Program Finance/Cost Analyst Senior/Principal

Elizabeth A. Stewart

*** ********** ****** ****, ****** Robins, GA 31088

Cell: 478-***-**** Work: 478-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a financial/cost management position which will utilize my exemplary work experiences and

education.

Skills

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) – March 2013

Active Secret Clearance – September 2013

20 plus years exemplary financial analysis and accounting experience -14 years within the Aerospace

Defense Industry with increased responsibility and oversight in all aspects of Program Finance.

Six Sigma Specialist, Basis of Estimate, Earned Value Management (EVMS) - Certification Level II,

Raytheon Time & Material SME, Truth in Negotiations (TINA), Life Cycle Costing/ Forecasting,

Work Breakdown Structure development.

Advanced skills in numerous computer systems and software to include: SAP, Business Warehouse,

PRISM, (Was part of the implementation as a Power User of SAP while working at Raytheon ),

Excel, Access, MPM, Winsight, Microsoft Project & PowerPoint. Easily learn new systems well and

quickly.

Professional demeanor, personable, and effectively communicate with all levels of management and

staff, and customers, establishing mutual respect. Personable and adaptable team player with very

strong "roll up your sleeves" work ethics. Resourceful and pro-active self-starter with an eye for

detail. Process Improvement oriented. Ability to effectively and accurately perform analysis of large

amounts of data timely. Team Spirited Leader.

Proven ability to adhere to stringent regulatory standards in a fast paced work atmosphere with

understanding of current regulations pertaining to cost accounting standards, FAR/DFAR, Earned

Value Management Systems (EVMS), EAC policies, and generally accepted accounting

principles/CAS /DFAR/FAR.

Activity Based Costing and Easy OROS/ABC Activity Based Software in the Banking Industry 1998

thru 2000 while a Cost Analyst III for corporate banking.

Work Experience

Spectrum Comm, Inc.

Senior Cost Analyst – C2ISR Contracting Unit Robins Air Force Base,

GA 8/2013 –Present

Utilizing a myriad of advanced Excel skills, cost estimating techniques, and vast knowledge and

experience in program management finance in the defense industry; perform complex cost/financial

modeling, travel, and material cost verifications to support C2ISR contracting. Provide contracting

officers with sound recommendations and support during negotiation meetings with defense contractors .

Value of contracts worked and completed range from $204 million to $1 million.

S&K Aerospace, LLC

Finance Manager - (PROS IV) Stockbridge, GA

5/2012 –

11/2012

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Elizabeth A. Stewart

331 Smithville Church Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088

Cell: 478-***-**** Work: 478-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

For prime contractor of an Air Force contract with a funding ceiling of $975 million in support of Foreign

Military Sales (FMS) of over 90 countries with oversight of the Air Force Security Assistance Center

(AFSAC) PROS Program office. From startup, implemented finance controls and procedures for new

contract. Responsible for the processing and oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable

implementation and design of manual processes in a labor intensive environment, outside any financial

system, until automation and programming of a financial system is completed and implemented.

Extensive use of advanced Excel financial modeling techniques to provide upper management various ad

hoc reports, program metrics, and financial reporting. Maintained strict adherence to contract

requirements. Provided team spirited leadership to finance personnel and other staff. Established accounts

for nearly 300 registered vendors while establishing strong working relationships.

Raytheon - Space and Airborne Systems - Tactical Airborne Systems – F-15 Sustainment Programs

Senior Financial Analyst Warner

Robins, GA

2/2005 – 5/2012

Successful in consistently providing accurate and timely financial/cost analysis for F-15 Sustainment

Programs of off-site Program Management Office. Responsible financial oversight of projects from

contract award to closure. Accurate and timely preparation of quarterly forecasts and variance analysis,

annual operating plan and estimate at completion (EAC) presentation to senior management of all Warner

Robins T&M, FFP, and CPFF contracts. Accurate and detailed variance analysis, cost analysis, and a

myriad of ad hoc reporting. Effectively communicate financial status at weekly meetings with senior

management and weekly program management reviews (PPR). Proven ability to adhere to stringent

regulatory standard in a fast paced work atmosphere with understanding of current regulations pertaining

to cost accounting standards CAS, FAR/DFAR, EVMS, EAC policies, and generally accepted accounting

principles. Advanced skills in numerous computer systems and software to include: SAP, Business

Warehouse, PRISM (Business Power User), Excel (pivot tables, Vlookup, macros), Access and Relational

Databases, Microsoft Project & PowerPoint. Recognized as a spirited team player with the ability to

effectively coach staff in a fast paced competitive and changing work environment. Assists in proposal

and basis of estimate completions, work-break down structure set up, oversight of all invoicing to

customers, cash flow analysis, forecasting, budgeting, review of contract modifications, overhead

allocations in support of PMO office. Proven excellent problem resolution skills with great diligence in

getting to the root cause and exemplary follow up skills. Dedicated in providing internal and external

customers with exceptional service and always willing to go the extra mile. Extensive and effective use

of SAP and Business Warehouse. Also was part of the integration team to ensure Warner Robins unique

program needs were addressed when Raytheon Company implemented SAP

Northrup Grumman Warner Robins,

GA

Program Control Representative II 8/2003 – 2/2005

For large Department of Defense Engineering Contractor, effectively utilize 8 software systems with

knowledge of government contracting, FAR, DFAR, and Cost Schedule regulations to baseline/budget

numerous DoD projects. Monitored the financial performance using Earned Value Management

methodologies for T&M, FFP, CPFF, and ID/IQ projects. Accurate and timely preparation of CDRLs.

Perform forecasting and Earned Value analysis for presentation to senior management. Coordinated with

Program Managers to resolve issues and provide sound recommendations.

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Elizabeth A. Stewart

331 Smithville Church Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088

Cell: 478-***-**** Work: 478-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

S&K Technologies, Inc. Warner

Robins, GA

Financial Manager - F-15 Multinational Repair & Return Program 3/2001 – 8/2003

Successfully managed the financial performance with attention to details in the areas of auditing, financial

analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, expenditure and sales forecasts, accounts payable, and accounts

receivables for program. Assisted in the design of the accounting system and implementation to

successfully track and audit the financial transactions of the program for section 8a contractor.

Professionally communicated with all levels of management, government customers, vendors, and staff

with proven ability to resolve issues promptly and effectively as a team. Proactive in seeking out potential

problems and improvement opportunities of the programs financial system processes while adhering to

S&K's internal procedures. Often volunteered for special projects to assist other areas in the company and

government customers utilizing advanced Excel spreadsheet development skills to improve efficiencies of

operations. Instrumental in preparing briefings and reports that have drawn praise from the customer,

corporate headquarters, and governmental agencies for accuracy and visual perspective.

TRW - Lucas Aerospace Cargo Systems

Macon, GA

Senior Accountant (Contract Assignment) 6/2000 – 3/2001

Contract assignment - Oversaw Accounts Payable department and assisted Controller in providing sound

financial data as company was being closed down. Accurately and timely provided overhead expense

account data, prepared myriad of month end reports, account reconciliations and other ad hoc reporting.

Automated input to overhead expense reports.

Crane, Lear Romec Aerospace Division

Elyria, OH

Cost Accountant (Contract Assignment) 4/2000 –

6/2000

Priced quotes for governmental and commercial customers for aircraft pumps in an aerospace

manufacturing facility utilizing MANMAN mainframe systems and Excel spreadsheets .

Forrest City Enterprises, Inc. Cleveland, OH

Senior Financial Analyst (Contract Assignment) 1/2000 – 3/2000

Preformed accounting analysis of 9 High rise apartment complexes for a 3.6 billion dollar real estate

corporation. Analyzed general ledger accounts, cash flow impact analysis, budget to actual, month

end/year end expense accrual and adjusting journal entries. Also, calculated depreciation allocations,

prepared mortgage payments, wire transfers, partner distributions, check requests and 10-K forms.

