JOHN O. AKANNI, MBA

Manassas, VA ***** Cell: 571-***-**** ac01cg@r.postjobfree.com

Experience Summary

Results oriented finance executive with 20 years of diverse experience in managing complex solutions and organizations, excels in bringing clarity, focus, and effectiveness into teams operating in challenging situations.

Experience managing large budgets, maximizing value, and building trust based relationships at all levels of the organization and with clients by delivering on commitments. Regularly exercises independent judgment, a high level of analytical skill in solving complex and unusual technical, administrative and managerial problems.

Perform non-routine functional activities of projects and providing management and direction to project personnel; experience developing and implementing strong internal control systems in all aspect business operations.

Professional knowledge of Federal Financial Statements, Federal Financial Management laws and regulations (including OMB Circulars and Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) and the Treasury Financial Manual (TFM)

Education/Specialized Training/Computer Skills/Professional Affiliations

Education: Masters of Business Administration (MBA): May 1989, General Business – Hampton University (Hampton, Virginia)

Bachelors of Science: May 1987, Accounting – Norfolk State University (Norfolk, Virginia)

Security Clearance: Secret

Professional Affiliations:

oVirginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA), Northern Virginia Chapter 2016

oPeninsula Chamber of Commerce, Institute of Management Accountants 1990-1994

Specialized Training/Computer Skills: Prism Requisitioned and Initiating Award Modifications, Microsoft Tools: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Oracle Database 8i Training, Oracle Financial Suite 11, Controller Workshops, Thinking Outside the Box Workshop, Cash Flow Management Workshop, Performance Measurement Workshop, Federal Capital Planning and Programming and the Exhibit 300, Earned Value Management Training

Workforce Development and Federal Contract Management Certificate, 2011: Courses included, Introduction to Federal Government Contract; Federal Solicitation, Bid & Proposal Process; Proposal and Costing for Federal Procurements; Contract Performance & Management; Contract Closeout; Statement of Work and Marketing to Federal Government

relevant professional experience

Project Manager April 2015 – May 2017

Collins Consulting Inc.

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), J8 Finance, Comptroller Reorganization/Redesign and Accounting Operations

Provided accounting knowledge and support to assist DLA in achieving full financial statement audit sustainment of Working Capital Funds (WCF), Transaction Funds (TF), and substantial coverage of General Funds (GF).

Assisted in the development of detailed project plans to monitor and track progress. Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

Established a communication schedule to update stakeholders on the progress of the project and reviewed work products of the project team regularly to ensure the quality of the deliverables.

Demonstrated professional knowledge of accounting and audit theory, concepts and generally accepted standards, principles, practices, and their application in federal government accounting.

Led the development of the Concept of Operations (CONOPs) document for Center of Financial Excellence (CoFE), Order-to Cash (O2C), P2P, Acquire-to-Retire (A2R), Plan-to-Stock (P2S), and Hire-to-Retire (H2R).

Provided subject matter expertise for financial accounting and operations conducted for H2R Accounting Cycle Office (ACO) in effort to reorganize the organization structure into accounting cycle offices.

Assisted in the development of various training courses and handbook presentations for Accounting Principles, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and Plan to Stock (P2S) modules.

Performed the quarterly reconciliation of GF, WCF, and TF Crosswalk.

Reviewed Audit Readiness Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), System Change Requests (SCRs), Functional Decompositions, Process Cycle Memorandums (PCMs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Worked with teams in the revision of GS-0510 position development and establishment of standardized position descriptions and career progression levels for jobs with similar major functions, duties, responsibilities, complexities, levels of difficulty, job series and grade level for all employees within the Director of Financial Analysis and Accounting Operations.

Reviewed Federal Regulatory guidance and references from OPM and Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapter 51, Section 5104 on developing Financial Position Descriptions (PDs).

Reviewed the DLA J8 Re-organization General Order to identify employees, and their respective PDs, assigned to the Director of Financial Analysis and Accounting Operations.

Developed a detailed organizational structure outline detailing functions and roles.

Conducted research and analysis of SOPs related to H2R that were identified in PCMs and housed in eWorkplace to determine their applicability to functions identified in the Accounting and Financial Operations Calendar (AFOC) and Detailed Organization Structure (DOS). Later collaborated with training team to provide subject matter expertise of the H2R functions to develop course objectives for new and existing employees assigned to the H2R ACO. The objectives were used to develop a DLA short term training plan.

Recommended key performance indicators for successful reorganization of H2R ACO within the finance directorate (J8).

