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Greater Detroit Area

Conduct audits of Federal government contractors in accordance with GAGAS. Provide attestation reports on GAAP, CAS, FAR, and DFARS compliance of forward pricing proposals, accounting systems, internal controls, and incurred cost audits (cost-reimbursement type, time and materials, and other flexibly priced contracts). Prepare risk assessments, develop audit programs, and implement audit procedures to evaluate compliance with Federal regulations. Review provisional billing rates. Approve cost vouchers for payment. Review and determine adequacy of forward pricing proposals and ICE submissions. Prepare contract briefings. Provide contract officer negotiation assistance and procurement liaison assistance. Member of Agency Director’s Strategic Action Team – Preparation for Supervisory Auditor Positions. DAWIA certified (Level II) in the acquisition career field of Auditing. DoD Financial Management (Level II) certified. Completed DoD Acquisition Leadership Challenge Program I.

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Greater Detroit Area

Investigated suspected noncompliances spanning multiple years. Leading organization out of difficult financial and operational situations by implementing strong internal control policies and procedures, monitoring employee compliance, tuning performance, analyzing results. Partner with President to identify a strategic, growth-oriented plan; recruit and hire proactive employees; properly train and mentor team; create a positive team culture; and instill a strong sense of urgency to ensure the company’s recovery efforts and future success. Oversee corporate human resources and payroll.

Greater Detroit Area

Developed innovative strategies, from design to implementation, to improve client organizational and financial performance. Provided monthly accounting services for parent operating group of major health care system and large continuing care service agency. Reconciled general ledger balance sheet accounts, as well as various revenue and expense accounts. Reviewed financial statements of not-for-profit and health care organizations. Proven track record of client audits coming in within time and expense budgets and identifying issues not discovered by previous audit teams.Clients have always told me that I am "such high-energy and a great motivator to their staff;" as well as a good listener who has a knack for easily adapting to diverse groups, soliciting facts, explaining issues in layman's terms, and delivering helpful, strategic advice well ahead of any deadlines, making them feel like a true partner.People like working with me because I'm a straight shooter who is not afraid to deliver bad news.

Greater Detroit Area

Served as second in command of organization ranked by Inc. as one of the fastest growing companies in the US. Reorganized entire operation, including writing policies and procedures, hiring additional staff, handling regulatory audits, and consulting directly with CEO on all issues related to company legal compliance. Strategic leader in planning, directing, and organizing operations, sales, marketing, accounting and finance, insurance relations, business development, HR administration, management information systems, purchasing, collections, and general administration. Built new POS system with outside vendor for nationwide operations, integrating compliance testing system as well as all other back-office operational systems. Incorporated updated compliance principles to reduce company risk. Law firm, accounting firm, and regulatory agencies liaison.

Greater Detroit Area

Owner. Oversaw accounting clean-up and re-engineering of client finance, operations, administration, risk management, and human resource functions. Conducted controllership, general accounting, financial reporting, cash management, payroll, contract negotiation/administration, insurance planning, purchasing, and collections functions for companies in diverse industries. Prepared and reviewed individual tax returns. Acted as liaison with financial institutions, accounting firms, and law firms.

Greater Detroit Area

Exposure to both conforming and non-conforming residential lending, commercial lending, and operations. Managed monthly P&L, commission review, recruiting, file review, and staff training. Forecasted monthly production with sales team. Liaison with vendors, wholesale account representatives, and with corporate office on human resources, payroll, operations, business development and training issues. Developed new methods of business development, including a professional portfolio and personalized CDs detailing product offerings and including a loan calculator and explanatory glossary.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Key turnaround executive brought on following a nationwide search to troubleshoot and re-engineer finance and administration department for identified issues within the following areas: general accounting policies and procedures, annual budget controls, cash management and collections, investment selection and procedures, payroll and tax matters, capital expenditures, contract negotiation/administration, personnel, salary competitiveness and equity, group benefits, insurance costs, risk management, management information systems, EEO and Affirmative Action Program compliance, and vendor costs and performance. Responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and implementing all functions necessary for the day-to-day operation of the Bureau and two related entities. Made presentations at all Executive Committee and Board meetings.

Greater Detroit Area

Provided tax and business advisory services to banking and insurance clients. Selected to both continuous improvement and recruiting teams.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Mba, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta Honor Society

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting