SEAN YATES
Beaufort ,SC
Summary
Accomplished military leader and financial management professional with over 20 years of experience in resource allocation, financial operations, and organizational management. Currently directing financial operations for a complex, geographically dispersed organization within the United States Marine Corps. Expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing multimillion-dollar resources, and driving organizational change while enhancing financial stewardship and governance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
6TH Marine Corps Recruiting District
Beaufort, SC
07.2026 - Current
- Oversee budget execution and financial planning involving more than $16 million in organizational resources.
- Direct financial planning, budget execution, resource allocation, and internal control activities involving Congressionally appropriated resources.
- Advised senior leadership on resource priorities and financial risk management to align organizational requirements with strategic goals.
- Lead and develop financial professionals responsible for the effective management and accountability of organizational resources.
- Provided senior financial leadership and oversight of financial operations to enhance effectiveness of geographically distributed recruiting organization.
Director of Training and Operations
Financial Management School
Jacksonville, NC
05.2023 - 06.2026
- Directed modernization initiatives for curriculum and occupational standards to align training requirements with evolving operational needs.
- Coordinated cross-organizational stakeholders to improve training effectiveness, operational efficiency, and workforce readiness.
- Supported implementation of modernized financial management systems and processes to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
- Led financial management training and organizational development initiatives to enhance skills and capabilities of Marine Corps financial personnel.
Director of Operations
Marine Raider Support Battalion
Sneads Ferry, NC
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Directed an 81-person organization responsible for delivering specialized operational support and deployment capabilities to globally deployed special operations forces.
- Led organizational consolidation, integrating elements from West Coast to East Coast while ensuring operational continuity and mission readiness.
- Oversaw workforce management and organizational resources to prioritize operations and deliver critical support capabilities effectively.
Comptroller
Marine Raider Regiment
Sneads Ferry, NC
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Advised senior executives on financial priorities and resource requirements for funding decisions, enhancing support for global operational commitments.
- Supervised four-person financial management team in budget execution, financial operations, resource allocation, and accountability, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
- Directed financial management and resource oversight for a $42 million portfolio supporting worldwide special operations missions.
Budget Analyst
Marine Forces Special Operations Command
Sneads Ferry, NC
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed daily budget execution and financial oversight of more than $200 million in organizational resources supporting global special operations requirements.
- Provided financial analysis and resource management recommendations to senior leadership, enhancing operational and strategic decision-making.
- Monitored financial performance, resource commitments, and funding requirements, ensuring alignment of resources with organizational priorities.
Foundational Leadership & Operational Experience
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
11.2006 - 11.2019
- Drove operational execution: Translated leadership priorities into actionable plans, coordinated resources across teams, and executed complex initiatives in time-sensitive and resource-constrained environments.
- Managed organizational resources: Oversaw personnel, equipment, and operational assets, prioritizing tasks to fulfill organizational objectives while ensuring operational readiness.
- Led and developed teams: Directed, mentored, and developed personnel at various levels, fostering cohesive teams that achieved performance and mission objectives.
- Built organizational resilience: Made critical decisions in high-pressure situations, adapting to changing conditions while sustaining team effectiveness amid competing demands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The Citadel
Charleston, SC12-2018
Skills
- Financial Strategy
- Strategic Financial Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Resource Optimization
- Executive Decision Support
- Strategic Leadership
- Operational Execution
- Change Management
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
6TH Marine Corps Recruiting District
07.2026 - Current
Director of Training and Operations
Financial Management School
05.2023 - 06.2026
Director of Operations
Marine Raider Support Battalion
01.2022 - 04.2023
Comptroller
Marine Raider Regiment
05.2021 - 01.2022
Budget Analyst
Marine Forces Special Operations Command
11.2019 - 05.2021
Foundational Leadership & Operational Experience
United States Marine Corps
11.2006 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The Citadel