Ambitious United States Army Veteran finance professional with over 10 years experience and demonstrated financial success in expert auditing, financial reporting, research/data collection, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial review, and problem solving: primary skill sets being centered by adept analytical and critical thinking capabilities. The deft abilities to adapt quickly to any given situation, as a goal oriented individual, who places great focus on attention to detail, internal morals, values, and ethics, are reflected in each daily routine.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Financial Analyst, Cyber, Space & Avionics
General Dynamics Mission Systems
04.2021 - Current
Prepare ad-hoc analyses to support program managers with program analysis and special projects as assigned.
Review/approve purchase requisitions for budgeted expenses up to authorized limit and ensure that expenses are applied correctly.
Initiate, review, and approve invoices, respond to customer invoice inquiries, and resolve invoicing issues.
Manage financials of complex programs (predominantly firm fixed price contracts, cost plus fixed fee, and cost plus incentive fee).
Engage directly with senior level program management and program managers to collaborate and understand financial performance, mitigate program contractual risk, financial aspects, and optimize program cash flow for profitability.
Manage and monitor accounts receivables and cash contributions ensuring timely and accurate preparation of billing and collection of cash.
Follow ASC 606 and GDMS processes and procedures in developing estimates at complete and prepare booking rates in timely and accurate manners.
Provide leadership and analysis in preparation of long term strategic planning; forecasting orders, sales, margins, cash and investment.
Perform analysis and summarize recommendations related to investment/business
opportunities, future trends and impact of governmental requirements/financial regulations.
Transportation Specialist
McLane Foodservice
07.2015 - 04.2021
Manage discrepancy documentation for incoming shipments.
Verify manifest to determine the nature of load, and check for the presence of hazardous materials.
Establish and maintain excellent customer relationships.
Train new employees and delegate daily tasks and responsibilities.
Built and maintained strong partner relationships for smooth, cost-effective logistics
Asset Management Prevention Manager
Alvey Enterprises, LLC
10.2014 - 07.2015
Monitored, managed, and controlled property values to prevent de-valuation and increase asset value.
Interacted with individuals who were not in compliance with active contracts and resolved issues.
Delegated or corrected problems that arise in property management on a day to day basis.
Analyzed risk vs. Profit in properties that were under consideration for redevelopment.
Reviewed bids related to potential development.
Internal Control-Operations NCOIC
United States Army
07.2013 - 09.2014
Directed multiple client accounting system conversions into web-enabled Oracle financial platform.
Prepared financial pages for presentation to senior management.
Directed and lead financial team, compiling with established internal controls and policies.
Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
Audited, balanced and reconciled payroll for the entire installation.
Financial Management Analyst, NCOIC
United States Army
01.2009 - 07.2013
Direct liaison with unit commander in examination of UCFR, unit commanders financial report; made corrective actions pertaining to all pay entitlements.
Carried and Transported 1-3 million dollars in cash to undisclosed locations in war zones.
Audited reports and tables for cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss analysis.
Reconciled and reported discrepancies.
Debt Management Specialist
United States Army
05.2005 - 12.2008
In and Out Processing-Travel Section Data Entry input Analyst, Customer Service Technician, Resource.
Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management.
Planning Programming Budgeting Execution System.
Managed four Military installations, special actions and debt review area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
11.2020
Skills
Accounting Operations Professional
Analytical Thinking
AP Web Query
CRM Systems
Communications
Cost Allocation
Financial Administration
Financial Decision-Making
Financial Management
Financial Reporting Specialist
Fiscal Budgeting and Financial Policies Knowledge
Funds Allocation
Invoicing, forecasting, FFPs, time and material contracts, Cost plus incentive fees, ERRs, and earning rate
Kofax
Management
Multi-cultural
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word Doc, and Oracle, as well as military based financial systems
Program Requirements
Program Reviews
Proposal Analysis
Accomplishments
Received multiple Army Accommodation and Achievement Medals during 10 years enlisted.
Received National Honors Recognition for Academics.
Documented and resolved pay adjustments and recovery of back pay, which led to recuperations of millions of dollars.
Took on tasks originally assigned to peers to decrease their workloads, completing them within expected time constraints.
Received multiple Certificates of Recognition at General Dynamics within the first 2 years.
Timeline
Program Financial Analyst, Cyber, Space & Avionics
Sr International Trade & ATF Compliance Specialist at General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (GDMS)Sr International Trade & ATF Compliance Specialist at General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (GDMS)
Principal Configuration Management Associate at General Dynamics Mission SystemsPrincipal Configuration Management Associate at General Dynamics Mission Systems