Financial Controller

Years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, information technology, operations and management in service-based companies. Ability, leadership and motivation to enhance and fully implement new business processes in order to maximize business objectives. Strong mix of skill sets in Financial Operations Human Resource and Business Management. A strong team player and communicator, who highly values personal and business integrity. Collaborate with department operators and Senior Management to review monthly P&L performance, forecasts, identify risks and opportunities

Financial and strategic planning, Financial & Variance analysis, bench-marking financial metrics using financial covenants.

Value added analysis ad-hoc reporting, goal monitoring & portfolio dynamics growth.

Benefits and Risk management.

Maintain monthly department budget, develops & maintains the cost allocation model, report the financial dynamics of the department or Business units (BU).

Extensive knowledge of FAR, DCAA, CAS, GSA, GWAC, GAAP.

Proficient developed skills with advanced abilities in MS Office Suite. Google Sheets, Docs, graphics.

Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)

Develop and expand upon existing metrics reporting, dashboards and analytics.

Financial analysis, cash flow analysis, balance sheet analysis, profitability, liquidity, solvency analysis. (Key Performance Ratios).

ERP System - Deltek GCS Premier, Deltek Time & Expense Collection System, QuickBooks, Pacilio, Peachtree. ADP Payroll System (Payex), ADP HRMS, Paychex, Xero. Expensify, Freshbooks, Gusto,

Budget development. Forecasting trending and results analysis. Cost & Pricing Model.

Strong analytical skills including analyzing complex data. Analytical resource for the group.

Excellent oral and written communication and teamwork skills.

Prepare, analyze and review financial data, transactions and reports.

Strong ERP, Payroll & HRMS System implementation and Information Technology.

Credit Analysis, Project, Contracts Management and Procurement experience, Work on multiple projects. utilize program management systems and tools to accurately analyze cost data

Cash-flow management, Auditing and compliance.

Interpersonal, Time management, Organizational, oral & written communication. Lead motivate and develop a high team.

Experience interfacing and conducting business with various functional disciplines.

Ability to work independently and as part of team.

Creative and Innovative.

Planning, delegating, training & mentoring team

Spreadsheets, Databases & Accounting System reporting tools (Cognos Impromptu, Data port, Business Intelligence)

Best practices for accounting and audits.

Operating and working capital experience, ISO 9001:2008 experience. Internal Controls, Policy & Procedure.

Professional Experience

Hangar 30, Inc. Denver, CO – Financial Controller 2015 - Present

Perform various monthly and quarterly finance accounting functions, which includes: preparation of financial statements, Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and maintain annual budget model, ability to analyze financial statements, accounting principals, tax returns, analysis and review financial data, transactions and reports, including ad hoc data request, develop budget and financial reports for budget, forecasting, trending, and results analysis, be creative to re-engineer current reports and process, month end process, general ledger review, prepare and present financial data to the management for review and decision making, treasury and cash flow management, as well as create cost analysis models, design various pricing models, display and present complex analyses and use appropriate channels to communicate. Team with other departments to ensure timely and accurate recording of business transactions. Formation of company polices and procedure working with the Human Resources.

SofTec Solutions, Inc. Englewood, CO – Financial Controller 1999 - 2015

Perform accounting and finance duties which include: preparation of financial statements and build reporting requirements, analysis of financial data, develop budget and financial reports for budget, forecasting, trending, and results analysis, month end process, general ledger review, treasury and cash flow management, perform ad-hoc analyses related to cost-savings opportunities as well as create cost analysis models, design various pricing & forecasting models for key operational & financial performance metrics for federal contracts, contracts management and ensure compliance with audit and government agencies. Formation of company polices and procedure working with the Human Resources. Experience and ability to analyze financial statements, accounting principals, tax returns, and personal financial statements. Serve as a liaison with other divisions in an effort to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing. Collect, input, verify, correct, and analyze data to measure key performance indicator actual versus business objectives. Provide updates to management regarding budget to actual, informing them of deviations and opportunities. Provide management with economic impact and compliance issues surrounding key business decisions and/or deals. Use compliance with the financial covenants to bench mark sub-contractors, identifies risks and communicates those findings to management. Adhere to policies & procedures.

Instrumental in revenue and income growth of 56% over a 36 month period, through organic growth.

Earned federal contract awards amounting over $200 million by creating competitive edge pricing models.

Increase the company bottom line by 5% by adhering to budgets.

Negotiated benefits rates and reduced premium by 20% with creative benefits modeling.

Improved better cash-flow by reducing the receivable aging from 45 days to 32 days.

Tech Mahindra (India & USA)

1991 – 1999

Assistant Manager Finance & Operations - Colorado Springs, CO

Managed accounting, finance and operation for company with an annual turnover of multi million dollars by providing direction for all financial, accounting, information technology and business planning activities of corporation emphasis on financial statements, monthly MIS reports cash flow, pricing, profit levels, transfer pricing, financial ratios and reporting. Implemented new financial planning models and accounting systems. Also prepared MIS reports as well as developed reports for activity based analysis with special emphasis on new products and new product development.

Since this was a startup operation in US, setup all administrative aspect of business from setting up office, setup banking relationship, apply all legal licenses, implementing accounting, payroll, benefits and corporate insurance, engaged with attorneys and CPA, brokerage firm, etc.

Worked on the process to get company stocks listed on New York Stock exchange.

Created annual budget, analyze the variance result.

Submitted monthly MIS reports to the Board of Directors of the holding company.

Assistant Manager Finance Mumbai, India

Provided leadership and business management in the areas of general accounting, business planning, cost reduction programs, risk management, business and financial reporting. Prepared MIS reports, monthly and annual financial statements and reports, annual budget, as well as coordinated internal, statutory and cost audits. Facilitated Treasury and cash flow management services & intercompany transactions. Also coordinated with Human Resources in formation of policies and procedures.

Implemented working capital reduction program taking advantage of currency hedge funding, resulting in significant increase in cash flow levels.

Implemented the Financial/Accounting Application.

Worked with CFO to build company annual budget in value over $100 million.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai, India

CPA Certification (partial completed), Indian Institute of Chartered Accountancy, India.

Special qualifications

SBA 7(j) Program – Training for a small business conducted by Alabama A and M University

MS Excel – Training at a high end excel conducted by the Rockhurst University C.E.C., Inc.

Training Classes Conducted by DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) to update on FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation and Compliance with DCAA Audit and an update on Cost Accounting Standard (CAS).

DCAA – Contractors Training in regards to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

ADP – Pay expert (Payroll System) & Ez labor Training (Online Timesheet System), conducted by ADP Training Institute.

Awards

Service longevity award at Tech Mahindra & Employee of the month at SofTec Solutions Inc.

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