Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Julie Turley is a seasoned finance professional with over 12 years of experience in the financial services and energy sectors. As the Director of Finance at Ascension Living, she leverages her expertise in financial reporting, process optimization, and strategic decision-making to drive the organization's financial performance and support its growth initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director of Finance at Ascension Living since 2015, Julie is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes. In this role, she has implemented streamlined financial reporting systems, which have improved the timeliness and accuracy of financial data, enabling more informed decision-making by senior leadership. Under her guidance, the finance team has consistently exceeded their annual budget targets, contributing to Ascension Living's overall financial stability and profitability.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Julie served as the Manager of Finance at Ascension, where she played a key role in improving the company's internal control environment and enhancing financial forecasting capabilities. Before joining Ascension, she held the position of Manager of Corporate Accounting at Patriot Coal Corporation, where she successfully led the implementation of a new accounting system, resulting in enhanced data integrity and streamlined reporting processes.
Academic Background
Julie holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), further demonstrating her commitment to professional development and technical expertise in the field of finance.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Process improvement and optimization
- Internal controls and risk management
- Strategic financial decision-making
- Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Julie has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive meaningful financial impact for the organizations she has served. Her contributions have included:
- Implementing a new financial reporting system that improved data integrity and reduced reporting turnaround time by 30%
- Leading a cross-functional team to develop a comprehensive financial forecasting model, which enabled the organization to better anticipate market fluctuations and make more informed strategic decisions
- Spearheading the design and implementation of a robust internal control framework, which resulted in a 20% reduction in audit findings and improved operational efficiency
Conclusion
With her proven track record of financial leadership, Julie Turley is poised to continue making a significant impact at Ascension Living. Her deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and ability to drive process improvements make her a valuable asset to the organization as it navigates the evolving financial landscape and pursues its growth objectives.
