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Internal audit leader responsible for establishing Government Compliance (GC) auditing platform and advancing GC audit capabilities and performance.  Launched and led the Company’s first Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS) and Purchasing System audits pioneered from the ground up. Led new and complex risk-based audits including process and transactional testing. Created comprehensive audit plans, testing attributes, and templates. Defined high-quality audit work papers and streamlined critical audit processes. Provided valuable insight and education on regulatory compliance to auditees, peers, management, leadership, and key stakeholders. Prepared clear, concise audit reports and presented audit conclusions and recommendations to management. Partnered with key stakeholders promoting importance of Government Compliance (GC) audits. Advocated for the creation of Internal Audit’s (IA) methodology.

Internal Audit Specialist responsible for independent and objective assurance to ensure appropriate financial, operational and compliance controls existed and functioned effectively. Participated in U.S. Government (USG) compliance audits providing process & control improvements aimed at assisting management to attain goals and meet objectives. Performed process and transactional testing and in-depth analysis of policies and procedures to assess compliance with Government regulations and Company practices. Assessed risks of key business processes resulting in the preparation of audit plans and specific audit programs. Coordinated and conducted interviews with key stakeholders and process owners. Prepared clear, concise audit reports and presented audit conclusions and recommendations to management. Supported effort to incorporate data analytics in audit risk assessments and testing.

United States

Responsible for the daily business and financial activities in support of the McKinney Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC). Developed factory Estimates-at-Completion (EACs) and Latest Revised Estimates (LREs). Performed production labor forecasting, variance analysis, trend analysis, Bill of Material (BOM) traceability, and Material Earned Value (EV). Performed Material Requirements Planning (MRP) resource planning and updates in PRISM. Facilitated the Risk and Opportunity (R&O) processes. Developed targeted hours per unit (HPUs) with complexity factors in support to the Factory. Interfaced with various functional disciplines (Contracts, Operations, Program Management, Engineering, etc.) to promote program development and execution. Identified risks affecting cost and/or schedule and provided proactive analysis.  Performed ad-hoc analysis and support 5-year and AOP forecasting. Mentored and onboarded early in career finance associates.

Greenville, Texas, United States

Led financial oversight of Tactical Aircraft projects within Reconnaissance Mission Systems managing production and development contracts over $278M. Spearheaded the installation of Segment’s first Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tool, Cobra.  Facilitated project set-up and maintenance in Cobra. Served as finance Control Account Manager (CAM) for EVMS contracts. Provided ongoing Earned Value Management compliance to Integrated Product Team. Created and implemented Short-Range Outlook (SRO) process and resources analysis in efforts to drive financial forecasting efficiency, accountability, and performance. Prepared budgets and schedules for contract work and performed financial and variance analysis. Forecasted, developed metrics and charts, explained deviation to forecast, and set-up and maintained projects in SAP (ERP) and other financial systems. Supported balance sheet initiatives, managed cash, provided analysis that influenced management decision making, supported strategic discussions, and frequently performed ad-hoc analysis. Maintained total project cost excellence in areas of Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance on Estimates at Complete (EACs), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and cost reporting. Supported all phases of the proposal process from proposal development to negotiations. Mentored and onboarded early in career finance associates.

Plano

Government Compliance Subject Matter Expert (SME) Performed comprehensive financial and operational reviews, ensuring compliance with government regulations and Company policies and procedures. Provided pivotal guidance on contract charging, employee relocation, expatriate memorandum of understanding (MOU), indirect costs, unallowable costs, and more. Performed expense reviews and general ledger reconciliation. Provided audit support to government agencies and company business units. Collaborated with various accounting/finance groups to develop process improvements. Created and distributed regulatory compliance questionnaires (surveys) company-wide, performed critical data analysis of survey results, and provided guidance to key stakeholders.

Mckinney, Texas

Financial analyst responsible for the overall financial management of multi-million dollar development and production contracts for Maritime Littoral Systems (MLS). Developed quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs), prepared weekly Short-Range Outlook (SRO), and facilitated the Annual Operation Plan (AOP) and 5-Year Plan.  Performed cost/schedule integration and budget baseline management for Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Developed program budgets and performed comprehensive project cost, schedule, variance, and trend analysis. Performed in-depth analysis of bookings, sales, profit, cash and backlog. Collaborated with various functions to ensure contracts were performed within contractual agreed upon parameters, facilitated project close-out, and ensured all contractual obligations had been fulfilled. Facilitated project set up and ongoing earned value management compliance.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Compliance professional responsible for monitoring the programmatic and financial activities of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) award sub-recipients in order to ensure proper stewardship of federal program funds. Performed risk-based audits in which wide ranges of documentation and financial data were examined for accuracy and compliance with local and federal government regulations.  Facilitated desk reviews of A-133 sub-recipient audits to ensure compliance requirements in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 for federal awards. Issued findings, recommendations and best practices in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Provided ongoing compliance assistance to sub recipients in efforts to properly equip them with the necessary tools and resources needed for successful award management. Participated in the State's emergency response operations during state activated emergency events.Areas of Focus: Procurement, Accounting, Segregation of Duties, Force Account Labor and Equipment, Inventory Management, Project Management, Duplication of Benefits, Insurance, Record Retention, Debarment, Policies and Procedures, Training, and more.

Breaux Bridge, La

General Accountant responsible for management of accounting operations and special projects supporting functionality improvement. Processed, verified, and reconciled accounts payable invoices.  Performed risk assessments of vendor contractors and facilitated vendor relations management. Reconciled general ledger accounts and executed journal entries. Prepared income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. Created and managed amortization and depreciation schedules for capital assets.  Managed, filed, and remitted sales and use taxes to the State of Louisiana and its applicable parishes. Led in software (system) conversion projects. Prepared annual budget and year over year variance analysis. Performed financial and expense trending analysis. Performed internal controls audits and process testing. Provided audit support for external auditors and government regulators. Processed outgoing and incoming monetary wires.

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