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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Client-facing role which assists in the execution of projects to help optimize all elements of the finance organization, including, but not limited to: Business Process Modernization, Shared Services Implementation, Business Case Development, Post-merger Integration, Finance Automation (RPA, AI), Control Development, Finance Transformation, Finance Technology Deployment. In addition, development of proposals and other business development documents, develop new products and deliverables for the rapidly changing technology environment in finance, demonstrate project management skills, and manage engagement financials. Additional responsibilities include on-boarding, mentoring, and managing Associates throughout engagements and daily administration tasks.

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Manage and enhance reporting packages for shareholder and management purposesLead efforts to drive efficiency and advancements in automating reportingConstruct financial statements on a management basis for multiple business unitsForecast and model cash flow, balance sheet, and income statementsLead corporate-wide analysis to measure efficiency of annual plan and short-term forecast in relation to actual results

Greater Philadelphia Area

Perform highly sensitive financial and labor analysis in a defense industry manufacturing environment.Build and maintain complex financial models.Generate division-level spending analysis to support corporate budgets, forecasting, and planning.Prepare and manage profitability models for manufacturing, engineering, testing, and administrative cost centers. Develop and implement business strategies based on financial planning & analysis.Perform cash flow analysis and forecasting for milestone-driven government contracts.Monitor and analyze utilization and efficiency in government contract production centers.Prepare annual budgets, short-term forecasts, and long-term financial plans.Perform detailed variance analysis for sales, orders, cash, and operating income.Extract and analyze data from various cost centers and generate a multitude of reports to provide planning, analysis, and cost analysis in a defense industry environment.Review and investigate fluctuations in KPIs and other critical metrics.Support the analysis and disclosure of changes to the cost accounting structure.

Perform cash flow analysis, including proper allocation of cash receipts to maintain efficient levels of working capital and adequate investment capital to support capital expenditures.Assist in month-end and year-end close by preparing financial statements and various documents.Calculate P&L statements by utilizing various cost and managerial accounting procedures.Utilize trend analysis techniques to forecast future revenues across various entities. Measure performance and efficiency by analyzing actual results in relation to budgeted estimates.Perform business modeling, variance, and other key operational analysis techniques.Perform valuation analysis for real estate, potential acquisitions, and other physical assets.Audit customer and vendor accounts, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable procedures, ensuring fluid operation. Perform risk analysis in investigating the creditworthiness of potential clients, including a deep knowledge and understanding for various business ventures. Conduct sales analysis providing recommendations on opportunities of expansion and growth.Utilize various accounting and statistical procedures to maintain proper inventory levels.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Concentrations in Strategic Management & Marketing

Bs, Finance, General, 3.83

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, Golden KeyGraduated Magna Cum Laude Beta Gamma Sigma International Honors.

Aas, Finance, General, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa