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Norfolk, Va, Us

Norfolk, Virginia

Washington, Dc

Managed team responsible for administrative expense planning and forecasting for twelve divisions with a combined budget of $500+ million. Explained cost drivers, variances, and monitored plan risks. Partnered with business leadership to assess financial implications of organizational changes and new initiatives.

Washington, Dc

Managed a team of six accountants. Oversaw daily control processes related to the company's debt, derivatives, and liquid investment portfolio. Responsible for accounting, financial reporting, and analysis on the debt and liquid investment portfolios. Monitored policies, procedures, and internal controls to maintain operational discipline and ensure compliance with GAAP. Collaborated with departments across the organization to assess the accounting, reporting, and operational impact of new transactions and develop implementation plans.

Washington, Dc

Led a team of three accountants. Responsible for accounting, reporting, and forecasting related to executive compensation, incentive compensation, deferred compensation, corporate-owned life insurance, and various other compensation and benefit programs. Managed successful and timely transition of deferred compensation administration to a new vendor. Partnered with FP&A and department heads across the Controller's organization to develop annual administrative expense budget. Identified trends driving variances to plan and communicated monthly results to management. Generated re-forecasts and scenario analyses as needed.

Washington, Dc

Prepared 10Q and 10K disclosure work paper packages for various areas including the allowance for loan losses, pension and post-retirement benefits, and stock compensation. Communicated with business and accounting teams to ensure timely submissions and validated the accuracy of information received. Served as lead Financial Reporting analyst on business segment allocation and reporting initiative. Collaborated with business unit finance representatives to develop relevant metrics for monthly reporting. Prepared balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses.

Washington, Dc

Performed accounting, forecasting, reporting, and analytics related to incentive compensation, stock compensation, non-qualified pension plans, and other employee benefit plans. Prepared journal entries, account reconciliations, and cash flow submissions. Collaborated closely with human resources and legal team to implement new executive compensation disclosures.

Linthicum, Md

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business - Finance