Derrick Moss
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Richard Lewis
Derrick Moss has reported directly to me since September 2018 and it is my great pleasure to recommend him as an experienced, hardworking and ethical candidate for your Accounting department. Derrick was a key senior leader in our company and as our Controller, he was responsible for all accounting and tax related activities of our multiple office company, with150 employees and consultants, spread across 18 states and overseas. In addition to these duties, Derrick was tasked with correcting multiple complex and significant pre-existing accounting issues. Derrick proved to be highly skilled, dependable and effective. Derrick’s successful leadership and experience were instrumental in the rebuilding of our organization’s accounting department; including the migration to a new accounting platform. His proactiveness and effective communications with our CPA firm and auditors resulted in favorable and timely decisions and numerous accolades. Our Defense Contractor Audit Agency (DCAA) auditors were especially pleased with the additional rigor Derrick added to our accounting practices and the accuracy of our rate estimates and other related submissions. I am happy to have had the opportunity to work with Derrick and hope that if you become his next employer, that you appreciate him as much as we have. Derrick will be sorely missed by his accounting team and the other departments; with whom he worked. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions.
Richard Lewis
Derrick Moss has reported directly to me since September 2018 and it is my great pleasure to recommend him as an experienced, hardworking and ethical candidate for your Accounting department. Derrick was a key senior leader in our company and as our Controller, he was responsible for all accounting and tax related activities of our multiple office company, with150 employees and consultants, spread across 18 states and overseas. In addition to these duties, Derrick was tasked with correcting multiple complex and significant pre-existing accounting issues. Derrick proved to be highly skilled, dependable and effective. Derrick’s successful leadership and experience were instrumental in the rebuilding of our organization’s accounting department; including the migration to a new accounting platform. His proactiveness and effective communications with our CPA firm and auditors resulted in favorable and timely decisions and numerous accolades. Our Defense Contractor Audit Agency (DCAA) auditors were especially pleased with the additional rigor Derrick added to our accounting practices and the accuracy of our rate estimates and other related submissions. I am happy to have had the opportunity to work with Derrick and hope that if you become his next employer, that you appreciate him as much as we have. Derrick will be sorely missed by his accounting team and the other departments; with whom he worked. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions.
Richard Lewis
Derrick Moss has reported directly to me since September 2018 and it is my great pleasure to recommend him as an experienced, hardworking and ethical candidate for your Accounting department. Derrick was a key senior leader in our company and as our Controller, he was responsible for all accounting and tax related activities of our multiple office company, with150 employees and consultants, spread across 18 states and overseas. In addition to these duties, Derrick was tasked with correcting multiple complex and significant pre-existing accounting issues. Derrick proved to be highly skilled, dependable and effective. Derrick’s successful leadership and experience were instrumental in the rebuilding of our organization’s accounting department; including the migration to a new accounting platform. His proactiveness and effective communications with our CPA firm and auditors resulted in favorable and timely decisions and numerous accolades. Our Defense Contractor Audit Agency (DCAA) auditors were especially pleased with the additional rigor Derrick added to our accounting practices and the accuracy of our rate estimates and other related submissions. I am happy to have had the opportunity to work with Derrick and hope that if you become his next employer, that you appreciate him as much as we have. Derrick will be sorely missed by his accounting team and the other departments; with whom he worked. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions.
Richard Lewis
Derrick Moss has reported directly to me since September 2018 and it is my great pleasure to recommend him as an experienced, hardworking and ethical candidate for your Accounting department. Derrick was a key senior leader in our company and as our Controller, he was responsible for all accounting and tax related activities of our multiple office company, with150 employees and consultants, spread across 18 states and overseas. In addition to these duties, Derrick was tasked with correcting multiple complex and significant pre-existing accounting issues. Derrick proved to be highly skilled, dependable and effective. Derrick’s successful leadership and experience were instrumental in the rebuilding of our organization’s accounting department; including the migration to a new accounting platform. His proactiveness and effective communications with our CPA firm and auditors resulted in favorable and timely decisions and numerous accolades. Our Defense Contractor Audit Agency (DCAA) auditors were especially pleased with the additional rigor Derrick added to our accounting practices and the accuracy of our rate estimates and other related submissions. I am happy to have had the opportunity to work with Derrick and hope that if you become his next employer, that you appreciate him as much as we have. Derrick will be sorely missed by his accounting team and the other departments; with whom he worked. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions.
