Denise Kenney

Professional Summary

Professional Overview
Denise Kenney is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector. As the Director of Finance at Taylor Community, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving strategic decision-making to support the organization's long-term growth and sustainability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Director of Finance at Taylor Community, Denise is responsible for managing the organization's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. She oversees a team of accounting professionals and collaborates closely with department heads to align financial strategies with operational objectives. Under Denise's leadership, Taylor Community has maintained a strong financial position, consistently meeting or exceeding its budgetary targets.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Denise held various finance and accounting positions within the non-profit sector, including serving as the Senior Accountant at Granite State Independent Living and the Financial Analyst at Concord Area Trust for Community Housing. Throughout her career, Denise has demonstrated a keen ability to interpret financial data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement effective internal controls to enhance operational efficiency.

Academic Background
Denise holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of New Hampshire. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed additional training in non-profit financial management, including a certificate program from the Nonprofit Finance Fund.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and reporting

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Accounting and internal controls

• Non-profit financial management

• Strategic decision-making

• Team leadership and collaboration

Professional Impact
Under Denise's leadership, Taylor Community has consistently maintained a strong financial position, with a focus on cost optimization and resource allocation. She has played a pivotal role in securing grant funding and developing innovative financing strategies to support the organization's mission-driven initiatives. Denise's expertise in non-profit finance has also led to her involvement in industry-wide initiatives, where she has shared her knowledge and best practices with peers.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience in the non-profit sector and her proven track record of financial management, Denise Kenney is a valuable asset to Taylor Community. Her strategic approach, financial acumen, and collaborative leadership style have positioned her as a trusted advisor, driving the organization's financial stability and enabling it to fulfill its mission more effectively.