Jenny Gray, MSA, CFE, SSBBP

Dynamic and results-driven executive with a proven track record of success in leadership roles across diverse industries. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and corporate governance. A visionary leader with a strong focus on innovation and driving organizational growth. Seeking to leverage experience and skills to make a meaningful contribution as a valuable member of a board of directors.

• CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner 2018 - Current
• Conflict Resolution - University of California, Irvine 2023
• Six Sigma Black Belt Professional, Management and Strategy Institute - 2023
• Continuous Improvement Professional, Management and Strategy Institute - 2023

• Wrote the Army DTS to GFEBS Deskguide (EY 2023)
• Wrote the Army CEFMS to DDRS-B Deskguide (EY 2022)
• Wrote the Army GFEBS to DDRS-B Deskguide (EY 2022)
• Wrote Army End to End Business Events SOP (EY 2023)
• Created Army Financial Reporting Control Matrix (EY 2023)
• Select for Audit Acceleration Team Special Project (EY 2023)
• Wrote the Walmart No Receipt Return Deskguide (2018)
• Wrote the Sales Order Error Resolution Deskguide (2021)
• Ernst and Young Audit Support Award $500 (2023)
• Ernst and Young Gratitude Award (3) $1000 (2022 and 2023)
• Ernst and Young DEI Badge (2022)
• Making a Difference Award $5000 (WM Home Office 2010)
• DoD Inspector General Accounting Operations and Finance Team of the Quarter (2022)
• Selected for Continuous Improvement and Change Managment Special Projects Team (HII 2023)

• United States Army Veteran (War Campaign Badge)
• Forever Homes for Foster Kids (Lead Policy Researcher)
• ACFE Editorial Advisory Committee (Fraud Magazine)
• Pearson Geometry and Trigonometry Scorer

• Forecasted Budget
• COED Spend Plans
• Expense Reports
• Funds Available for Distribution (FAD)
• Fund Program Army
• Quantitative and Qualitative Cost Analysis
• Contracts Bill Register
• Year End Close Financial Transactions Report
• Month End Close Financial Transactions
• Annual and Quarterly Joint Review of Dormant Accounts

• Excel
• Access
• Project
• Power Point
• Power BI
• Tableau
• INKIRU
• SQL Teradata
• Word
• TEAMS and ZOOM
• Headquarters Accounting and Reporting System
• General Fund Enterprise Business System
• Automatic Disbursing System
• Central Accounting Reporting System
• Interagency Payment and Collections System
• Disbursing Cash Accounting System
• Defense Civilian Pay System
• Automated Time Attendance and Production System
• Defense Accounting Initiative
• Dept. Defense Reporting System-Budgetary
• ADVANA
• Army Fund Balance with Treasury Tool
• Army Financial Audit Collaboration Tool
• Wide Area Workflow
• Logistics Modernization Program
• Corporate Electronic Document Management System
• DELTEK
• COSTPOINT
• Maximo

2023 (HII) Huntington Ingalls – Program Cost Controller III

• Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and its guidelines
• The (Navy) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) which governs all acquisitions and contracting procedures in the US federal government, and the specific regulations related to cost control within the DoD.
• Adhering to specific government accounting standards, such as GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) regulations. Ensuring accurate and transparent reporting of financial information in accordance with government guidelines.
• Financial Accounting Regulations for Army following industry-specific financial accounting regulations relevant to arming, which may include sector-specific reporting requirements. Applying appropriate revenue recognition methods and expense categorization in line with industry standards.
• Contract Acquisition Standards for Arming complying with contract accounting standards, including recognition of revenue and expenses associated with contracts over time or upon completion, as per contractual terms. Ensuring proper documentation and disclosure of contract-related financial information.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Army adhering to GAAP, the universally recognized accounting principles, to maintain consistency and comparability in financial reporting. Implementing relevant accounting policies and practices consistent with GAAP requirements applicable to the arming industry.

2022-2023 Ernst & Young – Senior Government Risk Consultant

• Financial reporting U.S. Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), and Government Accountability Office (GAO) standards, Treasury Department regulations.
• Compensation and benefits reporting: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations and other guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
• Payroll and labor DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) and other guidelines specific to the U.S. Army.
• Adhering to specific government accounting standards, such as GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) regulations. Ensuring accurate and transparent reporting of financial information in accordance with government guidelines.
• Following industry-specific financial accounting regulations FAR relevant to arming, which may include sector-specific reporting requirements. Applying appropriate revenue recognition methods and expense categorization in line with industry standards.
• Complying with contract accounting standards CAS , including recognition of revenue and expenses associated with contracts over time or upon completion, as per contractual terms. Ensuring proper documentation and disclosure of contract-related financial information.
• Adhering to GAAP and SOX, the universally recognized accounting principles, to maintain consistency and comparability in financial reporting. Implementing relevant accounting policies and practices consistent with GAAP requirements applicable to the arming industry.