Credentials
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Level Two Positive Coaching Certification
US LacrosseOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Level One Lacrosse Coach Certification
US LacrosseApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Bookkeeper Advance Certification Program
Rocky Mountain Accounting & Business Center, Inc.Nov, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
24 Hour QuickBooks Pro Training Certification Course
Rocky Mountain Accounting & Business Center, Inc.Jun, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
8 Hour QuickBooks Training Certificate
Rocky Mountain Accounting & Business Center, Inc.Oct, 2000- Nov, 2024 -
Rocky Mountain Accounting and Business Center Professional Certification
Rocky Mountain Accounting & Business Center, Inc.Aug, 2000- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounting and Federal Government Compliance Manager
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Aug 2021 - Present
Iron Woman Construction and Environmental Services LLC is a Native American-owned, asset-based company working in the construction industry. Responsibilities with the Federal Compliance Manager include the implementation and development of Federal/Government accounting contracts and overall management. Including job costing enhancements, establishment of FAR/CAS standards, technical administration, DCAA correspondence, and cyber security expansion. With a team I was instrumental with changing… Show more Iron Woman Construction and Environmental Services LLC is a Native American-owned, asset-based company working in the construction industry. Responsibilities with the Federal Compliance Manager include the implementation and development of Federal/Government accounting contracts and overall management. Including job costing enhancements, establishment of FAR/CAS standards, technical administration, DCAA correspondence, and cyber security expansion. With a team I was instrumental with changing the accounting systems to pass government requirements, enhanced current policy and procedures and revised financial statement preparation, internal control, overhead/indirect rates, and a successful SF1408 implementation. Along with mentoring the Executive team on governmental requirements. Responsibilities with the Accounting Manager includes day to day tasks, month-end close tasks including balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, job cost analysis, journal entries, revenue recognition, internal control, consolidations, and managing a staff locally and coordinating an international team from start. In addition, leading a senior general ledger team, processing vendor invoices, employee expenses, credit cards, and work in progress management. Streamlined and established workflow for recording expenses, policy and procedures, account reconciliation, and payments which are a critical business function along with Ad hoc reporting as needed for a new ERP system. Show less Iron Woman Construction and Environmental Services LLC is a Native American-owned, asset-based company working in the construction industry. Responsibilities with the Federal Compliance Manager include the implementation and development of Federal/Government accounting contracts and overall management. Including job costing enhancements, establishment of FAR/CAS standards, technical administration, DCAA correspondence, and cyber security expansion. With a team I was instrumental with changing… Show more Iron Woman Construction and Environmental Services LLC is a Native American-owned, asset-based company working in the construction industry. Responsibilities with the Federal Compliance Manager include the implementation and development of Federal/Government accounting contracts and overall management. Including job costing enhancements, establishment of FAR/CAS standards, technical administration, DCAA correspondence, and cyber security expansion. With a team I was instrumental with changing the accounting systems to pass government requirements, enhanced current policy and procedures and revised financial statement preparation, internal control, overhead/indirect rates, and a successful SF1408 implementation. Along with mentoring the Executive team on governmental requirements. Responsibilities with the Accounting Manager includes day to day tasks, month-end close tasks including balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, job cost analysis, journal entries, revenue recognition, internal control, consolidations, and managing a staff locally and coordinating an international team from start. In addition, leading a senior general ledger team, processing vendor invoices, employee expenses, credit cards, and work in progress management. Streamlined and established workflow for recording expenses, policy and procedures, account reconciliation, and payments which are a critical business function along with Ad hoc reporting as needed for a new ERP system. Show less
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DerJen Services, LLC
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United States
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Financial Services
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President
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2021
DerJen Services, LLC provides clients with virtual specialized accounting services, catch-up bookkeeping, income tax preparation, new business startup support, financial tax planning, and other financial services they need, allowing them to focus on their businesses and personal lives. We have been in the industry since 2014, specializing in helping small business grow and develop with high professional standards. Before leaving this company I ensured the new income tax division was set… Show more DerJen Services, LLC provides clients with virtual specialized accounting services, catch-up bookkeeping, income tax preparation, new business startup support, financial tax planning, and other financial services they need, allowing them to focus on their businesses and personal lives. We have been in the industry since 2014, specializing in helping small business grow and develop with high professional standards. Before leaving this company I ensured the new income tax division was set up for success. Show less DerJen Services, LLC provides clients with virtual specialized accounting services, catch-up bookkeeping, income tax preparation, new business startup support, financial tax planning, and other financial services they need, allowing them to focus on their businesses and personal lives. We have been in the industry since 2014, specializing in helping small business grow and develop with high professional standards. Before leaving this company I ensured the new income tax division was set… Show more DerJen Services, LLC provides clients with virtual specialized accounting services, catch-up bookkeeping, income tax preparation, new business startup support, financial tax planning, and other financial services they need, allowing them to focus on their businesses and personal lives. We have been in the industry since 2014, specializing in helping small business grow and develop with high professional standards. Before leaving this company I ensured the new income tax division was set up for success. Show less
