Justin Dixon
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Resourceful Financial Analyst with progressive financial industry experience across auditing, financial controls, budgeting, accounting and tax specialties. Strong leader with excellent motivation and communication skills to build and manage high-performing teams. Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate and legal accounting structures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, Suffolk, England
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Ensured Financial Management customer service for 16,000 personnel across 4 MAJCOMs, 1 Wing, 3 Groups, and 9 tenant/mission partners
- Audited, certified, and trained PCS/TDY/accrual and advance travel vouchers to the Air Force Financial Services Center (AFFSC)
- Performed disbursing services, verified cashier operations, and processed vendor payments into the Automated Disbursing System
- Interpreted Joint Travel Regulations, DoD Financial Management, and Air Force Instructions for appropriate pay and allowances
- Provided accounting oversight for 5 Resource Advisors (RAs) and 4 budget analysts, supporting 2 Wings, 6 Groups, 21 Squadrons, and 4 GSUs; provided funding guidance for exercise planning
- Verified availability of funds before certifying commitment and obligation documents per USAFE, DFAS, and DoD policy
- Balanced payments and reimbursements with disbursing and DFAS; reconciled vouchers for commercial services and civilian pay
- Group Unit Deployment Manager (UDM); readiness for 50 UTCs and 120 personnel across 15 AFSCs; provided war-fighting readiness updates to Group and Wing leaders
- Aided in Firing Range purchase, eliminating a $37,000 balance, and securing a $43,000 GTC rebate, enabling a top priority for Thule's defender operations
- Fortified base C3 operations, reducing a 3-month backlog and yielding 27 packages worth $6,600, amplifying support to Senior Leaders for space superiority missions
- Sparked USSF/CSO Quality of Life improvements, teaming with communication vendors to pay 10 claims totaling $204,000, doubling monthly WiFi service capabilities for 650 Airmen
- Steered PCS program, audited 325 vouchers, implemented 97 pay changes, reduced GTC balances, and secured prompt member payments totaling $429,000
- Safeguarded $350,000 as sole Disbursing Agent, validated 37 vendor invoices, and disbursed $211,000, supporting BMEWS/space surveillance operations
- Created 16 DTS orders for GSU, drafted and revised ETPs with CDC guidance, paid $25,000, and facilitated family reunions amid COVID-19
- Aided in a $48 million MSG budget, approved requirements for 1 Group and 5 Commanders, supporting 8,000 members/civilians, validated $26 million and 34 Unfunded Requirements (UFRs) for the FY '21 plan
- Supported C2 MILSATCOM shortfall, executed $350,000 funds in less than 2 days, safeguarding DoD's retrograde support initiative
- Secured funds for joint exercises, merged 2 wing agencies and netted $762,000, supporting 96 Special Operations Forces personnel in interops with 4 partner nations
- Analyzed accounting/budget MICT, ensured validation for 2 checklists and 23 items, closed 2 observations, and achieved 100% MICT compliance
- Oversaw DTS authorization approval, obligated 368 deployment orders totaling $1.9 million, and outfitted all Combatant Commands with mission-ready military/civilian personnel
- Executed Emergency Leave program, certified 110 orders totaling $217,000 within 24 hours during the crisis, bolstering resiliency for 320 RAF families
- Developed Retirement Plan budget tool, applied FM/Coding expertise, and mentored/aided 10 peers, increasing Retirement plan contributions by 7%.
Financial Operations Supervisor
USAF / United States Space Force, USSF
Thule Air Base, Greenland
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervised disbursing operations totaling $350,000 and secured utility reimbursements/cashier services for three agencies, benefiting 650 personnel
- Managed military pay documents, corrected rejects, assisted members with payment inquiries, and resolved discrepancies related to DTS, travel, and pay
- Established and tracked Financial Management Case Management System (FM CMS) cases for pay issues and served as a liaison with DFAS, AFAFO, AFFSC, and AFIMSC on corrective actions
- Tracked, reconciled, and reported Government Purchase and Travel Cards, travel orders, funding documents, commercial transactions, and LeaveWeb
- Maintained a $350,000 cash operation flawlessly, disbursed $60,000 for utilities, and resolved 9 vendor disputes, sustaining operational superiority
- Transformed FM in-processing by instituting a 1-on-1 system for 31 travelers, disbursing $64,000 in less than 5 days, and eliminating the #1 PCS stressor
- Researched 14 FM reports, identified 62 pay errors, and avoided 86 debts totaling $212,000, resulting in the Wing being rated 'Effective' for managing resources
- Led a 6-member travel team, audited 1,000 vouchers with 99% accuracy, disbursed $1.2 million, ensured on-time payments for members, and reduced debts by 80%
- Mastered the DTS approval process and validated 1,000 authorizations/vouchers worth $682,000 in less than 24 hours, crucial for Wing's OEF/OIR taskings
- Streamlined the FEML program, removed 2 steps, directed LeaveWeb use for 37 members, and ensured 1,000 days were charged with zero discrepancies
- Efficiently assisted 1,300 customers, reviewed pay records, and inputted 1,000 transactions with 98.1% accuracy, surpassing the AF standard of 95%
- Invigorated 14 Arctic Start briefs, aligned Thule leadership and support agencies with 71 newcomers, and allocated available resources for Airmen
- Oversaw the PCS program, briefed 148 members on entitlements, aided with voucher completion, and guaranteed GTC payments of $527,000
- Elected Booster Club President, coordinated 3 events with 15 volunteers, generated $2,100 for a squadron holiday party, and inspired peer involvement
- Pursued CCAF in FM and BA in Business Admin, completed 4 courses, and achieved 60 out of 62 credit hours with a maintained 4.0 GPA.
