David Robert Puffett
New Palestine,United States
Summary
Experienced Financial Professional with expertise in financial management, business analysis, and strategic planning. Skilled in building and developing staff members to enhance operational efficiency and implement cost controls. Proven track record of improving organizational performance through effective decision-making. Strong leadership abilities and proficiency in managing cross-functional teams and navigating complex financial landscapes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Accountant
United States Department of Agriculture
Kansas City, United States
11.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Head of the Reporting Section at the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC-BC).
- I manage a staff of 23 accountants and financial analysts. As the senior manager, through three subordinate supervisors, I am responsible for all personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, discipline, quarterly, and annual ratings.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Responsible for financial reporting for five USDA agencies, the Commodity Credit Corporation, Risk Management Agency, Farm Service Agency, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and FPAC-Business Center, including Government Wide Treasury Account Symbol (GTAS) reporting.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
- Tracked changes in legislation and updated processes to ensure compliance with federal government financial reporting requirements.
- Worked with supported agencies to gather and present information on key performance metrics in support of financial reporting.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Standards updated reporting standards for federal government agencies.
- In addition to financial reporting for FPAC-BC supported organizations, I also have a Managerial Reporting Section that reports on items such as the Treasury Report on Receivables, the Data Act, as well as a number of other reports supporting the management of USDA Agencies.
- For all agencies, we produce a large number of ad hoc reports in support of Office of Management and Budget, Congressional, and USDA management requests.
- As an accountant in the USDA, I have an active CPA license in the state of Virginia and also have a CGMA designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, while ensuring deadlines were met.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing process improvement projects that delivered measurable results.
Supervisory Financial Analyst
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
02.2020 - 11.2020
- I was a Supervisory Financial Management Analyst for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Strategy and Support, Strategy Policy and Requirements, Business Management Office
- In this capacity I serve as a first line manager of nine financial analysts (grades of GS-11 to GS-13)
- I have the responsibility of managing all personnel actions that includes hiring decisions, ratings and if warranted, disciplinary actions
- This division performs financial management analyses for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (the entity) to compile and analyze reports to track workflow and financial information for the organization and services customers as well as to provide advice of potential business improvements
Accountant
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
08.2019 - 02.2020
- DFAS Operations Audit Support
- In this capacity I help DoD components services by the DFAS Indianapolis center work toward or maintain unmodified audit opinions on their financial statements
- I did through the completion of special projects related to financial management of select Army customers
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
First Responder Network Authority
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Accounting and Finance for the First Responder Network Authority.
- Company Overview: FirstNet is an independent government authority within the Department of Commerce.
- FirstNet's mission is to develop, build, and operate a nationwide broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and protect communities across the United States.
- I was responsible for the accounting and budgeting for this organization
- As the Deputy CFO, I had the full responsibility to manage the resources of this division
- I had a staff of 6 accountants and budget analysts.
- I was responsible for all hiring decisions, annual ratings of employees, and, when required, to take disciplinary measures to address performance and behavioral issues.
- Oversaw the development of budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
- Managed the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. I was also responsible for maintaining FirstNet's unmodified audit opinion from an independent auditor.
- Monitored and implemented changes to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles from both the government and private sector accounting standards boards. FirstNet, as an independent government agency, did financial reporting under both standards.
- Collaborated with other departments on strategic planning initiatives involving budgeting and forecasting models.
- Coordinated internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as auditors, vendors, and the FirstNet Board of Directors.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing process improvement projects that delivered measurable results.
Accountant
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
04.2014 - 04.2017
- I was an accountant on the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Enterprise Solutions and Standards (ESS), Oversight and Analysis Team
- I oversaw the development and reporting of financial statements for select Department of Defense (DoD) Components and the consolidated financial statements for all of DoD
- I ensure these financial statements are accurate, presented in the proper format, and include all required supplemental information
- I played a significant role in the development of accounting policy and produces for the DoD
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Agricultural Economics
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.1985
Masters of Accountancy Program -
University of Missouri
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Reporting expertise
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial analysis expertise
- Performance metrics analysis
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Accounting principles understanding
- Reporting skills
- Audit management
- Operational management
- Controls oversight
- Corporate leadership
- Documentation requirements
- Operational decision making
- Cost-reduction strategies
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
- Chartered Global Management Accountant
Phonenumbers
317-652-4717, 317-258-3273
Workaddress
6501 Beacon Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64133
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisory Financial Analyst
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
02.2020 - 11.2020
Supervisory Accountant
United States Department of Agriculture
11.2019 - Current
Accountant
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
08.2019 - 02.2020
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
First Responder Network Authority
05.2017 - 08.2019
Accountant
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Certified Public Accountant
- Chartered Global Management Accountant
Bachelor’s Degree - Agricultural Economics
University of Missouri
Masters of Accountancy Program -
University of Missouri
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