Michael S. Connors Email & Phone Number

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

Mclean, Virginia, United States

• Subject matter expert on government accounting and compliance matters• Key member of team responsible for developing database of requirements and guidance on Federal contract regulations• Provided input and guidance on corporate restructuring enabling consistent support and quality in products and services nationwide

St Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

As the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site Coordinator (Alternate) provided coordination, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the VITA site operation. The VITA program serves low- and middle-income families, providing free tax preparation and filing.• Ensured the site complies with all IRS VITA site requirements.• Managed tax preparation coverage for five volunteers including tax regulation guidance.• Electronically filed tax returns with the IRS in a timely manner and reviewed acknowledgements. • Ensured quality reviews were conducted in accordance with IRS requirements on each return.• Solved problems with rejected returns or notified taxpayer of rejection.• Maintained accurate records of volunteer certifications and volunteer hours.• Answered taxpayer questions regarding tax law or their return.• Oversaw preparation and filing of over 300 tax returns

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Serve as accounting advisor to financial services company• Document internal controls• Generate monthly financial statements• Collaborate with Vice President of Finance and Lead Accountant for accounting advice• Revamp monthly cash report to make it more meaningful for internal clients

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Manage staff who prepare, submit and negotiate sector office forward pricing bid rates and incurred cost submissions to the U.S. Department of Defense meeting all deadlines.Ensure the sector office accounting practices are compliant with cost accounting standards (CAS) and federal acquisition regulatons (FAR). Manage and oversee the preparation of Form 5500 related to two pension plans and the pension plan master trust that comply with U.S Department of Labor requirementsLead monthly government compliance webinar for more than 100 accountants, supply chain and contract employees from throughout the Innovation Systems Sector.Prepare and submit the Innovation Systems Office disclosure statement that describes the accounting system to the U.S. Department of Defense. Negotiate settlements that are favorable to the company, minimizing the financial risks to the company.Develop monthly issues report to leadership that identifies and analyzes risks to the company.

Plymouth, Mn

Liaison to Government contract agencies preparing and negotiating corporate office positions on incurred cost, forward pricing, and cost accounting practice matters.Provide FAR, CAS, and internal charging guidance and recommendations.Manage accounting for 2 pension plans, pension master trust, 3 postretirement benefit plans, VEBA trust, as well as all regulatory filings including DOL form 5500.

Eden Prairie, Mn

Responsible for preparing, submitting, and supporting the audit and negotiation of the annual fringe and insurance incurred cost submissions and forward pricing bid rates proposals for ATK Corporate office. Ensure the accounting practices related to benefit cost areas are compliant with the respective CAS and FAR regulations. Also responsible for preparation and submission of DOL Form 5500 related to five different pension plans and one 401(k) plan. Additional duties include:• Prepare and input annual financial plan related pension plans and other employee benefit plans.• Prepare monthly forecast of pension plan costs and other employee benefit plans.• Prepare monthly journal entries related to pension and PRB plans.• Write and provide support for annual and quarterly report footnote related to pension and PRB plans.• Work closely with outside actuaries in determining pension plan costs and the financial effects of plan and regulatory changes and explaining such changes to management.• Determine cost impact of accounting changes and negotiate settlements favorable to the company.• Previous experience in preparation, submission, and audit support of the annual Corporate Home Office incurred cost and bid rate proposals.