DIANE B. BELGER, MBA, CPA
dbelger@uccs.edu
Q UALIFICATIONS S UMMARY
Energetic, decisive leader with broad experience in Teaching, University / Nonprofit Administration and
Financial Management. Engages with multiple constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, and business
leaders to build a collaborative, creative force for successful change.
E DUCATION & C REDENTIALS
CPA (active license), STATE OF COLORADO
MBA, emphasis in Finance, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
BSBA, emphasis in Accounting (magna cum laude), UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
A CADEMIC E XPERIENCE
Instructor; Lecturer
Spring 2013 - Current
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado
Springs, CO
Teach accounting courses; prepare and deliver lectures; organize classroom time; design exams and assigned
grades.
Adjunct Professor
DRAKE UNIVERSITY, Des Moines, IA
2007 – 2008
Taught finance and accounting courses. Prepare and deliver lectures, design projects, prepare exams, and
assign grades.
Accounting Faculty
PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Colorado Springs, CO
1997 – 1999
Faculty member responsible for teaching accounting and finance courses, including lecture preparation and
delivery, design of projects and exams, and assigning grades. Responsible for all aspects of academic advising
for assigned business degree students.
• Taught accounting software course using Peachtree Accounting Software.
• Developed entire set of PowerPoint slides for use in teaching televised introductory accounting course.
• Conducted tutorial lab open to all accounting students needing assistance on a drop-in basis.
Senior Instructor of Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado Springs, CO
1990 – 1997
Taught accounting and finance courses, from introductory through senior level. Planned course content,
lectures, and projects; selected textbooks, prepared exams, and assigned grades.
• Designed entire Accounting Information Systems course, from concept to delivery, and wrote several
graded projects in Excel, Solomon Accounting software, and Internet research. Course has been highly
successful and is still being used in its originally designed format.
Director of Advising, College of Business and Administration
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado Springs, CO
1995 – 1996
Oversaw all aspects of graduate / undergraduate advising, including supervision of undergraduate advisor and
student employees in Dean’s Office. Assisted MBA students with application, admission, and advising on
course selection / major during enrollment in the program. Certified students for graduation when
requirements were met. Presented prospective student applications to MBA admissions committee and made
recommendations on acceptance or denial to program. Served as member of admission team for the
undergraduate business program as well as a university-wide scholarship committee.
DIANE B. BELGER, CPA
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Director of Advising, College of Business and Administration
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO (continued)
• Increased enrollment in MBA program by marketing to prospective students in one-on-one and small
group meetings.
• Led committee that successfully revised MBA degree requirements, ensuring the program continued to
meet national accreditation requirements and faculty priorities.
• Collaborated with team of faculty to develop a new, long-distance MBA program.
Director of Advising, College of Business and Administration
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado Springs, CO
Continued
• Led the implementation of a customer service orientation program in the Dean’s office, resulting in a
95% decline in student complaints and improved relationships with both students and faculty.
• Teamed with marketing consultant to design / produce first-ever professional marketing literature for
MBA program.
Assistant Professor of Accountancy
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, PUEBLO, Pueblo, CO
1987 – 1990
Tenure track faculty member responsible for teaching accounting and finance courses from introductory
through senior level. Prepared course lectures and projects, selected textbooks, designed exams, and assigned
grades. Responsible for academic advising of assigned accounting students.
• Served as member of university-wide committees responsible for design of general education requirements
for undergraduate students and accountability standards required by the state of Colorado for educational
institutions.
Math Aide
COLORADO SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Colorado Springs, CO
1992 – 1993
Taught math to small groups of first, second and third grade students needing additional help with math skills.
P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
Director of Finance and Administration, Secretary/Treasurer
JAN 2010 – SEP 2011
CHURCH ON THE RANCH, Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Responsible for initial set up of Church office including all financial and administrative processes, IT
network, telephones, sales tax exempt vendor relationships, credit arrangements, risk management, and
development of required forms and policies. Determined all office needs and obtained equipment,
furniture and supplies to ensure office was properly equipped.
• Oversight of all cash, banking, administrative, office operations, risk management and financial
transactions. Prepared all financial information including Board reports and annual budget.
