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Ceirra Johnson

@ceirrajohnson

Finance Manager at MDH Maryland Board of Nursing, overseeing fiscal operations and building executive dashboards for cash-flow analysis.

United States

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At MDH Maryland Board of Nursing, I oversee daily fiscal operations, budgets, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with state policies and COMAR regulations. I also supervise and train fiscal staff.

I developed executive dashboards for cash-flow analysis and revenue allocation, and created Standard Operating Procedures to document departmental processes. I lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and serve as the main liaison to external auditors.

At Baltimore City Public School System, I developed and managed a $10 million school budget covering general and grant funding. I also directed daily business operations and coordinated goods and services contracts.

At Johns Hopkins university, I developed a work plan for a $35 million budget and expenditure tracking tools. I supported post-award grant and contract work, including subrecipient monitoring, invoice processing, and compliance with USAID regulations.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Finance Manager

Current

MDH Maryland Board of Nursing

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Manage and oversee daily fiscal operations ensuring compliance with state financial policies, COMAR regulations, and reporting requirements. Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of fiscal staff, fostering accountability and professional development.

Financial Management Budgeting Compliance COMAR Staff Supervision KPI Implementation Financial Reporting Cash Flow Analysis Journal Entries Internal Controls Standard Operating Procedures Audit Management

Business Manager

Baltimore City Public School System

Jul 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Developed and managed a $10 million budget for the school, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements. Directed daily business operations including facilities management, procurement, transportation, and vendor services.

Budget Management Financial Reporting Compliance Procurement Vendor Management Data Analysis Contract Negotiation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Processing

Grants & Contracts Analyst

Johns Hopkins University

Jul 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Managed invoice and purchase order workflow for USAID and related projects, supporting post-award responsibilities including account reconciliation, sub-award monitoring, and closeouts. Developed an annual work plan for a $35 million budget and tracking tools to meet program and funder requirements.

Grant Management Contract Management USAID Rules And Regulations Budgeting Financial Reconciliations SAP Excel Quickbooks Concur Subrecipient Monitoring Procurement

Fiscal Analyst

MDH Maryland Board of Nursing

Apr 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Oversaw preparation and documentation of fiscal reports and monthly journal entries, and prepared ad-hoc reports and budget forecasts for the Executive Director. Monitored budget expenditures to ensure compliance with regulations, achieving a 10% reduction in expenses and a 5% increase in revenue.

Financial Analysis Budgeting Journal Entries Expense Reporting Procurement Cost Analysis Internal Controls Excel