Karen Franks, PMP

**** ****** ****, #*** **********, VA 22312 240-***-****

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Clearance: Public Trust

Highly organized, experienced accounting professional and program manager/analyst with progressive experience across fast-paced and complex corporate environments. Substantial background in managing journal entries, financial statements, semi-annual operating budgets, and accounts payable while developing new policies and procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. In-depth knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles with proven expertise in developing financial reports and analyzing financial data for effective decision-making. Possess excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and project management skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines through cross-teams leadership and collaboration.

Areas of Expertise

Full Cycle Accounting

Account Reconciliations

Budgeting, Forecasting, & Planning

Variance Analysis

Acquisition Accounting

Process Improvement

Project & Program Management

P&L Accountability & Management

Regulatory/GAAP Compliance

Internal Audit & Controls

New Policies & Procedures

Team Building & Leadership

Professional Experience

Aston Carter, Fairfax, VA 40 hours

Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Jan 2022 - Present

Government Contractor

Prepared special assignments, document reviews, data reviews, ad hoc assignments, updating documents, helped with Summit Planning.

PrimCorp, LLC, Arlington, VA 40 hours Feb 2020 – Jul 2020

Program Support Specialist

Facilitated Sales Director by organizing salary information for proposed contracts with estimated government as well as contractor rates. Oversaw and guided proposal team in preparing proposals. Create Gap Analysis reports along with developing After Action Reports after attending meetings and seminars with recommendations. Orchestrated resume templates for both submission to customers and proposals. Organized company profiles for proposed partnerships with other companies.

Streamlined Sales Director’s system making things more efficient by employing faster working methods.

Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 40 hours

Management and Program Analyst GS 13 - Office of Information and Technology Mar 2010 – May 2019

Played a vital role in acquisition team for procurements for Passenger Systems Program Directorate. Systematized solicitation documents to ensure compliance with specifications and contract requirements. Planned acquisitions for information technology services and equipment while ensuring accuracy of requisition packages as well as compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and submitted to contract specialist. Prepared various documents required for exercising option years or for a new solicitation, including Independent Government Cost Estimates, Work Statements, Balanced Workforce Assessments, AAP Reports, DHS Checklists, along with any other required documentation.

Excelled as a business advisor, enabling program managers in successful procurement of professional services and equipment through preparation of pertinent program documents.

Leveraged robust financial expertise to advise Technical Evaluation Board in reviewing cost proposals and other contractual information.

Tracked and drove contract performance by monitoring administration, close-out, and termination of purchase orders and contracts.

Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection 40 hours

Organizational Strategies, Inc., McLean, VA

Budget Analyst Oct 2006 - Mar 2010

Utilized SAP for accurate federal budget creation and justification, presentation, and execution. Coordinated with right government personnel and department managers when needed to execute project activities. Advocated organization at meetings and conferences. Conducted briefings on analytical findings and recommendations. Managed all aspects of project execution for on-time completion. Developed new policies and procedures as well as defined long-range planning activities forecasting future budgetary needs. Orchestrated Statements of Work and Independent Government Cost Estimates. Planned and executed various aspects of complex management programs. Delivered weekly status reports and briefings to Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

Proposed and established new and revised budget procedures to drive enhanced operational efficiency.

Mentored project teams on federal acquisition regulations and government contract laws for contract execution.

Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection 40 hours Robbins-Gioia, LLC, Alexandria, VA Sep 2003 – Oct 2006

Budget Analyst, Executive Assistant

Supported executive director by updating calendar, sourcing morning beverage, preparing meetings, developing milestone reports, answering phones, screening calls, as well as executing budget using SAP. Streamlined executive communication for senior agency officials. Developed detailed reports for project teams along with creating milestone reports for senior management. Matched project results with baseline and initiated change requests.

Pioneered guidelines and policies leading the formulation and maintenance of budget.

Established methodologies and implemented new policies and procedures.

ASSC, Inc., Springfield, VA 40 hours Oct 2002 – Jul 2003

Assistant Controller

Administered payroll process while monitoring accounts payable functions. Facilitated and reported on external audits.

Conceptualized and introduced new policies and procedures for better internal controls and audit trails.

Ensured/maintained compliance of all accounting transactions with (GAAP) generally accepted accounting principles.

Headed special projects and conducted presentations with recommendations to senior management.

Integrated Chipware, Inc., Reston, VA 40 hours Aug 2000 – Nov 2001

Assistant Controller

Created consolidated financial statements for parent company and subsidiary following GAAP. Formulated semi-annual operating budgets. Reconciled balance sheet accounts and organized monthly general journal entries. Summarized regional revenue through flow charts and statistical reports.

Sustained integrity of accounting function and internal and external reporting of company’s financial results.

Freddie Mac, McLean, VA 40 hours Nov 1998 – Aug 2000

Lead Accountant

Complied with Securities Exchange commission requirements and GAAP while managing the monthly accounting close process. Developed business continuity plans for Y2K initiative. Facilitated auditors with ad-hoc schedules and documentation to retain an acceptable audit rating.

Reconciled a 700M asset account and summarized results for senior management.

Organized quarterly statistical data for the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight governmental reporting.

Technical Proficiencies

Kanban, JIRA, SAP, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project), SharePoint, Peachtree, Lawson, and PeopleSoft

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Professional Training & Certifications

Member, Project Management Institute 2020 – 2021

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) 2007 – 2023

Federal TECS (Treasury Enforcement Communication System) Certification – December 2006

Security Briefing Certification – December 2006

Federal Contracting Basics – November 2005

Monetary Awards and Honors

Monetary Awards - Customs and Border Protection: Jan 2014, Nov 2014, Robbins-Gioia: Dec 2005 and May 2006,

Award for my contribution to the CBP ACE Program from Executive Director, Apr 2004

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