Davinder Khanna

 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Senior  level executive with extensive hands-on experience in financial, accounting,  and administrative management of businesses and nonprofit organizations.
• Leadership role on the Board of Conserve Now (Conservation & Preservation Charities of America) since 2005. President since 2012.
• Proven  ability to work in partnership with CEO and Board of Directors in strategic  planning and achievement of organizational goals; Demonstrated expertise in  controlling costs, motivating staff and providing financial leadership in an  organization experiencing tremendous growth.
• Thorough  knowledge of computer applications requiring advanced technical skills; Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor; creative development and management of Internet sites and eNewsletters.

WORK EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING HERITAGE GROUP LLC – 2008 to Present
Alexandria, Virginia >>> Website

Founder President

Assisting small businesses, nonprofits,  and individuals nationwide achieve their goals. Expertise includes  business set ups, accounting and finance, QuickBooks and other accounting  applications, training and troubleshooting, e-Marketing, Websites, Direct  marketing.

NATIONAL  PARK TRUST— 1997 to 2008
Rockville, Maryland  >>>   Website

Senior Vice  President and Chief Financial Officer

Provided  leadership in financial management and resource development including use of  direct mail and online programs; managed all internal and external financial  reporting, annual audits; development and monitoring of annual budget;  supervised general ledger, payroll, taxes, benefits, reconciliations, cash  flow, and investments; established the organization's Internet web site and  other innovative programs; ensured that organization’s activities are in  compliance with IRS and other governmental agencies and with the organization’s  policies. Participated in executive decision making on policies, hiring,  strategic planning, expansion of program development. 

NATIONAL  PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION—1987 to 1997
Washington,  DC >>> Website

Vice  President and Chief Financial Officer

Provided financial and accounting leadership to the  Association; directed activities of accounting and lockbox staff; managed all  financial reporting and computerized accounting operations; developed and  monitored the annual budget; implemented and monitored procedures for  maximizing cash flow and investment return; handled payroll, related taxes and  employee benefits program; maintained relationship with outside accounting firm  and coordinated annual fiscal audit; established the organization's Internet  web site.

COUNCIL  OF CHURCHES OF GREATER WASHINGTON—1979 to 1987
Washington,  DC

Accountant   

Managed  the Council’s daily accounting function. Trained and supervised accounting  aides. Prepared  payroll and handled related tax reporting for 100+ employees. Presented  financial results and projections to Board of Directors and Management  Committee. Developed the annual budget. Coordinated  preparation of schedules for the annual audit. Negotiated  with United Way, District of Columbia Government, Maryland State Government and other agencies to secure program grants.

 
S. S.  SOOD AND SONS (Pvt.) LTD—1976 to 1978
New Delhi,  India

Accounts  Officer 

Performed  all aspects of accounting for the Export/Import operation. Supervised  accounting assistants, reconciled bank accounts and prepared payroll. Setup  and maintained General Ledger, Sales, Purchase Journals. Responsible  for monthly closings and preparation of Trial Balance, Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet.

EDUCATION

• UNIVERSITY  OF DELHI
  Bachelor of Commerce Degree, 1975
  Major: Accounting
   
• ADDITIONAL  CERTIFICATIONS
  Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
  Comprehensive Tax Preparation for Small Business
  AICPA Not-for Profit Industry Workshop
  Business Law I and II
  Accounting for Federal Grants and Contracts

PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

• Board President of CFC Federation, Conservation and Preservation Charities of America (CPCA) since 2012.
• Controller of Accounts for Science of Spirituality since 1980.
• Founding Board Member and Treasurer of Virginia Association for Parks.