Amanda Whitford

Amanda Whitford, CPA, has a diverse work experience spanning over 12 years. Currently, they serve as the VP of Financial Operations at Discovery Behavioral Health. Prior to this role, they held positions such as Division Chief Financial Officer and Director of Financial Operations at the same company. Amanda also worked as a Financial Operations Senior Analyst at Discovery Behavioral Health.

Before joining Discovery Behavioral Health, Amanda worked as a Budget Analyst for the Department of the Air Force, where they developed and executed budgets and served as a financial advisor.

Amanda also has experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as a Controller and Staff Accountant at Greenleaf Center, Acadia Healthcare. Amanda was responsible for leading the financial closeout processes and preparing financial statements.

Additionally, Amanda served as a University Accountant at Valdosta State University, where they reconciled bank accounts and conducted annual risk assessments. Amanda also worked as a Senior Sales Auditor at Wild Adventures Water and Theme Park, where they conducted audits and analyzed trends to prevent theft and fraud.

In their earlier career, Amanda worked as a Manager at The Mix-Frozen Yogurt, overseeing inventory management and customer service. Amanda also worked as a Teller at First National Bank Coffee County, handling customer transactions and providing excellent customer service.

Overall, through their various roles and experiences, Amanda has developed a strong financial background and expertise in operations and analysis.

Amanda Whitford, CPA obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Accounting from Valdosta State University in 2015. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting at Valdosta State University in 2012. In 2009, Amanda attended South Georgia State College, although it is unknown if they obtained a degree or studied a specific field. Amanda also holds the CPA certification, which was obtained in December 2021 from the Georgia State Board of Accountancy.