Finance, Program Management, Compliance
Resume:
KEVIN T. SHANNAHAN
LIVONIA, MI 48152
CELL PHONE 734-***-****
E-MAIL: *****.*********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
General Dynamics Land Systems Sterling Heights, MI
Manager, Finance – Regulatory Compliance 2011-Present
Manage the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program for the Division including all of the sub-business units located in North America and Europe.
Coordinate scoping and testing of key business process and information technology general and application controls and develop and implement remediation actions.
Supplement SOX testing with periodic review of other significant controls to include, but not limited to billing, accounting, purchasing and contract administration.
Fully integrate a newly acquired business into the planning, testing and reporting activities of SOX compliance.
Submit monthly status reporting of SOX controls and testing to Corporate Headquarters.
Support KPMG (independent auditors) in their testing and evaluation of the key SOX controls throughout the year.
Manager, Finance – Cost Estimating, Process Center Finance 2006-2010
Managed Regulatory Compliance group focused on maintaining a US Government approved Cost Estimating System.
Implemented and maintained pricing tools, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Developed and integrated Contract Management tools, templates, policies and procedures.
Conducted internal audits, developed and reported proposal cycle time metrics and implemented improvement initiatives with functional organizations. Supported maintenance of disclosure statements, incurred cost submission, budgeting, auditing and analysis.
Served as the primary point of contact with the US Government (DCAA and DCMA) on all Estimating related issues and all pre and post-award audits.
Developed and reported key Financial and performance metrics for Engineering programs including Earned Value Management analysis and reporting (EVMS).
Managed new business funds (research and development (IR&D), bid and proposal (B&P), and market assist (MA) budget and work orders.
Conducted financial analysis on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) savings projects for the Division.
Ensured compliance with internal policies and Federal Regulations including International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Senior Business Development Specialist 2005-2006
Managed Business Development activities for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and classified armor accounts.
Provided support to the Program Office through the implementation of business development projects for new or existing products, technologies or services.
Teamed with Strategic Planning and Business Alliances to identify and pursue new product markets and licensing opportunities.
Teamed with Engineering to determine feasibility of new product development in response to a customers capability gap or future requirement.
Monitored the Federal Business Opportunities Database and recommended bid or no-bid decisions to the Program Office and Senior Leadership.
Monitored US Government funding and supported the Program Office in the development of both Operating and Strategic Plans.
Marketed current and future products at Defense Industry trade shows by working in the product display areas, presenting vehicle feature information and addressing questions from the end users and US Government procurement officers.
Prepared program briefings for Sr. Leadership and Washington lobbyists to facilitate programmatic and funding discussions with the United States Congress.
Sr. Estimating Specialist 2001-2005
Led the development of new business proposals and cost volumes for combat vehicle platforms.
Primary interface with US Government Contracting Officers on fact finding, audits and negotiations.
Valeo Corporation Auburn Hills, MI
Commercial Business Analysis and Strategic Planning 2000-2001
Developed strategic plans, business cases and accounts for engine cooling module and hydraulic product lines.
Managed Chrysler accounts relative to design definition, manufacturing strategy, business case development, writing, presenting and negotiating quotations.
Robert Bosch Corporation Farmington Hills, MI
Pricing and Business Planning Sr. Analyst / Supervisor 1997-2000
Supervised four analysts in the pricing administration, support and strategic planning of starters and alternators, wipers and electric motors.
Coordinated the completion of global platform quotations and supported account managers in negotiations.
Coordinated the implementation of pricing and strategic planning policies and procedures in Mexico.
Lucas Varity Corporation Livonia, MI
Pricing and Cost Analyst 1996-1997
Supported the North American, European and Asian business units to develop new business proposals, cost efficient design and manufacturing strategies.
Conducted financial analysis related to new business proposals and profitability improvements for existing programs.
GKN Automotive, Inc. Auburn Hills, MI
Financial Analyst 1994-1996
Managed the completion and analysis of the business plan for the Division.
Acted as general ledger controller of $100M in import activities and managed banking relationships.
EDUCATION
1994 Walsh College Troy, MI
Master of Science in Finance
4.0 Cumulative G.P.A.
1992 University of Michigan Dearborn, MI
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
3.9 Cumulative G.P.A
USG CLEARANCE, AWARDS
USG Secret Level Security Clearance developing classified armor programs (2005 – 2008)
2004 Secretary of the Army Excellence in Contracting Award recipient
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