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RTL Networks
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Controller
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2020
RTL Networks is a government consulting IT and cyber risk security company working with the federal government on cost-plus fixed fee, time and material, and firm fixed fee contracts. As a Controller, I was responsible for all accounting, treasury management, and coordination functions with DCAA. In my own accordance, I was the interim Chief Financial Officer. My foremost achievements were developing and establishing the government billing rates and catching up the financial statement… Show more RTL Networks is a government consulting IT and cyber risk security company working with the federal government on cost-plus fixed fee, time and material, and firm fixed fee contracts. As a Controller, I was responsible for all accounting, treasury management, and coordination functions with DCAA. In my own accordance, I was the interim Chief Financial Officer. My foremost achievements were developing and establishing the government billing rates and catching up the financial statement groundwork. Upon my arrival, RTL had not had a set of financials prepared in over 18 months. The month end close process is now within 10 days of the following month, soon to be 5. In addition, I spearheaded the implementation of Unanet, an accounting software for the entire organization. Show less RTL Networks is a government consulting IT and cyber risk security company working with the federal government on cost-plus fixed fee, time and material, and firm fixed fee contracts. As a Controller, I was responsible for all accounting, treasury management, and coordination functions with DCAA. In my own accordance, I was the interim Chief Financial Officer. My foremost achievements were developing and establishing the government billing rates and catching up the financial statement… Show more RTL Networks is a government consulting IT and cyber risk security company working with the federal government on cost-plus fixed fee, time and material, and firm fixed fee contracts. As a Controller, I was responsible for all accounting, treasury management, and coordination functions with DCAA. In my own accordance, I was the interim Chief Financial Officer. My foremost achievements were developing and establishing the government billing rates and catching up the financial statement groundwork. Upon my arrival, RTL had not had a set of financials prepared in over 18 months. The month end close process is now within 10 days of the following month, soon to be 5. In addition, I spearheaded the implementation of Unanet, an accounting software for the entire organization. Show less
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Ardent Mills
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Financial Analyst
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May 2018 - Sep 2018
Ardent Mills is North America's leading flour milling and grain innovator with more than 40 mills and bakery facilities. As a Senior Financial Analyst, I was able to use my Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) experience to enhance the BI360 environment, complete general ledger reconciliations, and troubleshoot logistical issues with GP. I coordinated and produced a dynamic forecast, budget and comparison model that helped the executive team make informed decisions. Before leaving… Show more Ardent Mills is North America's leading flour milling and grain innovator with more than 40 mills and bakery facilities. As a Senior Financial Analyst, I was able to use my Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) experience to enhance the BI360 environment, complete general ledger reconciliations, and troubleshoot logistical issues with GP. I coordinated and produced a dynamic forecast, budget and comparison model that helped the executive team make informed decisions. Before leaving Ardent, I was able to reconcile all the use tax property discrepancies by collaborating with over 40 mills and the tax authorities. Show less Ardent Mills is North America's leading flour milling and grain innovator with more than 40 mills and bakery facilities. As a Senior Financial Analyst, I was able to use my Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) experience to enhance the BI360 environment, complete general ledger reconciliations, and troubleshoot logistical issues with GP. I coordinated and produced a dynamic forecast, budget and comparison model that helped the executive team make informed decisions. Before leaving… Show more Ardent Mills is North America's leading flour milling and grain innovator with more than 40 mills and bakery facilities. As a Senior Financial Analyst, I was able to use my Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) experience to enhance the BI360 environment, complete general ledger reconciliations, and troubleshoot logistical issues with GP. I coordinated and produced a dynamic forecast, budget and comparison model that helped the executive team make informed decisions. Before leaving Ardent, I was able to reconcile all the use tax property discrepancies by collaborating with over 40 mills and the tax authorities. Show less
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SomaLogic
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United States
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Biotechnology
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300 - 400 Employee
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Accounting Manager
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Oct 2016 - May 2018
SomaLogic is a Biomedical Research and Development and Pharmaceutical research company. As the Accounting Manager, I was promoted to coordinate and prepare the financial statements and mentor a dynamic professional accounting team. I was able to shorten the closing process from 25 days to 5 business days, by developing outstanding work instructions, policy and procedures, and using my critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With my ERP and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plain (GP) experience, I… Show more SomaLogic is a Biomedical Research and Development and Pharmaceutical research company. As the Accounting Manager, I was promoted to coordinate and prepare the financial statements and mentor a dynamic professional accounting team. I was able to shorten the closing process from 25 days to 5 business days, by developing outstanding work instructions, policy and procedures, and using my critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With my ERP and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plain (GP) experience, I was instrumental in organizing and implementing, purchase orders management, commercial sales techniques, and executive dashboard reporting functionality. Before leaving SomaLogic, I completed a software migration to an updated version with GP and interlinked the Salesforce platform.
