Chief Financial Officer
Resume:
RESUME – AUDITOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
Elizy P. Baker
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
ad7dqq@r.postjobfree.com
As the Auditor/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) I committed to connecting clients with great service, outstanding rates, convenience, accessibility, and forward-looking financial statements and leadership in reference to strategically finance/accounting activities.
My responsibilities were to develop strategies, that maximize client’s returns of investments and portfolios that promoted financial stability. I oversaw plans, budgets, and forecasts, while implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities for the client.
My responsibilities included the day-to-day operations of accounting, finance, treasury, and collections. As the CFO I was involved in forecasting, planning and maintaining the client’s financial health. In addition, as the CFO I develop the accounting/finance teams and ensure operational effectiveness for all team members.
Additionally, I served as the financial expert and communicated and interacted with several entities as they analyzed, interpreted, and delivered comprehensive analyses of financial results to the executive leadership team and the board of directors. I work closely with accountants and regulators to ensure compliance with accounting methods and regulations.
In addition, I paid tremendous attention to the client’s financial statements and assets position throughout the year.
As a Controller, I managed cash flow projections, ensuring adequate liquidity for operation needs and capital expenditures. I ensured monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, monthly accruals and other monthly functions for a timely and accurate monthly closing.
My responsibilities included ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and financial statements being prepared in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
I prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for stakeholders, including property owners, investors and management teams.
My duties and responsibilities included the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. I was responsible for enhancing the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensuring that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)or international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
Additionally, I performed the following duties as a Controller:
Transactions:
1.Ensure that accounts payable were paid in a timely manner.
2.Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken into accounts payable.
3.Ensure that accounts receivable is collected promptly.
4.Process payroll in a timely manner.
5.Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed.
6.Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis.
7.Maintain the chart of accounts (programming).
8.Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
9.Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
Reporting:
1.Issue timely and complete financial statements.
2.Recommend benchmarks to measure the performance of company operations.
3.Calculate and issue financial and operation metrics.
4.Manage the production of annual budget and forecasts.
5.Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
6.Provide for system of management cost reports.
7.Provide financial analyses as needed for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
Compliance:
1.Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit report(s).
2.Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
3.Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
As a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, I have more than 27 years of experience in public accounting and government auditing. Looking for an opportunity in a growing company to help build the best accounting system in America, thus ensuring that your company has a competitive advantage. For example, a well-designed accounting system can give a company a competitive edge by providing timely and accurate financial information. This information can be used to make sound business decisions that improve profitability and increase profit margins.
As a Senior Auditor, I worked on the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) audit. The primary purposes of the audit were to: (1) reorganize its base structure to support our forces; (2) increase operational readiness and facilitate new ways of doing business more efficiently and effectively; and (3) increase the efficiency of the United States Department of Defense (DoD)by coordinating the realignment and closing of military installations following the end of the Cold War. Over 350 installations have been closed in five (BRAC) rounds: 1988, 1991, 1993, 1995, and 2005.
As a Senior Auditor, I ensured that contractors who were awarded government contracts did not violate the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR). For example, to accelerate the adoption of its new technologies, the Department of Defense (DoD)invested billions of dollars into technology. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) was awarded a contract to provide solutions to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who are integral to DARPA’s day-to-day decisions and long-range research efforts. As a result of the contract, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)adopted new technologies and worked closely with partners across the (DoD’s) Science and Technology (S&T) community.
As a Senior Auditor, I determined that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) could not fulfill its’ mission of developing breakthrough technologies for national security without consistent broad support from Congress. Additionally, I determine that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) congressional authorizers and appropriators sit on the Senate and House Armed Services Committees and the Appropriations Committees.
As a Senior Auditor, I obtained classified and unclassified transcripts of testimony provided to some committee members.
Work Experience
Accountant.
iMpact Accounting Solutions - Bowie, MD January 1991 to June 20, 2023
•Analyzed balance sheets.
•Posted journal entries.
•Recorded operating expenses.
•Prepared budget reports.
•Provided advanced refund checks.
•Prepared individual, corporate, and LLC’s annual tax returns.
•Prepared & maintained cash basis financials.
•Generate partner K-1s, after preparing Partnership Tax Return – Form 1065.
•Programmed general ledger (Coding).
•Reconciled bank transactions.
•Safe guarded debit and credit cards.
•Prepared fixed assets reports.
