Kenneth R. Dettman

732-***-**** ac8eqe@r.postjobfree.com Freehold, NJ 07728

VP, Finance, Accounting & Administration; Controller

Highly credentialed executive with 25+ years' hands-on experience driving client/organizational profitability for government contractors. Proactive turnaround specialist with history of swiftly analyzing operational issues and devising cost cutting, automation, and efficiency solutions with limited resources. Business-savvy advisor reputed for providing strategic insight, capturing fresh financial opportunities and fueling productivity. Cross-functional team builder with proven ability to bridge communication gaps, boost morale and motivate top performance.

Areas of Expertise

Deltek GCS Premier, Costpoint & Vision Accounting GAAP FAR / DCAA Regulations QuickBooks

Financial Systems Implementation Proposal/Bid Development Internal Controls

Analysis, Planning & Reporting Project Forecasting Process/System Improvements

Risk Management & Due Diligence Contract Administration Internal/External Auditing

Cash Flow Turnaround Troubleshooting Team Training & Leadership

Professional History

Whitman, Cranbury, NJ (2017~ 2019)

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Held overall responsibility of the accounting functions for the organization, to include but not limited to the following areas: establish and maintain comprehensive accounting controls and efficient procedures, review and analysis of all financial reports, support the financial needs of operations, prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, manage accounts payable and maintain communications with vendors, oversee monthly billing process, prepare audit documents,, assist in identification and resolution of business and enterprise risks, establish policies and procedures for financial operations, supervise accounting staff and provide leadership for the continuous development of the accounting staff, as liaison between organization and outside accounting firm and construct an environment of learning and career enhancement. Also, managed and maintained accounting function of subsidiary company involved in a multi-million remediation project.

Technology & Management International LLC, Toms River, NJ (2008 ~ 2017)

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

Provided decisive leadership and direction to staff while overseeing all cash, asset management and financial strategies, accounting activities and bank relationships for women-owned small defense contracting firm serving government agencies (e.g., Navy Defense and FAA Fire Safety) and domestic/overseas commercial industry.

Key Contributions:

Instrumental in crafting proposal and winning $16B IDIQ contract award with US Army.

Reversed negative cash flow position and increased balance from $445K to $1.8M in first year.

Optimized efficiency and achieved federal compliance by converting billing system from QuickBooks to Deltek.

Authored new accounting manual and standardized and instituted new policies, procedures and best practices.

Hi-Tec Systems, Egg Harbor, NJ (2007 ~ 2008)

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION

Held chief leadership and management accountability for corporate finance, accounting, contracts and billing for award-winning Certified SBA serving DoT, DoD, Homeland Security, NASA and global travel industry.

Key Contributions:

Defined and executed strategic/tactical action plans that focused on improving financial performance, establishing long-term sustainable growth and maximizing productivity.

Identified and mitigated business risks and enhanced operational performance through core process improvements and system implementations, including reporting procedures, internal controls, and automation.

Spearheaded rapid conversion to Deltek GCS Premier and realized significant cost savings by outsourcing payroll system.

Kenneth R. Dettman

732-***-**** ac8eqe@r.postjobfree.com Freehold, NJ 07728

Professional History Continued…

L3 Communications-ILEX Systems, Eatontown, NJ (2005 ~ 2007)

CONTROLLER

Hired to heavy hitting position (formerly held by remote CFO) and charged with revamping financial operations for leading provider of broad range communication/electronic systems and national security solutions; publically traded firm headquartered in NYC with thousands of staff nationwide.

Key Contributions:

Established trusted staff relations and transformed hostile environment into cohesive unit in nine months.

Introduced proactive management techniques that strengthened company focus on cost avoidance/elimination.

Enhanced operational performance by instituting core business process and system improvements.

Identified billing reconciliation issue, influenced remittance change and rapidly reduced unknown receivables.

Acknowledged as key asset in establishing SOX compliance during division's first audit.

MTC Technologies / Vitronics, Inc., Eatontown, NJ (1998 ~ 2005)

SENIOR DIRECTOR / CONTROLLER / COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER / CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

Steadily progressed through highly visible roles to direct all financial, controlling and accounting functions for defense contractor. Provided senior management with significant strategic and business expertise after major contract loss that reduced headcount by 60% and depressed revenues to $7M.

Key Contributions:

Served as pivotal driver of financial turnaround across four-year period, restoring momentum and transforming 6-figure annual loss to 6-figure profit while positioning company for profitable sale.

Championed slow growth philosophy helping rebuild company to 110 employees while effectively mentoring staff, supervising small manufacturing division, expediting daily operations and monitoring $27.5M budget.

Proposed and earned senior management approval to institute monthly closing/rate reviews and appropriate computer-based accounting package, which stabilized overhead and general/administrative costs.

Improved and accelerated cash flow by teaming with Prime Contractors to initiate bi-weekly contract billings and negotiating deal modification with competitor that settled receivables at 25-30 day structure.

Pioneered and instituted direct deposit system (fully functional in three months), which streamlined check cutting process and reduced incremental costs while improving employee satisfaction.

Led successful conversion to new accounting system with zero downtime and billing interruptions.

Slashed operating expenses by 10% in 18 months via new annual budget development/maintenance process.

Received Visionary Award for Outstanding Individual Performance.

Foundational Background

Computer Sciences Corporation, SENIOR PROGRAM CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR

Materials Sciences Corporation, FINANCIAL COORDINATOR

Nations, Inc., MANAGER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

County Court Administrator's Office, COURT FINANCE OFFICER

Kenneth R. Dettman

732-***-**** ac8eqe@r.postjobfree.com Freehold, NJ 07728

Speaking Engagements

Deltek Annual Conferences (2012 ~ 2015)

TRAIN-THE-TRAINER SESSIONS, GCS Report Writer Function

Education

Monmouth University, MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Lynchburg College, BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; Double Major in Business and History

Industry Credentials

ISO 9001 Certified Management Representative Certification

Deltek GCS Premier and Job Costpoint Training Certificate

Greenbelt Six Sigma Certification Subcontract Management in Government Contracting Course

Personal Credentials

Certified Personal Trainer CPR Certified AED Certified

Keywords: chief financial officer, controller, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Contract Audit Administration, funding status reports, financial statements, tax reporting, general ledger, GL, accounts payable, AR, pricing methodology, balance sheet, revenue calculations, cost pool setup, MS Office, Excel, ADP

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