SUMMARY

• As a result driven professional Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, and Management Accountant, with a proven record of success, I am a numbers - oriented person who pays attention to organizational policies, procedures, practices, standards, and regulations. I bring commitment and dependability to this position Financial Specialist II. Therefore, I respectfully submit my résumé of over 25 years of experience for your review and consideration for this position at Confidential, Maryland. I have held Financial Analyst position which are aligned with government regulations and private sector, and I have working knowledge of Government Accepted Accounting Principles.
• I follow government regulations according to agencies and departments very well, and I have excellent understanding on how to use statistical data for this process. My analytical and statistical techniques are very solid and I am currently using these techniques to perform financial and budget analyses for clients. I am also a very good candidate for any level security clearance.My effectiveness is in part a result of strong oral and written communication and active listening skills, partnership development, individual coaching, team building, performance management and business strategy skills. I also possess strong administrative, organizational efficiency skills, employee training and problem solving combined with decisive leadership.
• As a highly motivated and experienced Financial/Budget Analyst professional, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Federal Government Agencies and Private Sector Companies. I have worked on financial reporting, budget preparation, conducted internal reviews, performed financial audits and overseen the preparation and analysis of government departmental budgets in keeping with government regulations, explaining their recommendations for funding requests to others in the organization, legislators, and the public.
• I have great Microsoft Excel knowledge and I have worked with various software Quickbooks and Deltek, and applications relative to specific Government programs such as Departmental Financial/Budget programs, Immigration border patrol, Grant management, and FHA Loan compliance. With this history, I am very adaptable to changing software programs as they become necessary. I have simultaneously managed financial reporting operations, budget preparation, and business development while maintaining alliances with other departments and agencies.
• Experienced Budget/Financial Analyst with strong Management Accounting skills over twenty-five years of successful execution of multi-million-dollar accounting projects, and offers expertise to deliver profitable long term results. As a Budget/Financial Analyst, I worked in a variety of settings including government agencies, and private companies.
• Although working in the office is primary, some travel was required to get budget details first hand and to verify funding allocations. Authenticated the correctness of budget requests and data collection for the process and make recommendations. Reviewed distributions and allotments to adherence according to company/department guidelines to customize budgetary preparations and procedures. Prepared Budget reports (involving spreadsheet/tables with memos and letters).
• Monitored actual spending for management reports.
• Recognized as a forward-thinking leader, analyzing data and preparing budget proposals, highly accomplished in the execution of company key business objectives and known for strengthening companies to lead in competitive domestic and international markets.
• Resourceful Budget/Financial Analyst, solution focused leader who inspires team collaboration in support of increasing productivity.
• Strong team work with program and project managers to develop departmental/organization’s budget.
• Experienced in reviewing managers' budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and other regulations.
• Proactive and results oriented with broad experience in all aspects of budgetary, accounting and financial management including solid exposure in strategic development in government agencies.
• Adept at conducting audits, verifying operational efficiency, evaluating internal control systems and recommending methods for improvement.
• Skilled in planning and oversight of scheduling, workflow management, and project tracking.
• Strong team builder and facilitator who fosters an atmosphere that encourages highly talented business professionals and managers to balance high-level skills with maximum production.
• Experienced in developing tax compliance strategies to ensure the corporation meets the requirements of federal and state tax laws and avoid penalties and interest.
• Ascertain needs and goals of a corporation; streamline existing operation, turn around unprofitable functions, envision new concepts and future trends, and follow through with development and direction.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, comprehensive problem solving abilities with an analytical mind giving resourceful, end-to-end solutions for any area of the operation in Budgeting, Accounting and Human Resources.
• Possess hands on management style in the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. Develop corporate financial and tax strategies to meet revenue objectives.
• Solid planning and organizational skills in coordinating all aspects of each project from inception to completion. Sees the big picture and plans appropriate strategies to achieve results.
• Comfortable working in areas with an undefined path to a solution and providing a cost-effective answer.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment effectively communicating direction in a leadership role, commit people to action, and convey complex information in easily understood formats.
• Possess a strong commitment to the company with a high aptitude for learning new job functions; recognized for the ability to rapidly learn new accounting and management application software quickly.
• Accomplished at working under pressure and meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Results oriented, reliable, goal driven achiever who consistently meets and exceeds company expectations.
• Excellent problem solving skills to implement quick and proper resolutions and mediate conflict.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communications skills including public speaking.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Computer Proficient: Microsoft Excel, Word, and quick learner on Government Accounting Applications.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Budget Preparation and Administration / Consolidate organizational budget and review all funding requests for merit / Organizational Implementation / Accounting / Cash Management / Financial Leadership / Audits Staff Management / Reporting / Documentation / Strategic Business Advisor / Tactical Planning / Scheduling Business Analysis / Due Diligence / Federal Contracting Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Silver Spring, MD