2022-2022 DoD Inspector General – Budget Analyst

• Financial reporting: U.S. Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), and Government Accountability Office (GAO) standards.
• Compensation and benefits reporting: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations and other guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
• Payroll and labor: DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) and other guidelines specific to the U.S. Army.

2020-2022 (HQDA) Department of the Army – Managerial Accountant Supervisor

• Financial reporting: U.S. Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), and Government Accountability Office (GAO) standards.
• Compensation and benefits reporting: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations and other guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
• Payroll and labor: DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) and other guidelines specific to the U.S. Army.
• Adhering to specific government accounting standards, such as GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) regulations. Ensuring accurate and transparent reporting of financial information in accordance with government guidelines.
• Following industry-specific financial accounting regulations FAR relevant to arming, which may include sector-specific reporting requirements. Applying appropriate revenue recognition methods and expense categorization in line with industry standards.
• Complying with contract accounting standards CAS , including recognition of revenue and expenses associated with contracts over time or upon completion, as per contractual terms. Ensuring proper documentation and disclosure of contract-related financial information.
• Adhering to GAAP and SOX, the universally recognized accounting principles, to maintain consistency and comparability in financial reporting. Implementing relevant accounting policies and practices consistent with GAAP requirements applicable to the arming industry.

2015-2020 Walmart Corporate Office – Business Operations Manager

• Customer services and checkouts: Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA), Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA), and other consumer protection regulations.
• Financial services: Regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

2013-2015 Manufacturing Engineering Services – Program Manager

• Occupational safety: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Environmental regulations: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and other relevant environmental laws.
• Veteran Affairs Education Benefits: Regulations set by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for education benefits and programs.

2004-2014 Department of the Army - Financial Analyst and Contract Specialist

• Financial reporting: U.S. Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), and Government Accountability Office (GAO) standards.
• Compensation and benefits reporting: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) regulations and other guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
• Payroll and labor: DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) and other guidelines specific to the U.S. Army.
• Adhering to specific government accounting standards, such as GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) regulations. Ensuring accurate and transparent reporting of financial information in accordance with government guidelines.
• Following industry-specific financial accounting regulations FAR relevant to arming, which may include sector-specific reporting requirements. Applying appropriate revenue recognition methods and expense categorization in line with industry standards.
• Complying with contract accounting standards CAS , including recognition of revenue and expenses associated with contracts over time or upon completion, as per contractual terms. Ensuring proper documentation and disclosure of contract-related financial information.
• Adhering to GAAP and SOX, the universally recognized accounting principles, to maintain consistency and comparability in financial reporting. Implementing relevant accounting policies and practices consistent with GAAP requirements applicable to the arming industry.

2000-2010 University of Mississippi Medical Center – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

• Healthcare services: Regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
• Medical research: Regulations from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical trials and research studies.

• STAR #1

Situation: The Accounts Payable process resulted in delinquent payments regularly

Task Identified: Needed to eliminate vendor delinquent payments and fees incurred

Actions: Taken: Worked with AP to understand processes, bottlenecks, and gaps

Result: Recommended 100% vendor ACH payments which is being tested to go live

• STAR #2

Situation: Government agency received unfavorable audit opinion due to lack of controls

Task Identified: Needed to understand the regulation environment and cause of lack of controls

Actions Taken: Worked with Army Accounting department to map processes and procedures

Result: Situation resulted from lack of documentation; created 5 desktop guides to remedy

• STAR #3

Situation: Government agency received unfavorable audit opinion due to lack of controls

Task Identified: Needed to understand the regulation environment and cause of lack of controls

Actions Taken: Worked with DFAS to map processes and procedures to regulations

Result: Created control matrix aligning DFAS policies to Treasury regulations

• START #4

Situation: Government agency experienced unusual errors in coding department

Task Identified: Need to understand the root cause of errors to resolve accounting inaccuracy

Action Taken: Evaluated coding process begin to end, and interviewed staff to determine errors resulted from manual form completion leading to illegible transcribing

Result: Created policy that required customer service department to refrain from manual transcript by processing customer intake from electronically only which reduced errors by 70%

• START #5

Situation: (PEO) Primary Executive Offices experienced record number of errors in Payroll

Task Identified: Needed to understand the root cause of errors to resolve financial reporting issue

Action Taken: Meet with SME personnel in accounting department to understand process and common denominator surrounding coding which allowed me to assign errors to omission of calendar events recognition like system updates

Result: Created policy that required accounting department to monitor, recognize, and sign off on calendar/system updates before processing transactions which reduced errors of the like by 68%

• START #6

Situation: DoD group experiencing severely increasing number of unmatched financial transactions

Task Identified: Needed to understand the root cause to stop the occurrence of error events

Action Taken: Worked with accountant to understand the process and audited process for compliance which revealed lack of expense reporting internal controls

Result: Created policy that required disbursing analysts to ensure expense item was properly recorded before processing disbursement request, and accountant required to sign off on input of expense when request is made which reduced errors by 43%