Senior Project Manager
Resume:
Josh Merryman
Current Address:
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Contact Information:
Cell: 301-***-****
***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech, Pamplin College of Business Blacksburg, VA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance May 2019 INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
System Planning & Analysis (SPA)
Alexandria, VA
June 2024-November 2024
Senior Project Control Analyst (Space & Intel Division - Gallant Fox II Contract)
• Assisted in the merger and acquisition of PRKK
o Developed processes and models to ensure SPA met DCAA compliance standards as well as fulfilling the ever-changing, mission-critical priorities of DoD government agencies
§ Interfaced with operating officers, project managers, billers, contracts, & subk contracts personnel to help ensure a smooth transition for both parties
§ Modernized companywide processes for PO/PR/CR creations and AP voucher submissions.
§ Standardized project manager vs financial operations monthly responsibilities for the executive team.
o Compared old PRKK pricing files to new MODs to confirm accuracy, while also training all my project managers on how to read MODs, invoices, & subk/PO agreements
§ Aided project managers understanding of the nuances of CostPoint so they could understand why SPA’s reporting differed and was not as timely compared to what PRKK and Commanding Officer was accustomed to experiencing
o Analyzed SPA’s increase wrap rates compared to PRKK’s which resulted in an operating income profitability loss compared to the acquisition FY24 plan/forecast
§ After this analysis, I facilitated COR communication to request increases in CV/FV
• Managed 15 Cost+, T&M, or FFP projects
o Produced and submitted responses to RFP’s for recompetes and de-scopes on my assigned projects o Helped project managers identify ways to decrease costs on their projects such as reducing workable hours and providing price ranges for new hires to ensure profitability targets could be achieved o Forecasted COGS and revenue through FY28 in FocusPoint and submitted monthly accruals o Created and maintained monthly invoice backup files to satisfy customer requirements Accenture Federal Services
Arlington, VA
April 2022 – May 2024
Client Financial Management Senior Analyst (Justice) August 2023 – May 2024
• Managed portfolio consisting of ~$70M of FY24 annual revenue within BOP & USMS programs
• Monthly Portfolio Finance Review; Account level forecasts that combine sold work and pipeline opportunities; including enterprise forecasts, annual account planning, and direct cost trend analysis
• Supervised one analyst; analyst went from being on a PIP to being promoted to senior analyst 8 months later
• Reviewed EOM accruals, sales bookings, contract forecast packages submitted by analyst
• Managed EOM results file that compared actuals vs prior PFR forecast for Justice Portfolio. Ensured accurate cost postings and revenue recognition
• Reviewed Open Billing Detail and working capital balances, complete or review inventory reconciliations, forecast DSO, and monitor Peak Capital Balance
• Developed partnerships across various corporate functions (Controllership, FP&A, PMO, CM, etc.) typically regarding activities to monitor funding of subcontractor purchase orders, pricing files, review accuracy of prime contract modifications, track invoicing, and provide commentary on account variances
• Interviewed new CFM candidates
Josh Merryman
Current Address:
19410 Haven White Ct.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Contact Information:
Cell: 301-***-****
***********@*****.***
Client Financial Management Senior Analyst (DHS) April 2022 – July 2023
• Managed portfolio consisting of ~$45M of annual revenue within CISA & USCIS programs
• Managed monthly sales tracker and LOF deliverables for DHS Portfolio
• Ensured completion of monthly project level forecasting; inputting forecasts from project teams into TM1. Evaluated forecasts against pricing and previous versions. Presented analysis to PM/CALs
• Prepared monthly accruals for vendor services received when invoices have not been posted in Costpoint.
• Reviewed monthly project results to ensure accurate cost postings and revenue recognition. Submit AJEs if not.
• Reviewed Open Billing Details for invoicing and approval AP vouchers; complete inventory reconciliations.
• Validate indirect rate change impacts on projects financials Valiant Government Services
Clarksville, TN/Herndon, VA
January 2020 – February 2022
Financial Operations Analyst May 2021 – February 2022
• Provided financial analysis (plan vs forecast variances, Flux, KPIs) to program managers and directors
• Managed portfolio consisting of ~$34M of annual revenue among 13 projects; increased gross margin by 2% primarily through staffing reductions
• Collaborated with project managers and operations to develop revenue forecasts, budgets, and final estimated project costs
• Worked with billing analysts to optimize program invoice preparations and submissions while analyzing unbilled and billed accounts receivables
• Verified government contract awards, modifications, and amendments against proposals, price files, and other related documents; assisted pricing team on cost estimating and price strategy
• Formalized project set-up structure to include new awards, modifications, rates, ceilings, etc. in Costpoint
• Reviewed purchase requests to confirm adequate funding and verified project and GL coding for accuracy
• Performed program audits and project closeouts upon completion Treasury Analyst January 2020 – April 2021
• Conducted semiweekly company cash calls with finance directors and c-suit executives
• Delivered approximately $45M of cash and helped reduce company-wide Daily Sales Outstanding from 83 to 59 days
• Managed Valiant’s Borrowing Base and Liquidity reporting while working directly with private credit financing firm, Encina; increased liquidity by approximately $30M and availability to borrow by approximately $15M
• Created Valiant’s Cash Dashboard model which provided monthly and fiscal year cash baselines and forecasts
• Designed an internal billing schedule model to work with billing analysts and contract representatives to meet invoicing deadlines and resolve invoice disputes
• Directed wire payments to vendors, employees, and subcontractors around the world
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