Manager Financial Analyst

Elliott DeBose

**** * **** **** *** Drive, Arlington, VA, 22204

703-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-debose-52759255/ EDUCATION

Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business Washington, DC Master of Science in Finance May 2021

Cumulative GPA: 3.83

Old Dominion University, Strome College of Business Norfolk, VA Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Finance 2016 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Georgetown University, Washington D.C. February 2019 – Present Capital Finance Operations Specialist – Office of the Chief Financial Officer

• Provide support to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in the development of budgets and strategic plans for capital projects.

• Provide budget management assistance for the Office of Design and Construction for all capital project budgets ranging from $1M-$49M

• Generate and route purchase orders for all work associated with capital projects.

• Review and approve all capital invoices in our accounting system (Workday).

• Effectively communicate with Project Managers about issues related to change orders, contract documents/modifications, and extra service-related billings.

• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.

• Provide reports, interpret and develop best practices and procedures to maintain and improve financial management operations.

• Coordinate with the General Accounting Office to identify and review charges for year-end capitalization.

The International Finance Corporation, Washington, DC June – August 2020 Student Consultant – Georgetown University Master of Science in Finance

• Researched a variety of investment opportunities in Africa that fit within the IFC’s investment framework for the region and made recommendations for the total investment of $100M in private equity investment by the organization into the Africa Region.

• Carefully balanced investment in a variety of industries and sectors that leveraged IFC’s framework, mitigated risk, and incorporated important developmental impacts into investment decision.

• Presented an investment portfolio to senior investment officers overseeing African Private Equity investments; making recommendations for the allocation of the $100M in investment funds, examining exit opportunities, and describing social and developmental impact by sector and region. Georgetown University, Washington D.C. September 2017 – February 2019 Senior Contracts Manager – Georgetown Sourcing & Procurement

• Executed RFx’s and engaged in contract administration for the University. Specific commodity areas include Athletics, marketing, and event related contracts.

• Led strategic sourcing efforts which resulted in significant cost-savings for the University.

• Prepare and evaluate proposals for new or continuation of existing contracts and make award recommendations.

• Identify, develop and implement changes to policies and processes as needed due to changes in federal or local regulations.

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• Engage project managers regarding projected spend and ensure payments are remitted in a timely manner.

• Recognize contractual issues in program performance, implement solutions and carry to completion, while exercising good judgment with minimal supervision.

• Educate and train personnel across all campuses on the Procurement Processes. Georgetown University, Washington D.C. February – September 2017 Contracts Manager – Georgetown Sourcing & Procurement

• Responsible for quarterly revenue and budget reports for the Chief Procurement Officer.

• Conducted RFPs for Master Agreements with marketing firms and the University.

• Performed regular audits to ensure contract terms were met.

• Mitigated and resolved contractual issues between the University and outside vendors.

• Corresponded with Legal, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Office of General Counsel, etc.) to ensure adherence to University policies and procedures were followed.

• Managed contracts for the University valued upwards of $5M . Erickson Living, Springfield, VA June 2016 – February 2017 Finance Associate – Finance Office

• Prepared financial reports for Medicare and Medicaid.

• Assisted with monthly close process including preparing and posting journal entries.

• Performed assigned reconciliations of departmental budgets.

• Assist with special projects assigned including internal control and process documentation.

• Processed resident invoices and tracked departmental expenses. High Speed Technologies, Washington D.C. June – August 2016 Financial Analyst

• Created cash flow statements using the direct method.

• Performed financial analysis and reports for the operating budget, and cash flow performance.

• Formulated a budget of over $250,000.00.

• Analyzed current and past financial data to track performance metrics.

• Created and implemented a financial analysis of sales, labor costs, and pricing.

• Managed investment portfolio analysis.

AARP, Washington D.C. June – August 2015

Financial Operations Intern – Multicultural Markets and Engagement

• Organized and forecasted the departmental budget valued upwards of $25M.

• Created contracts valued upwards of $7M with vendors and performed contract-audit.

• Developed Statements of Work for the Director of Operations which were approval by the Legal department for execution.

• Handled overarching financials for vendor payments and public outreach statements using Oracle and Navigator.

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