Project Manager Management

*************@*****.*** **** ** th Street,

M yrna Beckford NE

202-***-**** (mobile) Washington, DC

20017

Dynamic professional noted for leading program reviews and successfully identifying

organizational deficiencies, resulting in the implementation of process improvements in

operational, financial and management systems. Skill sets include project management,

internal controls/risk assessments, accounting, compliance, business process

reengineering; as well as, authoring standard operating procedures.

Strong knowledge of federal government requirements including the Defense Contract

Audit Agency (DCAA) Contract Audit Manual, Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No.

70, Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Office of Management

and Budget (OMB) Circulars (e.g. A-123), the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA),

Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), Government Accountability Office’s

(GAO) Standards for Internal Control, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA),

and the Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) Act.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Internal Controls/Risk Accounting Auditing

Management

Compliance Reviews Policy and Procedure Proposal

Development Development

Business Process Presentations-Writing Project Management

Reengineering

Budgeting Stakeholder and Vendor Leadership Coaching

Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR October 2010 to Present

Addx Corporation Feb 2013 – May 2013

Lead Financial Process Analyst

Client(s): Coastal America Partnership/National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration – WDC

Conduct a program review of financial and business processes to assess strengths and

weaknesses, and provide recommendations for operational improvements. Gather

information from stakeholder interviews and private-public partnership records.

Review of current initiatives under the National Ocean Policy. Develop process maps

to capture current and recommended administrative and financial workflows. Provide

benchmarking and strategic analysis.

Collabera August 2012 – December

2012

Audit/Business Process Solutions Consultant

Client(s): Freddie Mac – Making Home Affordable – Mclean, VA

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Developed audit job aids and checklists for the Sampling and Remediation processes.

Utilized proficiency in auditing standards, including Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX). Completed

training around the Making Home Affordable (an official program of the Departments

of the Treasury & Housing and Urban Development).

Paragon Technology Group May 2012 –

August 2012

Project Manager

Client(s): Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – Baltimore, MD

Developed charter for the Division of Data and Operations Management (DDOM) to

include the vision, mission, objectives and areas of responsibility for the information

technology (IT) team.

NeoSystems – Tysons Corner, VA Aug 2011 – Jan

2012

Policy and Procedure Manager

Washington, DC

Developed human resources and financial management policies and procedures utilized

by government contractors required to successfully pass DCAA system reviews (e.g.

A/P and cash disbursements, accrued liabilities, code of ethics and standards of

conduct, direct and indirect costs, and unallowable costs).

Lasso & Lasso LLC – Washington, DC Oct 2010

– Aug 2011

Accountant

Accounting support to include the proper accounting, billing, A/R, A/P, as well as

assistance in preparation for tax filing requirements.

PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) – Tysons Corner, VA

Senior Consultant Project Manager Sep

2009 – Oct 2010

Client(s): National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Successfully managed the review of the federal agency acquisition management lifecycle

process that included coordination with various programs and teams, and a sample size of

153 simplified (< $500k) and 59 unsimplified (>$500k) contracts. Review included

internal controls testing and reporting on the effectiveness of all phases of the acquisition

lifecycle- planning, pre- and post-award activities, contract administration, policy and

close-out. Reported test results and provided feedback on the process to include

improvements being implemented by the client. Developed processes, flowcharts and

narratives based on best practices (i.e. FAR, Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70 and OMB A-

123).

GRANT THORNTON LLP (GT) – ALEXANDRIA, VA

Senior Consultant Project Manager Oct

2006 – Sep 2009

Client(s): Transportation Security Administration (TSA), United States Coast

Guard (USCG), and Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AOUC)

Led OMB-A-123 internal controls projects. Created and maintained risk control matrices

and internal control test plans. Developed processes, flowcharts and narratives based on

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best practices (i.e. the DHS Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) Playbook,

and OMB A-123). Provided improper payment support in compliance with OMB-A-123 and

IPIA. Tested payment records to determine the susceptibility of improper payments.

Identified high risk programs using risk assessment methodologies. Authored federal

agency internal standard operating procedures for the implementation of OMB Circular A-

123 guidance over various financial functions (e.g. Human Resources/Payroll

Management, A/R /Revenue Management, Funds Balance with Treasury and A/P).

Developed training materials on improved future state processes related to compliance

and led training sessions to existing and new teams on implementation of those

processes. Contributed to company growth by means of business development and client

retention. Ensured completion and quality of project documentation and recommended

best practice improvements. Assisted in system conversion to PeopleSoft HCM. Developed

processes, flowcharts and narratives based on best practices (i.e. FAR, Auditing Standards

(SAS) No. 70 and OMB A-123).

DANIEL, MANN, JOHNSON AND MENDENHALL (DMJM)/ AECOM - ALEXANDRIA, VA

Project Accountant Nov 2005 –

Apr 2006

Managed all aspects of project accounting to include, project set up, developing project

work breakdown structures, budget updates, and cost forecasts. Reviewed project status

reports for funding, cost and revenue information. Performed all general accounting

activities: billing, journal entries, monthly statements, A/R aging, A/P, financial analysis,

job costing, and reconciliations, including intercompany transactions. Identified and

resolved A/R issues, prepared cash receipts and applied payments. Set-up financial

relationships, and processes necessary for GAAP compliance. Supervised and provided

technical accounting support to management, including evaluating accounting and

financial implications of complex business transactions.

ACSYS/ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES - WASHINGTON, DC Sep 2005 -

Nov 2005

Sr. Business Analyst

Short term assignment to create audit plans for the contributions of the overhead account

and interest collected from Member States in accordance with scope and complexity.

Ensured that audit findings, risk assessments and recommendations made during the

course were promptly communicated to management.

C2 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. /DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – WASHINGTON, DC

Senior Financial Analyst Sep 2004 –

Jun 2005

Client(s): Department of Transportation (DOT)

Assisted in data reconciliation and systems conversion activities, including the process of

transferring selected transactions from various systems. Ensured grants in the financial

system were included and applied properly. Coordinated with state and local offices.

Reviewed quarterly reports and financial status reports. Provided task management,

including the application of federal grant guidelines & relevant OMB circulars.

HELLMUTH, OBATA + KASSABAUM, INC. (HOK) – WASHINGTON, DC

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Sr. Project Accountant Sep 1998 –

Sep 2004

Managed accounting process for architecture and construction projects. Liaison with the

corporate office staff to resolve issues and outstanding problems in the area of A/R

Management and Revenue Cycle process. Coordinated with Project Managers in the

management of contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications,

approvals, and any additional services-related to billing. Prepared and maintained

project budget information, reconciling project costs with the general ledger,

performed financial analysis of project costs versus budgets. Ensured financial

transactions were properly recorded and reconciled.

EDUCATION

Executive M.B.A, Global Mgmt & Leadership, University of Maryland/Univ. College, 2006

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Univ. of the District of Columbia, 2004

Certificate, Business in a European Context, Universiteit Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgium,

2006

TRAINING

Currently training for the Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) exam

Trained in Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) courses (i.e. Governmental

Environment, Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Budgeting, Management

and Control)

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project), Oracle,

Peachtree, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, SAP

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish, including specialized knowledge of management and financial

terminology

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