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Financial Reporting Analyst
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
It was my assigned objective to implement standard cost methods and commercialize the product from a private research focused company. I was able to accomplish the development of a professional ERP system, implement internal auditable controls, and mentor the manufacturing department with Bill of Materials and Manufacturing Orders, using the standard cost allocation method. Before being promoted, I published an enormous sample database for somascan and somamer thus helping the… Show more It was my assigned objective to implement standard cost methods and commercialize the product from a private research focused company. I was able to accomplish the development of a professional ERP system, implement internal auditable controls, and mentor the manufacturing department with Bill of Materials and Manufacturing Orders, using the standard cost allocation method. Before being promoted, I published an enormous sample database for somascan and somamer thus helping the efficiency and effectiveness of the R&D group.
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Corporate SEC Controller
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2015
ADA-ES or Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. provides solutions to customers in coal-fired power generation, municipal water and other industries through the proprietary emissions control and water purification technologies. As the Controller, I was instrumental in managing all accounting operations, facilitating two joint ventures, and expanding R&D tax credits. My main accomplishment was the conclusion of seven years of government audits with DCAA. I was able to achieve this without a single… Show more ADA-ES or Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. provides solutions to customers in coal-fired power generation, municipal water and other industries through the proprietary emissions control and water purification technologies. As the Controller, I was instrumental in managing all accounting operations, facilitating two joint ventures, and expanding R&D tax credits. My main accomplishment was the conclusion of seven years of government audits with DCAA. I was able to achieve this without a single penalty being accessed on Department of Energy contracts. At the same time, I was able to get a higher fringe rate in place and able to bill for an addition $380,000 on past awards. Before leaving I was instrumental in developing the commercial activated carbon segment in Louisiana by training and mentoring the engineering department as it relates to drawings, manufacturing orders, activated carbon sales, and construction management. In addition, I was instrumental in developing and establishing a parts inventory revenue segment before expanding my horizons.
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Finanical and Administrative Analyst
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
Before being promoted, I directed and developed an executive dashboard to facilitate the overall operations, as well as guide project managers. In addition, I used the dashboard to mentor executives. This allowed them to understand financial analysis, enabling them to validate the information into the proxy statement. Lastly, I managed the company insurance portfolio and was able to lower the premium by $22,000 on the first renewal. Before being promoted, I developed a project margin… Show more Before being promoted, I directed and developed an executive dashboard to facilitate the overall operations, as well as guide project managers. In addition, I used the dashboard to mentor executives. This allowed them to understand financial analysis, enabling them to validate the information into the proxy statement. Lastly, I managed the company insurance portfolio and was able to lower the premium by $22,000 on the first renewal. Before being promoted, I developed a project margin report that helped the company identify $40,000 in fraudulent expenses. This report became a valuable tool to measure company performance and guide project managers on financial decisions.
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Manager of Financial Reporting
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May 2006 - Jun 2010
I developed an SEC reporting binder, in conjunction with an XBRL database management program. In addition, I enhanced and improved a fixed asset inventory issue that could have a material impact on the cost-plus fixed price awards, with the federal government. Prior to being promoted, I developed work instructions that led to an error free internal audit from DCMA and coordinated the whole organization training for proper governmental timesheet techniques. Simultaneously, I implemented a… Show more I developed an SEC reporting binder, in conjunction with an XBRL database management program. In addition, I enhanced and improved a fixed asset inventory issue that could have a material impact on the cost-plus fixed price awards, with the federal government. Prior to being promoted, I developed work instructions that led to an error free internal audit from DCMA and coordinated the whole organization training for proper governmental timesheet techniques. Simultaneously, I implemented a new timesheet policy and procedure, which reduced the potential fine of $1,000 per employee, per occurrence.
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Accounting Manager
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Sep 2002 - Apr 2006
Before being promoted, I gained familiarity of public financial reporting companies. In addition, I expanded my knowledge with managing direct and indirect professionals. While in this position, I gained valuable experience with operating an accounting department, while completing daily responsibilities and developing processes effectively and efficiently. Before being promoted, I mentored my accounting manager replacement and coordinated the transition of the team. On my own initiative,… Show more Before being promoted, I gained familiarity of public financial reporting companies. In addition, I expanded my knowledge with managing direct and indirect professionals. While in this position, I gained valuable experience with operating an accounting department, while completing daily responsibilities and developing processes effectively and efficiently. Before being promoted, I mentored my accounting manager replacement and coordinated the transition of the team. On my own initiative, and in addition to my financial manager responsibilities, I had assumed the role of managing the Human Resource Department. Upon my promotion, I also trained and transition these responsibilities to a full-time professional.
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Education
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University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
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