Director of Finance

• Sep 2023 - Present

Financial Controller

• Dec 2022 - Sep 2023

Senior Manager of Finance and Operations

• Oct 2020 - Sep 2022

Supported Internal daily business operations by overseeing A/R, A/P, Billing, Payroll and General Ledger. Managed and supported an accountant and financial analyst. Reviewed Quickbooks Pro for GAAP and FAR compliance. Completed account reconciliations across three platforms to help ensure integrity of the general ledger and billings. Partnered with and communicated compliance and accounting implications of transactions to pertinent stakeholders. Prepared and executed internal compliance audits. Worked with members from other Departments to obtain timely information for accurate accounting Show less

Controller

• Nov 2016 - Nov 2019

Built and managed the Internal Accounting Department from the ground up. Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, Billings, Payroll and Fixed Assets. Responsible for the Company’s monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and reporting of results, operating metrics, and flux analyses to senior management and BoD. Monitored and Communicated emerging US GAAP developments to Management. Planned and managed interim and year-end financial audit with external auditors. Established and managed banking and financing relationships. Assisted in the collaborative effort of developing the Corporate Budget. Collaborated with third party tax provider and maximized R&D Tax Credit. Interacted with HR, IT, Legal and Contracts as needed. Show less

Finance Manager

• Jun 2012 - Nov 2016

Managed team of 3 senior financial analysts to provide financial leadership and guidance as trusted advisors to the Special Programs Team.Monitored program, financial targets (ETC/EAC) and provided input on variances and recommendations where necessary.Prepared or reviewed ad hoc reports at the request of the Customer and Management.Continued to drive process improvements across the group for efficiency. Presented results of Special Programs operations to all levels of Management.Supported Program Managers in Analyzing, Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting costs to effectively manage EACs and related Profit Margins. Worked cross functionally with Contracts, Manufacturing, Engineering, Accounting and Pricing for successful contract execution.Supported the Corporate Tax Department by compiling tax data. Show less

Accounting Lead

• Sep 2006 - Jun 2012

Directly supervised and supported the Fixed Asset Team. Provided oversight and review of monthly financial packages including intercompany accounting. Spearheaded Special Projects that included Board of Directors Presentations, Corporate Budgets and Forecasts and Credit Line Increases.Managed the Interim and Year-End Financial Audits resulting in Unqualified Opinions. Prepared Sales Tax Returns for multiple locations and managed the corresponding Sales Tax Audits.Designated Technical Accountant to the bank syndication.Compiled tax data for the Corporate Tax Department. Show less

Senior Financial Analyst | CPA

• Mar 2005 - Sep 2006

Recruited by the CFO to help establish the Internal Audit Department. Designated ambassador for the Internal Audit function by Promoting and Marketing the Internal Audit function within the Company. Evaluated worldwide business operations and identified areas with potential risks of fraud. Participated in all phases of Financial and Operational Audits as well as Government Compliance projects including Audit Risk Assessment, Scoping, Planning, Fieldwork, Execution, and Reporting. Determined the root cause of deficiencies and assisted management with the development of remediation plans. Show less

Senior Auditor

• Apr 1999 - Feb 2001

Planned, Coordinated, Prepared, Reviewed, and Assisted the engagement leader in assurance services including Audits, Compilations, Reviews, Analysis, and Compliance (A-133) for Private and Nonprofit entities, as well as associated tax returns. Planned, Coordinated, Prepared, Reviewed, and Assisted the engagement leader in assurance services including Audits, Compilations, Reviews, Analysis, and Compliance (A-133) for Private and Nonprofit entities, as well as associated tax returns.

Staff Auditor

• Feb 1998 - Apr 1999

Conducted all aspects of client attest services, including Audits, Reviews, Compilations and Agreed-Upon Procedures engagements in the Nonprofit sectors. Conducted all aspects of client attest services, including Audits, Reviews, Compilations and Agreed-Upon Procedures engagements in the Nonprofit sectors.