Amanda Heiser

Director of Finance

Professional Overview
Amanda Heiser is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in the healthcare industry. As the Director of Finance at Catholic Health, she oversees all financial operations, strategic planning, and financial reporting for the organization. Heiser is known for her expertise in financial management, budgeting, and process optimization, which she leverages to drive organizational efficiency and profitability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Director of Finance at Catholic Health, Heiser is responsible for managing a team of 20 finance professionals and overseeing a $500 million annual budget. She has played a key role in implementing cost-saving measures that have resulted in a 12% reduction in operating expenses over the past two years. Heiser's strategic financial planning and data-driven decision making have been instrumental in Catholic Health's ability to maintain a strong financial position and invest in critical infrastructure improvements.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Heiser served as the Controller at Nichols School, where she streamlined financial reporting processes and developed a comprehensive budgeting system that improved financial visibility and forecasting. Before that, she held several leadership positions at Kaleida Health, including Director of Finance and Director of Financial Accounting. In these roles, Heiser led the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which improved operational efficiency and data integrity across the organization.

Heiser began her career as a Senior Accountant at Brock, Schechter & Polakoff, LLP, where she gained valuable experience in financial reporting, auditing, and compliance. Her diverse background in both public accounting and healthcare finance has equipped her with a well-rounded understanding of financial best practices and industry-specific challenges.

Academic Background
Heiser holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University at Buffalo and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of New York. She has also completed executive leadership training programs at the Harvard Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial management and reporting

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Process optimization and automation

• ERP system implementation and optimization

• Healthcare finance and regulatory compliance

• Strategic planning and business advisory

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Heiser has demonstrated a consistent track record of driving financial and operational improvements. At Kaleida Health, she led a cross-functional team in the successful implementation of a new ERP system, which resulted in a 20% reduction in administrative costs and improved data accuracy. As the Controller at Nichols School, Heiser developed a comprehensive budgeting process that enhanced financial visibility and enabled the school to make more informed, data-driven decisions.

Conclusion
With over 15 years of experience in finance and accounting, Amanda Heiser has established herself as a respected leader in the healthcare industry. Her strategic, data-driven approach to financial management, combined with her proven ability to optimize processes and drive organizational change, make her a valuable asset to Catholic Health. Heiser is committed to leveraging her expertise to support the organization's long-term growth and financial sustainability.