Des Moines, Iowa; Colorado Springs, Colorado
MAY 2008 – DEC 2010
Consulted and/or volunteered with several nonprofit organizations on financial, administrative, and
training.
CONSULTANT/ VOLUNTEER,
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Director of Finance; Consultant
MILITARY COMMUNITY YOUTH MINISTRIES, Colorado Springs, CO
2006 – 2007
Responsible for oversight of all finance and accounting functions, including leadership of 2 employees in the
accounting department during a period of organizational transition.
• Provided leadership, technical expertise, and encouragement to accounting staff during major project to
correct errors in corporate accounting records and bring them up to date.
• Provided expertise and direction to accounting staff during annual audit and preparation of Board reports.
DIANE B. BELGER, CPA
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Independent Contractor
JULY - AUG 2007
ROBERT HALF MANAGEMENT RESOURCES, Des Moines, Iowa
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Short-term project for Federal Home Loan Bank testing SOX controls with Internal Audit Department.
Director of Accounting; Payroll Manager
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, Colorado Springs, CO
2005 – 2006
Supervised 25 employees from the payroll and accounting departments; improved morale, mentored team
members, and managed all accounting functions.
• Spearheaded team to identify and correct material errors in accounting records and accounting software
system, resolving significant issues and ensuring completion of the annual audit.
• Established team and provided vision and leadership during start-up phase of project to evaluate corporatewide internal controls.
Director of Finance; Director of Financial Services; Asst. Director of Financial Services ; Asst.
Treasurer
YOUNG LIFE, Colorado Springs, CO
1999 – 2005
Provided oversight and direction of entire finance function for $175 million non-profit organization using
GAAP accounting; organization employed 3,100 personnel and operated in all 50 states and 54 countries.
• Worked with leadership team to ensure goals and objectives were in alignment with strategic direction.
• Led finance departments comprised of nearly 50 staff members at various professional and clerical levels,
including multiple CPAs; built teams, improved morale, decreased turnover, and increased productivity
and ability to meet strategic objectives.
• Served as Assistant Corporate Treasurer and on President’s Cabinet. Assumed responsibilities of CFO in
his absence, including decision-making and daily interaction with senior management.
• Returned organization to sound financial position by working with CFO to manage cost overruns, increase
revenue, and revise and implement needed financial policies.
• Reduced external borrowing by more than $13 million in two years and increased operating profit from a
loss of $1.5 million to a surplus of more than $5.8 million during the same two years.
• Followed up on budget variances with responsible persons, resulting in a significant reduction in
overspending in organizational cost centers. Established internal controls to preclude fraud, waste, and
abuse.
• Reorganized entire finance department to effectively utilize existing staff. Improved accuracy of monthly
reports and reduced complaints from operational departments on efficiency.
A DDITIONAL E XPERIENCE
Assistant Internal Auditor
WESTERN NATIONAL BANK, Colorado Springs, CO
1986 – 1987
Staff Accountant
DELOITTE & TOUCHE, Colorado Springs, CO
BKD, LLP., Colorado Springs, CO
1984 – 1986
1982
Honorable Discharge
US NAVY
1974 – 1978
P ROFESSIONAL A FFILIATION & C OMMUNITY I NVOLVEMENT
Current Affiliations & Community Leadership:
Member
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CPA’S
COLORADO SOCIETY OF CPA’S
Member, Finance Committee
Woodmen Valley Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Prior Affiliations& Community Leadership
Volunteer, Team Lead - Fund Allocation Committee
PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Member, Board of Directors
FRANCOPHONE FELLOWSHIP, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Member & Board of Directors
COLORADO SOCIETY OF CPAS & INSTITUTE OF MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTANTS, Colorado Springs Chapters
Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors
CHURCH ON THE RANCH, Colorado Springs, Colorado
President & Treasurer, Board of Directors
RUTH WASHBURN COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Returned small nonprofit organization to financial health. Directed project to revise outdated bylaws;
identified problems, drafted new bylaws, held member meeting to discuss changes, and led the final vote.
