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★ Launched this consulting company to provide interim full and part-time financial leadership to a variety of enterprise clients in the commercial and government sectors.★ Managed full service accounting, budget development, financial reporting, and decision-making guidance and direction for this start-up company engaged in engineering services for the government, boosting revenue from $300K to $3MM over six months.★ Worked with OMB officials at the DOE on an initiative that improved efficiency and reduced the monthly processing cycle for reports by approximately 30%.★ Managed project tasking for the Base Realignment and Closure Program (BRAC) for the United States Navy, where 138 of the team’s 168 recommendations were adopted for implementation.★ Served as Interim Chief Financial Officer of a Law consulting firm, with leadership of accounting and administrative functions; created internal controls and tools that increased revenue by 500% within the first full year of operation.★ Oversaw all accounting functions with banking activity, including cash flow forecasts, for a $26MM subsidiary of a leading Spanish aircraft manufacturer.★ Assess current accounting processes and procedures of automated systems and personnel of individual businesses to recommend effective streamline practices. Enhance activities amoung staffers to obtain financial statement results that owners and stakeholders can make timely decisions based on the outcomes each month and year end, albeit cash or accrual methods.

Delray Beach, Florida, Us

Served as a financial advisor to Xtivia, Inc (MS Dynamics Navision System) upgrade from 2015 to 2017 versions. Managed all sides of all accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, many banking transactions, and tax preparation with BDO. Strengthened financial statement delivery functions. Participated in ISO 9000 audit procedures and conclusion. Conducted financial institution’s internal audit for company’s line-of-credit increase. Improved by 30% an appropriate tracking method for employee and executive expenses. Assisted in financing options to support organizational growth in revenue and investment. Lead and managed the budgeting process. Coordinated the preparation for annual, quarterly, and monthly reports. Managed insurance renewal applications for the new year. Responsibilities also included for the timely and accurate reporting of financial information to appropriate groups including internal parties, government monitors and outside agencies (i.e., DCAA, MVB, PNC, BOA and, US Bank). Worked closely with its subsidiary to manage all of the cyclic financial functions for intercompany transactions of investment and liability purposes along with financial disclosures.

Initially hired as consultant to diagnose current financial operations and financial disclosures. After fully observing current operational activities on a limited time basis with the controller I rendered my findings through issuing a report on current financial conditions and financial statement presentation. My offering of suggestions and recommendations to optimize processes and procedures to develop a solid auditable practice to invoke disciplines as a result. During the process the Controller resigned, I was bestowed with an offer for the vacated position. As I began to proceed to implement my corrective actions for financial activities:- Improve visibility of G/L accounts for each individual section of processing to include: A/P, A/R HR, payroll, benefits, and contracts administration.- Invoked the Rules of Engagement, (institute policies)., Ended extraneous financing practices.- Recruited and hired - Worked closely with a newly hired external accounting firm - Officially rescinded the submitted BPR for 2018 and revised and reissued the BPR to DCAA - Began proceeding with contracts to adjust invoicing processing, compliance and reveal waterfall results - Implemented streamline processes for the payroll and A/P data entries- Working with all staff to develop SOP’s Because of these improvements, the following occurred:- The bank has awarded the company with a 50% increase in the Line of Credit.- The accounting firm has fixed all taxes from the various states in which the company has contractual activity.- Ability to assess all benefit availability and usage- Reduced operational costs (20%) and risk assessments for BP decisions.- Ease of transaction for the complex 401K arrangement between all entities involved.- Audit from DCAA on the ICS from previous years.- Analyze working capital, business covenants, and recommend items for re-negotiation for clients.- Continuing to improve available usage of the MS Dynamics Navision system.

★ Led engagements at client locations, with a focus on providing lean managed accounting services and training for the Navision suite of accounting software products (now known as Microsoft Dynamics NAV).★ Created new and improved processes and sparked an overall gain in the effectiveness of operations.★ Served the needs of clients using a broad command of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Cost Accounting Audit Manual (DCAM).

Boston, Ma, Us

★ Directed managing all financial reporting, as well as procurement, accounting, human resources, and various aspects of corporate operations; maintained accountability for accounting, financial statement preparation, and financial transactions using Mircosoft Dynamics Navision Accounting System.★ Supervised a team of 7 subordinates, including the Human Resources department while successfully managed company growth from 3MM to 15MM in just under three years.★ Assessed and optimized finance and accounting policies, procedures, and infrastructure.★ Worked with outside accounting firms to coordinate corporate tax filings, audits, and financial performance reviews.★ Served as Contracts Manager, performing financial analysis, backlog reporting, and general support for T&M, FFP, CPFF, CPAF, FPLOE and commercial contracts. Proposal preparation and delivery with GSA schedules IT 70, MOBIS & STARS☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT WINDWALKER CORPORATIONWindwalker is an award-winning company that specializes in performance management services as well as the design and production of serious games and instructional products for private industry and government clients.

★ Facilitated the transformation of the organization from a facilities management and information services firm into a high tech services oriented company.★ Directed a team of three professionals performing contract administration and accounting.★ Advised executives, staff members, and Program Managers on all economic affairs.★ Led negotiations on government and commercial contracts, including the key terms and conditions governing T&M, FFP, CPFF, and commercial agreements. Prepared and delivered Cost Proposals and GWAC schedule.★ Prepared semi-monthly cash flow statements and oversaw all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.★ Led staff training on the DELTEK GCS accounting platform and then conversion to PROCAS accounting system.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT LOGISTICS APPLICATIONS INC.Logistics Applications Inc. is a technical service firm based in Alexandria, VA specializing in Facilities Management, Information Services, and Training.

