SUMMARY:

Confidential is a versatile professional with expertise in managing business operations, financial management and internal controls initiatives for government agencies and private industry. Confidential has advised clients on process improvement, product development and risk mitigation. Confidential is effective in leading teams, analyzing financials, as well as, facilitating, and managing deliverables and decisions at all levels.

SKILLS:

• Program/Project Management
• Account Management/Reconciliations
• Operations Management
• Risk and Change Management
• Governance, Audit and Compliance
• Financial Reports
• Business Process Improvement
• Budgeting, Forecasting

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project), MS SharePoint, Oracle

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Sr. Project Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Read and understand contracts, (i.e. method of compensation and subconsultant terms.
• Enter and modify data in Oracle.
• Establish and maintain subconsultant purchase orders.
• Review and process subconsultant invoices.
• Direct billers on invoice requirements to include preparation, format and distribution and follow up on any delinquent accounts receivable and/or unbilled costs through resolution.
• Review and approve invoices prepared by billers then coordinate PM approval and client submittal.
• Coordinate sub payments.
• Attend project related meetings as directed. Generate project financial reports from Oracle.
• Complete project closeouts in PBIS.
• Review project charges, coordinate and complete cost transfers as needed.
• Ensure appropriate document control procedures are followed.

Confidential

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage internal controls, budget and accounting support for $1 Million revenue project engagement. Set program objectives, administer budgets and allocate people to teams and tasks. Analyze and report monthly project financial performance to senior management.

Confidential

Internal Controls Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led business process modeling project engagement.
• Provided management oversight of team (4 to 6) in performing specific internal controls and financial management analysis over program financial reporting processes.
• Developed Business Portfolio Manuals for auditor’s reference that document program, accounting and internal controls.
• Provided guidance and coaching to staff.

Confidential

Internal Controls Analyst/Delivery Principal Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provided business operations management support for the Internal Controls Program by supporting the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborated with government upper management to define contract priorities and as Subject Matter Expert (SME) contributed in the success of contract renewal for 2 years.
• Managed and directed the execution of internal controls self - assessments and risk assessments.
• Developed procedures, templates, and other documentation required to execute, document, and monitor the Internal Controls Program and business unit assessments.
• Led and managed self-assessment tool trainings.
• Supported process improvement.
• Worked closely with finance, acquisition, and systems personnel to ensure compliance with regulations.

Independent Contractor

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Developed human resources and financial management policies and procedures utilized by government contractors to successfully pass DCAA system reviews (e.g. A/P and cash disbursements, direct and indirect costs, and unallowable costs).
• Developed audit job aids and checklists for internal controls reviews by utilizing proficiency in auditing standards, including Sarbanes - Oxley (SOX and OMB A-123).

Confidential

Senior Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Successfully managed the internal controls review of the federal agency acquisition management lifecycle process - planning, pre- and post-award activities, contract administration, policy and close-out.
• Provided management oversight of Internal Controls team (4 to 6) in performing specific internal controls.
• Reported test results and provided feedback on the process to include improvements being implemented by the client.
• Developed processes, flowcharts and narratives based on best practices (i.e. FAR, Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70 and OMB A-123).
• Led training sessions to existing and new teams.
• Maintain relationships and work directly with government upper management.

Confidential

Senior Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Created and maintained risk control matrices and internal control test plans.
• Developed processes, flowcharts and narratives based on best practices (i.e. DHS ICOFR Playbook and OMB A-123).
• Provided improper payment support in compliance with OMB-A-123 and IPIA.
• Developed training materials on improved future state processes related to compliance and led training sessions to existing and new teams on implementation of those processes.
• Contributed to company growth by means of business development and client retention.
• Developed processes, flowcharts and narratives based on best practices (i.e. FAR, Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70 and OMB A-123).

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Sr. Project Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Managed all aspects of project accounting to include, project set up, developing project work breakdown structures, budget updates, and cost forecasts.
• Reviewed project status reports for funding, cost and revenue information.
• Performed general accounting activities, such as billing, journal entries, review of monthly statements.
• Set-up financial relationships, and processes necessary for GAAP compliance.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Sr. Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Short term assignment to create audit plans for the contributions of the overhead account and interest collected from Member States in accordance with scope and complexity.
• Ensured that audit findings, risk assessments and recommendations made during the course were promptly communicated to management.
• Apply standards of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance.