Daniel Walker
Camp Hill,PA
Summary
Creative and self driven CPA with deep appreciation for the intersection of classical audit theory and accounting with data analytics/visualizations driving results through actionable insights. Passionate, lifelong student of the application of leadership skills and management techniques to organizational performance, culture, and output.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director
NIH, Division of Financial Advisory Services
Bethesda, Maryland
07.2024 - Current
- Designed, built and deployed updated audit ERP leveraging workforce data and meta data for actionable Management Decisions and Analytics.
- Decreased Branch Chief review time by 50%.
- Developed standard audit programs, automation, and data tools cutting incurred hours per audit by 30%.
- Rewrote mission and vision statements, performance standards, and reward system to align with output which drove average Branch ROI up 200%.
- Performed 360’ fit gap analysis of workforce existing versus preferred skillset, identified training sources, obtained funds, and mapped out multiple 2 year training cycles to bring the divisions auditors to the cutting edge of audit techniques.
- Redesigned division wide audit approach to grants and contracts to be more effective by leveraging a risk based approach decreasing allocated effort and increasing questioned cost by allocating effort to sensitive, volatile, and high return cost elements.
Business Process Analyst
DLA Distribution
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
07.2015 - 06.2024
- Led cross-functional teams (contracting, accounting, order fulfillment, Treasury, and DFAS) to resolve complex financial issues. Developed procedures for fast-tracking problem payments, reducing delays from 30 days to 24 hours.
- Analyze and document office procedures through process mapping, observations, and firsthand experience. Identify best practices, bottlenecks, underused resources, and inefficiencies. Improve processes by standardizing practices, providing short-term training, adjusting long-term human capital plans, and adapting systems.
- Led site conversion, upgrading ERP to SAP S/4. Developed and deployed a change management plan, communicating the end-user benefits early and often.
- Sample contract actions on a monthly basis, and execute the contract quality review checklist (internal audit), ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, as well as local and agency guidance. Analyze patterns and trends over time, adjusting and republishing checklists and checklist guidance as necessary.
Senior Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2010 - 07.2015
- Conducted audits compliant with professional standards, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, and GAGAS.
- Led the audit team to prepare clear, concise, and complete work papers, ensuring that the gathered evidence was sufficient and appropriate to support the conclusions.
- Created custom audit steps beyond the standard program, aligning them with risk assessments. Developed alternative audit techniques to improve efficiency and quality. Continuously adjusted the audit program as needed, recommended process improvements, and identified areas for time optimization. As the Lead Auditor, I effectively prioritized tasks in complex audits.
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Army National Guard
03.2002 - 03.2006
- Combat Infantryman’s Badge
- Army Commendation Medal
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
06-2010
Skills
- Actionable data analytics
- Process mapping & automation
- Project management
- Executive steering
- Workforce development
- Change management
- Team and culture building
- FAR & GAGAS audits
- Performance audits
- Attestation engagements
- Financial audits
- 2 CFR 200 Audits of Grants and OTA's
Certifications
- CPA License CA057596
- Defense Contracting Level 3
- Defense Audit Level 2
Timeline
Deputy Director
NIH, Division of Financial Advisory Services
07.2024 - Current
Business Process Analyst
DLA Distribution
07.2015 - 06.2024
Senior Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency
06.2010 - 07.2015
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Army National Guard
03.2002 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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