Rita Alvarado
About Rita Alvarado
Rita Alvarado serves as the Oracle ERP Cloud Grants Management and Projects Functional Lead at Catholic Relief Services and as a Senior Staff Accountant at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. With extensive experience in financial management systems and a strong background in consulting, she has worked across various sectors including higher education, non-profit, and public sectors.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Rita Alvarado has served as the Oracle ERP Cloud Grants Management and Projects Functional Lead at Catholic Relief Services since 2017. In this role, she focuses on implementing and managing financial systems that support grants management processes. Her expertise in Oracle ERP Cloud enhances the organization's ability to efficiently manage projects and grants, aligning with its mission to assist those in need.
Current Role at U.S. Department of the Treasury
Since 2019, Rita Alvarado has held the position of Senior Staff Accountant at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In this capacity, she is responsible for various accounting functions that support the financial operations of the department. Her role contributes to the overall financial integrity and accountability within the federal government.
Education and Expertise
Rita Alvarado holds a Master's degree in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University, achieved between 2003 and 2004. She furthered her education with another Master's degree from The George Washington University from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin, completing her studies from 1986 to 1990. Her educational background supports her expertise in implementing financial management systems and grants management.
Professional Background
Rita Alvarado has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in financial management and consulting. She has worked in various roles, including Oracle ERP Cloud Manager at Deloitte and Peoplesoft Grants Lead at the State of Ohio. Her previous positions include IT Audit Manager at Cotton & Company LLP and Financial Systems Integration Division Manager at the Smithsonian Institution. This broad experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of financial systems across multiple sectors.
Consulting Services and Specializations
Rita Alvarado provides consulting services for both PeopleSoft FSCM and Oracle ERP Cloud (SaaS) products. She specializes in financial management system implementation and grants management, particularly for clients in the higher education, non-profit, and public sector industries. Her focus on delivering value enables organizations to concentrate on their core missions while making informed decisions.