Jessica E. Mcclain, Cpa/Citp, Cisa, Pmp, Cgfm Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

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Reports directly to the CEO and serves as a member of the senior leadership team with strategic responsibility for finance and accounting, risk management, property, product program, retail merchandise, and business operations. Provides staff support to the Council Treasurer, Governance & Audit Committee, Investment Committee, and Board of Directors. Responsible for an annual operating budget of 22M and manages over 25 employees.★ Manages the insurance programs of the Council and administers Council banking and lending relationships and adherence to short-term investment policy.★ Ensures all legal and regulatory reporting requirements are completed and appropriately filed on time.★ Develops financial models that support strategic decisions and cash flow strategies by forecasting annual and long-term capital expenditures, operating costs, staffing requirements, and financial resources.★ Works directly with the Property Manager to manage and operate ten camp properties including capital improvements made via the capital budget and maintain accurate recording of Council fixed assets.★ Works directly with the Product Program Manager to provide guidance on product program benchmarking and execution, including the annual Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Programs.★ Works directly with the Retail Operations Manager to ensure success of all retail merchandise operations and sales, and evaluate brick and mortar outlets versus other sales channels. ★ Works directly with the Business Operations Manager to oversee all Council leases. ★ Provides the CEO with financial analysis, as needed, for strategic initiatives, capital investments, pricing decisions and contract negotiations; support various functional areas by providing financial expertise to critical decisions.

Dudley, Ma, Us

Taught the MSA 746- Current Issues in Accounting course that is part of the Accelerated Master's in Accounting Program. The course examined the accounting standard setting process and the new accounting pronouncements.

Washington, Dc, Us

Directed and oversaw accounting activities of a large not-for-profit association with annual revenues of 100M. Collaborated with organizational leaders and their staff to support program operations. Leveraged the strengths of the accounting team members to reach optimal individual and organizational goals.★ Ensured all accounting is in accordance with not-for-profit accounting principles and standards; ensured staff follow established procedures; ensured completeness and accuracy of all financial records and transactions; kept current on new accounting principles to ensure timely compliance and implementation.★ Ensured accuracy of financial ledgers and accounting processes to ensure the appropriate systems and internal controls were implemented and maintained. Assured financial plans were consistent with organizational goals. Led monthly reconciliation process with department managers.★ Coordinated and led the annual financial statement audit; served as the liaison with external accounting firm auditors to ensure clear and timely completion. Ensured timely reviews and submissions of statutory filings. ★ Maintained appropriate financial and operational controls; if lacking, instituted controls, according to audit findings and overall best practices, including timely policy updates, establishing review procedures, and implementing periodic reporting on control/risk assessment matters.★ Managed and developed a diverse, high-performing team of accounting professionals using a collaborative and supportive approach.★ Served on the organization’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Taskforce.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Promoted to provide audit leadership and support as Project Manager for a number of profitable engagements. Oversaw project scope and planning, managed project budgets that streamlined profitability, and built long-standing client relationships.Deep knowledge of accounting, audit methodologies, and working with high-value clients.Key Achievements ★ Managed business, projects, partnerships, and relationship-management initiatives for each assigned client.★ Trained and mentored company staff on audit methods, accounting principles, and financial management.★ Expert in determining audit scope, designing audit plans, and testing procedures that included internal control, compliance, and substantive. ★ Performed risk assessments, interpreted audit results, and served as a problem resolution strategist in developing corrective action recommendations that addressed deficiencies, improved organizational internal controls, and streamlined business processes. ★ Orchestrated quality control reviews of audit workpapers, audit findings, and audit reports that ensured compliance with all current audit standards. ★ Partnered with IT Risk Management Department in implementation of an integrated audit approach in performing optimized IT control testing on audit engagements. ★ Generated informative presentations and briefed audit results to Executive Leadership and Audit Committees. ★ Key contributor in development of new business opportunities through effective proposals, authored articles in industry publications, and moderated panels at industry conferences that provided a solid industry foothold. ★ Instrumental in winning three government contracts to provide audit services to three new Department of Defense (DoD) Agencies. Total value of contracts totaled over $2M. ★ In 2019 moderated the first of its kind "Women in DoD Financial Management" Panel at the 2019 American Society of Military Comptrollers Professional Development Institute with 200+ attendees.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Brought in to assist the firm in growing its market presence within the DoD utilizing strong audit leadership, extensive knowledge in audit practices, and strong audit remediation thought leadership. Managed any internal changes and restructuring efforts to streamline and facilitate new business growth. Performed IT auditing, budgeting, forecasting, and internal company networking for project resources, continuously balancing staff utilization and billing rates. Key Achievements ★ Performed risk assessments, interpreted audit results, and served as a problem resolution strategist in developing corrective action recommendations that addressed deficiencies, improved organizational internal controls, and streamlined business processes. ★ Reviewed business application control tests for Service Organization Control (SOC 1) audit engagements while coordinating with ITRM Department.★ Served as manager, mentor, and trainer for up to 10 audit professionals working on numerous high-level audit projects. ★ Recruited, hired, terminated audit staff as well as delivered performance evaluations and professional development. ★ Developed and conducted audit, accounting, and soft skill training that improved staff knowledge while assembling and training a top-tier audit team. ★ Received Williams Adley Employee Achievement Award in 2016.

Chicago, Il, Us

Promoted within 12 months to Audit Manager with oversight for several key areas for a large financial statement audit engagement. Served as Manager and directed task assignments, project scheduling, monitoring of project financials, client management/communications, and quality control review.Key Achievements ★ Held full accountability for directing, planning, and coordinating highly complex audits. ★ Key understanding of IT controls, performing risk assessments, planning, and conducting large scale audits and providing key recommendations on organizational controls and business processes. ★ Managed up to 10 Senior Associates and Associates who were part of the audit team; provided timely and constructive feedback and performance evaluations★ Conducted training on audit methods, accounting, and financial management.

Chicago, Il, Us

Added significant value and individual contribution in project coordination as a team member in performing financial statement audits. Interpreted test results before development of key recommendations that addressed deficiencies and presented that information clearly in oral/written form.Key Achievements ★ Key understanding of major systems and controls, performing risk assessments, planning, and conducting a full range of deep audits and providing key recommendations on organizational controls and business processes. ★ Authored compelling proposals that contributed to the development of new and lucrative business opportunities.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Brought in to review end-to-end business processes, narratives, and flowcharts for Operating Materials & Supplies as well as Real Property financial statement line items. Reviewed audit results for design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. Assisted in development of company handbooks and SOPs. Key Achievements ★ Provided audit results and corrective action plans that ensured solid risk management and mitigation of financial statements focused on internal controls over financial reporting and management financial statement assertions. ★ Conducted walkthroughs, interviews, and other meetings with client management and assorted team members to clarify business standard operating procedures (SOPs).

New York, Ny, Us

Promoted to provide leadership and support for development of the audit strategy, audit plan, and testing worksheets. Conducted test procedures, documented workpapers for internal control, substantive, and compliance audit test results. Coordinated with IT Audit Team in business application control testing. ★ Met directly with clients and conducted walkthroughs and interviews; reviewed workpapers prepared by staff teams and interns and conducted performance evaluations.

New York, Ny, Us

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Executed monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting responsibilities such as preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and preparing trial balance and other financial reports. • Supported external audit by coordinating audit documentation requests.

Master'S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration