Accounting Manager

Introduction

My skills in developing cost models and preparing cost proposals for Government Contracts are second to none. My approach to problem solving is balanced between creative expression and traditional methods and can also be characterized by realism and a down-to-earth quality. Finally, I am an extremely careful worker, very systematic and on top of every detail.

Diverse accounting and financial management responsibilities have contributed a great deal toward my abilities as a Proposal Pricing Specialist. I have a solid working knowledge of all general and cost accounting functions, as well as FAR and CAS requirements for Government contracts. Hands-on duties have included all general and cost accounting functions, budgets and forecasts, development of CAS Disclosure Statements, and extensive interface with DCAA for proposal audits.

Objective

Develop cost models and prepare cost/price proposals to various agencies of Federal, State and Local Government as a Consultant.

Summary

Since 1996 I have prepared government contract cost/price proposals, developed sophisticated cost models, and managed all aspects of cost/price volume submissions to various government agencies, prime contractors and subcontractors. Prior to this time, I performed in various financial capacities as a Budget Manager for a Non-profit, Consultant, Controller, Director of Finance and Vice-President/Controller in the Aerospace Industry. Most of my experience has been in government contracting, which adds to my ability to prepare cost proposals in this environment.

Skills

Cost Model Development

Cost Volume Preparation

Supporting Cost Narrative

Parametric Burn Rates

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

Financial Analysis

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Powerpoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

General Accounting

Cost Accounting

Employment

1.Self-employed –Manning, SC, Senior Proposal Pricing Specialist / Consultant, Jul 03 to Present

Developed format of price/cost volumes and pricing reports in compliance with client disclosure statement, RFP instructions, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Maintained adequate records to substantiate figures for audit.

Developed pricing presentations for cost reviews with client senior management.

Researched and produced cost/pricing narrative for submission with proposals.

Prepared and processed wage and salary rates, taxes, insurance, employee benefits, travel, equipment, office and vehicle requirements, as required by government solicitations and related wage determinations and labor agreements.

Developed cost projections for materials, equipment and other direct costs (ODC’s) required to support proposed project staff.

2.Johnson Controls World Services – Cape Canaveral, FL, Senior Pricing Specialist, Jul 96 to Jan 02

Developed format of price/cost volumes and pricing reports in compliance with company disclosure statement, RFP instructions, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Maintained adequate records to substantiate figures for audit.

Developed pricing presentations for cost reviews with senior management.

Researched and produced cost/pricing narrative for submission with proposals.

Performed analysis of company historical data to be used for projection of material and other direct costs on future proposals.

Prepared and processing wage and salary rates, taxes, insurance, employee benefits, travel, equipment, office and vehicle requirements, as required by government solicitations and related wage determinations and labor agreements.

Developed cost projections for materials, equipment and other direct costs (ODC’s) required to support proposed project staff.

Collected and analyzed historical data used to project costs through use of parametric burn rates.

3.Playpal, Inc. – Rockledge, FL, Consultant/Financial Analyst, Aug 95 to Jul 96

Opened sales tax accounts in all 50 states and created a system to maintain compliance with tax laws for sales of company products.

4.Conforma Clad, A Pullman Company–W. Melbourne, FL, Controller, Aug 94 to Jul 95

Managed all Accounting functions of the division, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, order entry, payroll, job cost, purchase order, and inventory modules.

Setup complex annual budget and forecast models using Microsoft Excel, to monitor and track financial activities of the Company/Division.

Designed and implemented departmental budget that tracked monthly actual expenses versus budgeted expenses by department as an integral part of the monthly financial statements. Annual budget exceeded $10,000,000.

5.Child Care Association of Brevard County–Cocoa, FL, Budget Manager, Jun 93 to Aug 94

Created and maintained line item budgets for each program, such as Headstart, administered by this local Non-Profit funded by United Way.

6.American Consulting Services–Melbourne, FL, Consultant/Pricing Analyst, May 91 to Jun 93

Prepared cost proposals for clients of this Consulting firm in accordance with RFP requirements.

7.Vantage Associates, Inc.–San Diego, CA, Director of Finance, Sep 89 to Feb 91

Converted financial accounting from manual system to a PC based LAN.

Managed all Accounting functions of the division, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, order entry, payroll, job cost, purchase order, and inventory modules.

8.Reinhold Industries–Santa Fe Springs, CA, Vice President/Controller, Oct 76 to Aug 89

Managed Accounting, Purchasing and Contracts Departments for this Aerospace manufacturer.

Negotiated major contracts with customers for the Minuteman, MK12 and LEMDE Government Programs.

Developed comprehensive computerized business forecast models that provided actual and forecast data along with budget comparisons for both backlog and anticipated orders.

Defined and wrote specifications for labor reporting system including data input, report layouts and exception reports. Provided department managers the ability to analyze variances daily and effect necessary changes to improve efficiency.

Prepared and finalized the employee LBO of the Reinhold Division of Haveg Industries in 1980, including negotiation of a $2.5 million line of credit with a major California bank.

Profitably managed all financial activities of the company between 1980 and 1984, at a time when inflation was at record levels and interest rates exceeded 20%.

Sold company to Keene Corporation in 1984 for a 1000% stockholder return and automatic fifteen (15) year employee vesting in the Keene pension plan.

Education

California State University at Long Beach

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Finance

Cum Laude

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

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