How to use the Supreme Accounting Officer in Georgia Technology and Change Management to link a new era in government financing

GERLDA B. Hines, a government accounting officer in Georgia since September 2021 and the first woman to be appointed permanently in this role, has been working on eliminating old financing and accounting operations – by providing a large technology to hundreds of agencies.

Heinz previously worked as the Staff Commissioner, a temporary commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Financial Director at the Ministry of Humanitarian Services in Georgia, as she supervised a budget of $ 1.9 billion and led the executive team of the ministry. Before that, she was the deputy director of the Ministry of Community Health in Georgia and the Vice President/Financial Director of the Student Finance Committee in Georgia.

With the permission of the Georgia State Accounting Office

She said: I recently sat with Heinz, who is famous for her skills in solving problems. When a government accounting officer was opened, her name continued due to CPA credentials and deep knowledge of the state. She told me: “I was astonished when they called me because I had been appointed as a commissioner in the Humanitarian Services Management.”

Heinz admits that she was always the first to volunteer in new tasks, and her history dates back to her youth: “I was the person who grows up to say,” I will do that. “

Now, you face the challenge of renewing the state’s financing and accounting operations. She said, “Nothing was unified in the way we did in the field of accounting.”

After evaluating technology sellers, Heinz and her team chose the day of work (daily shepherd). Unlike the company’s financial manager who seek the approval of the Board of Directors, Heinz and its co -executive sponsor, delegated Rebecca Sullivan from the Ministry of Administrative Services, had to submit a request for its budget to the ruler’s office and the supervisors in the states, including the heads and managers of the budget in both councils.

The partnership with Workday began in January 2023, with the start of the project in December 2023. More than 121 agencies are scheduled to walk soon with this human resources, financing and shift in purchasing technology. “This is a tremendous project for Georgia,” Henz said. “The last time something like this was implemented in 1999.”

Treating change management

Managing change in the era of artificial intelligence, the transformation of employees into active shareholders MCKINSEY Research. As problem solving, Heinz knew that the choice of technology was only part of the transformation; The change management was necessary equally and difficult. She said that some employees are concerned that the new system may mean job losses, so its team gave priority to encourage employees to constantly try the platform, provide a talisman, and restore the talisman to help them adapt.

For several months, HINES prompted wide and consistent participation via agencies – using newsletters, dedicated change agents, and regular meetings that extend to financing, human resources, and technology – to keep everyone aware and consent. It emphasizes its approach to pre -emptive communication, the participation of active stakeholders, and the continuous preparations for supporting successful adoption. She said, “We take a pulse by sending preparation assessments to find out where everyone is in the project.”

Heinz also pointed out that many agency staff reach the retirement age, making talent employment challenge. You think modern platforms can help bridge talent gaps and attract younger workers interested in advanced technology. She said: “Stay away from manual data will allow us to conduct more analyzes and consider directions.”

Hainz also told me that she hopes to lead her to inspire young women: “If you can see her, you can accomplish it.”

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Leaders

Joao Lango He was promoted to the financial manager Stelantis NvEffective immediately. Laranjo behind Doug Ostroman, who resigned from the company for personal reasons. In 2024, Larajo joined Goodyear as Vice President for Finance. Join Stelantis earlier this year as the Financial Director of North America under the new management of the company. Laranjo previously worked for Fiat Chrysler Motors as head of accounting in Latin America, where he rose to the region’s financial manager. He started his career in General Electric in 2001, where he worked as a co -auditor and then as a control unit at Gealthcare in South America.

Amir Jaafari Financial Director has been appointed Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ: BASE), Data platform provider, effective immediately. Jaffari joins Couchbase from Blend Labs, who recently served as financial manager, financial head and operations. Before the mixture, occupy the roles of the financial manager in multiple companies, as well as in the royalty for financing and products leadership in Servicenow.

A big deal

Bank of America Institute 2025 Report benefits of the workplace He finds that despite the general sense of optimism when looking forward, employees suffer from increased pressure. About 77 % of the employees included in the survey on the current economic environment are emphasized, and 43 % of their usual work day, and 37 % are tense about their personal and family lives. They are also struggling with things like how to balance credit card debts with emergency savings and take a holiday time for home care.

While many employers focus mainly on traditional advantages such as retirement and health insurance plans, employees are increasingly appreciating the broader financial wellness programs – including stocks, debt support, work balance/life – which help to attract and keep higher talents. More than 8 out of 10 employers say that financial wellness enhances, preserving job satisfaction and productivity, according to the report.

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Hearing

“As a long member, former president and executive of a $ 12 billion health care company, I am optimistic about artificial intelligence as a contributor to problem solving and decision -making.”