James Kerr
Sun City Center,FL
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience at Comprehensive Health Services, LLC, driving successful government contract bids exceeding $2.5 billion. Expertise in budget forecasting and cost analysis, complemented by strong communication skills. Proven track record in variance reporting and cash flow management, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Financial Officer
Bloodstone Division, LLC
Tampa, Florida
04.2017 - Current
- Supported development and execution of long-term company strategy, cost planning, pricing, and financial requirements for owner-led business growth.
- Prepared budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support informed decision-making for division leadership.
- Monitored cash flow, payment schedules, and accounts for Bloodstone division, ensuring accuracy and compliance in invoices, expenses, and ledger entries.
- Reviewed invoices, expenses, and ledger entries for accuracy and compliance, contributing to financial integrity.
Self-Employed Contractor
Self Employed Services
Sun City Center, Florida
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Subcontractor for Norway Pre-Hospital Medical System. Design and Assembly / Production of 29 Extraction and Medical Modules for use by all Norwegian Military Units. The Norwegian Pre-Hospital program facilitates the rescue, recovery, and evacuation of casualties; stabilizes and sustains casualties, in case of a delayed or difficult casualty evacuation and is capable of adapting to military and non-military modes of transportation in austere environments.
- Established project work plans, budgets, and Norwegian Government timelines to ensure successful execution.
- Managed contractor assignments across multiple client sites to meet specific project requirements.
- Coordinated schedules, materials, and work plans with supervisors to streamline operations.
- Interpreted project instructions and adjusted tasks to changing site conditions.
Sr. Finance Manager
Tribalco, LLC
Tampa, FL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Reviewing and reporting the project’s budget and finances.
- Assisted Division 2 (IT Communications) and Division 6 (Soldier Survival) in creating, managing, and distributing project reports to ensure informed decision-making.
- Opening lines of accounting and serving as liaison for the project’s technical , functional, and non-functional teams
- Maintained project assets and communications databases to support effective project management.
Sr. Pricing Manager
Comprehensive Health Services, LLC
Cape Canaveral, FL
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Participated in Proposal Development Team and led the Pricing Team that successfully bid on and was awarded over $2.5 billion in Government contracts. Contracts located within the US, Middle East, and Africa.
- Developed complex financial models to assist management with marketing decisions as well as to identify competitive strategies for new endeavors
- Prepare detailed presentations to management and clients outlining business opportunities, profitability, and total cost impacts
- Perform detailed cost analysis for all new business opportunities. Includes all aspects of labor, equipment, supplies, indirect rates, and subcontractor inputs.
- Represented the company for all Government DCAA / DCMA audits.
- Identify and make recommendations so that all contract milestones, requirements, and deliverables are met.
- Co-chaired Commercial Contract Team to review contract issues, pricing structure, and re-negotiate commercial contracts, enhancing profitability across all addressed contracts.
- Led the Pricing Department staff for all commercial and Government pricing requirements.
- Designed and implemented complex Excel-based staffing models, balancing cost efficiency with an adequate ratio.
- Established desk instructions and policies relating to cost & pricing, cost development, and cost processes.
- Coordinated and led ongoing in-house training for medical Program Managers to identify processing protocols, costs, and standards that would be more efficient.
- Executed project management functions, overseeing project planning, budgeting, and business requirements to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
- Coordinated with finance and operations teams on pricing changes
- Managed pricing strategy for healthcare service contracts at Comprehensive Health Services, LLC, aligning pricing models with market trends and client needs.
- Prepared pricing models for proposals and contract renewals
Sr. Financial Analyst
Space Gateway Support
Kennedy Space Center, FL
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Participated in DCAA and DCMA financial audits ensuring compliance with regulations
- Development of Forward Pricing Direct Labor Rates
- Participated in DCAA and DCMA financial audits ensuring compliance with regulations
- Development of Forward Pricing Direct Labor Rates
- Development of Forward Pricing Indirect Rates
Sr Financial Analyst
Rockwell / Boeing
Kennedy Space Center, FL
01.1989 - 01.2001
- Analyzed budgets, schedules, and contract performance for space shuttle program, supporting effective decision-making
- Managed budgets, expenditures, and capital project requests, ensuring alignment with financial goals
- Provided variance analysis for labor and costs, facilitating accurate forecasting and budget adherence
- Participate in budgetary strategy meetings with corporate
Special Agent – Criminal Investigator
Internal Revenue Service
01.1984 - 01.1989
- Investigate criminal tax violations and currency crimes
- Investigated tax law violations for Internal Revenue Service criminal cases.
- Monitored money laundering activities, leading to initiation of legal actions.
- Develop case files and reports for criminal prosecution
- Executed arrests in compliance with legal protocols. and testify in US Federal Courts
- Interviewed taxpayers, witnesses, and suspects, contributing to successful federal investigations.
- Executed search warrants and collected evidence, supporting case development for prosecution.
- Perform forensic accounting tasks
- Coordinated with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in joint operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Rollins College
Winter Park, FLAssociates - Business Administration
Fisher College
Boston, MANumerous IRS Tax and Special Agent Training Courses -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Brunswick, GASkills
- Budget forecasting
- Cost analysis
- Pricing models
- Variance reporting
- Cash flow management
- Contract pricing
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Jr.
Personal Information
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Timeline
Sr Financial Officer
Bloodstone Division, LLC
04.2017 - Current
Self-Employed Contractor
Self Employed Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sr. Finance Manager
Tribalco, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sr. Pricing Manager
Comprehensive Health Services, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2014
Sr. Financial Analyst
Space Gateway Support
01.2001 - 01.2005
Sr Financial Analyst
Rockwell / Boeing
01.1989 - 01.2001
Special Agent – Criminal Investigator
Internal Revenue Service
01.1984 - 01.1989
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Rollins College
Associates - Business Administration
Fisher College
Numerous IRS Tax and Special Agent Training Courses -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center