National City Corporation Cleveland, OH

Cost/Financial Analyst III- Cost Accounting Group Corporate Accounting 1995 –

1/2000

(Acquired First Of America Bank Corporation in 1998)

Diligent in the research, collection, and analysis of financial and statistical information for the

development of unit and activity/sub-product cost data for use in expense allocations, operational

performance, budget preparation, and pricing studies for the Retail Branch Network, ATM, Online

Banking, and Marketing for a 88 billion dollar asset financial institution. Effective use of Summit then

OROS Easy ABCPlus Cost Accounting Software for cost modeling, Oracle Relational Database OFSA

(TSER), SAR and Excel to accumulate data, reconcile volumes and direct / indirect cost center expenses.

Incorporated numerous formulas (Vlookups, if-then, and others) within Excel spreadsheet alignment files

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Elizabeth A. Stewart

331 Smithville Church Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088

Cell: 478-***-**** Work: 478-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

to automate the flow of cost information, successfully decreasing the quarterly cost production time in

half by reducing manual input time and errors during a new system conversion, Summit to OROS Easy

ABCPlus. Performed accurate and informative ad-hoc analysis to effectively aid management in their

decision making processes and always with a passion to learn more of activity based costing

methodologies, strong work ethic, and spirited team player. Often asked by head manager to represent

Cost Group in many corporate accounting meetings due to excellence in professional demeanor, follow up

on problem resolution, effective communication, enthusiasm, and personable attributes.

First Of America Bank Corporation Kalamazoo, MI

(Acquired by National City Corporation in merger finalized in 1998) 7/1997 –

3/1998

Financial Analyst II - Managerial Cost Team (MAT) Corporate Accounting

Enthusiastically trained in cost accounting with emphasis on activity based costing methodologies and

OROS Easy ABCPlus activity based costing software. Assisted other team members in ongoing cost

accounting projects and other management analysis for the corporation. Performed ad-hoc reporting as

requested by management.

First Of America Bank Corporation Kalamazoo, MI

(Acquired by National City Corporation in merger finalized 1998) 7/1995 – 7/1997

Bond Purchases & Sales Analyst - Capital Markets, Trust Division

Promoted to analyst within first nine months of employment due to quickly mastering and developing all

aspects of the purchases and sales department’s operational functions. Under stringent regulatory board

requirements and deadlines, accountable for processing and settlement of municipal bond trades and

underwritings, of $50 million to $250 million daily. Developed complex Excel spreadsheets to balance

trade debits and credits (buys/sells), identify sources of problems, and expedite corrections to ensure

timely settlement. Managed and approved contract comparisons. Instrumental in trouble shooting system

trade errors when firm automated trade processing from manual input to ADP to generate automatically

from Bloomberg to Uptick Tradewind systems.

Coca Cola Bottling Of Michigan Bay

City, MI

Route Accountant/Auditor 6/1994 – 7/1995

Audited all route settlement information that effected inventory, sales accounting and accounts

receivable/payable utilizing Basis AS400. Promptly resolved cash/load errors and tracked driver

shortages/overages before generating reports to meet tight deadlines daily. Recognized by senior

management as an outstanding team player for consistently providing others assistance beyond the scope

of position responsibilities to meet companies ongoing initiatives and sales efforts.

Education

Wesleyan College Macon, GA

Master's Degree 3/2013

Major: Master of Business Administration (MBA)

GPA: 3.27 of 4.0

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI

Bachelor's Degree 12/2005 **

Major: Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Minor: Business Administration GPA 3.25 of 4.00

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Elizabeth A. Stewart

331 Smithville Church Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088

Cell: 478-***-**** Work: 478-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

**First walked through graduation ceremony in May 1994 (GPA: 3.47 of 4.00); however, was unable

due to uncontrollable circumstances to complete a course (Native American Literature). Had worked from

June1994 through December 2005 within the scope of a Bachelor's degree until formally finishing the

requirement to confer my Bachelors of Science Degree upon me in December 2005

References Furnished Upon Request

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