Leads finance and accounting team. Oversees financial reporting and planning. Provides direction and guidance on optimal capital structure, external investments, tax reporting, M&A, financial policies and practices, government contract compliance, and valuation of stock for employee-owned company. Evaluates internal and outsourced business processes and systems to determine opportunities for improvement, optimize resource utilization, and ensure an appropriate balance between risk management and organizational efficiency. Collaborates with executive management team to resolve a wide variety of operational challenges, capitalize on strategic opportunities, and position the company for continued growth. Serves as Corporate Treasurer, Senior Vice President, and Board of Directors member.

Functional architect and senior advisor for global implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, which spanned multinational accounting and finance, procurement, human resources, business intelligence, reporting, and audit readiness functions. Supervised ERP design. Ensured system-wide compliance with obligations under GAAP, FAR and agency supplements, CAS, and other applicable requirements. Identified opportunities to improve existing business processes and internal controls, maximize digital transformation opportunities, and streamline procedures without compromising service delivery and compliance objectives.

Directed 25-person unit performing all US accounting and payroll functions for a large employee-owned international development firm. Prepared corporate financial statements, facilitated external ESOP appraisals, and supervised annual tax return preparation. Led responses to corporate and select project audits, including GAAP, DCAA, and Inspector General audits, and in this capacity helped successfully clear tens of millions of dollars of incorrectly questioned costs. Worked with colleagues throughout Chemonics to mitigate risks or resolve complex implementation challenges, and to ensure adherence to corporate policies and applicable rules, reporting standards, and debt covenants. Represented Chemonics at client forums and other industry events involving potential changes to regulations or new developments in accounting and/or compliance. Delivered relevant training sessions to Chemonics staff. Performed various proposal development roles. Introduced numerous process and systems improvements and oversaw substantial cleanup of the corporate balance sheet. Served frequently as acting chief financial officer, including during critical periods for year-end reporting and corporate budgeting.

Led corporate pricing department. Provided internal clients with advice and oversight on managing financial and implementation risks, cost strategy, capacity building, and quality control related to cost proposals and budget-related implementation challenges. Ensured compliance with applicable regulations and solicitation terms. Provided strategic guidance to proposal teams on price optimization that resulted in a significant increase in net margin on awarded contracts without affecting historic average win rates. Served frequently as acting senior vice president of contracts, temporarily supervising the division and signing firm-binding documents. Represented Chemonics at industry events to discuss proposed changes to acquisition and assistance regulations. Delivered internal training sessions on maximizing financial performance, cost and technical proposal development, and similar topics. Led proposal efforts in a variety of subjects, including health, economic growth, and water utilities management. Conducted final quality control checks on Chemonics proposal volumes. Supported project teams in responding to audits and successfully mitigated a significant amount of incorrectly questioned costs. Performed market assessments and loan guarantee design services in Africa and Asia.

Managed project teams, wrote proposals and managed proposal teams, designed and delivered internal training sessions, and undertook technical assignments in financial services, investment promotion, and contract management/audit support. Performed field assignments in Morocco, Jordan, Afghanistan, and the West Bank.

Supported daily operations for four Morocco-based projects. Responsibilities included contract administration, budget monitoring, project communications and reporting, compliance with federal regulations, and recruitment and fielding of consultants. Conducted technical research in investment promotion and financial services. Performed field work in Morocco.

Conducted intensive foreign policy and leadership-oriented study tours and workshops for promising secondary school students from over 80 countries, using notable sites in New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.

Designed and delivered civics education workshops and study tours for secondary school students, using notable sites in Washington, DC to foster an understanding of critical issues in domestic and foreign policy.