translate financial data into actionable strategies that improve profitability and efficiency. Highlights include driving process improvements, securing CARES Act funds, expanding purchasing rebates, and delivering audit-ready financial statements. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to integrity, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

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I am a strategic, results-driven financial executive with 25+ years of experience leading accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational transformation across government, construction, manufacturing, and technology sectors. I specialize in building and optimizing finance functions, leading ERP implementations, strengthening internal controls, and guiding executive decision-making with data-driven insights. I am Workday Contracts-to-Cash certified and bring deep expertise in enterprise ERP systems, helping organizations scale with governance and accuracy.

Throughout my career I have partnered with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to translate financial data into actionable strategies that improve profitability and efficiency. Highlights include driving process improvements, securing CARES Act funds, expanding purchasing rebates, and delivering audit-ready financial statements. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to integrity, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

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CONSULTANT / CONTROLLER / DIRECTOR at Various Organizations

October 1, 2020 - Present

Provide fractional Controller / Director leadership to government and private-sector clients undergoing growth, change, or financial transformation. Lead finance transformation initiatives by establishing organizational structure, financial workflows, and scalable accounting frameworks from the ground up. Implement accounting systems, charts of accounts, payroll processes, and financial reporting packages for new and evolving organizations. Oversee full-cycle accounting including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow management. Design and implement internal control frameworks to ensure audit readiness and safeguard organizational assets. Lead ERP and financial system implementations aligning finance and payroll processes with operational and compliance requirements. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting standards. Partner with executive leadership to translate financial data into actionable insights t

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR at Arapahoe Library District

November 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020

Led a 5-person finance team responsible for all accounting, budgeting, procurement, payroll, capital assets, and tax compliance. Managed government fund accounting including General, Special Revenue, Debt Service, and Capital Projects. Prepared CAFR in compliance with GAAP, GASB, FASB, and GFOA standards. Increased purchasing card usage by 48%, raising annual rebates from $15K to $97K. Secured and managed $305K CARES Act grant supporting library reopening. Supported capital investment decisions and long-term financial planning.

AUDITOR at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Contract)

August 1, 2015 - November 1, 2017

Audited public company filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and supported securities fraud investigations. Conducted financial, compliance, and due diligence audits. Researched and analyzed financial data supporting 82 case assessments. Supported enforcement actions including disgorgements, penalties, and settlements.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – SPECIAL PROJECTS at City of Centennial (Contract)

November 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015

Managed government fund accounting and produced financial statements for a $52.7M annual budget. Developed forecasting models and variance analysis for city departments. Reconciled 21 bank accounts and improved banking processes and controls.

INSURANCE COMPLIANCE MANAGER at Orica USA & Canada (Contract)

September 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014

Managed insurance compliance for multi-state and Canadian operations. Assessed risk across 15 business lines and ensured regulatory compliance.

CONTROLLER at TechnoAlpin USA & SnoMax

January 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014

Led finance and operations for a $50M manufacturing organization and managed 17 staff. Directed mergers consolidating four companies into two entities. Identified process improvements generating $230K in annual savings. Recovered $2.4M in A/R and uncovered $1.3M in unprocessed invoices.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER at GCI Inc.

April 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Managed accounting for a $630M telecommunications organization. Led team development, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER at Municipality of Anchorage

August 1, 2008 - April 1, 2010

Managed financial oversight of 4,000 infrastructure projects totaling $420M. Supported CAFR preparation and audit schedules.