Primary Responsibilities

Dedicated finance and accounting expert with a decade of hands-on experience overseeing and optimizing diverse financial functions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, tax management, payroll administration, and cash flow management across a range of banking platforms. Demonstrated proficiency in formulating and implementing robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to guarantee precision in financial reporting. Equipped with advanced expertise in leveraging Microsoft Excel and various accounting/billing software solutions. Renowned for my exceptional organizational acumen, meticulous attention to detail, adept problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to excel in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.

Professional Experience

The VIPLA Firm

November 2020 - Present Washington, DC

Consultant - Interim Controller/Payroll Administrator

oAccountable for administrative, financial, and risk management operations.

oResponsible for development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development implemented strategies.

oMonitor control systems and design strategies to preserve company assets.

oEnsure financial data are reporting accurate financial results.

oAssists in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.

oMonitors and directs the implementation of strategic business plans.

oDevelops financial and tax strategies. Manages the capital request and budgeting processes.

oDevelops performance measures that support the company's strategic direction.

oParticipate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.

oMaintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.

oAssist with strategic planning for the accounting, human resources, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury departments.

oOversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and all Payroll Operations.

oImplement operational best practices.

oMaintained accounting systems for US Government and other client contracts, resulting in 98% accuracy and compliance rate.

oPrepared and presented financials and associated reports with a 95% timeliness rate.

oManaged accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, Chart of Accounts, and collection function, resulting in a 30% reduction in late payments.

oDemonstrated hands-on management approach and work harmoniously with team members and staff in other parts of the company and enterprise, resulting in 90% employee satisfaction rate.

oMaintained accounting procedures and controls and monthly accounting calendar with a 100% compliance rate.

oPrepared client invoices for review and submission to clients, resulting in a 25% increase in timely payments.

oSupervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions.

District of Columbia U.S. Superior Courts

October 2019 – November 2020 Washington, DC

Forensic Accountant – Office of the Auditor-Master

oPrepared accounts from testimonial evidence and source documentation.

oAudited accounts by substantiating financial transactions.

oPerformed calculations of interest, amortization, annuitization, and other financial computations for hearings and reports.

oReviewed laws, rules, and regulations applicable to accounts, calculations, and tax returns.

oCollected, analyzed, and summarized evidence in support of accounting conclusions.

oReconciled bank accounts to the related balance sheet activity.

oParticipated in hearings and communicated with Senior leadership, Auditor Master, and the Clerk of Court on strategic planning efforts, process improvements, and case justifications.

oInvestigated suspicious claims that appear to be excessive or fraudulent.

o Researched, tested, and prepared written proposals for funding.

oParticipated in the solicitation process for solutions to digitize the receipt, processing, and import of financial data for manipulation and account preparation.

oMaintained, indexed, and organized all office performance data for internal and external reporting.

oCreated reports as assigned by the Auditor-Master.

oResponsible for supervising interns and temporary accountants.

RGP Consultants

October 2017 – January 2020 Washington, DC

Assistant Controller – SRI International (Cost Accounting Department)

oAccountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations.

oBilling Department Team Lead

oResponsible for the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development implemented strategies.

oMonitored control systems and design strategies to preserve company assets.

oEnsured financial data are reporting accurate financial results.

oAssisted in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.

oMonitored and directs the implementation of strategic business plans.

oServed as a financial expert on budgeting and financial management issues and activities.

oOversaw the financial operations of subsidiary companies and all Billing Operations.

oPrepared all monetary documents. Coordinated disbursements of payments with Budget and Finance Division

oImplemented operational best practices.

