Dr . Valerie V. Tillman

• Serve as the Branch Chief for all matters relating to reimbursable and budget operations to ensure program capabilities align with operational requirements affecting the global war fighting mission under the DISA field activities and the Joint Service Provider (JSP) division with civilian labor, Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) transactions and funding.
• Oversee customer orders, customer billing, and revenue (>$100M reimbursable funds) and maintain relationships with mission partners to ensure customer orders processing are timely; execute financial requirements for reimbursable projects for >700 National Capital Region (NCR) billing account codes.
• Monitors fund certification reports to validate fund availability, ensure contract closeout activities, initiate recoupments to customers, processes telecommunication and labor cost transfers (reimbursable transactions).
• Requests/obtains additional funds as required; clear dormant documents in Dormant Account Review Quarterly (DAR-Q) for all reimbursable transactions; ensure complete and timely receipt of requested audit samples.
• Drove improvements in overall branch security measures through implementation of new protocols and employee training on risk management strategies.
• Lead on behalf of client organizations to develop Unfunded Requirements (UFRs) needs for review to ensure the spend plan follows the distribution of funds within all billing account codes across the fiscal years.
• Conducted regular audits to maintain strict compliance with internal controls, proactively addressing any discrepancies or concerns that arose during the process.
• Performs monthly reconciliations on annual and quarterly funding, obligations, and year-to-date expenditures from the official accounting system - to conduct quality assurance to correct (over executed) transactions.
• Supervisory duties include performance management, employee recognition, approve time/ attendance, monitors/adjusts the work to meet mission requirements, and goals timely in an effective and equitable manner.

• Maintains F1 Visa (academic student) status for international graduate students via in-person and virtual lectures.
• Actively engage with graduate international students through frequent interaction (in-person and virtual lectures) and convey curriculum(s) in accordance with assigned coursework.
• Provide thorough and constructive feedback, utilizes rubrics to effectively assess students' work and acknowledges learning accomplishments.

• Served as Deputy Comptroller for the Budget Execution and Formulation Branch, financial management, and accounting staff - 24 (Korean Nationals, military, civilians, and contractors) for the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Operations and Maintenance (OMA) funds.
• Coordinated with component command to provide spend plans for headquarters of >$140 million in funding to 12 directorates to ensure alignment with spend plans and budget controls, appropriations, and program requirements.
• Consolidated budget requests, and reviewed historical data to determine planning, programming, and execution and forecast annual funding for military training exercises requirements.
• Served as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) billing official with oversight, accountability, and management through the US Bank's Access Online System.
• Served as the certifying officer to assess whether commitments and obligations recorded as a bona fide need of the appropriations; reviewed >4,000 dormant, unliquidated obligations (ULO) and unmatched transactions (UMTs) for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Briefed financial reports, milestones, and statuses to the Resource Management Board (RMB), Command Accountability and Execution Review (CAER), Risk Management Internal Controls (RMIC), Joint Review Board (JRB) chaired by the comptroller or deputy comptroller to address special interests that require funding recommendations.
• Streamlined financial processes by implementing automated systems, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Examined or audited financial institutions to identify areas of risk and advise on risk mitigation.
• Coordinated annual audit processes, liaising with external auditors to ensure timely completion and minimal disruptions.
• Managed budget preparation for the organization, ensuring accurate forecasting and allocation of resources.
• Mentored junior staff members in accounting principles and best practices, enhancing overall team capabilities.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved financial performance across all departments within the organization.

Receiving, Packer, Order Processor, Sorter

• Increased accuracy of packed items by diligently following packing lists and verifying product information.
• Conducted quality control checks, ensuring all outgoing packages met company standards.
• Played a key role in peak season by managing increased packing volume, ensuring no backlog.
• Used hand-held scanners to sort items (500 per hour) into specific categories.

• Supports senior leadership at the highest levels of government with delivering seamless and reliable COVID communication and continuity of services.
• Processed COVID request entries for military and civilians' vaccinations, updating in-processing checklists, etc.
• Maintained vaccine shipments (e.g., FEDEX, UPS tracking) for >100 military installations ensuring adequate levels on hand for distribution.

• Served as the lead Accountant for 30+ Deloitte contractors that ensured Air Force compliance by identifying 80+ systems materiality in scope with a $2B threshold authorized to promote audit remediation under the Comptroller OUSD(C) guidance.
• Utilized Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) to provide guidance for audit findings and created Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) in accordance with OMB Circular A-123.
• Provided oversight for internal controls, accounting procedures, agreements management, funds control, travel management, working capital funds, and audit compliance efforts, including key supporting documents.
• Prepared provided by client (PBC) for audit samples, coordinated, and identified discrepancies to ensure compliance with federal regulations and policies.
• Served as the Staff Action Officer that maximized resources for senior leaders through timely, dependable analysis by providing decision support through gathering and analyzing the information, ensuring tasks assigned were on time with zero returned for corrections.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
• Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
• Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
• Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
• Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
• Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.

• Served as the Budget Officer for the Special Operations Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (SOJTFOIR), validating six funding authorities ($1.2B) for critical operational support to fund service contract approval, real property, and minor construction.
• Obligated funds for Counter-ISIS Training and Equipment Fund (CTEF) and Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) payments and stipends ($40M).
• Supervised >60 (military, civilians, and contractors) ensuring all priorities, required schedules to meet mission requirements.
• Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.

• Served as the lead staff accountant responsible for the Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation (FIAR) section with 34 Deloitte contractors analyzing financial transactions; provided onsite or virtual technical assistance on audit samples pertaining to contingent liabilities, program execution, obligations, funds control, and civilian payroll.
• Provided accounting support to the Commander, Headquarters Air Force, and activities in the National Capital Region (NCR) $10B portfolio, which included 260+ Operating Agency Codes, Operating Budget Account Numbers, and fund codes.
• Performed internal reviews of financial transactions to ensure accurate posts against general ledger, funding, operating entity, and lines of accounting in accordance with OMB A-123 internal controls guidance.
• Enhanced financial accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
• Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating efficient audit processes each year.
• Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.

• Actively engage up to 30 undergraduate students through frequent interaction (virtual lectures) and convey the accounting curriculum(s) by assigned coursework.
• Provides thorough and constructive feedback, utilizes rubrics to effectively assess students’ work, and acknowledges learning accomplishments.

• Served as the Accounting and Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) supervisor for eight technicians and supported subordinate sites (e.g., Japan, Guam, San Diego, and Hawaii), assisting over 300+ personnel plus DFAS (>500 personnel) by responding to requests to resolve funding discrepancies.
• Verified over 10,000 transactions totaling over $1 billion from statistically selected reimbursable orders, utility charges, working capital funds, and samples to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conducted and assisted commands with the Dormant Account Review Quarterly (DAR-Q) to review funding documents (>1000+) and validate open obligations (totaling > $750 million that ensure that recorded commitments and obligations are appropriately charged.

• Monitored commitments, obligations, expenditures, and disbursements, ensuring appropriations meet monthly Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) obligation and disbursement goals.
• Performed daily unliquidated obligation (ULO) and quarterly Joint Reconciliation Program (JRP) reviews for timely closeout of financial transactions.
• Cleared GFEBS IDOC and Unmatched Transactions/Documents (UMTs/UMD) and assisted in financial audits and internal management control reporting.
• Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, working closely with department heads to gather necessary information.
• Achieved successful audit results through diligent record-keeping and strict adherence to internal controls.
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• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining meticulous records of all financial transactions and documentation.
• Achieved successful audit results through diligent record-keeping and strict adherence to internal controls.
• Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to corporate senior management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.