Key Contributor & Effective Leader supporting accounting/finance functions in fast-paced and high-stress environments within a variety of industries. Experienced in overseeing complex internal audits, supervising staff members, handling daily accounting operations, and overseeing month-end closing procedures. Equipped with a significant ability to leverage skills in project management and to introduce new tools for cost/time savings and efficiency improvements. Current Secret Security Clearance

Proficient in: Deltek, Costpoint, Cognos 8, Impromptu, QuickBooks, Hyperion, and JD Edwards

  Direct day to day operations within a fast-paced environment with a concentration on increasing productivity and efficiency levels

  Oversee both accounting and finance functions which included completing company forecasts, managing vendor contracts, and generating proposals

  Supervise a team of approximately 225 direct and indirect employees which requires providing individualized feedback and coaching in addition to handling vendor/contractor relationships

  Coordinate several human resource operations which include assessing staff performance, analyzing employee relations issues, and handling compensation/benefits

  Played a key role in the implementation of a streamlined accounting and payroll system in addition to leading the closing of an office and implementation of a virtual office environment

  Managed accounting/finance operations within a successful organization in addition to managing human resources and project related functions

  Oversaw cross-functional team members, reviewed and streamlined current operating procedures, maintained vendor relationships, and handled AP/AR

  Coordinated annual financial audits, generated detailed financial reports, and led the implementation of a comprehensive contract management and financial reporting system

  Handled financial functions within the organization which included creating operational budgets, creating annual financial forecasts, leading audits, and tracking operational cost

  Oversaw financial reporting using various financial tools, worked effectively on several cross-functional teams, improved operating processes, and successfully tracked project cost

  Developed a 5-year strategic plan for the Naval Line of business which was presented to key personnel along with analyzed cash flow in order to ensure forecasts were met

  Facilitated accounting tasks which included creating detailed financial reports (fixed price, time & material, cost plus, etc ) and leading financial projects

  Played a lead role in contract invoicing, performed contract closeout procedures, and calculate present cost, pricing, and revenue forecasting for all customers

  Utilized superior financial acumen in order to track invoice cost and payments, perform revenue/spend analysis, and reconcile bank statements/cash receipts

  Played a lead role in all project logistics such as setting up new projects in the Costpoint system, monitoring project compliance, and monitor project specifications

  Maintained a keen knowledge of government regulations which included DAR and FAR along with analyzing and resolving accounts receivable/invoicing issues

  Successfully reconciled cost accruals for vendor costs, worked effectively with Program Managers on account forecasting, and facilitated weekly status meetings

  Performed detailed financial analysis within an organization providing services for the Department of Defense which involved monitoring contract compliance, resolving internal audits, and gathering data for Schedule K analysis

  Led the month-end reporting process and made appropriate financial adjustments, completed independent assessments of contract funds, and completing earned value analysis

  Successfully generated T&M, FFP, and CPFF invoices using both Microsoft Excel and JD Edwards

  Directed billing and accounts receivable operations which included preparing invoices and managing relationships with government, private, and international clients

  Led the set-up and management of contracts in the Costpoint system, generated work-in-progress reports, balanced invoices, and identified revenue figures

  Played a lead role in reviewing and analyzing complex accounts receivable issues, assisted clients in resolving past due accounts, and maintained positive rapport with internal and external clients