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KELLY GRAVES

Springfield,OH

Summary

Dynamic financial analyst with a proven track record at Federal - SAIC, adept in financial planning and analysis, and project management. Excelled in enhancing product profitability through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in AgMax and JIRA, achieved significant process improvements, surpassing financial forecasts and project profitability goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Capital Planning and Investment Control Analyst

Federal - SAIC
06.2024 - Current
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned client business areas and create enduring relationships with federal clients to become a trusted advisor providing ongoing support of investment management
  • In support of USDA Capital Planning Investment Control, develop investment artifacts: Business Case, Integrated Master Schedule, Investment Charter, Risk Management Plan, Annual Operational Analysis, Acquisition Management Plan, and Alternatives of Analysis
  • Track capital investment business cases such as the performance and quality of operations, resources, project schedule and cost actual results and variance from planned, investment health status, and other factors or indicators
  • Assist with definition and reporting of actual results for investment specific operational metrics
  • In-depth financial analysis of complex budgeting data
  • Support FPAC and business units in documenting IT project goals, objectives, budgets, business cases and processes in support of IT projects
  • Develop corrective action plans to address USDA OCIO investment scoring; partner with clients to remediate feedback items

Senior Financial Analyst

State Of Ohio - ODNR
Columbus, USA
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • 9 years total working with State and Federal financial processes and procedures as an analyst.
  • Reviews complex financial accounting work processes, systems, and procedures for efficient workflow and conformity with accounting principles.
  • Reviews the internal controls and security of all automated accounting applications to ensure conformity with auditing standards.
  • Gathers and compiles information on processes, organizational structure, computer technology, policies, and procedures.
  • Analyzes and reviews proposals for any system related to financial accounting methods, policies, and procedures; recommends improvements.
  • Analyzes system design alternatives and identifies potential improvements to existing systems and processes.
  • Collaborates with appropriate staff to gather input and feedback concerning system needs.
  • Resolves issues and problems related to system platforms.
  • Maintains or assists with the maintenance of accounting information systems.
  • Manages and/or facilitates the procurement, development, and implementation of qualified systems.
  • Prepares and delivers comprehensive evaluations, proposals, and recommendations to executive leadership, committees, and other stakeholders.
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of specifications and technical documentation, such as user manuals, for new and revised computerized accounting systems.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Cost Analyst | Project Accountant

American Electric And Power
New Albany, USA
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Coordinate project meetings and work activities
  • Support the PM in the preparation and updating of project documentation and planning
  • Prepare forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking/analysis
  • Perform estimate vs
  • Actuals analysis
  • Collaborate with Project Management (PM), and other vested parties to perform variance reporting and/or establish original baseline budgets that are time-phased with dates from the system schedule
  • Create project breakdown structures
  • Perform some departmental organizational functions to ensure the smooth operation of project function

Donor Relations Data Specialist

Central State University
Xenia, USA
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Manage acknowledgment of gifts, recognition of major gifts, and campaign gifts, including letters, press releases, events, plaques, and gifts
  • Collaborate with frontline fundraisers to create fundraising project summaries, letters, talking points, informational pieces, and other written materials for internal and external audiences
  • Develop and manage fundraising and partnership opportunities for capital and signature building/spaces campaigns
  • Multi-Million-dollar gift Data analysis
  • Serve as a member of the Advancement Leadership team working closely with the Vice President of Advancement, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, and the Director of Major and Planned Giving

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A W/Team Leader - Project Management

State Of Ohio
, USA
10.2016 - 03.2022
  • Ensured the execution of financial processes in compliance with government, federal, and state regulations.
  • Analyzed accounts, expenditures, and financial reports for the determination of budget forecasts and projections.
  • Conducted a review of open encumbrance reports by utilizing OAKS and COGNOS.
  • Facilitated and streamlined the payment process to vendors, and supported the closure of purchase orders by arranging final payments, effecting modifications, or cancellations to zero balance.
  • Various Other Positions within the State of Ohio including promotions and lateral transfers beginning in 2010.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Eastern Gateway Community College
Columbus, OH
12-2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Ohio University
Athens, OH
12-2016

OPOTA Certification - Police Officer

Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH
12-2009

Skills

  • Project management
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Account supervision
  • Product Profitability Analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Financial modeling
  • Project Profitability Analysis
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Variance Analysis
  • Software experience: AgMax, JIRA, Salesforce, Cognos, Ecosys

Timeline

Capital Planning and Investment Control Analyst

Federal - SAIC
06.2024 - Current

Senior Financial Analyst

State Of Ohio - ODNR
03.2024 - 06.2024

Project Cost Analyst | Project Accountant

American Electric And Power
07.2023 - 01.2024

Donor Relations Data Specialist

Central State University
05.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A W/Team Leader - Project Management

State Of Ohio
10.2016 - 03.2022

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Eastern Gateway Community College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Ohio University

OPOTA Certification - Police Officer

Clark State Community College

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