Financial Manager

KELLY M. MARTIN

SUMMARY

Finance professional with over eleven years of diversified experience in financial reporting analysis, forecasting

and budget support, and auditing and controls. Able to successfully manage multiple, concurrent tasks and

remain detail focused. Adept to quickly mastering new systems and processes. Solid interpersonal and

organizational team collaboration skills with effective leadership and training capabilities. Expertise includes:

• A/R A.P, & G/L Account Analysis • EVM Operating and Capital Budget Preparation

• Accounting Policies & Regulatory Compliance • Credit & Collections Management

• Financial Statements & Management Reporting • Payroll Administration

• Capital Structure and Debt Financing • Tax Reporting and Preparation

P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIE NCE

Cubic Applications, Inc. – San Diego, CA 2/2012- Present

Operations Support and Education Group, Hampton, VA.

Lead Programs Controller

Manages a financial portfolio of $148+ million, and supervises the work product of 4 staff analysts.

Responsible for a timely and accurate month-end close. Review and approval of manual monthly recurring

journal entries. Performs compliance protocol to fulfill SOX operations and standards. Preparation and

presentation of month-end balance sheet flux analysis for upper-level management. Preparation of audit

schedules on a quarterly and annual basis. Collaboration with cross-functional teams in order to identify and

remediate margin leakage. Perform risk analysis of updates to current service offerings and system

configurations to ensure proper testing and implementation. Produce techni cal memo updates: Gross vs. Net

Reporting profiles and Revenue Recognition Memo updates. Training of new staff members on key account

reconciliations and monthly manual recurring journal entries. Complete invoicing accruals, revenue

adjustments, and revenue reviews. Reconcile consultant, subcontractor, and vendor invoices for collection

purposes. Meets all monthly deadlines and completes quarterly program close-outs ahead of schedule.

Abacus Corporation-Virginia Beach, VA 03/2011-12/2011

Contractor: City of Chesapeake, Chesapeake, VA.

Payroll/ Benefits Manager

Managed 6 technicians with the city’s finance department, focused on application, database and programming

administration. Provided oversight and assistance in the rewrite of internal and e xternal databases. Performed

weekly configuration and data management audits for payroll system. Utilized SharePoint in method creation of

holding and distributing internal forms, policies and reports, and streamlining delivery of reports. Implemented

a financial audit process and program for the city’s payroll process. Trained staff and executed audit

engagements, and compiled performance appraisals. Evaluated and advised management on significant new

and changing business operations, and control processes. Oversaw multiple audits and responsible for

resolving all payroll/ benefit issues that arose during the audit engagement across operational, financial,

compliance, and IT areas. Responsible for the supervision and management of payroll taxes and service s, which

includes preparation of audit strategy, setting budgets, scheduling audits, selecting staff & assigning work loads,

and financial reporting. Completed analytical research on accounting and auditing topics as assigned.

TASC Technical Services, LLC- Plaistow, NH. 10/2008-10/2010

Contractor: Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc., Newport News, VA.

Treasury Financial Analyst- SOX Compliance/ Internal Control/ Audit

Planned and executed specified procedural and internal control audits of operatio nal, compliance, IT and

finance-related functions. Facilitated quarterly round table discussions with controller, external audit partner,

DCAA, and senior management communicating all SOX, internal control, financial statement, compliance,

information technology, and operational audit results as well as recommendations. Reviewed and documented

SOX requirements for over 100 process owners within a 30 day period for a multi-million dollar business unit.

Identified a $1.2M dollar sales tax exposure during an a udit of the order entry process. Assisted the business

unit in identifying control gaps and developing remediation plans for day sales outstanding accounts. Trained 5

analyst on all SOX documentation projects. Created narratives and process flow charts utilizing Microsoft Visio

documenting the budgeting and financial statement review process, operational processes, mitigating controls,

financial reporting processes, and controls. Produced monthly financial reports with balance sheet and income

statement balances and fluctuation analyses in accordance with IFRS and FASB.

Portsmouth Community Health Center, Portsmouth, VA. 11/2007- 10/2008

Staff Accountant

Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable, payroll, and fixed asset ledger accounting duties as assigned.

Maintain financial reporting and bank reconciliation for two dependent site locations. Detailed understanding

of government funding and contract guidelines for non-profit organizations and community partners. Shared

accountability with associate and CFO for the coordination and execution of day-to-day accounting activities.

Solely responsible for functions in corporate bookkeeping, payroll administration, cash flow management and

payroll and property tax computation and reporting. Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable

functions including account reconciliation, health benefits management, 401K administration, cash flow

management and financial statements and reporting. Developed resource plan defining project/ program

scope, vendor requirements, and projected timeline and budget forecasting. Led center communications with

clients in project information tracking, client invoicing, and verifica tion of invoicing calculations. Established

document control measures, tracking project progress and the documentation and maintenance of in-house

library of historical data and documentation. Computed the accurate financial reporting and records

management of payroll and tax-related information pertaining to preparation of wage earning statements,

calculation of payroll earnings and garnishments, and tax liabilities.

Schenker Logistics Inc., Norfolk, VA. 10/2006- 8/2007

Collector of Key Accounts, Finance Department

Supported the Credit Manager in the administration of granting credit and collection of accounts due to the

company. Managed key customer accounts, credit history, and past due notices. Maintained familiarity with

current policy/procedures and slow moving accounts in collection. Provided back up support to the Credit

Manager. Supported the Credit Supervisor in vendor management activities. Responsible for reconciling

accounts receivable and accounts payable customer and vendor accounts. Independently maintained and

updated financial reports of general ledger activities for stateside and international accounts. Acquired detailed

understanding of transportation pricing, purchasing service contracts, credit and collection protocol and FMC

rules and regulations. Provided pricing bids and bullet rate request for 1200+ customers, and forecasting of

budget revenue for key account carriers; managing $30+ million worth of revenue. Prepared 350+bids and

RFQ’s while maintaining service contracts and amendments. Independently updated rate comparison

spreadsheet for submission to CEO. Assisted financial reporting department with PM Ocean statistical data

analysis as required by project mandates. Ensured timely preparation of all required documentation (air bills,

letters of credit). Completed export process documentation in compliance with company and federal quality

assurance standards and policies. Resolved booking freight discrepancies, billings of services, closing of

shipments, and filing once escalated from the branch to corporate status . Provided superior service to

customers, vendors, and management throughout the reconciliation process including quick response to

inquiries, problem resolution, and follow-up. Acted as resource for colleagues with less experience.

Robert Half International Inc.- Accountemps, Norfolk, VA. 2/2006-10/2006

Accounting Professional

Partnered with budget analysts to manage capital and expense budgets, providing monthly reports, annual

budget planning, asset monitoring, forecasting, and accruals. Co-developed an efficient procurement process in

collaboration with corporate purchasing team. Provided timely capital and expense guidelines for software and

hardware inventory. Monitored contractor’s hours and rates for compliance with standard corporate

contractor agreement. Substantially reduced the number of yearly accruals through accuracy and diligence in

processing vouchers. Decreased the number of calls escalated to management through an improved payment

process and vendor communications.

Bank of America Corporation, Norfolk, VA 6/2002-6/2005

Specialist, Consumer Risk Operations Group

Provides back-up to Credit Manager to outline necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.

Assisted with plans and structure of workflow for non-pay and collection procedures. Audited and facilitated

payment for consumer credit invoices. Prepared statistical reporting documents on aged accounts. Created and

maintained financial analysis reports. Updated database containing disputed delinquent account balances.

Audited and facilitated payment of customer invoices.

E DUCATION

B.A., Business Administration, Strayer University, Newport News VA. 2008-2013

Concentration: Finance

S YSTEMS AND SOFTWARE

ADP, AS400, ACL, Access, Visio, Deltek Costpoint, Cognos Impromptu, Ceridian, Hyperion Enterprise,

Kostpak Accounting, Ketera, Kronos, Lawson Accounting, MUNIS, Microsoft Office, SAP, Payday Payroll-

ADP, Peachtree Accounting, People Soft Payroll- ADP, Procars, QuickBooks, Share Point, TAS, & WAWF

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