Robin Gibson
Financial Manager
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Results-driven and accomplished professional with rich experience in spearheading complex financial operations and driving organizational transformation. Repeated success in managing reconciliation of debts, maximizing profits, and streamlining business operations. Skilled in developing and executing comprehensive strategies in alignment with regulatory standards. Adept at analyzing complex financial data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to support informed decision-making at both operational and executive levels. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and process optimization. Track record of strengthening ties with stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Excel at leading and empowering highly trained staff.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Financial Advisor
3rd Operations Group
Anchorage, AK
12.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded operational budget of $3.9M for five units by providing financial guidance to 3rd Wing/Operations Group leadership and overseeing 715 stakeholders.
- Translated senior leaders’ objectives into resource allocation strategies to manage budget.
- Mentored junior advisors, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior leadership/stakeholders, providing timely updates, facilitating and conducting meetings addressing concerns promptly to ensure their peace of mind during financial planning process.
- Created financial models to analyze and evaluate organizational spending and planning
Financial Operations Section Chief
Defense Intelligence Agency
Fussa City, Japan
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed resource allocation and disbursing agent functions for multiple activities within DIA Directorate of Operations, while overseeing Operations and Maintenance budget worth $500K.
- Collaborated closely with Security Forces to conduct 108 alarm checks and maintain security, for 17 personnel, safeguarding of 40 systems, and protecting $719K in assets.
- Liaised with various stakeholders and US Embassy to fulfill financial requirements, resulting in issuance of $195K in mission-critical funds in both US and foreign currency to support 16 operations.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies by 50% while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Financial Services Supervisor
60th Comptroller Squadron
Fairfield, CA
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Coordinated efficient department operations by effectively supervising six employees, delegating assignments and personally handling routine and advanced problems, while serving 13K military personnel.
- Directed processing of 248 partial payments amounting to $300K to mitigate potential system errors and resolve significant payment backlog.
- Reconciled 120 pay and personnel records, rectified dependent status errors, updated benefits, and resolved $15,000 in back pay discrepancies through coordination with Military Personnel Section (MPS).
- Checked submitted financial documentation for accuracy and integrity against internal and regulatory standards.
Financial Operations Supervisor
8th Comptroller Squadron
Gunsan City, South Korea
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Led preparation of reports for Pacific Air Forces metrics program by delivering monthly briefings to unit leadership on compliance and corrective actions.
- Directed 12-member team by providing ongoing training, support, and clear performance expectations to support 3K military personnel.
- Surpassed Air Force's 15-day target with 99% closure rate and achieved average case resolution time of just eight days through coordination of Case Management System (CMS) process.
- Ensured accurate account reconciliations by establishing standardized procedures, reducing discrepancies significantly and eliminating 11-month backlog within 30 days through collaboration with DFAS and Air Force Accounting and Finance Office (AFAFO).
Financial Services Supervisor
673rd Comptroller Squadron
Anchorage, AK
11.2010 - 11.2014
- Appointed as Government Travel Card Agency Program Coordinator to assist over 200 customers and ensure timely payments for travel cards.
- Eliminated paper vouchers across entire base and facilitated reconciliation of more than 1,000 outstanding travel orders through execution of transition to new travel system deployment voucher processing..
- Coordinated with DFAS and AFAFO to address issues by demonstrating strong analytical skills in voucher balancing process, resulting in reconciliation of accounts within three months from six-year backlog.
- Established and enforced new travel system usage, administering over 400 system access and training certificates, while serving as Lead Defense Travel Administrator.
- Created PCS voucher checklist that facilitated timely payment of 2,000 vouchers amounting to $9.2M, resulting in elevating accuracy by 7% and propelling metrics to rank #1 out of 9 in Pacific Air Force Command during 2014.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 01.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Financial Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 06.2013 - 06.2013
Skills
Strategic Planning & Execution
Change Management
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Resource Allocation
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Business Growth
Complex Problem Resolution
Timeline
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
Western Governors University
01.2023 - Current
Principal Financial Advisor
3rd Operations Group
12.2021 - Current
Financial Operations Section Chief
Defense Intelligence Agency
12.2018 - 11.2021
Financial Services Supervisor
60th Comptroller Squadron
03.2016 - 11.2018
Financial Operations Supervisor
8th Comptroller Squadron
12.2014 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Financial Management
Community College of The Air Force
06.2013 - 06.2013
Financial Services Supervisor
673rd Comptroller Squadron
11.2010 - 11.2014