Department of Transportation (FHWA) Baton Rouge, LA October 2016 – August 2017

Program Management Analyst

oEnsured alignment with FHWA’s annual Strategic Implementation Plan to ensure that national strategic goals were appropriately documented and/or represented in the Unit Performance Plan.

oOrganized and coordinated the Division’s risk analysis/ management and unit performance planning processes.

oCommunicating subject matters such as strategic planning, process improvement, and leadership skills with internal and external teams in delivering innovation solutions to executives across the Department.

oInterpreted, communicates, and applies DOT/FHWA strategies, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

oDefined, established, and directed organizational focus in challenging and highly complex projects/programs.

oIdentified and resolved highly complex problems that crossed organizational boundaries and promulgate solutions.

oWorked at a senior level to define, integrate, and implement strategic direction for vital programs with long---term impact on large numbers of people.

oEnsured information data accuracy to enhance efficient and effective decision---making and reporting.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Greenbelt, MD March 2015 – October 2016

Resource Analyst (Goddard Space Flight Center)

oProvided financial analysis support for the mechanical engineering projects, encompassing budget planning and execution within the Applied Engineering and Technology Directorate (AETD).

oCollaborated with AETD Divisions and GSFC’s programs and projects, ensuring meticulous cost tracking, reporting, and reconciliation activities.

oOffered guidance on budget estimation and justification by interpreting program requirements and developing budgets aligned with project needs.

oFunctioned as a technical expert, delivering insightful advice on general cost accounting procedures.

oSkillfully managed all financial aspects, including resource allocations, commitments, obligations, and disbursements, involving budgets of $500 million or more.

October 2011 – March 2015

Senior Cost Accountant (Goddard Space Flight Center)

oActed as the Senior Cost Accountant, overseeing all costing activities related to the NASA Management Office and Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

oReviewed, analyzed, and enhanced accounting practices and procedures, covering the receipt, control, validation, recording, and reporting of accounting transactions affecting proprietary and budgetary accounts.

oTook responsibility for budget planning and execution, actively participating in exercises related to program planning, budget execution, and contractor engagement.

oImplemented strategic plans across organizational components, fostering a cooperative work environment and addressing broad organizational issues.

oReviewed, analyzed, and evaluated various accounting reports and source documents.

oProduced trending analysis reports for management, based on actual and estimated cost data, while documenting key internal controls for financial processes and systems.

oManaged program contracts via the Funds Control System, overseeing fund allocation to Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and initiating contract funding through Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) for purchase requisitions.

oAssisted in establishing and monitoring internal controls to enhance program effectiveness and safeguard the integrity of financial and accounting data.

oCompiled, analyzed, and reconciled financial data for periodic external reports.

oSpearheaded financial examiner and auditor inquiries during annual financial audits.

oManaged all aspects of the general ledger, allocations, commitments, obligations, and disbursements for contracts valued at $500 million or more.

Accomplishments: 2015 NASA Silver Medal of Achievement Recipient

Skills

Systems Application Products (SAP), Delteck Cost Point, Oracle, FreshBooks NetSuite, Sage300, Sage

Intacct, Xero, AccuFund, Blackbaud, Business Warehouse, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, NASA Control Monitoring

Program (CMP), Web Access Tool, Competency Management System, Business Warehouse, Flux Analysis, Fiscal Management

Information System (FMIS5---P), Court Smart, SharePoint, Peachtree (Sage 50), Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, PROCAS,

Aderant - Omega, London Market – Prism Quick Books, Quattro Pro, and AS400, Xactimate.

Technical Skills: Advanced level: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel-Advanced, for

financial analysis, data manipulation, creating complex formulas and functions, pivot tables, data visualization, and financial

modeling Power Query. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems - manage financial modules, generate financial reports, handle general ledger activities and perform cost analysis. Data Visualization Tools: use Power BI and Teams present financial data in an

understandable and visually appealing manner. Database Management: -experience with using SQL and Access to extract,

manipulate, and analyze financial data from databases. Financial Reporting Tools: experience with financial reporting tools such

as Hyperion, Cognos, Crystal Reports, and Business Warehouse. Document Management Systems: experience with SharePoint,

Google Drive, and One Drive to organize, maintain financial documents, collaborate with team members, and ensure document

security.

Other Skills: Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Integrity, Compliance

Awareness, and Ethical Standards,

Payroll Systems: ADP Workforce Now, Kronos Workforce Ready, Paychex Flex, Oracle PeopleSoft, QuickBooks Payroll, Sage

Payroll, FUSE

Education

University of Phoenix 2008 – Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting

University of Phoenix 2010 – Masters of Business Administration

Walden University 2012 – 2014 course work: Doctorates of Business Administration (Concentration: International Business)

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