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St. Augustine, Fl, Us

Green Cove Springs, Fl, Us

Assess and evaluate financial performance of $20M (revenue) oil and gas steel plant fabricator with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts. Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization. Implement Accounting Seed ERP systems/software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency. Recruit, interview and hire finance, accounting and payroll staff as required. Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.*Financial Analysis, Budgeting and ForecastingPrepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.*Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and OperationsSupervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation. Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems*Financial ManagementManage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability. Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.*Finance and Accounting Team ManagementMentor and develop a team of 8 employees managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.*Cash ManagementOversee weekly cash management and AP Department, approve large payables, sign checks, authorize large wires and ACHs. Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process

Arlington, Va, Us

Charged with financial and compliance leadership, including full P&L and balance sheet ownership of ~$1B direct material business that operates across 6 domestic and international locations with 2,200+ employees. Accountable for combination of business processes, system controls, and procedures designed to ensure Collins policies and processes were compliant with U.S. Government (USG) requirements. Primary Collins liaison for all DCMA/DCAA audit requirements and SEC Quarterly Filings including 10K and representation letters. Oversaw manufacturing plant sites internal control deliverables, including internal audits, accounting controls assessments, risk assessments, quarterly accounting review of balance sheets, Government Compliance and Reporting (GCR) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing. Managed all DCAA and DCMA request for Labor, Cost, Contract Closeouts and Procurement System Audits. Ensured timely and accurate billings relative to public vouchers for cost-type contracts and invoices for inter and intra-company contracts while directly supervising 3 Collins managers.Maintained contract cost elements for proper USG rate application and cost allowability (CAS 405) to develop invoices in ERP system ensuring compliance with DFARS 252.242.7006 requirements.Created and maintained procedural policy and procedures for contract cost methodology, including time tracking, direct and indirect labor rates and cost elements per FAR part 31.

Arlington, Va, Us

Supervised 5 auditors in performing Certified Cost and Pricing Data (CCPD) analysis for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12/15 proposals in support of the Truth In Negotiations Act (TINA). Involved in employing improved internal control, process design, benchmarking and monitoring results through data-driven analytics.Participated in high-level meetings with USG (DoD, DCAA, DCMA, etc.) regarding DFARS Business Systems Reviews (Accounting, Estimating, USG Property, Procurement, etc.).Contributed to a successful DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) audit.Supported military programs (JSF, NASA, etc.) in negotiations on major proposals with prime contracts or USG.Worked with Program Office to prepare project cost budgets for new program proposals and make critical decisions on development of high-impact growth projects and investments.

Arlington, Va, Us

Prepared indirect budgets (Operating Expenses, Headcount, and Capital) for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to Collins WHQ. Oversaw schedules, variance analysis, and financial reports supporting needs for corporate reporting, operating reviews, and other requests. Spearheaded department budgeting, collaborating with all functions to develop next year's budget and managing risks and opportunities to achieve it.Prepare long and short term financial forecasts based on financial statement and FAR requirements.Implemented new supplier Quality Nonconformance Chargeback Program which drove ~$2M in EBIT annually for the department.Managed functional processes, including execution of LTA contract clauses (assertions, rebates and chargebacks), A/P, A/R, Capex and monthly adjusting journal entries to reconcile commodity accounts.Key stakeholder during annual standard pricing/cost-setting and provisional rate process across organization.

Arlington, Va, Us

Worked closely with business unit management to conduct risk-based audits and recommend strategic solutions for financial, operational and compliance audits across UTC globally totaling 50+ sites.Immersed into business units (OTIS, P&W, Sikorsky, etc.) business process to understand complex nature of manufacturing, financial and human resources departments.Performed reviews of critical business processes, including CAS, GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley, evaluating the effectiveness of UTC internal controls and identifying potential process improvement opportunities.Presented audit kickoff, status meetings and recommendations to senior management.

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

Launched NPSL expansion team with average attendance of 900+Generated 25% of revenue through individual sponsorship negotiations Responsible for all game day operations and ensuring a family friendly environment Ambassador and spokesman for club when working with corporate, government and media. Social media innovator creating content and influencing soccer communityInvestor and board member of NASL and Dillon Stadium RFP group

Lincoln, Nebraska, Us

Established the organization as a 501(C)(J) Nonprofit with the state of Connecticut Fundraising and merchandise sales of $20K annually Partnership with downtown restaurant to create organization social club barOrganized multiple tailgate and group ticket sales at Rentschler Field for US soccer game Planned group bus travel packages to US soccer games across Northeast US regionAmbassador and spokesman for chapter when working with corporate, government and media

Helped create online grassroots movement to raise $225K in Kickstarter to crowdsource funding for featured documentary with national theatre release Managed social media and mainstream media exposure for documentary and Jay DeMeritResponsible for e-commerce of documentary DVD sales

London, Gb

Recruited to lead conversion team for multi-billion-dollar hedge fund launch onto GlobeOp platform.Performed financial reporting and controller functions for various types of globally oriented domestic and offshore hedge funds.Provided individual client support during conversion period and current partnership between GlobeOp and fund of fund.Trained and supervised India client service group in transfer of daily and month-end process.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business/Managerial Economics