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Ann Gibson

Shaw,USA

Summary

Results-driven accounting professional with 10+ years of experience in cost accounting and financial analysis, specializing in manufacturing and government environments. Proven ability to manage standard costing systems, analyze variances, optimize ERP systems for cost tracking, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability. Seeking a challenging Cost Accounting Manager position to leverage expertise and contribute to the success of a growing organization like Thorne.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant GS-0510-12

US ARMY Central FM OPS G-8
03.2023 - Current
  • Executed year-end closeout procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Identified and analyzed system discrepancies impacting financial reporting accuracy, implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for team members, ensuring a seamless transition of responsibilities and consistent understanding of financial processes
  • Streamlined the resolution of Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) and Unmatched Transactions (UMTs) by developing a standardized tracking report, enhancing communication and accountability
  • Prevented the loss of $20 million in critical funding by meticulously identifying and reconciling three years' worth of unreconciled fuel bills. Through detailed analysis and documentation of over [Number] fuel transactions, successfully justified the realignment of nearly $50 million to support essential operational needs
  • Prevented unnecessary interest charges by conducting thorough research on a $477,084.00 claim. Identified applicable FAR regulations (33.208, 52.212-4, 7000.14R 2.8.4) that limited interest accrual to 360 days instead of the initially claimed 730 days, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization. Furthermore, secured $44,208.05 in additional compensation for unpaid interest on the settled claim, maximizing financial recovery
  • Identified and resolved a critical $500,000 funding discrepancy across disparate financial systems, including GFEBS, Army Vantage, SDW, and LMP. Collaborated effectively with execution teams and the Rock Island COR to conduct an in-depth analysis, pinpointing the root cause of the issue and ensuring its accurate resolution by DFAS. This meticulous effort prevented a significant funding shortfall and ensured the continuity of essential operations.

Accountant GS-0510-11

10th Mountain Division (LI) G-8
06.2018 - 03.2023
  • Financial Systems Management & Access Control: Successfully managed access control for all financial systems, ensuring timely processing of requests (within a 3-day timeframe) while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols
  • Unmatched Transactions (UMTs) Resolution & Interest Mitigation: Implemented a streamlined process for resolving unmatched transactions (UMTs) in GFEBS, reducing the average UMT age from [Previous Average] to 10 days and significantly minimizing the risk of interest payments.
  • De-Obligation Reporting & Compliance: Developed and implemented a comprehensive reporting system for month-end de-obligations, proactively identifying and addressing instances of non-compliance. This initiative ensured the accurate allocation of funds and prevented potential losses in future budgets."
  • Leadership & Recognition: Stepped up to lead the Financial Management Program for the entire 10th Mountain Division during a period of extended leadership absence, ensuring seamless program continuity. Recognized for outstanding contributions with the Civilian of the Quarter award.

Accounting Manager

Kraft Heinz
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Developed and implemented an innovative system to integrate quality and financial data, enabling more informed decision-making regarding dairy sourcing and production planning. Utilizing Excel spreadsheets, pivot tables, and inventory data calculations, analyzed seasonal variations in milk composition (protein, cream, whey) and correlated them with financial data, providing insights that helped optimize production rates and maximize resource utilization
  • As a member of the leadership team and head of the accounting department, led weekly leadership meetings, fostering cross-departmental communication and collaboration to proactively address operational challenges and ensure alignment on key initiatives. This proactive approach facilitated timely problem-solving, improved decision-making, and enhanced overall organizational effectiveness
  • Overhead Cost Analysis & Optimization: Participated in a cross-functional leadership focus group tasked with reviewing and optimizing overhead costs, including a detailed analysis of square footage allocations and full-time equivalent (FTE) calculations.
  • New Product Launch Support: Provided critical financial analysis and headcount projections to support the successful launch of a new string cheese production process. This involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to determine staffing requirements, assess resource allocation, and ensure a smooth transition to the new production line.
  • Developed accurate forecasts for raw material requirements and production volumes for cream cheese and string cheese product lines. Leveraging newly acquired knowledge of the cheese making process, combined with historical data analysis, market trends, and sales projections, optimized inventory levels, minimized waste, and supported production planning decisions.
  • Ensured the accuracy and timely delivery of monthly financial statements by meticulously managing all aspects of the month-end close process, including the comprehensive review and approval of all journal entries.
  • Streamlined financial and inventory reporting by developing and implementing standardized reporting templates. This initiative significantly improved data consistency, enhanced reporting efficiency, and provided management with more reliable insights for decision-making.
  • Process Order & BOM Review: Ensured accurate product costing by meticulously reviewing and verifying process orders and bills of materials (BOMs), identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity.
  • Zero-Based Budgeting: Led the annual budgeting process for all departments, utilizing the Zero-Based Budgeting methodology to drive cost optimization and efficient resource allocation. This involved collaborating with department heads to justify all expenditures, align budgets with strategic goals, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
  • Forecasting & Production Planning: Developed accurate forecasts for raw material requirements and production volumes for cream cheese and string cheese product lines. Leveraged historical data analysis, market trends, and sales projections to optimize inventory levels, minimize waste, and support production planning decisions.

