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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

-Responsible for coordinating monthly close process for Fixed Asset and Projects accounting modules. Includes oversight and approval of all journal entries, reconciliations and asset useful life changes.-Researched and developed solutions to complex accounting transactions with accounts payable, general ledger, purchasing, financial reporting and functional leadership teams.-Prepared and reviewed technical accounting memos covering asset impairment/retirement obligations and overhead rate application.-Acted as primary resource and assistant to the Director for coordination with external auditors. Coordinated audit and quarterly review schedules and held timely audit issue discussions with a focus on resolution.-Provided CapEx/OpEx rulings on internal projects and purchases to ensure financial statement accuracy.-Trained and lead accounting staff with an emphasis on both hard skill and soft skill development. Conducted bi-annual performance reviews to provide feedback and align employee goals with goals of the company.

Reston, Va, Us

-Responsible for revenue recognition, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other financial close activities.-Responsible for creation of a new team of financial professionals in key role in the organization. Worked with VP of Finance to set charter for new organization as well as worked with line and functional leadership to create collaborative professional relationships that fostered success for the team and the business unit.-Supported executive management through research/analysis and developed solutions for complex financial issues requiring multifaceted approaches to problem solving while working with functional and line organizations; areas of focus include accounting, audit, procurement, invoicing, contracts, and revenue recognition. Includes clear identification of actions as well as subsequent follow up to assure accurate completion.-Responsible for analyzing financial variances, determining variance drivers, and reporting results to management.-Improved DWC and DSO cash metrics by reconciling unbilled accounts receivable and working with Accounts Receivable staff members on action items to ensure maximum cash collection.

Reston, Va, Us

-Responsible for all aspects of financial and policy compliance audits. Includes performance of detailed SOx 404 and DCAA self-assessments, evaluation of revenue recognition, and establishment of audit remediation plans.-Business Unit point of contact for DCAA, DCMA, internal and external audit requests. Required coordination across functions and line organizations, review of deliverables and follow up with BU and audit agencies to assure proper completion.-Responsible for assuring VP Finance was aware of all significant audit issues as well as results of any completed internal or external audit. Included recommendations for follow up on areas of concern.-Responsible for managing bi-annual SAIC Internal Audit department audit of business unit transactions and processes. Included acquisition, creation and review of deliverables. Incorporated development and implementation of deliverable tracking process and daily communication with Internal Audit team. Resulted in the Business Unit receiving a rating of Outstanding for the two years included in the audit.-Communicated impacts of new accounting pronouncements as well as updates to existing GAAP, FAR, CAS and company policies by conducting research into policy changes and updating practices in place.-Ensured direct and indirect cost pools were in compliance with company policy by conducting annual audits of cost pool plans and allocations. Included recalculation/verification of cost pool rates as well as coordination with cost pool owners regarding actions needed to clear rate variances.-Improved accounting transaction accuracy by providing process guidance and training to both financial staff and management. Includes development of formal briefs and presentation to large audiences.-Conducted time-charge training to several Business Unit locations. Responsible for conducting periodic time charging reviews of employees and any necessary follow up items.

Reston, Va, Us

-Responsible for determining scope, execution of audits and reporting audit findings to management for financial, compliance, and operational audits.-Coordinated testing between internal audit, external auditors, and contacts within the organization resulting in $250k annual cost savings.-Built cross-functional relationships while performing SOx compliance testing across all business processes and exercised tact when discussing findings with process owners in order to get multiple parties to agree on findings as well as remediation actions.-Conducted research into employee violations against company policy and ensured timely corrective action was taken.

Mountain View, California, Us

-Responsible for the creation and maintenance of TurboTax interview process. Includes significant collaboration with product managers, quality assurance analysts, and other team members to design and develop tax calculations, product features and offerings. -Evaluated Federal/State tax law changes, applicable software programming requirements, and executed actions to identify product improvement opportunities.-Worked side by side with all levels of management to ensure product quality and tax accuracy.