Financial Analyst Senior

Summary

Strategic executive leader with **+ years of experience overseeing complex government operations, finance, and cross-agency initiatives for the U.S. Department of State across 190+ countries. Proven ability to turn vision into action, align diverse stakeholders, and lead high-priority projects impacting thousands of staff and residents. Recognized for driving organizational change, streamlining processes, and fostering accountability in both high-threat and peacetime environments. Adept at building consensus among senior leaders, improving performance, and delivering results on time and within budget.

Professional Experience

Director, ICASS Service Center Washington, D.C. 2020 – 2021

Oversaw a $2B global cost-sharing platform supporting 250+ posts and 50 federal agencies.

Developed and standardized policies for administrative services (housing, facilities, procurement, travel), improving customer satisfaction and service efficiency.

Partnered with executive boards and interagency councils to align strategy and streamline operations.

Associate Comptroller U.S. Department of State, Charleston, SC 2021 – 2022

Directed global financial services supporting 60 missions, 17,000 employees, and $2B in annual disbursements.

Managed a workforce of 450 analysts, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

Spearheaded automation initiatives that reduced payroll tickets by 90%, saving thousands of labor hours annually.

Delivered executive analysis to improve forecasting, strategic planning, and decision-making.

Financial Management Officer U.S. Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq 2018 – 2020

Served as principal advisor on $150M budget supporting 3,000 staff and 50 agencies during high-threat operations.

Coordinated financial planning with military and civilian leadership to support urgent security and diplomatic priorities.

Implemented controls to safeguard U.S. funds in contingency environments and adapted processes to mitigate risks from supply chain disruptions.

Senior Financial Management Officer U.S. Embassy Paris, France 2023 – Present

Lead fiscal strategy and management for 7 diplomatic sites supporting 530 staff from 40+ U.S. agencies.

Directed $100M budget, ensuring alignment with mission priorities and compliance with federal and host-country requirements.

Implemented mission-wide process automation, reducing transaction processing time by 90% and improving reporting transparency.

Partnered with executive leadership to set strategic priorities and improve resource allocation decisions.

Senior Financial Management Officer CGFS Bangkok, Thailand 2015 – 2018

Directed global payroll and compensation services across 180 countries and 140 currencies.

Implemented automation that improved reporting timeliness and interregional coordination.

Management Counselor U.S. Embassy, Bridgetown, Barbados 2013 – 2015

Oversaw full administrative operations for U.S. Missions to 7 countries and 8 agencies.

Managed 200 staff across HR, finance, facilities, and logistics, reducing overhead costs by 25%.

Partnered with senior officials to deliver streamlined services and enhance staff and resident satisfaction.

Education

Master of International Business Studies (MIBS) University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics McPherson College, KS

Awards

Luther I. Replogle Award for Management Improvement (2010) – Recognized for implementing innovations that improved efficiency and service delivery at U.S. Embassy New Delhi, one of the largest U.S. missions worldwide.

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