Fiscal Officers Committee

The Fiscal Officers Committee meets to assist PAR members’ fiscal officers in understanding state fiscal reporting laws, billing procedures, reimbursement procedures and ever-evolving regulatory issues. This group meets regularly with the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) financial and program directors and provides valuable feedback to the state regarding rules, regulations, program initiatives, and fiscal impacts. While the focus is for fiscal officers, any PAR member is welcome to come.

 

Kris Saylor, Chair

Chief Financial Officer 
Keystone Human Services, Inc.
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Kris Saylor, Chief Financial Officer, leads the Finance Department at Keystone Human Services where she has worked for 11 years.  Upon joining Keystone in 2010 as the Regional Finance Manager, her role was to act as a liaison between Operations and Corporate Finance in understanding the services provided, fiscal impact, and funding models.  In January 2018, she was promoted to Chief Financial Officer.  Prior to joining Keystone, she spent her career in the for-profit arena and with a Regional Accounting Firm in the Harrisburg area.  She graduated from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and most recently served as Board Director for Central Dauphin School District and Community Aid.

 

 

Jean Nielsen, Chair

Chief Financial Officer 
Barber National Institute
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Jean M. Nielsen, joined the Barber National Institute in 2008 as Controller and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer. She is responsible for overseeing financial operations of all Barber related entities; including internal and external financial reporting, tax filings, banking, as well as revenue cycle management, accounts payable, payroll and accounting. She reports to the Barber Center Finance Committee and Boards of all Barber entities. 

Prior to joining Barber, she spent seven years in public accounting as well as Controller for a manufacturing company. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Penn State Behrend. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is members of the American institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). Currently Jean is a past president of the Penn State Behrend Alumni Society and past board member of the Millcreek Education Foundation. She enjoys spending time with her family, including husband and two young boys, as well as volunteering at various Barber events. As time and weather permit, she enjoys boating, skiing and traveling. 

What I like Best About Barber:  I love to work for an organization that allows me to use my professional skills while indirectly helping children, adults, and families with challenges that they cannot face on their own. When someone asks where I work, they always respond with a positive remark about our services and the people we help. That feels good at the end of the day.