Accounting Management
Resume:
Van N. An
Silver Spring, MD ****1
*********@*****.***
E XECUTIVE S UMMARY
Proven Senior Leader with extensive experience in Accounting/Finance for non-profit organizations.
Self-motivated with a strong foundation in balancing multiple responsibilities and implementing
appropriate actions to meet goals. Exceptionally well organized, accurate and resourceful, with a wide
range of managerial and technical skills and experience. Excellent communications and presentation
skills with an ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees. Attention to detail and
consistent in taking initiative. Fluency in English, French and Vietnamese.
P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Washington, DC July 1990 – September, 2013
Financial Officer, NAS President Office/Executive Division (May 2008 – September, 2013)
Managed and oversaw all accounting functions and financial activities of the NAS Executive
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Office, the President Office and the Beckman /Irvine Programs, including developing unit
policies and procedures on financial management, preparing and managing operating budgets,
ensuring compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), auditing
requirements, contractual obligations and budgetary limitations
Held overall responsibility for units’ general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, timesheet
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audit, reconciliations, audit and approval of travel expense reimbursements, month/year-end
closing schedules, as well as planning and monitoring of cash flow
Liaised with the Office of Chief Financial Officer, Contract and Grant Accounting, and other
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operating units within the National Academies to ensure alignment in the development and
execution of unit accounting and financial policies and procedures
Established and monitored department budget and ensured budget parameters were met.
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Provided periodical cost projections and spending forecasts. Led the annual budget planning
process
Partnered with program staff to track funding and to report on grants and contracts from
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foundations, international organizations and the Federal agencies
Led and trained unit financial staff to proactively understand and meet the needs of the NAS
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Executive Office in order to provide seamless accounting and financial services to the Office
through different business cycles
Served as “Super User” for the implementation of the new PeopleSoft financial systems and
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participated in a special taskforce to review delivered functionality and make recommendations
to improve system processes
Managed, developed and mentored accounting staff in performance management and reviews, as
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well as in skills and knowledge development
Financial Associate, Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences (August 1998 – April 2008)
Provided financial and contractual management and advice to the Board of Directors and
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Program Officers to enable them to maintain optimum contractual integrity on their projects
Prepared and delivered timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to
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management and staff, funding agencies and donors, while ensuring compliance to government
financial reporting regulations
Performed financial analysis to provide the Boards visibility into the balance sheets and cost
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projections
Monitored revenue recognition for budgeting, reporting and closing in collaboration with Office
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of Contracts and Grants to resolve funding application issues
Conducted Program Board review for the Executive Director on a quarterly basis
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Worked closely with Board of Directors, and Sr. Program Officers to ensure clarity around long
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term funding requirements
Developed financial business plans and forecasts, including analysis of effectiveness and model
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growth projections
Assisted in the preparation of quarterly financial report (533Q), closeout certification for all the
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expired cost centers
Trained, advised and provided support on matters relating to budget, accounting and finance to
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Project Associates, Project Assistants for the Board on Physics and Astronomy and the Board on
Mathematical Sciences
Contract & Grant Accountant, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (July 1990 – July 1998)
Performed budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution
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changes, as well as reconciliations and follow-up on payments
Managed grant closeout functions required by Grants and Contracts Administration and
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sponsors, including reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices and purchase order
liquidations
Assisted with the time and effort reporting system, ensuring completeness and compliance with
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applicable regulations
Prepared quarterly/annual/final financial reports for submission to various agencies and private
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foundations
Participated in the preparation for year-end audit reports and schedule, including monitoring to
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ensure financial reviews and analyses were carried out to facilitate a smooth audit process.
Liaised with and coordinated responses to internal and external auditors
Participated in the conversion, development and modification of the financial accounting
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systems. Provided inputs and recommendations to the IT /Business Services Group (BSG) to
improve the functionality of the systems
Conducted special projects, as assigned
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Specialties: Contract and grant management, financial analysis, cash management, budgeting and
forecasting, audit management, fiscal oversight, technology acquisition and implementation
Knowledge of general and Federal accounting and acquisition principles and regulations, such as
GAAP, CAS, DFARS, FAR, and their domestic and international applications
Proficient knowledge of the OMB Circulars, including A-21, A-110, A-122 and A-133
Leadership skills include implementing and developing new organizational structures,
communicating and collaborating with diverse members, coaching and developing other staff
members and executing organization strategies
PeopleSoft, MS Office, Lotus Notes, OS X Software, Paradox, Deltek
EDUCATION
Diplôme de Master (Master of Science) – Finance, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
License (Bachelor of Science) – Public Administration/Finance, Université de Montpellier,
Montpellier, France
Certificate - High Performance Leadership, Cornell University/ School of Industrial and Labor
Relations, Ithaca, NY
Certificate - Change Leadership, Cornell University/ School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Ithaca,
NY
Certificate - Managing For Execution, Cornell University/ School of Industrial and Labor Relations,
Ithaca, NY
Executive Education: Corporate Law, Advanced Macro Economics, Corporate Finance, Corporate
Taxation, Advanced Accounting
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Individual Distinguished Services Award, 1999
Certificate of Appreciation (Expertise & Contribution for teaching IFAS to DEPS’s staff), 2001
Distinguished Group Award, 2002
Cash Awards for Outstanding Performance, 2009, 2011, 2012
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