Cost Analyst III and Fixed Asset Analyst III

New York Air Brake
09.2007 - 06.2017
  • Managed cost accounting functions for five manufacturing plants, ensuring accurate product costing and inventory valuation. Conducted in-depth analysis of historical material costs, bills of material, and labor hours to identify cost drivers and opportunities for optimization. Developed and implemented a refined costing methodology that accurately allocated fixed and variable costs to in-house manufactured materials, improving cost visibility and decision-making.
  • Selected for participation in high-impact Value Engineering Tiger Teams tasked with reducing assembly costs and minimizing waste. Collaborated with engineers to design a novel, patented waterproof housing (U.S. Patent No. 9,372,739) that reduced production costs by [Percentage or Dollar Amount] by simplifying assembly and enabling rework without scrapping the entire unit. This innovative design, known as the "Slack Adjuster One Piece Housing," is now a successful product for the company, generating [Quantifiable Result, e.g., X units sold, Y in revenue].
  • Selected to lead the implementation of SAP Business Warehouse for a repair manufacturing plant, overseeing a comprehensive physical inventory of all repairable cores. Successfully valued 5000 cores, ensuring accurate inventory data for the new system. Further enhanced inventory management by introducing Kanban principles to the assembly lines, resulting in a reduction in lead times.
  • Selected as a key user for the SAP ERP system, serving as a subject matter expert and providing support to all departments. Developed and implemented over [Number] custom queries to streamline data retrieval processes, saving users an estimated [Number] hours per [Time Period, e.g., week, month] and significantly improving operational efficiency.
  • Recognized as a subject matter expert in SAP data extraction and reporting, providing consulting services to multiple government commands and contractors. Developed and implemented automated reports using SAP Business Objects (BOBJ), enabling stakeholders to access critical data in real-time and improving decision-making efficiency.
  • Identified and capitalized on a significant revenue opportunity by developing and implementing a new valuation methodology for repairable cores. Analyzed thousands of cores, leveraging historical data and cost analysis to determine accurate market values. This initiative enabled the company to increase sales of repaired products, reduce storage costs, and establish more competitive pricing strategies, resulting in a significant increase in sales revenue, reduced storage costs, and a stronger competitive advantage in the repaired product market.
  • Leveraged Velocity Engineering principles to streamline repair processes for housing units, resulting in a 50% reduction in production time and waste. This initiative stemmed from a comprehensive analysis of existing workflows, including direct observation of cell-based assembly processes and a detailed teardown comparison with competitor products. By identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, this effort significantly improved manufacturing efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced the company's overall competitiveness.
  • Selected to lead the implementation of SAP Business Warehouse for a repair manufacturing plant, overseeing a comprehensive physical inventory of all repairable cores. Successfully valued [Number] cores, ensuring accurate inventory data for the new system. Further enhanced inventory management by introducing Kanban principles to the assembly lines, resulting in [Quantifiable Result, e.g., X% reduction in lead times, Y% decrease in inventory carrying costs]. This system, which utilized a visual light and board system to signal replenishment needs, significantly reduced downtime by eliminating the need for workers to leave the line to search for components.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) - Accounting and Finance

AIU American Intercontinental University

Introduction to Governmental Accounting -

NYS Office of the State Comptroller Local Government - Online
01.2021

Advanced Government Accounting – Principals and Procedures -

NYS Office of the State Comptroller Local Government - Online
01.2021

Skills

  • Confident computer skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Efficient in all Microsoft Office programs
  • SAP Key User
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Ability to manage and improve processes
  • Multi-task and project orientated
  • Work well in a team environment
  • Independently

Accomplishments

US Patent 9,372,739 Slack Adjuster One Piece Housing

Work Email

ann.m.gibson.civ@army.mil

Achievements Systems Training

  • US Patent 9,372,739 Slack Adjuster One Piece Housing
  • Defense Certified Financial Manager 2
  • ODS COGNOS BA
  • ADVANA
  • ARMY VANTAGE
  • GoDocs
  • DCAS
  • DLA EEBP
  • DCBS
  • Financial Management (FM Online) LMS CA Learning Administrator
  • GFEBS
  • GCSS-A
  • ETOOLS
  • USAFMCOM-FINTROVE
  • SAP BI BEx Analyzer
  • Data Analysis Level 1
  • Introduction to Data and Analytics in ADVANA
  • Civilian Foundation Course
  • Civilian Intermediate Foundation Course
  • SCRUM (Agile software development)
  • Velocity Engineering
  • The Conference on Leadership Development and Teambuilding
  • Communication Skills for Women
  • Cross-Functional Communication: Strategies for Workplace Effectiveness
  • Performance Management

Certification

DCFM2 -Defense Certified Financial Manager 2

Timeline

Accountant GS-0510-12

US ARMY Central FM OPS G-8
03.2023 - Current

Accountant GS-0510-11

10th Mountain Division (LI) G-8
06.2018 - 03.2023

Accounting Manager

Kraft Heinz
06.2017 - 06.2018

Cost Analyst III and Fixed Asset Analyst III

New York Air Brake
09.2007 - 06.2017

Advanced Government Accounting – Principals and Procedures -

NYS Office of the State Comptroller Local Government - Online

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) - Accounting and Finance

AIU American Intercontinental University

Introduction to Governmental Accounting -

NYS Office of the State Comptroller Local Government - Online

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