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Arlington, Va

Chantilly, Va

Reston, Va

Controller and Director of Finance & Administration for Pourshins and Supplair, a division of Gategroup. Reported to the Division CFO and assembled, managed, and mentored a team of nine finance and accounting professionals. Main financial interface to division HQ in London. Responsible for all budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, monthly close activities, AR, AP, cash and banking, proposal pricing and financial reporting to senior management.

Chantilly, Va

Group Controller for two different business groups with annual revenue of $120M in DOD and commercial contracts. Reported to the CFO and managed, trained, and mentored a team of seven Program Financial Analysts. Primary corporate interface for all business group financial issues. Effectively performed all budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, monthly close activities, FP&A, project revenue recognition, and financial results analysis and financial reporting to senior management.… Show more Group Controller for two different business groups with annual revenue of $120M in DOD and commercial contracts. Reported to the CFO and managed, trained, and mentored a team of seven Program Financial Analysts. Primary corporate interface for all business group financial issues. Effectively performed all budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, monthly close activities, FP&A, project revenue recognition, and financial results analysis and financial reporting to senior management. • Utilized Deltek Costpoint, Cognos, and EVM to manage program finances for all contract types, including FFP, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, and T&M • Reviewed and approved program ETC/EACs, managed indirect cost pools, analyzed and improved A/R, A/P and DSO, and supported DCAA, SOX and internal audits • Developed and compiled extensive monthly program and financial reviews that were presented to and highly praised by Executive Management • Implemented multiple process and efficiency improvements that led to increased revenue and reduced costs, contributing to the business groups exceeding profit expectations each year • Resolved revenue recognition, inventory, and forecast issues on the largest program • Effectively managed multiple program realignments between business groups • Received a corporate award for excellent financial support work Show less

Reston, Va

Reported to the VP of Finance / CFO, carried out all financial planning, forecasting, analyzing and modeling for the Professional Services, Customer Support, Software Maintenance, Administrative, R&D and IT departments; this included budgeting, forecasting, modeling revenue, analyzing monthly data, reporting and trending, and providing contract and proposal support. • Finance Manager for $144M/year in maintenance revenue with a 94% contract renewal rate• Successfully managed… Show more Reported to the VP of Finance / CFO, carried out all financial planning, forecasting, analyzing and modeling for the Professional Services, Customer Support, Software Maintenance, Administrative, R&D and IT departments; this included budgeting, forecasting, modeling revenue, analyzing monthly data, reporting and trending, and providing contract and proposal support. • Finance Manager for $144M/year in maintenance revenue with a 94% contract renewal rate• Successfully managed multiple mergers of acquired businesses into company operations• Member of the corporate Mergers and Acquisitions function that sought, analyzed, modeled and acquired target companies; worked with operational managers during the process and reported findings and recommendations to Executive Management• Analyzed, structured, and helped negotiate complex real estate lease and sublease transactions and presented to Senior Management the options and recommendations • Helped achieve a $15M cost reduction in four years in administrative expenses • Created comprehensive budgets, financial and operational analyses, revenue and cost forecasts, and performance metrics for all groups in Professional Services; presented data to Executive Management highlighting issues and areas needing improvement • Implemented extensive improvements in staff management, proposal pricing, and engagement management; this increased billable utilization rates and gross margins• Managed three Business Managers who handled the financial and business details for the eight Professional Services groups • Designed and administered the Professional Services bonus incentive plan • Received several Corporate Excellence Awards for outstanding work efforts Show less

Vienna, Va

Reported to the VP of Operations, supported all financial aspects of the Professional Services, Sales and Marketing departments; this included budgeting, forecasting, calculating revenue recognition, completing monthly closes, invoicing, pricing, establishing pipeline metrics, analyzing variance and performance data and reporting weekly to Executive Management. • Implemented extensive improvements in business processes for sales, proposal pricing, and engagement management; this… Show more Reported to the VP of Operations, supported all financial aspects of the Professional Services, Sales and Marketing departments; this included budgeting, forecasting, calculating revenue recognition, completing monthly closes, invoicing, pricing, establishing pipeline metrics, analyzing variance and performance data and reporting weekly to Executive Management. • Implemented extensive improvements in business processes for sales, proposal pricing, and engagement management; this increased the billable utilization rate from 43% to 72% and raised gross margins from 40% to 58% within a single year• Spearheaded the customization and roll out of a Professional Services Automation software package, providing real time operational and financial data to assist project managers in effectively running client engagements and helping to maximize profitability• Created and maintained a Pricing Model used to price and cost client engagements• Received a Corporate Role Model Award from the CFO for work excellence Show less

Waltham, Ma

Provided timely, accurate and focused information on competitive issues to the sales force using an Intranet website to compete more successfully in the global marketplace. Created, tested and presented demonstrations of the company’s Pro/ENGINEER software product to potential customers, financial analysts, and media representatives that generated product sales and favorable financial reviews.

Lynn, Ma

Managed multiple product development programs, each valued from $500K to $1.5M, for both GE and supplier designed aircraft engine mechanical controls.• Defined component requirements, scoped program cost and timing, selected and negotiated with suppliers, conducted design, manufacturing and process reviews, tested hardware• Effectively led new product development teams, integrating the cross-functional efforts of Control Systems, Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality… Show more Managed multiple product development programs, each valued from $500K to $1.5M, for both GE and supplier designed aircraft engine mechanical controls.• Defined component requirements, scoped program cost and timing, selected and negotiated with suppliers, conducted design, manufacturing and process reviews, tested hardware• Effectively led new product development teams, integrating the cross-functional efforts of Control Systems, Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and Suppliers• Team leader and design engineer for ten control components on Navy’s F/A-18 fighter• Managed a cost reduction program to introduce a new Anti-ice Valve on the Navy’s F/A-18 fighter, resulting in a $400K a year savings for GE and the Navy• Led GE and supplier effort to incorporate design and process improvements that increased test acceptance and shipment rates by 200% on an Air Valve for Army helicopters• Received 6 GE Achievement Awards for outstanding work accomplishments Show less

Reston, Va

Ensured performance and quality compliance with design requirements for shipboard navigation, communication, and tracking systems; interfaced with customers for equipment acceptance and developed quality assurance plans.

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

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering