ALAN L. MASON

Waldorf,MD

Summary

Financial professional with over 40 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and audit compliance. Proven track record of improving billing processes, managing financial systems, and ensuring accuracy in documentation. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a keen attention to detail, seeking to apply expertise to government contract billing.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

NATIONAL CHURCH OF GOD and NATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Ft. Washington, MD

06.1980 - Current

Directs the overall operations of the Finance Department to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, contributions, and banking processes.
Oversees the implementation and management of the CDM accounting system.
Liaise with the Senior Pastor, NCA Principal, and School Board to ensure that all stakeholders’ concerns are addressed.
Collaborate with external auditors during yearly audit and reports findings to the Senior Pastor and designated Board Members.
Recommends process improvements for cash flow and liquidity through data analysis, driving execution of a debt reduction plan.
Developed budget tracking and analysis tools using advanced excel to improve reporting accuracy and increase departmental efficiency within six months.
Ensures that budgets align with the directive and vision of the Senior Pastor’s values and goals for all ministries.
Collaborates with internal departments on project budgets and monitors expenses and accounts.

Night Auditor and Assistant Comptroller

THE MARRIOTT CORPORATION

Washington, DC

08.1975 - 09.1979

Managed the Front Desk responding to customers’ requests.
Audited nightly restaurant procedures, applying problem-solving skills to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
Supervised the accounts receivable and accounts payable departments, implementing Microsoft Office Suite tools to streamline billing workflows.
Led the implementation and supervision of a human management program for 200+ employees, resulting in improved morale and engagement.
Formulated procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of privileged records.
Increased departmental efficiency and improved workflows by creating internal reporting dashboards in advanced excel and streamlining databases.

Education

Associate - Business

PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Skills

Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite, Advanced Excel
Financial & Analytical Skills: Financial Reporting, Data Analysis

Process & Operations: Process Improvement, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Organization
Human resource management

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