Provide Budget Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Monitor departmental/organizational spending to ensure that it is within budget.
• Estimate future financial needs.
• Inform program managers of the status and availability of funds.
• Perform audits according to Government Auditing Standards.
• Primary objectives are to determine compliance with regulations relating to contract and grant expenditures, other governmental financial assistance and to test compliance with requirements for selected state laws, regulations and rules.
• Objectives of these reviews are to determine: a) the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations within the specific agency/business under review, b) reliability of financial reporting, and c) compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring that all staff within the agency under review are following the given set of rules that are required to produce the information needed by management (supervisors, directors, and other authoritative personnel) within the agency/business for decision making.
• As budget analysts, assisted in the annual budget preparation that supports the funding of the agency, allowing agency to fulfill their mission and deliver their programs. Produced a solid budget submission which led to better decision making regarding future program activities and budget strategies.
• Executed contract close-outs; contract files and other related documents; provided a check list for administrative actions that are required to close out a contract that has met all terms and conditions.

Confidential, Washington, DC

BUDGET ANALYST

Responsibilities:

• Assisted agency head and other top managers analyze proposed plans and find alternatives if the projected results are unsatisfactory.
• Informed program managers of the status and availability of fundsReviewed daily tasks and distributed workload. Maintained Field Office Obligations spreadsheet.
• Processed Field Office Obligation Workflow approvals through government system.
• Followed through on assignments referred by the client and addressed immediate issues as necessary.
• Performed QA reviews on all aspects of work assigned to the team. Reconciled abnormal balances.
• Verified and validated contract records for Inter-Agency Agreement and private vendors, and indicated files that should be de-obligated and closed.
• Corrected accounting errors and assisted in resolving audit exceptions and updated the government database for management use.

Confidential, Silver Spring, MD

SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated with DOL Directors regarding the needs and personal related contract matters.
• Worked with budget and payment approval team within the DOL Office of Financial Management Operations ( Confidential ).
• Collaborated with senior management staff in analyzing and checking Working Confidential for compliance with stated policy and agreements with approved operating budgets.
• Determined need for deficiency apportionments and supplemental appropriation requests, and make recommendations on guidelines and instructions issued by Regional Agencies in the formulation, presentation and execution of their respective budgets.
• Prepared budget reports and recommendations for the Director and other senior staff; assisted in special projects as directed by the Assistant Director of Confidential .
• Interpreted and applied budgetary guidelines and furnishes analysis or justifications based on standards, guidance or advice from the Office of Management and Budget and Congress even when insufficient.

Confidential, Silver Spring, MD

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR / MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Managed Confidential and Confidential Federal and private sector contracts. Hired the best candidates for key positions on various projects. Department of Housing and Urban Development, US Department of Health and Human Services, and Confidential .
• Supervised more than 30 employees within these agencies.
• Managed $3M contract for Confidential and Urban Development.
• Managed, coordinated, and gave guidance to reviewers and administrative support staff working on Department of Housing and Urban Development Lender Approval and Re-Certification program.
• Provided leadership with distribution and training of project personnel to ensure all task related work in the review process was conducted in accordance with applicable FHA status, regulations, policies and directives.
• Prepared monthly reports, and notified the Government Technical Representative on findings relating to negative adjusted net worth, qualified disclaimer or advise opinion, and material weakness in internal controls.
• Managed a $2M contract for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children and Families).
• Supported U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Grant Management Officer) in managing grant programs. Duties included; grant tracking, file management, grant closeout, audit resolution, and grantee assistance services.
• Met periodically with client project directors to discuss concerns that exist with ongoing contracts, including contract extension, renewal of contracts and responding to the client’s overall needs.
• Ensured the accuracy of financial analyses of contracts, grants, and reconciliation of advances to contractors and grantees.

Confidential, Silver Spring, MD

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Supervised more than 25 employees within the accounting and operations department
• Managed all operations of the Accounting and Operations Department.
• Ensured that each subsidiary of the company operated within the company’s accounting guidelines.
• Communicated with clients regarding their publishing needs.
• Worked closely with the production team regarding prompt customer delivery.
• Kept current with the goals and needs of the clients.
• Prepared monthly statements for management, and worked with department heads to prepare their budgets and integrate them into the company budget.