NED TUCKER

2930 South 74th Street

Lincoln, NE 68506
Cell Phone (402) 890-1714
Email: nt6c3b78@westpost.net

SUMMARY:
Solid financial management experience in budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and c
ompliance in the service sector. Demonstrated ability to provide financial guid
ance and insight to senior management and Board in a wide variety of business co
nditions. A proven track record of working collaboratively in cross-functional
teams to provide timely, accurate, and relevant information for strategic and op
erational effectiveness. Commitment to integrity and thoroughness in compliance,
reporting, and analysis.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Master of Business Administration, 2001
With High Distinction; GPA: 3.9
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1983
Concentration: Accounting and Finance
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (non-practicing)
Successful Completion of Exam, 1989
EXPERIENCE:
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 9/05-Present
(Serving At-Risk Youth and Families across Nebraska)
Administrative Director
* Develop financial systems, policies, and reporting structures to ensure compli
ance requirements are met.
* Collaborate in the development of performance measurement and control to help
senior management assess strategic and operational effectiveness.
* Coordinate and lead development of $3 million annual budget with management ac
ross multiple programs and locations. Develop and maintain processes for tracki
ng restricted fund balances for programs and capital projects.
* Oversee monthly financial closings and reporting to management.
* Supervise staff in preparation of annual audit and completion of required repo
rting. Work cooperatively in planning and evaluating audit with auditors.
* Communicate financial status and projections with management, Board, auditors,
and bankers.
* Evaluate and establish appropriate coverage of property, liability, and worker
s compensation insurance coverage.
* Direct and coordinate the IT function working with outside providers to meet t
he technology needs of the organization.
* Direct and coordinate the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and grounds at
three sites. Manage services of multiple outside contractors for maintaining ni
ne residential and office facilities.

GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING, INC., Lincoln, NE 9/86-9/05

(Non-profit media operating worldwide.)
Chief Financial Officer (9/00-9/05)
* Provide leadership and advocate for financial integrity and fiscal soundness i
n strategic and operational decisions.
* Develop financial systems, policies, and reporting structures to provide accur
ate, timely, and relevant information to guide management decisions. Developed
reporting systems to comply with GAAP for non-profit accounting changes. Direct
ed conversion of manual trust accounting process to automated system for account
ing for split-interest gifts. Developed accounting/reporting system for a partne
rship with another non-profit organization.
* Collaborate in the development of performance measurement and control to help
senior management assess strategic and operational effectiveness. Provided finan
cial analysis on outsourcing decisions for various internal functions such as pr
inting and direct mail.
* Coordinate and lead development of $12 million annual budget with management a
cross multiple functions. Present budget to Board for approval.
* Supervise staff in preparation of annual audit and completion of required repo
rting. Work cooperatively in planning and evaluating audit with Audit Committee
and auditors.
* Communicate financial status and projections with management, Board, auditors,
and bankers.
* Participate in team review of investment policies and portfolios and evaluate
portfolio managers' performance for $25 million investment portfolio for deferre
d giving program.
* Provide direction in maintaining, protecting, and upgrading facilities and pro
perty.
* Oversee monthly financial closings and reporting to management.
* Supervise, hire, and develop accounting and facilities staff.
Director of Accounting (4/89-8/00)
* Ensure compliance with all accounting policies and external reporting requirem
ents.
* Oversee monthly financial closings and preparation of management reports.
* Provide explanations to management of financial variances to plan.
* Assist management in evaluating performance of existing programs and viability
of new projects.
* Assist in preparation of annual budget.
* Prepare annual audit work papers and assist external auditors in its completio
n.
* Evaluate adequacy of financial reporting systems and recommend appropriate sof
tware program updates. Directed conversion to new accounting software. Develop
ed project/product cost tracking systems using MAS90 job costing module.
* Supervise and coordinate the work of 4-6 accounting staff.
Planned Giving Representative (9/86-3/89)
* Analyze donor interests and financial status and recommend appropriate deferre
d giving plans including split-interest gifts and the various tax benefits of th
ose agreements.
* Finalize agreements and contracts with donors and advisors.
* Administer completion of gift process in estate settlements including transfer
and sale of real estate and securities.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Computer Skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Accounting software including MAS90
, QuickBooks, and ADP Payroll.

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request.