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Develop and deliver complex financial reporting, including weekly and monthly forecasts, cost metrics, profit and loss, revenue, and variance analysis for Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) government contracts. Key Contributions:• Spearheaded the success of a $23 million contract while protecting sensitive employee information and fostering positive client experiences for 3 consecutive years. • Generated 20% reduction in accruals by cultivating productive partnerships with 5 external vendors to ensure efficient funding of subcontractors. • Eliminated audit errors and inaccurate revenue reporting using macros and advanced features of excel to identify data discrepancies between the accounting system and subcontractors.• Automated weekly and monthly reports to identify variances in budget versus actuals and to review labor hours for 250+ employees through collaborative development of required macros.• Executed rate comparison for profitability analysis, provided pricing and re-plans to program managers, and delivered cost improvement recommendations.

New Carrollton, Md

Trained, mentored and led 2 financial analysts in executing operations for CSC’s largest business unit through financial support to real estate and facility management for over 150 federal contracts. Key Contributions:• During staff reductions implemented action plans and process improvements during the month, freeing up time for more extensive budget and variance analysis and invoice payment. • Achieved annual goals through effective facility budget forecasting for over 150 locations.• Cut costs by reconciling rental payments and comparing facility costs with purchasing unit.

Lanham, Md

Analyzed and developed ad-hoc reports, expense and capital expenditures and month-end financial reports and data related to 75 indirect facility budgets in support of program managers and senior leadership.Key Contributions:• Reduced unnecessary reporting and improved accuracy of month-end financial reports through report interpretation and development of spreadsheets to facilitate review of monthly costs and accruals.• Established and maintained 30 accounts with outside vendors for maintenance contracts meeting specific client needs with minimal supervision.• Minimized late fees and ensured timely payments through development of portal for outside contractor and internal communication to facilitate invoice review for accuracy.

Laurel, Md

Provided financial support for a $3 million Time and Material contract.Key Contributions:• Utilized procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to ensure all objectives and audit requirements were consistently met.