Assistant Varsity Cheerleading Coach
COLORADO SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Volunteer Leader, YOUNG LIFE
Adult Committee, RAMPART RANGE YOUNG LIFE
H ONORS AND AWARDS
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Nominated for 2004 Executive of the Year, Pikes Peak Chapter, International Association of
Administrative Professionals
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Colorado Scholars Award, Merit scholarship
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National Association of Accountants, Undergraduate Scholarship
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P ROFESSIONAL D EVELOPMENT
COCPA Faculty Symposium, Colorado Society of CPA’s, June 13, 2014
Ethics for Accountants, webcast, October 28, 2013
Government Conference, Colorado Society of CPA’s, October 24, 2013
IRA & Individual Retirement Fed Tax Update 2012-2013, webcast, October 23, 2013
Accounting System Consulting for Small Businesses, University of Denver, June 21, 2006
Simple Steps for Improving Budgeting, CFO Magazine webcast, June 20, 2006
2006 Not-for-Profit Conference, Colorado Society of CPAs, May 30, 2006
2006 Colorado Legislative Review, Colorado Society of CPAs Colorado Springs Chapter lunch, May 17, 2006
Best Practices – Sarbanes Oxley, Capin Crouse Professional Development Breakfast, May 16, 2006
Variable Interest Entities FIN49T - Part I, Learn Live Technologies on-line, March 30, 2006
Non Profit Organizations: A Guide to Advanced Tax Planning, Colorado Society of CPA’s, November 8, 2005
Preparing for Year End and 2006, APA Luncheon, November 4, 2005
Internal Controls: Design & Documentation, Colorado Society of CPAs, October 19, 2005
Employee Performance through the Termination Process, APA Luncheon, October 13, 2005
Rocky Mountain CMA Conference, CMA, September 14, 2005
Accounting and Auditing Update for Accounting Professionals, University of Denver, June 13, 2005
Ethics for Accounting Professionals, University of Denver, June 13, 2005
Smart Risk Management, CPE Sponsors, June 7, 2005
2005 Not-for-Profit Conference, Colorado Society of CPAs, May 25, 2005
Current Topics of Interest, Capin Crouse, May 24, 2005
The Latest on Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits, Beyond Compliance, May 18, 2005
SEP/Simple Retirement Plans, APA Luncheon, April 14, 2005
Colorado Minimum Wage Order, I.B.2, APA Luncheon, March 10, 2005
Accounting for Contributions – Understanding FASB Statements 116, 126, and the Audit Guide, Colorado
Society of CPAs, December 14, 2004
Internal Controls, Colorado Society of CPAs, December 10, 2004
Governmental and Nonprofit Annual Update, Colorado Society of CPAs, November 30, 2004
Child Support Garnishments, APA Luncheon, October 14, 2004
Fraud in Not-for-Profit Organizations, Colorado Society of CPAs, September 29, 2004
Recent Developments Affecting NPO’s, Capin Crouse, September 28, 2004
Preparing for SOX, Colorado Society of CPAs, September 21, 2004
Controller to CFO: 11 Skills to Make the Trip, Colorado Society of CPAs, August 17, 2004
Health Savings Accounts, APA Luncheon, August 12, 2004
IRS Filing Plans for 2004, IOMA, April 27, 2004
Business Law Update, Colorado Society of CPAs, April 22, 2004
2004 Tax Bill Changes, APA Luncheon, March 11, 2004
Tax Refresher Course, Colorado Society of CPAs, December 18, 2003
Church Management & Tax Conference, Michael Chitwood Seminars, October 10, 2003
Not-for-Profit Conference, Colorado Society of CPAs, September 18, 2003
How to Reinvent Corporate Management Reporting, Colorado Society of CPAs, December 19, 2002
Current Developments in Accounting and Auditing, Colorado Society of CPAs, December 11, 2002
Looking for Fraud, Colorado Society of CPAs, December 3, 2002
Governmental and Non Profit Annual Update, Colorado Society of CPAs, Fall 2002
Not-for-Profit Conference, Colorado Society of CPAs, September 2002
Tapping the Leader Within, Colorado Society of CPAs, August 19, 2002
Responsible Investment Management for Non-Profit Organizations, Colorado Society of CPAs, October 1, 2001
Governmental and Non Profit Annual Update, Colorado Society of CPAs, Fall 2001
2000 Christian Management Association (CMA) School of Management, CMA, May 9-10, 2000
Vocational Credentialing Course, Pikes Peak Community College, Fall 1998 - Spring 1999