Eric Cosme Negron

Financial Operations Division, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Monitor, review, and prepare financial reports and data calls to support financial management and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy and timely submission of Treasury Information Executive Repository (TIER) financial system reports, financial statements, and reconciliations.
• Oversee and streamline financial processes related to cost analysis, general ledger journal entries, internal controls, and lease reporting under Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) 54.
• Maintain compliance with federal accounting standards while ensuring efficiency in financial operations.
• Audit Support, Internal Controls & Quality Management:
• Serve as an ISO 9001:2015 Auditor & Quality Management System (QMS) Team Member, ensuring adherence to quality management standards.
• Assist in financial statement audits, OMB Circular A-123 internal control reviews, and ISO 9001 audits, addressing compliance issues and strengthening audit readiness.
• Conduct internal ISO audits and develop process improvements to enhance audit compliance and financial reporting accuracy.
• Lead and participate in mock audit assessments to proactively address potential findings.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Review and update financial policies, work instructions, and reporting procedures to improve efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Implement enhancements to financial reconciliation and reporting processes to support operational efficiency and data integrity.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Engage in Financial Operations (FO) Strategic Plan & Morale Committee initiatives, fostering collaboration across divisions and departments.
• Mentor and provide training on financial reporting systems, policies, and procedures, improving internal knowledge-sharing and operational effectiveness.

Financial Management Division, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

• Ensured DHS components complied with the Components Requirements Guide (CRG) by coordinating with stakeholders, monitoring deliverable deadlines, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial submissions.
• Collaborated with the Assistant Director to assess and enhance CRG processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing updated templates and procedures to improve financial statement accuracy and Annual Financial Report (AFR) compliance.
• Participated in Weekly Reporting Requirements meetings, advocating for components and addressing financial reporting issues.
• Facilitated coordination of financial management data by identifying key discussion topics for Financial Management Working Groups, Payment Management Working Groups, and Obligation Analysis reviews.
• Conducted monthly and quarterly financial reviews with DHS components, ensuring proper financial oversight.
• Provided analytical support for PMA benchmarking, Cost per Invoice, Treasury Scorecard, Debt Management Scorecard, Cash on Hand, and TROR/Treasury Debt reconciliation.
• Prepared and submitted Memorandum of Debt Management and Treasury Scorecards to the Director of Financial Management and CFO Front Office on a quarterly basis.
• Reviewed and analyzed financial deliverables, including SF-132 to SF-133 Reconciliation, TIER to General Ledger Reconciliation, Fund Balance with Treasury (FBWT), Statement-to-Statement Reporting, Journal Vouchers (JV), Suspense Account Reconciliations, and Intra-governmental Activities.
• Conducted quality assurance reviews of CFO Certification Letters on a monthly basis to ensure financial accuracy.
• Developed standardized templates and desk procedures to streamline financial analysis and reporting processes.
• Played an active role in DHS Financial Management internal risk management meetings, working to resolve financial discrepancies and support the department’s goal of achieving an unqualified audit opinion.
• Compiled, reconciled, and reviewed the Annual Debt Certification and Treasury Report on Receivables for all DHS components.
• Ensured the accuracy and completeness of Non-GAAP deliverables, following GAO 2010 Checklist guidelines to validate submissions.
• Reviewed Component Journal Vouchers and Change Requests, ensuring compliance with DHS financial reporting standards.
• Assisted in the preparation, coordination, and quality control of the Agency Financial Report (AFR), providing input in roundtable discussions and status meetings.

-Central Accounting and Reporting Division (April 2015 – August 2018)

• Managed, reconciled, and reported financial data for 12+ federal agencies.
• Prepared and reviewed large volumes of journal entries for monthly reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely adjustments.
• Ensured intra-governmental activity and balances were reconciled and eliminated between federal entities.
• Analyzed and resolved material differences in interagency financial transactions, ensuring consistency across trading partners.
• Assisted in preparing the Schedule of the General Fund, ensuring accuracy and compliance with OMB Circular A-123.
• Recorded and reported Adjusted Trial Balances for federal agencies via Goverment Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance System (GTAS).
• Researched, analyzed, and developed new U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL) categories to enhance transaction accuracy.
• Documented financial processes and conducted internal control assessments to strengthen compliance with GAO, TFM, and CFO Act regulations.
• Led financial audits to verify that all federal entity transactions complied with Treasury, OMB, and FASAB requirements.
• Developed and automated Excel macros to increase efficiency in reconciliation and reporting processes.
• Standardized monthly agency reporting templates, improving consistency and reliability in accrual data reporting.

Agency Intragovernmental Branch (March 2014 – April 2015)

• Monitored and analyzed interagency agreement transactions to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Processed and reviewed reimbursable agreement funds, verifying accuracy before submission.
• Reviewed and recorded fund transfers using the Intra-governmental Payment and Collection System (IPAC).
• Identified and analyzed reimbursable fund balances under Economic Act 31 U.S.C. 1535, ensuring proper adjustments and accuracy.
• Conducted financial trial balance analyses to detect discrepancies and reconcile accounts.
• Determined, entered, and corrected accounting transactions in automated financial systems, ensuring data integrity.
• Investigated significant changes in financial transactions, identified root causes, and recommended corrective actions.

• Assisted in the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the parent company and subsidiaries.
• Processed accounts payable and payroll for the parent company and its affiliates, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Administered payroll and handled cash payments, overseeing the distribution of over $10,000 in weekly wages for agricultural employees.
• Developed and analyzed cash flow projections and operating budgets, supporting financial planning and decision-making.
• Reconciled and managed the full investment cycle, ensuring proper tracking and reporting.
• Analyzed and prepared loan reports, providing insights for financial assessments.
• Delivered presentations to the Board of Directors on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), summarizing financial performance and strategic recommendations.

• Managed and maintained over 5,000 personnel records, including pay documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Audited service records for required entries and documentation, identifying and correcting discrepancies.
• Researched and documented unit diary requirements to ensure proper reporting procedures.
• Processed and reported transactions in the Marine Corps Total Force System via the unit diary.
• Audited and resolved discrepancies in feedback reports from personnel systems.
• Prepared and processed allotment requests, service awards, and dependency applications.
• Utilized automated systems to enter, retrieve, and manage personnel information efficiently.
• Drafted official correspondence, prepared organizational charts, and maintained administrative reports.
• Provided guidance and support to military personnel and their families regarding pay, benefits, and entitlements.
• Organized, audited, and supervised travel claim payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Maintained and handled confidential materials in compliance with military security protocols.