Professional Summary

Professional Overview

Brooke Schoenbeck is an experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial compliance, auditing, and operational management. As a Finance Supervisor at Children's Hospital Colorado and a Financial Compliance Auditor at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus, Brooke leverages her expertise in financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and process improvement to drive organizational success.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Finance Supervisor, Children's Hospital Colorado (2019-01-01 to Present)

Oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the hospital's pediatric departments, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, and compliance with financial policies and regulations

Leads a team of financial analysts in the development and implementation of financial processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to optimize financial performance

Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and address financial risks, improve operational efficiency, and support the hospital's strategic initiatives

Financial Compliance Auditor, University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus (2015-04-01 to Present)

Conducts comprehensive financial audits to assess compliance with university policies, federal and state regulations, and industry best practices

Identifies and documents audit findings, recommending corrective actions to enhance financial controls and mitigate risks

Provides training and guidance to university departments on financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance requirements

Career Progression

Prior to her current roles, Brooke held various financial and operational positions within the higher education and private education sectors, including:

Institutional Financing Manager at Alta Colleges (2014-04-01 to 2015-04-01)

Student Finance Compliance Auditor at Alta Colleges (2008-01-01 to 2014-04-01)

Internal Auditor at Alta Colleges (2007-05-01 to 2008-01-01)

Associate Director of Business Operations at Alta Colleges (2004-08-01 to 2007-05-01)

Assistant Controller at Katharine Gibbs School (2002-06-01 to 2004-06-01)

Throughout her career, Brooke has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving financial processes, enhancing compliance, and supporting the strategic objectives of the organizations she has served.

Academic Background

Brooke holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Colorado Denver, where she graduated cum laude. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), further strengthening her technical expertise and commitment to professional development.

Areas of Expertise

Financial reporting and analysis

Compliance auditing and risk management

Budget planning and financial forecasting

Process improvement and operational optimization

Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Team leadership and mentoring

Professional Impact

Brooke's contributions have been instrumental in enhancing financial oversight, improving operational efficiency, and mitigating risks for the organizations she has served. Her ability to identify and address financial and compliance-related issues has consistently led to measurable improvements in financial performance and organizational sustainability.

Conclusion

With over 15 years of experience in the finance and higher education sectors, Brooke Schoenbeck has established herself as a versatile and strategic finance professional. Her strong technical skills, leadership abilities, and commitment to continuous improvement make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to optimize its financial operations and achieve its strategic goals.