Chief Operating Officer

• Mar 2022 - Present

• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors on all operational and financial policies and procedures. • Oversees company operations for three offices and remote employees in five states.• Develop and executive strategic plan for firm growth in collaboration with Board of Directors. Oversight of marketing strategy. Proposal writing and editing.• Supervise and inspire a support team of seven staff. • Administer accounting operations, including cost allocation and annual budget preparation. • Established Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) department; ongoing oversight of department including municipality management services sub-section. • Forge and sustain outside community relations, including event sponsorships, staff volunteerism efforts, and charity involvement. Key Accomplishments:• Authored proposals leading to over $5 million in revenue.• Recognized as an integral member in managing functions, including marketing, strategic planning, business development, finance, human resources, purchasing, and recruitment.• Developed work deliverables, authored training manual, and agreements for CAAS department, leading to over $1 million in annual department revenue in two years. Co-developed new service line.• Authored firm accounting manual and firm employee handbook.• Increased company social media presence by establishing and maintaining all firm social media accounts/ communications.• Oversaw the relocation and merging of Anchorage office from two offices to one office.• Enhanced senior management decision-making process by generating financial reporting, including budget comparison, cost-sharing between offices and shareholders. Show less

Firm Administrator

• Aug 2017 - Mar 2022

Finance & Administrative Manager

• Feb 2015 - Mar 2022

Accounting Manager

• Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

• Administered all accounting, payroll, and human resource operations for two transportation entities. • Maintained financial reporting, including job cost analyses, budget comparison, monthly/ad hoc reporting. • Steered, motivated, and encouraged three accounting staff. • Leveraged astute capabilities during transition to new timekeeping system, human resource management program, and expense report processing. • Built collaborative rapport with various department heads to develop budgets. • Rendered exceptional support and advised personnel regarding accounting processes and procedures. Key Accomplishments: • Co-authored winning proposal for Trans Alaska Pipeline Services (TAPS) helicopter, resulting in attaining over $80M revenue over nine-year contract period; extensive proposal-writing experience, including costing for federal, state, and private entities. • Onboarded over twenty (20) new personnel as result of TAPS contract. • Spear-headed new timekeeping system, leading to automation and easy reporting. • Piloted month-end processes, including adjusting entries, fixed asset recordings, and account reconciliations. Show less

Manager of Accounting & Administration

• Mar 2010 - Mar 2012

Managed financial reporting, payroll, and cost analyses for non- profit organizations. Produced consolidated reports and profitability analyses. Developed annual budgets with Vice President of Finance & Operations. Implemented and executed employee onboarding and offboarding procedures. Established accounting and payroll policies and procedures. Key Accomplishments: Led two non-profit organizations through two successful independent audits with no findings. Authored indirect cost proposal for Department Health & Human Services indirect cost rates. Developed safety training program and manual. Show less

Senior Accountant/ Accounting Specialist

• Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

Performed accounting functions for defense contractor, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow per GAAP, FAR. Instrumental in month and year-end closing functions. Produced financial statements and applied calculated indirect cost rates. Reviewed and analyzed budget to actual cost variances. Key Accomplishments: Managed $50 million U.S. Air Force Time & Materials contract accounting, decreased government billing cycle Executed internal contract audits in preparation for Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits. Streamlined cash disbursement procedures, led to strengthened subcontractor relationships Show less