CFO - CONTROLLER

Area of Preference: Northern Virginia-Washington, DC

Qualifications Profile

Seasoned, detail- and success-driven professional with comprehensive years

of experience in the financial management field. Armed with expertise in

working extensively with private and government contracting industries.

Adept at overseeing operations related to accounts payable, accounts

receivable, payroll and general ledger. Efficient in managing all facets of

financial reporting, treasury management, information systems management,

acquisition, mergers, and risk management. Technically well-versed in using

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as Costpoint and

other privately developed accounting software. Holder of Top Secret (TS)

Security Clearance with the federal government.

Areas of Expertise

Bank and Treasury Management Financial Accounting and Reporting

Strategic Planning and Development

Budget Management Cash Management Multi-State Tax Reporting Billing

and Credit Management

Regulatory Compliance Staff Coordination Leadership and Team Building

Recent Experience

OMNIPLEX World Services Corp. - Chantilly, VA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Controller Vice President 2000-2013

Expertly directed controller and treasury functions of the company

including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance, cost submissions,

audits, internal and external financial reporting, budgeting, and managing

company financings. Assumed full responsibility for the daily operations of

Accounting Department consisting of 11 personnel. Managed the design of the

monthly reporting package, according to the instructions of the new owners

of the company. Rendered support in the development of the company's

comprehensive information memorandum (CIM) during the transition. Created

accurate historical and projected financial information.

Notable Achievements:

> Significantly contributed in the successful sale of the company to a

venture capital company in December 2012

> Played a key role as member of the presentation team that facilitated

more than 15 presentations to potential buyers and provided all financial

due diligence requested by potential buyers and bank investors, leading

to a final sale and financing which included syndicated loan between five

banks

> Regarded as the driving force behind the more than 100% company growth

during tenure

> Led all initiatives in the conversion of the financial system from Deltek

System 1 to Costpoint, which resulted in a timely completion and

prevention from receiving a qualified audit opinion

> Spearheaded the completion of all filings of cost submissions within six

months, which led to preventing billing payments from being withheld

> Pioneered the restructuring of processes and reduction of closing and

reporting functions from 3 weeks to less than 10 days

> Took charge in the automation and streamlining of processes including

time collection, expense report processing, billing, financial reporting,

and budgeting

> Initiated the negotiation of new credit facility which involved the

transfer of treasury functions with a major bank, increasing the

borrowing capacity from $12M to $22.5M

> Executed the negotiation of $3.5M over-the-capacity allowance with the

bank to get through the crisis in 2005

> Directed the settlement for the increase in bank facility to $28M leading

to the increase in Long-Term notes to $8M from $3M, as well as attainment

of additional $10M for a potential acquisition

Plexsys Wireless Services, Inc. - Herndon, VA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Vice President 1999-2000

Provided efficient direction to the overall financial, treasury, and

accounting operations of the company. Conceptualized and created numerous

business plans for cellular operator customers to attract investment in

their company.

Notable Achievements:

> Directly coordinated with marketing person in selling and financing a

country-wide wireless system for Kazakhstan

> Acquired letter of commitment from the Bank of New York and letter of

interest in order to ensure the transaction from Overseas Private

Investment Corporation (OPIC)

> Guided the managers in planning and budgeting process for the

implementation of new strategic direction

> Completed the preparation of Pro-Forma financial statements for

Confidential Discussion Memorandum, outlining the company's

reorganization

> Handled the organization and implementation of two layoffs for downsizing

of the company

Fairchild Communications Services Co. - Chantilly, VA

Finance Vice President Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Controller

Served as an integral member of the senior executive team, responsible for

completing more than 20 acquisitions. Handled due diligence, purchase price

calculation of acquisitions, post closing problem resolution, and

identification of $4 million in synergies. Set strategic direction in the

acquisition and integration of a company in an adjacent market.

Island Creek Coal Company - Lexington, KY

Transshipment Division Controller Cash Manager Accounting Manager

Senior Accountant Consolidation Accountant

Awards and Recognitions

< Voted 8 times as "Super CPA" by the members of Virginia Society of

CPAs, published (each year) in the November issue of the Virginia

Business Magazine

< Earned selection as one of the finalists for the 2006 CFO of the Year

award presented by the Virginia Business Magazine and Virginia Society

of CPAs

Education and Credentials

Graduate Courses in International Finance - George Mason University,

Fairfax, VA

Master of Business Administration - Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Economics - Western Kentucky University,

Bowling Green, KY

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License # 11240 - State of Virginia

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA)

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