JANE ROYSTER MUNROE, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA)

2510 Marston Road * Tallahassee, Florida 32308 * (850) 510-0749 * jm

112e87e@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Over twenty-five years of financial management experience
* Experience with strategic plans and financial projections
* Proven ability to identify and implement solutions to streamline financial pr
ocesses and increase efficiency
* Long- and short-term financial management problem resolutions
* Extensive knowledge of federal grant funding regulations
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EDUCATION
B.S. * ACCOUNTING - 1983
Florida State University - Tallahassee, Florida
Graduated with honors
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INSTITUTE FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH (IIR), INC. - TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
NOVEMBER 2009 - PRESENT
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Part of the IIR lead team that has been assisting with the transition of two qua
si-state agencies to fully operational nonprofit entities in Sacramento, Califor
nia, and Phoenix, Arizona. Work includes, but is not limited to, researching st
ate and local rules and regulations to establish and implement the corporations,
the filing of Internal Revenue Service applications to obtain nonprofit status,
establishing accounting systems for multi-million dollar corporations, putting
internal controls in place, and preparing accounting policies and procedures and
employee manuals. Also, involved with the training of state personnel regardin
g the proper procedures of operating a commercial business.

JANE ROYSTER MUNROE - TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

OCTOBER 2005 - PRESENT
CONSULTANT
Consulting services are provided in the area of financial management and busines
s operations. Work directly with clients to improve the design and management o
f their internal financial systems. Assess the overall current financial system
software, staff capabilities, and internal agency management environment. Prov
ide client-specific design of a financial system capable of managing, reporting,
and complying with all federal, state, and local requirements for various fundi
ng sources, including grants. Provide design and implementation of internal con
trols, management tools, and tracking mechanisms to ensure that the entity is in
compliance with governing regulations. Establish or enhance management reports
and financial summaries that meet the needs of the specific agency or business
operation. Provide assistance to implement mechanisms to facilitate coordinatio
n between the financial and operational functions of the agency or business.

INSTITUTE FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH (IIR), INC. - TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

JULY 1991 - SEPTEMBER 2005
VICE PRESIDENT/COMPTROLLER
Served as Vice President and Comptroller of IIR and was responsible for all IIR
business operations. This included, but was not limited to, organizing, directi
ng, and controlling the work of the accounting personnel in collecting, summariz
ing, and interpreting financial data for the use of management, regulatory, and
taxing authorities.
Responsible for the development of financial forecasts for current and proposed
projects of the organization, measurement of actual performance against operatin
g plans and standards, and interpreting the results of financial operations for
all levels of management. Advised the Chairman of the Board and the President r
egarding the financial status, financial stability, and financial growth of the
company. Contributed to the overall organizational planning, policy development,
and implementation. Responsible for the management and oversight of the followi
ng areas: human resources, insurance, procurement, space acquisition, and the r
eporting and regulatory issues associated with multistate payroll.
Key Contributions:
* Responsible for oversight for approximately $90 million in funds from the U.S
. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a
nd various other sources.
* Liaised with DOJ on financial and programmatic grant-related issues.
* Obtained nonprofit status for the organization from the Internal Revenue Serv
ice after two failed attempts by the previous Comptroller.
* Participated in the performance management assessment and operations analysis
activities for the National White Collar Crime Center project funded by the Bur
eau of Justice Assistance, DOJ. Provided technical support for the financial op
erations of the Center, as requested by DOJ, Office of Justice Programs, Comptro
ller's Office.
* Lead the development of a training course for state and local government agen
cy grantees throughout the United States on the Local Law Enforcement Block Gran
t Program. The training course addressed every aspect of the grant process from
the initial application, award, governing regulations, reporting regulations, a
nd programmatic scope. The course was subsequently presented throughout the Uni
ted States to over 3,200 grantees.
* Designed and implemented a contractual management tracking system with the ai
d of in-house computer staff.
* Provided financial and grant management information to various state and loca
l governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout the United States
.

MOORE, ELLISON, AND MCDUFFIE, CPAS, PA - TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

JUNE 1990 - JUNE 1991
ASSOCIATE
Primary assignments involved client relations, financial statement compilations,
and tax.
Key Contributions:
* Facilitated the smooth transition of client base from Jane Royster Flatt, CPA
, to Moore, Ellison, and McDuffie, CPAs (formerly Lehman and Dorsey, CPAs) after
the sale of the practice.

JANE ROYSTER FLATT, CPA - TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

1986*1990
OWNER
Practice development, client relations, financial statement compilations, review
s, and tax.
HARTSFIELD AND JOBE, CPAS - TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
1983*1986
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Primary assignments involved financial statement compilations and tax.
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HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Memberships:
* Florida State University Accounting Honor Society
* American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
* Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
* National Grants Management Association

Community Service:
* State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation Board Member and Treasurer- 201
0*Current
* March of Dimes - 2000*Current
* City of Tallahassee Audit Committee - 1998*2003
* YMCA Board of Directors - 1998*2001
* Chairman, YMCA Camp Indian Springs - 1996*2001

References will be furnished upon request.