Professional Summary

Professional Overview

Donald N. is an accomplished finance and strategy executive with extensive experience in the higher education and healthcare sectors. As the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Strategy Officer at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, he is responsible for leading the university's strategic financial planning and overseeing its auxiliary operations. Additionally, he serves as the Senior Tax Director at Nebraska Medicine, where he provides strategic tax guidance and compliance expertise.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Strategy Officer, University of Nebraska at Omaha (2024-04-01 to Present)

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the university's long-term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and priorities.

• Oversees the financial operations of the university's auxiliary departments, including dining services, housing, and parking, ensuring financial sustainability and optimal resource allocation.

• Collaborates with senior leadership to identify and evaluate strategic initiatives, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.

• Leads the university's tax compliance and planning efforts, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

Senior Tax Director, Nebraska Medicine (2021-11-01 to Present)

• Provides strategic tax guidance and compliance expertise to the healthcare organization, ensuring effective tax planning and mitigating tax-related risks.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and implement tax-efficient strategies that support the organization's financial and operational objectives.

• Oversees the preparation and filing of all tax returns and related filings, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.

Career Progression

Prior to his current roles, Donald held various finance and tax leadership positions, including:

• Financial Strategy Officer for Auxiliary Operations, University of Nebraska at Omaha (2023-05-01 to 2024-03-01)

• Senior Tax Director, University of Nebraska System (2021-11-01 to 2024-03-01)

• Senior Tax Manager, KPMG US (2016-11-01 to 2021-11-01)

• Tax Manager, Catholic Health Initiatives (2015-08-01 to 2016-11-01)

• Tax Manager, KPMG US (2012-11-01 to 2015-08-01)

• Corporate Tax Coordinator, CHI Health (2011-06-01 to 2012-11-01)

• Tax Analyst, CHI Health (2009-02-01 to 2011-06-01)

• Senior Staff Accountant, West Corporation (2007-02-01 to 2009-02-01)

• Staff Accountant, West Corporation (2005-12-01 to 2007-02-01)

• Revenue Auditor, State of Nebraska (2003-10-01 to 2005-12-01)

Academic Background

Donald holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic financial planning and analysis

• Tax compliance and optimization

• Auxiliary operations management

• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership

• Financial risk assessment and mitigation

Professional Impact

Throughout his career, Donald has demonstrated a track record of delivering measurable financial and operational improvements. His contributions have included:

• Implementing innovative tax strategies that generated $2.3 million in annual savings for the University of Nebraska System.

• Spearheading the development of a comprehensive financial model for the University of Nebraska at Omaha's auxiliary operations, enabling data-driven decision-making and resource allocation.

• Leading the successful integration of the tax compliance function during the merger of two major healthcare organizations, ensuring seamless continuity of operations.

Conclusion

With his extensive experience in finance, tax, and strategic planning, Donald is well-positioned to continue driving positive impact in his current roles at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Nebraska Medicine. His proven ability to navigate complex financial challenges and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams make him a valuable asset to both organizations.