Manager Accounting
Resume:
ADRIANN CULP
FREDERICK, MD 21703
301-***-**** (H) 301-***-**** (C)
abll6o@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Solid background in financial management and accounting with over 25 years
of experience. I have extensive knowledge of FAR's CAS and GAAP. I am a
highly motivated leader, adept at problem solving and communicating
effectively. I have developed a team of highly competent professionals to
lead teams in support of SOX, Import/Export, OSHA, FCPA and other
regulatory compliances.
QUALIFICATIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Chief Financial Officer, Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation, 20430 Century
Blvd., Germantown, MD 20874 (2005 to present)
As the CFO of a $400M revenue generating business, I am responsible for all
accounting, finance, contracting, pricing, government compliance,
facilities and human resource functions of the corporation. I manage a
total staff of 20 professionals
ACCOUNTING Leadership
. Manage the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting
schedules.
. Manage the accounting activities; to include Accounts Payable,
Accounts Receivable, Inventory and Fixed Assets and Cash Management
. Develop financial budgeting and forecasting plans, strategies and risk
mitigation
. Provide financial information and interpretations to management
including; Business analysis and reporting, cash flow reporting,
management and projections
. Provide leadership and direction to ensure the financial integrity and
performance excellence of the Finance and Accounting function
. Manage program cost control
. Manage banking relationships
. Develop and review policies and procedures
. Manage state and local taxation compliance.
. Recruit, train and develop finance and administration team
. Ensure processes are in place and effective for annual Strategic and
Operating Plans, monthly forecasting, reporting and financial
management in support of the business objectives
. Ensure the activities of the business and its employees comply with
the relevant Acts, legal demands and professional ethical standards
(GAAP, FAR, CAS, SOX)
. Manage accounting systems performance and integrity
FINANCE Leadership
. Provide guidance in Revenue recognition in accordance with SOP 81-1,
EITF 00-21, and SOP 97-2. Provide guidance in submitting provisional
billing rates, forward pricing rates, and incurred cost proposals in
accordance with the FAR.
. Provide guidance in the areas of pricing development and strategies
. Provide guidance in the area of Business Development process
improvements
. Lead the understanding and reporting of business performance results,
anticipate issues, provide internal/external perspective and
recommendations to address issues and improve results.
. Direct the analysis and development of financial expectations linked
to Strategic/Operating plans, and ongoing planning and forecasting
. Participated in Due Diligence for several acquisitions as a buyer and
seller of the business
. Manage 3rd party manufacturers to agreed upon delivery schedules
CONTRACTS Leadership
. Provide guidance in the areas of contract and subcontract negotiations
in accordance with FAR.
. Negotiate Provisional Billing rates, incurred cost rates and forward
pricing rates with DCAA.
. Manage GSA contracts.
GOVERNMENT AND INTERNAL COMPLIANCE Leadership
. Provide guidance in the areas of SOX, OSHA, Import/Export and FAR
compliance.
. Provide a team in support of both internal and external audits
HUMAN RESOURCE Leadership
. Lead a team of 2 HR Specialist
. Provide guidance in the areas of recruiting, benefits and salary
administration.
FACILITY Leadership
. Facility coordination including office construction and lease
negotiations
. Manage OSHA requirements
Senior Program Manager, EDS Government Division, Annapolis Junction,
Maryland, (2004 -2005)
Prepare cost proposal to develop the contracting business from a Government
Agency in the Annapolis Junction area. Specifically to enhance the
business in accounting system implementation support. The business did not
materialize.
Senior Director of Finance and Accounting, Intelsat General (formerly a
wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation who purchased the
COMSAT business), Bethesda, Maryland (1994 2004)
As the senior financial leader for the subsidiary I was responsible for
reporting the financial performance of a $150M business. I managed 6
accounting and finance professionals.
. Prepare and submit Incurred Cost data to DCAA for two Business Units
and Corporate 3-factor formula.
. Interface with DCAA for all cost issues including labor rate
verification, disclosures, compensation and pension issues.
. Coordinate with beneficial results thru 2001 incurred audits,
providing supporting cost documentation.
. Implement the Overhead and G&A rate structure in the Deltek and
Peoplesoft Systems to accommodate all Accounting and Organizational
Structure changes.
. Prepare and coordinate final vouchers for contract close outs along
with the necessary certifications to DCMA.
. Prepare and update Disclosure Statements for accounting and system
changes.
. Direct pricing activities, analyzed RFP requirements, produced Cost
Volumes, developed competitive pricing strategies.
. Prepare and submit annual forward pricing rates to DCAA.
. Perform CAS Compliance audits for all expenses direct and indirect.
. Establish Accounting practices and procedures for CAS Compliance.
. Assist in fact finding and negotiations on Government Contracts.
. Develop competitive strategies for Overhead and G&A rate structure.
. Supervise a staff of 3 financial analysts and 3 accounting
professionals
. Direct the preparation and review of the Business Unit's annual
budget.
. Direct the preparation and review of the Monthly Financial Operations
Report.
. Prepare the 5 year Long range Strategic Plan.
. Direct the Preparation of internal and external reports.
. Direct the analysis of Project Costs, Estimates-to-Complete (ETC) and
Estimates at Completion (EAC).
. Direct the analysis of all costs for indirect rate impacts.
. Direct the recognition of Revenue on CPFF and FP and T&M contracts.
. Direct the processing of Accounts Payable.
. Responsible for the accurate recording in the project cost ledgers.
. Direct the preparation of Accounts Receivable invoices and
Collections.
. Direct the recording of Fixed Assets.
. Report and Manage Cash Flows.
. Prepare consolidated financial statements.
. Responsible for the MIS conversion from Deltek to Peoplesoft and back
to Deltek.
. Responsible for the successful completion of the Sarbanes-Oxley
process audit.
. Responsible for the due diligence and M&A activities for the business
Manager Pricing, COMSAT General, Clarksburg, Maryland (1992 to 1994)
. Supervise a staff of 3 pricing analysts
. Direct pricing activities, analyzed RFP requirements, produced Cost
Volumes, develop competitive pricing strategies.
. Direct the analysis of all costs for indirect rate impacts.
. Prepare and submit annual forward pricing rates to DCAA.
Manager Cost Accounting, COMSAT General, Clarksburg, Maryland (1989 to
1992)
. Supervise a staff of 2 accountants
. Direct the analysis of all costs for indirect rate impacts.
. Prepare and submit annual forward pricing rates to DCAA.
. Prepare Job Summary and Labor Charging reports
Pricing Manager, Norden Service Company, Gaithersburg, Maryland (1987 to
1989)
Pricing Manager, Contel Spacecom, Gaithersburg, Maryland (1984 to 1987)
Sr. Financial Analyst, Lockheed-EMSCO, Greenbelt, MD (1982 to 1984)
Sr. Accountant, United States Service Industries, Washington, DC. (1978 to
1982)
Software system experience: Deltek GCS Premier, MAS 200, Peoplesoft,
Hyperion, Khalix, Microsoft: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
CLEARANCE
Secret 12/19/05 thru Present
Top Secret SSBI with Poly active through 12/19/05
EDUCATION
C.P.A. Maryland State Board of Accountancy
2009 Concord Law School JD
1988 Bowie State College M.G.A. Accounting
1978 University of Maryland B.S. Psychology
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