Financial Operations Technician
USAF
Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided Financial Management customer service and support to 22,000 personnel across 6 MAJCOMs, 3 Wings, and 36 tenant/mission partners
- Processed, audited, coded, and transmitted PCS vouchers and entitlements for 3,600 military and civilian personnel to the Air Force Financial Services Center
- Interpreted Joint Travel Regulations, DoD Financial Management, and Air Force Instructions for appropriate pay and allowances
- Performed cashier services, vendor payments, check cashing, and processed deposits into the Automated Disbursing System
- Trained a new cashier, ensuring operational continuity and boosting capabilities by 100%, securing $120,000 cash authority and averting mission degradation
- Conducted 63 PCS briefings for 580 members, disbursing $751,000 in payments with a 99% accuracy rate, surpassing the AF 95% metric standard by 4%
- Handled 1,500 phone calls and walk-in inquiries, resolving complex pay issues with a 100% resolution rate, and alleviating customer financial hardships
- Processed 69 payment/collection vouchers, validated documents, paid $246,000, and maintained 100% accountability, reducing out-of-balance transactions by 10%
- Audited 186 eFinance travel vouchers worth $521,000, transmitting documents within 24 hours and improving payment processing timeliness by 15%
- Certified 1,100 pay transactions totaling $330,000, leading the unit to exceed the 95% accuracy standard by 3%, ranking #2 within the command, and receiving the AFMC FSO OTY '17 award
- Led a 7-member firing party to honor a missing in-action member after 50 years, awarded May Top Performer/Ceremonial Guardsman 2nd Quarter
- Completed 6 college classes towards a degree, earning 18 credit hours with a 3.9 GPA, bringing the FM CCAF within reach with only 2 courses remaining
- Organized 78 ABW Promotion Ceremony, honoring 9 promotees with 246 attendees, recognized significant career milestones
- Volunteered with the Squadron Booster Club at a GA Fair fundraiser, generating $1,800 in revenue to fund a holiday party for 63 members at zero personal costs.
Financial Operations Cashier
USAF
Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided top-notch decision support and customer service for military and travel pay to over 4,000 military and civilian personnel, along with three GSUs
- Managed vendor payments, check cashing, disbursement services, and accepted deposits, maintaining accountability for $3 million
- Conducted accommodation and reverse exchanges for 2,500 military, civilian, DODEA personnel, and NATO mission partners
- Oversaw debt collection reports, researched, and validated deductions, and ensured prompt repayment of military pay entitlements
- Contributed significantly as a highly motivated Airman, leading to the Squadron being named the 2015 USAFE/FM Comptroller Organization of the Year
- Led cash operations for the Air Force's largest disbursing operations, executing 2,000 transactions totaling $3.9 million, supporting Wing and NATO missions across six sites in Turkey
- Collected $15.8 million in deposits from local agencies with 100% funds accountability and security, ensuring zero losses
- Conducted meticulous research on debt management reports, issuing 396 outstanding debt notification letters and recouping $287,000 back to the Air Force
- Devised a six-hour cashier course and trained 20 CPTS members on contingency cashier operations, preparing the unit to support OIR combat operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Financial Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10-2021
High School Diploma -
Lake Brantley High School
Altamonte Springs, FL05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security & Global Policy
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, INSkills
- Investment Analysis
- Account Management Specialist
- Financial And Operational Reporting
- Financial Reports Analysis
- Fiscal Reporting
- Risk Mitigation
- Telephone And Email Etiquette
- Adobe Software
- Network Security Management
- Time Management
- Time management abilities
- Security improvements
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Professional Demeanor
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Self Motivation
Timeline
Financial Analyst Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2020 - 07.2022
Financial Operations Supervisor
USAF / United States Space Force, USSF
02.2019 - 01.2020
Financial Operations Technician
USAF
08.2016 - 01.2019
Financial Operations Cashier
USAF
12.2014 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Financial Management
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Lake Brantley High School
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security & Global Policy
Indiana University Bloomington
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