Debra T. Heard
About Debra T. Heard
Debra T. Heard serves as the Assistant Director of Finance, Accounts Payable at the American Chemical Society. She has extensive experience in finance and accounts payable, having held various positions at Black Entertainment Television and USA TODAY over her career.
Work at American Chemical Society
Debra T. Heard currently holds the position of Assistant Director of Finance, Accounts Payable at the American Chemical Society. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the financial operations of the organization. Additionally, she has served as Senior Manager, Accounts Payable at the same institution since 2020. Her responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable processes and ensuring financial compliance within the organization.
Previous Experience at Black Entertainment Television
Debra T. Heard has extensive experience at Black Entertainment Television, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as Accounts Payable Manager from 2000 to 2007, followed by a position as Senior Manager, Accounts Payable from 2007 to 2010. She continued her tenure as Senior Manager, Purchasing Controls from 2010 to 2012, and later as Finance Director, Purchasing Controls & Disbursements for a year in 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Leader in Accounting Operations, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) for seven months in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Debra T. Heard studied at Daytona State College, where she gained foundational knowledge in finance and accounting. Her educational background supports her extensive career in financial management and accounts payable, equipping her with the skills necessary for her roles in various organizations.
Experience at USA TODAY
Debra T. Heard worked at USA TODAY as Accounts Payable Manager for one year, from 1999 to 2000. In this role, she was responsible for managing accounts payable processes, contributing to the financial operations of the publication during her tenure.
Role at Howard University
Debra T. Heard served as Director of Accounting Operations and Disbursements at Howard University from 2014 to 2016. In this capacity, she managed accounting operations and disbursement processes, further enhancing her expertise in financial management within an academic institution.