Loraine Pelzer

Professional Summary

Professional Overview
Loraine Pelzer is a seasoned financial operations professional with over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence across complex healthcare organizations. As the Manager of Financial Operations at UVA Health System, she leverages her deep expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and process optimization to ensure the organization's financial systems and procedures run seamlessly.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Manager of Financial Operations at UVA Health System, Loraine is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's financial operations, including general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and budgeting. She leads a team of 15 finance professionals and has implemented streamlined workflows that have improved efficiency and reduced processing times by 25%. Under her leadership, the finance department has consistently met all reporting deadlines and maintained a strong system of internal controls.

Career Progression
Prior to joining UVA Health System, Loraine served as the Accounting Manager at SMSB Consulting Group, where she played a key role in modernizing the firm's financial infrastructure and automating manual processes. Her ability to identify areas for improvement and implement impactful solutions earned her a reputation as a strategic, results-driven finance leader.

Academic Background
Loraine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Virginia. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed additional coursework in healthcare finance and process improvement methodologies.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial operations management

• Accounting and financial reporting

• Process optimization and automation

• Team leadership and development

• Healthcare industry knowledge

Professional Impact
At UVA Health System, Loraine has spearheaded several initiatives that have enhanced the organization's financial health and operational efficiency. She led the implementation of a new ERP system that has improved data integrity and streamlined month-end close processes. Loraine has also played a key role in developing and refining the organization's annual budgeting and forecasting models, enabling more accurate financial planning and decision-making.

Conclusion
With her exceptional financial acumen, strategic mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement, Loraine Pelzer is a valuable asset to the UVA Health System team. Her proven track record of driving operational excellence and her deep understanding of the healthcare industry position her as a trusted advisor and respected leader within the organization.