★ Managed full service accounting, budget development, financial reporting, and decision-making guidance and direction for this start-up company engaged in engineering services for the government, boosting revenue from $300K to $3MM over six months.★ Worked with OMB officials at the DOE on an initiative that improved efficiency and reduced the monthly processing cycle for reports by approximately 30%.★ Project managed a Base Realignment and Closure Program (BRAC) for the United States Navy,where 138 of the team’s 168 recommendations were adopted for implementation.

Bethesda, Md, Us

★ Oversaw corporate finance and administration, receiving a promotion to Director of Finance and Administration after serving three years as Controller★ Directed a staff of two accountants, human resources personnel, and contract administrators, with authority over hiring and professional development.★ Reviewed and revised accounting policies and procedures, as well as the employee handbook.★ Created pricing proposals in support of initiatives associated with compensation, bids for goods and services, use of consultants, and fee structures.★ Trained staff in Microsoft Excel and the SYMPAQ accounting system.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT SENTECHSENTECH comprises a multidisciplinary team of engineers, economists, technology commercialization professionals, policy analysts, business analysts, and communications professionals committed to providing complete solutions to clients by developing, evaluating, and deploying clean energy and energy efficiency technologies for stationary and transportation applications.

Director of Finance and Administration for MSTI, an imaging and information management systems firm. Reported directly to the CEO and COO. Duties included financial analysis support for contract administration that contained numerous and a full complement of all types of contracts (T&M, FFP, CPFF & commercial) in the company’s portfolio. Trained company staff to administer company growth from the accounting and HR administrative functions. Procured and implemented SYMPAQ, a fully integrated accounting software package. Recruited and trained accounting, administrative support staff of 3. Prepared and disseminated financial statements for internal and external use. Developed employee policies and procedures, and augmented the employee benefit plans to accommodate the company’s rapid growth. Introduced an infrastructure system that formalized, organized, and managed the full accounting cycle, integrated human resources functions that provided the first employee handbook for the company. Managed and coordinated the entire office relocation process with office design and build out with selected the architectural firm and affiliated Construction Company. Developed and manage project cost accounting reports and procedures, indirect cost rate structures, budgets, forecasting. Prepared cost proposals and created procurement procedures. Assisted with government and commercial contract administration which included low wage and high wage determination supplements along with complying with DCAA, FAR and DFAR clauses, SBA annual reporting for 8(a) status, monitoring contract performance and modifications, and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, consultant agreements and invoicing. Managed credit line usage, and banking relations. Supported and promoted two new divisions- -accounting services and complementary business consulting services. Agencies served USDOE, US Army, NIH & NRC.

Director of Finance and Administration for this system imaging engineering and systems integration firm, Duties included managing the accounting department and directing all accounting functions. Implemented and successfully used DELTEK System One, a fully integrated software system. Prepared financial statement packages. Completed financial position analyses and maintained banking relations. Arranged and interfaced with DCAA and internal audits. Prepared budgets, forecasts for business activities, corporate tax planning, cash flow, indirect cost rate structure. Managed and administered government contracts in the company’s portfolio (T&M, FFP, CPFF & commercial) which also included interpreting and complying with DCAA, FAR, DFAR clauses, SBA annual reporting for 8(a) status company, monitoring contract performance and modifications and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, consultant agreements and invoicing. Prepared cost proposals from rudimentary to complex structures, such as work breakdown structures and developed a WBS dictionary. Managed the company’s human resource functions. Organized and coordinated pre-employment and employment activities including recruiting, training, orientating, and terminating employees. Evaluated, recommended and implemented company benefits plans. Worked with senior management to formulate and revise company guidelines, practices, and policies to strengthen organizational structure. Procured outside services as required. Managed and coordinated the entire office relocation process with office design and build out with selected the architectural firm and affiliated Construction Company. Agencies served US Army, FERC, NRC & NSA. TSSCI clearance.

Bracknell, Gb

Energy research development firm involving research with all energy sources other than fossils fuels. Reported directly to company president. Originally hired as Controller and promoted to Director of Finance & Administration in 2000. Mmanaged all accounting functions, financial statement preparation and dissemination (internal and external); supervised accounting staff 2, human resources staff and contract administration staff; reviewed and updated the operating infrastructure procedure accounting polices and procedures, and employee handbook; Conducted staff recruiting; approved and worked closely with the outside accounting firm to conduct corporate tax filings, annual audits and reviews of company performance; prepared annual company budgets and numeric and graphic variance reporting; prepared pricing proposals Contracts administrator and authorized to negotiate government and commercial contracts. Imbedded in management and administering the contract portfolio also included interpreting and complying with DCAA, FAR clauses, SBA annual reporting., Negotiated contracts, subcontracts, consultant agreements and invoicing. Liaison to government procurement office and contracting officer. Conducted internal audits for incurred cost submissions Maintained banking relationships, which included preparing semi-monthly cash flow statements, managing A/R collections and A/P disbursements, managed lines of credit and asset lines of credit and asset loan accounts of 750K. Appointed as a 401(k) trustee. Trained staff for the SYMPAQ accounting system and Microsoft Excel, and interfaced with Aldeboron’s management. Implemented WIND2. , Presided and oversaw merger and acquisition process of a non-profit organization (SWITCH) into main function of company. Managed full cycle accounting process for 501C 3 (non-profit organization named SEREF). Agencies served HUD, DOE and its affiliated western US based nuclear laboratories.

Master Of Science (Ms), Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Management

Associate Of Occupational Science, Accounting