Diana Ororbia-Knapton

Director,Government Contracts Accounting at Emergent BioSolutions
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Building Resilience
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Leading with a Heavy Heart
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Excel: Value Stream Mapping
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Breaking Out of a Rut
    LinkedIn
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Aaron Dignan on Transformational Change
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Being an Effective Team Member
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Succeeding in a New Role By Managing Up
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Insights from Influencers and Business Leaders
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Digital Transformation
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Excel: Power Pivot for Beginners
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Career Advice from Some of the Biggest Names in Business
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Creating a Career Plan
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Strategic Thinking
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Public Accountant
    State o Maryland
    Feb, 1985
    - Nov, 2024
  • Charter Global Management Accountant
    AiCPA

Experience

    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director,Government Contracts Accounting
      • Jul 2013 - Present

      Controller for the site I am responsible for month end close revenue recognition and project control. Provide FAR and CAS guidance in the pricing and execution of contracts and grants. Supports SOX A133 audits and Government audits. Prepares incurred cost submission forward pricing and maintain disclose statement. Controller for the site I am responsible for month end close revenue recognition and project control. Provide FAR and CAS guidance in the pricing and execution of contracts and grants. Supports SOX A133 audits and Government audits. Prepares incurred cost submission forward pricing and maintain disclose statement.

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director, Regulatory Compliance
      • Sep 2009 - Nov 2013

      Manage DCAA audits, preparation of 24 operating segments and home office incurred cost submissions, support the Forward Pricing process and quarterly financial analysis, manages disclosure statements, compliance with Cost Accounting Standards and calculates full cost impacts on potential non compliances and or changes or accounting practices. Actively participates in the evaluation of target acquisitions and assist in the integration. Manage DCAA audits, preparation of 24 operating segments and home office incurred cost submissions, support the Forward Pricing process and quarterly financial analysis, manages disclosure statements, compliance with Cost Accounting Standards and calculates full cost impacts on potential non compliances and or changes or accounting practices. Actively participates in the evaluation of target acquisitions and assist in the integration.

    • United States
    • Civil Engineering
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director, Regulatory Compliance
      • Oct 2006 - Sep 2009

      Managed DCAA and DCMA audits. Implemented CostPoint incurred submission system. Prepared 14 operating segments and home office incurred cost submissions. Improved Forward Pricing process and manage the process. Updated al disclosure statements and responded to DCAA audits reports. Manage CAS audits including costs impacts. Provided advice and manage DCAA proposal and pricing audits. Monitored compliance of system of internal controls to support DCAA system audits. Managed DCAA and DCMA audits. Implemented CostPoint incurred submission system. Prepared 14 operating segments and home office incurred cost submissions. Improved Forward Pricing process and manage the process. Updated al disclosure statements and responded to DCAA audits reports. Manage CAS audits including costs impacts. Provided advice and manage DCAA proposal and pricing audits. Monitored compliance of system of internal controls to support DCAA system audits.

    • Germany
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • VP of Finance
      • 2006 - 2006

      Managed accounting and banking relationship. Responsible for compliance and forward pricing process. Implemented new budgeting and time keeping system to support a large program at the Department of State. Provided guidance on winning proposals that met CAS and FAR requirements. Reviewed budgets against actuals and provided recommendations to improve profitability. Managed accounting and banking relationship. Responsible for compliance and forward pricing process. Implemented new budgeting and time keeping system to support a large program at the Department of State. Provided guidance on winning proposals that met CAS and FAR requirements. Reviewed budgets against actuals and provided recommendations to improve profitability.

    • Accounting Controller
      • 2004 - 2006

      Manage accounting function through financial statements of Johnson Control Federal and four subsidiaries. Managed reporting to home office including inter-company transactions, cash flow using Hyperion. Recognize revenue according to GAAP and monitor receivable and unveiled. Prepared forward pricing a and prepared business volumes for pricing proposals. Modeled cost impacts and supported claims. Assisted project managers in calculating estimates to completes. Responsible for implanting Sarbanes Oxley internal controls. Responsible for tax compliance of the subsidiaries which include foreign taxes. Multiple currency exchange accounting and cash flow, forecasting and business planning. Re-implementation of CostPoint to address re-organization of cost structure. Monitor and mentor personnel. Show less

    • Controller
      • 2000 - 2003

    • Director of Finance
      • 1993 - 2001

      Managed all accounting functions and treasury. Managed budgetary processes and financial analysis. Recommended cost savings and monitor profitability of task orders. Calculated revenue including estimates to complete according GAAP. Manage receivables and unbridled. Managed internal and external audits including DCAA and CPA firm. Prepared the S-1 registration for SEC and improved process and procedures to meet public organizations reporting requirements. Participated in the evaluation of potential acquisitions. Provided documentation and supported the sell side due diligence process. Implemented accounting systems and budgeting system. Manage the preparation of Corporate tax returns and tax planning. Show less

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Accounting Manager
      • 1981 - 1985

Education

  • The George Washington University School of Business
    1984, Public Accounting
    1980 - 1984
  • Rachel Carson
    Bachelor's degree, Public Accounting
    1980 - 1984

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