Gary Sills
Easthampton,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager with expertise in strategic planning and process improvement at the New Jersey Air National Guard. Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing budgetary controls and mentoring teams. Proven track record in data analysis and decision-making, driving successful project outcomes. Recognized for attention to detail and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager/Administrative Officer
108th Mission Support Group, New Jersey Air National Guard
07.2023 - Current
- Assist the Mission Support Group Commander in providing group-level direction and management for work characterized as infrastructure support for organizations and tenants of the host Air National Guard (ANG) base.
- Support project planning and execution by assisting with documentation and scheduling tasks.
- Coordinate team meetings to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Execute Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system by identifying and tracking organizational and programmatic risks and mitigation strategies.
- Analyze accounting reports and financial data to identify trends for evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of Air Force activities.
Accounting Liaison Office
108th Comptroller Flight, New Jersey Air National Guard
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Facilitated communication between accounting and operational teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports and budget forecasts.
- Coordinated data entry and maintained organized records for financial transactions.
- Performed follow-up on commitments, outstanding obligations, and processes disbursement and collection transactions.
Financial Management Supervisor
108th Comptroller Flight, New Jersey Air National Guard
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Oversaw financial operations ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Developed and implemented budgetary controls improving resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance process improvements and streamline workflow efficiencies.
- Mentored junior staff fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Utilized internal control measurements and principles to audit, validate, and certify almost all the military, travel and civilian pay transactions that were processed by the 108th Comptroller Flight.
Supervisor Military and Civilian Pay
108th Comptroller Flight, New Jersey Air National Guard
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Served as the final authority and performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include management of personnel actions, development/appraisal of performance standards, conducting feedback sessions, initiating disciplinary actions, to include admonishments, warnings, and reprimands, as necessary.
- Skillfully examined the effectiveness of procedures determining if quality data was recorded by meticulously validating and auditing entitlements certifications by reviewing all ANG members’ personal information ensuring accuracy and propriety.
- Prepared monthly discrepancy reports to management for review on outstanding military and civilian pay entitlements.
- Utilized internal control measurements and principles to audit, validate, and certify almost all the military and civilian pay transactions that were processed by the 108th Comptroller Flight.
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Decision-making
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team training and development
- Attention to detail
- Budgeting and resource management
- Data analysis
Certification
DoD Financial Management Certification Program (DFMCP) Level 2
Timeline
Program Manager/Administrative Officer
108th Mission Support Group, New Jersey Air National Guard
07.2023 - Current
Accounting Liaison Office
108th Comptroller Flight, New Jersey Air National Guard
06.2021 - 07.2023
Financial Management Supervisor
108th Comptroller Flight, New Jersey Air National Guard
06.2015 - 06.2021
Supervisor Military and Civilian Pay
108th Comptroller Flight, New Jersey Air National Guard
01.2012 - 06.2015
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