Cheryl L. Rein
San Antonio,FL
Summary
Financial professional with extensive experience in financial management and analysis. Demonstrated success in cost control and achieving full funding confidence on multimillion-dollar contracts. Proficient in regulatory compliance, process improvement, and advanced Excel for enhanced efficiency. Results-driven specialist skilled in financial forecasting, audit remediation, and managing customer work requests.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cost Control Financial Specialist
KBR
Tampa-Remote, FL
01.2011 - 07.2025
- Manage financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for $45M+ contracts, ensuring execution within 1-3% of the ceiling, earning full funding confidence from clients.
- Created proposal cost estimates (labor, materials, subcontracts).
- Partnered with the subcontract procurement team to establish approved vendors and confirm the precise execution of POs, from initial service inquiries to invoice assessment and validation.
- Implemented process improvement activities that enhanced billing accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed measurement reports, and managed backup data and project summary documentation.
- Set up WBS charge levels in Costpoint, SAP, and QuickBooks for accurate project tracking.
- Reconciled and corrected general ledger entries, obligations, and commitments across DoD systems.
- Supported and passed all DFAS and DCAA audits, with zero findings.
- Ensured that program costs and deliverables comply with FAR, SOW, contract, and Government Cost Guidelines.
- Interface between finance, program office, contracts, and engineering teams.
- Provide both short- and long-term forecasts to management, with variance analysis.
- Manage the full contract lifecycle from proposal through closeout, ensuring FAR compliance.
- Developed cost control strategies for multiple defense contracting projects.
- Analyzed project budgets to identify discrepancies and recommend adjustments.
- Managed financial reporting and budgeting processes for organizational efficiency.
- Analyzed financial data to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Interim Accounting Manager
WWS (DoD Contractor) / KBR
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Delivered corporate financial reporting, cash management, and bank reconciliations using Costpoint, SAP, and QuickBooks.
- Resolved longstanding accounting discrepancies, reducing legacy employee advances from $50K to $5K.
- Performed daily cash management activities, including the recording and reconciliation of bank wires.
Senior Program Cost Analyst
L3 Communications – STRATIS
05.2008 - 12.2010
- Supported defense simulation and training programs with detailed cost analysis and financial tracking.
- Created internal reports for leadership, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
- Analyzed financial data to forecast revenues and identify future trends in the government contracting environment.
- Led the recovery of $300K in unbilled incentive fees across 200+ delivery orders through a comprehensive audit of existing expenditures.
- Built an automated labor reporting tool, reducing processing time by 8 hours per project.
Program Control Analyst / Cost Estimator
Raydon Corporation
07.2000 - 09.2005
- Initiated a new cost control position to track program costs in a simulation manufacturing company.
- Built cost tracking and estimating functions for manufacturing programs, monitoring BOM variances.
- Created cost proposal packages for multimillion-dollar projects and tracked costs through the full lifecycle.
- Managed inventory valuation and asset alignment, monitoring manufacturing orders to track cost per unit.
- Developed forecasts requiring in-depth knowledge of inventory, procurement processes, and Bill of Materials analysis.
Contract Closeout Analyst
BCO, Inc.
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline close out process.
Accountant II
Hughes Aircraft
01.1990 - 12.1991
- Managed financial records and ensured accuracy of entries for Hughes Aircraft.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
Specialist General Book & Program Accountant
GE Aerospace
01.1987 - 12.1990
- Processed journal entries into general ledger system related to assigned program accounts.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations for assigned programs accounts and ensured accuracy of data in the general ledger.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to ensure accurate reporting of financial transactions related to assigned programs.
Cost Estimator
GE Aerospace
01.1986 - 12.1987
- Analyzed project specifications to determine material and labor costs.
- Evaluated supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing and quality standards.
- Reviewed historical data to improve accuracy of future cost projections.
Education
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Training -
01.2011
GE Principles of Contract Management -
01.1990
GE Financial Management Program (FMP) 2.5 year program -
01.1989
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – Finance
01.1986
Microsoft Data Analysis Certificate - Excel
Skills
- Financial management and analysis
- Financial forecasting
- Audit preparation
- Budget management and forecasting
- FP&A and trend forecasting
- Contract cost estimating and execution (FFP, CPFF, incentive fee)
- Financial modeling and reporting analysis
- Proposal development and price analysis
- Regulatory and compliance expertise
- DoD and Federal Financial Regulations (FMR, FAR, DFARS)
- Cost accounting standards (CAS)
- Audit remediation and compliance
- Internal controls and risk management
- Costpoint ERP
- SAP
- QuickBooks
- WAWF
- Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced analytics)
- Microsoft Power BI certification to be completed Nov 2025
- Microsoft Data Analysis Certificate
- General ledger reconciliation and journal vouchers
- Operations and process management
- Purchase requests, P-cards
- Funding reviews, commitment, and obligation reconciliation
- Process improvement and automation
- Project management and documentation control
Certification
- GE Financial Management Program (FMP), 1986-1989
- GE Principles of Contract Management, 1989-1990
- Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Training, 2011
- Microsoft Data Analysis Certificate (Excel)
Clearance
Active Top Secret, 01/01/11, 01/01/26
Key Differentiators
- Federal Expertise: Over two decades in DoD and contractor financial environments with deep understanding of government contracting regulations and processes
- Audit Readiness: Demonstrated success in supporting clean DFAS/DCAA audits with zero findings across multiple years
- Systems Mastery: Advanced user of Costpoint, SAP, QuickBooks, and DoD financial platforms with proven ability to set up and optimize financial systems
- Process Innovator: Known for reducing processing time, increasing billing accuracy, and implementing automated solutions that deliver measurable results
- Proactive Leadership: Trusted for initiating new roles, correcting legacy financial issues, and serving as a self-starter in positions where cost control functions did not previously exist
- Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance held since 2011, demonstrating trustworthiness and ability to handle classified and confidential information
Specialized Training
- ACFE Courses: Fraud Risk Management, 2012
- ACFE Courses: Anti-Money Laundering, 2012
- Auditing & Analysis: Performance Auditing, 2017
- Auditing & Analysis: Analytics Boot Camp, 2017
- Auditing & Analysis: Evaluating & Presenting Results, 2017
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Interim Accounting Manager - WWS (DoD Contractor) / KBR
11.2013 - 03.2014
Senior Cost Control Financial Specialist - KBR
01.2011 - 07.2025
Senior Program Cost Analyst - L3 Communications – STRATIS
05.2008 - 12.2010
Program Control Analyst / Cost Estimator - Raydon Corporation
07.2000 - 09.2005
Contract Closeout Analyst - BCO, Inc.
01.1998 - 12.1998
Accountant II - Hughes Aircraft
01.1990 - 12.1991
Specialist General Book & Program Accountant - GE Aerospace
01.1987 - 12.1990
Cost Estimator - GE Aerospace
01.1986 - 12.1987
- Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Training,
GE - GE Principles of Contract Management,
GE - GE Financial Management Program (FMP) 2.5 year program,
University of Nebraska - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – Finance
- Microsoft Data Analysis Certificate, Excel