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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Serve as a lead project manager for executing Federal Financial Management Systems Software Change Requests. Lead system requirements sessions with stakeholders to evaluate functional and technical requirements. Facilitate and administer user acceptance and system integration tests. Establish and maintain data integrity within the financial systems. Oversee financial data import, export, and integration between various systems. Develop and implement data validation procedures to ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data. Design dashboard and data analytical reports on financial system changes. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot outages. Assess risks for implementing and deploying financial management system releases or upgrades. Partner with support teams to implement updates, patches, and enhancements. Evaluate financial management program internal control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions. Review and interpret new legislation, regulations, and guidelines.

Arlington, Va

Analyzed financial data, traced funding sources, and reviewed documents to be used as trial evidence. Performed financial record audits to ensure compliance with the law. Prepared detailed audit reports, financial program evaluations, and training manuals. Performed forensic financial analysis, general ledger account analysis, reconciled accounting records, identified anomalies, validated data, and collaborated with an Independent Public Accountant to adjust financial records. Briefed Lead Inspectors, Special Agents, Account Managers, and Independent Public Accountants on identified accounting issues and recommended corrective actions. Evaluated, documented, and coordinated internal control requirements related to accounting, processing, and reporting. Developed audit techniques to improve and streamline the Agency's functions, and operations. Provided technical guidance to auditors, account managers, and field offices.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as a team leader and member of a participative work team consisting of four to six professional auditors. Reviewed audit programs, working papers, audit assignment progress, and drafted audit reports. Provided training, and technical guidance planned and assigned workload. Confirmed quantitative methods and computerized auditing techniques were utilized appropriately in the audit process. Conducted peer reviews by checking for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Shared expertise, knowledge, and best practices to build a knowledgeable and skilled contract auditing team. Implemented process improvements, encouraged, and supported co-workers through meetings, briefings, and conferences. Supported contracting officers and other government agencies in fact-finding and negotiations. Recommended training, development, and initiated remedial action for performance or conduct deficiencies.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Performed audits for government contracts to ensure compliance with contract terms, Cost Accounting Standards, applicable Government regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. Developed audit plans outlining audit scope, milestones, objectives, and procedures. Performed fieldwork, interviews, and analytical procedures. Increased audit efficiencies through developing detailed audit steps, designing questionnaires, and alternate audit techniques for risk assessment. Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls related to contract management and financial processes. Examined supporting records, and assertions to determine the adequacy of the proposed costs and accounting systems. Assessed the accuracy and completeness of financial data to identify risk areas; investigated anomalies, inconsistencies, internal control weaknesses, inadequate record-keeping, and unusual transactions. Recalculated and verified financial calculations such as ratios, fringe, direct, and indirect rates. Prepared detailed audit reports summarizing audit findings and composed recommendations for internal control improvements to mitigate the risk of potential non-compliance with cost principles. Developed and implemented best practices for contract auditing and financial analysis. Participated in the contract negotiations process to support the Defense Contract Management Agency. Cultivated and maintained positive, productive, and professional relationships with vendors, contractors, buying command, and contracting officer representatives. Provided training and guidance to junior auditors and contract administrators on contract auditing procedures.

Greater Boston Area

Supervised and developed a high performing staff of six professionals in two locations and five business units. Oversaw accounting and financial reporting processes for all entities. Headed multiple projects, identified reconciling differences, presented corrective actions, and executed recommendations. Managed monthly close, maintained accounting ledgers, reviewed journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements. Reconciled accounting system data to various subsystems. Researched, exposed and corrected internal controls deficiencies. Prepared and used data analytics to enhance process improvements and efficiencies. Responded to auditors’ inquiries and implemented corrective actions. Verified accounting policies and procedures were in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Utilized PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) information systems to streamline business operations and decision making. Established internal controls by coining process flows and training manuals for various systems.

Greater Boston Area

Directed day-to-day accounting processes, coordinated monthly close, reviewed balance sheet reconciliations and audited all cash transactions. Investigated, detected and corrected accounting transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Participated in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. Monitored monthly expenditures, deferred revenues, outlined budget variances and conveyed financial commentary to stakeholders. Evaluated effectiveness of internal controls and developed supplementary procedures to maintain operations. Composed personnel quarterly and annual performance appraisals. Published and monitored Sarbanes Oxley documentation associated with 404 compliance. Observed potential risk and provided solutions to improve efficiency. Examined financial statements, and interpreted trends for use in decision making. Generated and evaluated financial information assuring integrity of underlying accounting data. Created Firm’s Capital Expenditure policy. Monitored and tracked Capital Investments and New Initiatives.

Greater Boston Area

Managed and mentored three direct reports. Produced and distributed monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to Thomson Businesses. Worked together with senior executives to ensure compliance with standard accounting practices. Supervised monthly reconciliation process of 200+ balance sheet accounts for several Thomson businesses. Maintained integrity of general ledgers for multiple businesses. Reduced foreign exchange exposure by establishing reconciling process for Transfer Pricing intercompany accounts. Conducted an internal review of receivables and cash applications prior to closing offsite accounting office. Implemented PeopleSoft ERP Systems, to include systems changing affecting accounting system.

Master'S Degree, Accountancy And Information Systems

Financial Accounting, Auditing, Fraud Examination, Accounting Ethics, Foundations of Information Security and Assurance, Accounting.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business/Managerial Economics