Assistant Controller
Name: Anny Cartagena
Thriving Mind Title: Assistant Controller
Department: Finance
Education: (College/Degree) Master of Accounting and Financial Management with a CPA concentration
Credentials/certifications: MAFM
What do you at Thriving Mind? Support the financial operations of TMSF by managing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and assisting with budget preparation and financial reporting. Responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable and receivable, preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting audits. The role also involves collaborating with program managers to ensure proper allocation of funds and accurate grant reporting.
How do you help individuals with mental illness/substance use disorders? The role of the Assistant Controller plays a critical role in ensuring accurate tracking of program funding, grants, and reimbursements. This includes working closely with program staff to monitor spending, allocate resources appropriately, and ensure financial sustainability of essential services that support vulnerable populations.
Why is this work important to you? This role is deeply meaningful to me because it allows me to combine my financial expertise with a mission that I care deeply about—supporting individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. By helping ensure that funding is used effectively and responsibly, I contribute to the stability of the network that provides life-changing care and support to those in need.
Previous employment (title/employer): Tax Auditor IV, Florida Department of Revenue
Hobbies/Family (any personal info you want to include):
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my two beloved Yorkies, who keep me on my toes and bring daily joy to my life. I also have a passion for nurturing plants, especially succulents and orchids, which offer a peaceful and rewarding balance to my professional responsibilities.