Susan Kirkland 12/31/2008-,.~
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254
01-29-2008
Susan Kirkland
SUBJECT: Budget Advisory Committee
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Saul Gross
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2009.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1st, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of
the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing
elected official leaves office.
If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the City
Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Sincerely,
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Robert Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Jose Cruz
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter of Appointment
Oath
City Code Ordinance section, applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 2006-3543 -Amendment to City Code Section 2-22
Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 -Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance
City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form)
Booklet -Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employee
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.pov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254
TO Susan Kirkland
RE: Budget Advisory Committee
I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the
United States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of
a member of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have
been appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2009.
I have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest
and Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as theF/orida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine
Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and understand that as a member
of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure require-
ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which
I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calendar year on which I have served.
~~ ~
Susan Kirkland
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 day of ~b , 200
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Silvia Prieto
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Committees
for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements.
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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SUSAN MCKAY KIRKLAND, CPA
100 Jefferson Avenue, Unit 10015, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 • 305.538.6358
email: smkirkland@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 2002-present
Member of senior business and finance management team for Barry University
Associate Vice President for Finance and Chief Accounting Officer (2007-present)
• Oversee accounting, treasury, cashier business office and grants management functions.
• Ensure the timely and accurate accounting of the University's books and records.
• Manage annual audit process with external auditors and present results to Audit Committee.
• Manage OMB A-133 audit process for federal grants and ensure compliance with agency reporting
requirements.
• Ensure proper management of cash, investments and compliance with debt covenants.
• Develop operating projections to monitor performance against University revenue and expense budgets.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements for impact on University accounting policies.
• Analyzed tuition revenue and student account receivable activity to ensure proper reporting and to advise
management of fluctuations.
• Develop key internal controls over financial processes.
Controller, Business and Finance Division (2005-2006)
• Managed accounting and grant departments.
• Served as liaison to external auditors to manage the financial audit process,
• Ensured integrity of all accounting and reporting systems to ensure financial reporting in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
• Participated on revenue recognition and expense oversight committees as part of university corporate
governance.
• Improved processes for monthly account analysis and review.
• Developed revenue reconciliation process to ensure integrity of revenue recognition,
• Presented impact of new accounting pronouncements to senior management for review.
Director, Financial Operations, Business and Finance Division (2002-2005)
• Managed accounting for federal, state and local grant programs totaling more than $8.0 million to ensure
compliance with OMB A-133 and agency reporting requirements.
• Served as financial liaison to WXEL, Barry Telecommunications' radio and television station.
• Enhanced internal reporting tools for tracking grant revenues and expenditures.
• Served as financial representative on cross -functional Branding and Identity Taskforce charged with
implementing new marketing image for the university.
• Prepared University scholarship reporting for Institutional Advancement.
• Reconciled University fixed asset subledger system.
SUSAN MCKAY KIRKLAND
Sr. Budget Analyst, R&D Financial Services (1992 -1996)
Internal Auditor II, Audit and Consulting Services (1991 -1992)
Administration Accountant, Financial Services (1989 - 1991)
Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting (1988 - 1989)
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with Accounting Concentration
Graduated with highest distinction
Barry University
Master's of Business Administration with Accounting Specialization
Certified Public Accountant North Carolina
Certified Public Accountant Florida
HONORS
Phi Beta Kappa • Beta Gamma Sigma • Beta Alpha Psi
OTHER
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