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Michelle Erickson

@michelleerickson

Business Affairs Executive Director at McNeese State University, leading university budget allocation and financial reporting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a part-time remote accounting or financial reporting role with a flexible schedule, with the goal of transitioning to full time.

At McNeese State University, I lead the budget allocation process, prepare budget requests and reports for university and state stakeholders, and analyze results across operating, auxiliary, and athletic funds.

I also monitor legislation, executive orders, and GASB standards, and lead implementation, including revenue classification under GASB Statement No. 103. My work includes monthly and year-end financial reporting and support for SACSCOC and UL System reporting.

As Comptroller, I was responsible for the annual financial report under GASB standards and NCAA athletics financial reporting. I served as a primary contact for Louisiana Legislative Auditor audits and prepared reports for the UL System.

Earlier, as Assistant Comptroller, I served as finance lead for two university-wide ERP implementations, SCT Plus and Ellucian Banner. I built the chart of accounts and crosswalks, loaded and balanced beginning balances, configured security and approval queues, and trained users.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Affairs Executive Director

Current

McNeese State University

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Lead the university's budget allocation process, including revenue forecasting, cost analysis, and management controls. Prepare budget requests and reports for the UL System Board of Supervisors, Board of Regents, and Office of Planning and Budget.

Budgeting Forecasting Financial Reporting GASB Banner Argos BDM Excel Access

Comptroller

McNeese State University

Jan 2017 - Dec 2023 (6 years 11 months)

Assisted the Chief Accounting Officer in directing the Comptroller's Office, including General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Grant Reporting & Billing. Responsible for the annual financial report under GASB standards and NCAA athletics financial reporting.

GASB Financial Reporting NCAA Statistical Reporting Audit Preparation Banner Leadership Internal Controls

Assistant Comptroller

McNeese State University

Jan 2000 - Dec 2016 (16 years 11 months)

Managed General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and grant reporting and billing for federal, state, and local grants. Reviewed and analyzed all areas of the financial statements for compliance with GAAP and university policy.

US GAAP Financial Statements Grant Accounting Audit Preparation ERP Implementation Banner SCT Plus

Accountant II

McNeese State University

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000 (2 years 11 months)

Reconciled all general ledger accounts, maintained tuition and fee tables, and managed accounting software security. Reconciled daily cashier deposits and resolved student accounts receivable and billing issues.

General Ledger Accountant Reconciliations Tuition Fee Management Accounting Software Accounts Receivable