Created a crosswalk of the functions in the H2R ACO Accounting and AFOC and DOS, tracing back to applicable PCMs and SOPs.

Senior Financial Management Analyst Aug 2012–Apr 2015

Key Management Partners, Inc. (KMP)/DHS

Prioritized support and conducted the compilation of reports from various federal financial management database systems to produce financial reports for multi-echelon of government organizations and activities.

Developed relationships with and responded to multiple government organizations executive providing analytical support in response to annual budgets requests.

Generated ad-hoc financial reports, to include budget obligations, reconciliation of variances and forecasts

Assisted executive level staff in providing professional and technical services in support of ITSO (Information Technology Support Organization) acquisition requirements.

Supported ITSO staff in developing pre-solicitation documentation, which includes acquisition plans, statements of work/objectives and cost estimates.

Assisted client in establishing mechanism for tracking and processing ITSO acquisition activities through the lifecycle.

Gained knowledge of various Department of Homeland Security (DHS) procurement, information technology and financial management systems.

Familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Home land Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Manual (HSAM) as it relates to ITSO.

Provided assistance in reviewing, monitoring and updating acquisition documentation to ensure ITSO programs comply with acquisition statutes and regulations.

Ensured that document content and formats are in accordance with established guidance, policies and procedures.

Senior Financial Management Analyst/Consultant Jan 2012-Apr 2012

Longevity Consulting Inc. /DHS

Revised cost projection for existing and planned investments and developed seven years projection plans for the National Capital Regional Interoperable Communication Infrastructure (NCR-ICI). Provided seven years projection reporting framework based on three key factors of cost, population, and resources.

Revised methods of producing future NCR-ICI investments projection using Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) model.

Enhanced the governance framework for the NCR-ICI cost sharing methodology, process, procedures, roles and responsibilities.

Provided subject matter expertise in the preparation of financial reports based on OMB Circulars A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control; A-127, Financial Management Systems; A-134, Financial Accounting Principles and Standards; and the Federal Information Systems Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).

Program Manager/Supervisory Senior Aug 2008–Aug2009

Integrated Finance & Accounting Solutions (IFAS), LLC/DEA

Conducted training for DEA Financial Management Department on the use of Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) in the account receivable, account payable, fixed asset, general ledger, budgets, and procurement components. Our training team delivered 140 courses nationwide and received an 89% satisfaction rating from DEA trainees.

Provided technical application support to employees as needed on the system. Developed and implemented a system to evaluate the skill, experience, and professional development needs of IFAS staff.

Interfaced with senior government officials to review and analyze funded and obligated funds with unidentified requirements. Tested the accounting code in the DOJ integrated system and provided feedback of the changes to the DEA allowance managers.

Monitored the monthly-undelivered orders (UDO’s) relevant to budget execution, contract commitments, obligations, and expenditures for the Financial Management and Analysis Department.

Financial Consultant Jan 2001 - Jul 2008

Akanni Management, LLC

Provided consultation services to managers of small businesses, ensuring compliance with GAAP reporting. Prepared financial statements in compliance with GAAP and taxation requirements for federal, state, local, and county governments.

Established procedures and timetables for budget format, structure, content and submission; trained owners and staff on the documented procedures. Assisted owners in establishing and executing the established budget and meeting budget constraints.

Leveraged the existing balanced scorecard and program dashboard; establish consistent, objective-based performance standards of accountability program. Coordinated and reviewed general accounting journal entries and supervised the work of client staff. Demonstrated highly developed written, technical, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Gained experience in forecasting, logistics, scheduling inventory requirements for production and maintenance departments, and knowledge of strategic sourcing strategies in the execution of a program.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Financial Analyst/Project Lead JUN 2006 – NOV 2006

Drayton, Drayton & Lamar (DDL) Inc./HUD

Senior Management Analyst MAR 2006 – MAY 2006

CNS, Inc./DHS

Senior Financial Manager NOV 2004 – FEB 2006

SET/Apptis/TSA

Senior Accountant JUN 2004 – NOV 2004

Booth Management Consulting, LLC

Sr. Management Accountant FEB 2004 – MAY 2004

Robert Half Management Resources

Controller JUN 2001 – DEC 2001

Central Parking System

Senior Financial Accountant NOV 2000 – MAY 2001

New Port News Shipbuilding

Senior Management Analyst JUL 1999 – OCT 2000

System Integration/US Coast Guard

Chief Fiscal Officer/Business Manager JUL 1993 – JUN 1999

Virginia Department of Corrections – Haynesville, VA

Accounting Professor JUN 1990 – JUN 1993

Hampton University

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