Department of Defense (DoD) $100 Million Savings-Contract Residual Obligations-Air Craft Procurement.
U.S. Department of the Navy - Washington, DC
January 1988 to April 2000
•Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)- 16 Years Experience
•Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) – 16 Years Experience
•Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) - 16 Years Experience
•Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) – 30 Years Experience
•Managed government contracts.
•Managed junior auditors and provided annual training.
•Identified funding appropriation.
•Examined records of government agencies to identify fraud.
•Verified funds were accounted for in accordance with federal regulations.
•Identified irregularities.
•Contract Management – 15 Years
•Wrote reports and corrective actions.
•Supervised junior auditors-trainees.
•Prepared department budgets.
•Evaluated auditor’s performance.
•Wrote audit findings and recommendations.
•Verified use of funds.
•Presented audit findings to management.
Department of Defense (DoD) $100 Million Savings-Major Procurement-Navy Contract.
U.S. Department of the Navy - Washington, DC
January 1988 to April 2000
•Managed government contracts.
•Identified funding appropriation.
•Examined records of government agencies to identify fraud.
•Verified funds were accounted for in accordance with federal regulations.
•Identified irregularities.
•Wrote reports and corrective actions.
•Supervised junior auditors-trainees.
•Prepared department budgets.
•Evaluated auditor’s performance.
•Wrote audit findings and recommendations.
•Verified use of funds.
•Presented audit findings to management.
Department of Defense (DoD)$5.5 Billion Savings-Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
Department of the Navy - Washington, DC
May 1984 to December 1999
•Managed government contracts.
•Identified funding appropriation.
•Examined records of government agencies to identify fraud.
•Verified funds were accounted for in accordance with federal regulations.
•Identified irregularities.
•Wrote reports and corrective actions.
•Supervised junior auditors-trainees.
•Prepared department budgets.
•Evaluated auditor’s performance.
•Wrote audit findings and recommendations.
•Verified use of funds.
•Presented audit findings to management.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
LeMoyne-Owen College 1983
Skills
•Compliance-Generally Accepted Accounting Principal (GAAP). (10+ years)
•SEC Financial & internal management reporting. (10+ years)
•Profit & Loss Reporting. (10+ years)
•Financial statements & supporting schedule. (10+ years)
•Accounting Software - programming. (10+ years)
•QuickBooks Pro-Advisor. (10+ years)
•Financial Planning. (10+ years)
•Internal Controls. (10+ years)
•Budgeting. (10+ years)
•Cash Flow Analysis. (10+ years)
•Business Consultant. (10+ years)
•Financial Analyst. (10+ years)
•Operations Manager. (10+ years)
•Tax preparation - business & personal. (10+ years)
•Payroll Management Programming - QuickBooks. (10+ years)
•Sales Tax (10+ years)
•Business personal property (10+ years)
•Electronic Filing - business & personal taxes. (10+ years)
•Tax Planning - business & personal. (10+ years)
•Journal Entries. (10+ years)
•Bank Reconciliation. (10+ years)
•Account Reconciliation. (10+ years)
•General Ledger reconciliation. (10+ years)
•Customized accounting reports. (10+ years)
•Specialized compliance audit. (10+ years)
•Technical accounting issues (IFRS, Policy, Research). (10+ years)
•IPO Readiness & S-1 Financial Sections. (10+ years)
•Management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) & footnotes. (9 years)
•Proficiency Microsoft-365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Project. (10+ years)
•Communicate audit results - oral & written format. (10+ years)
•Analyze and develop solutions to problems. (10+ years)
•Ability to translate complex analytical findings. (10+ years)
•Process customer invoicing & purchase order. (10+ years)
•Prepare associated journal entries. (10+ years)
•Run Monthly Job Reports. (10+ years)
•Reconcile job supply invoicing and costs. (10+ years)
•Maintain accounts receivable collections. (10+ years)
•Update monthly reporting templates. (10+ years)
•Analyze monthly job reports. (10+ years)
•Prepare monthly invoice fees. (10+ years)
•Support operations team with monthly job closing. (10+ years)
•Proactively resolve open issues. (10+ years)
•Perform other accounting duties as assigned. (10+ years)
•Help maintain & foster internal/external company relations. (10+ years)
•Janitorial & facilities management industry/cost accounting experience. (10+ years)
•Non-Profit Accounting. (10+ years)
•Developed the plan/program. (10+ years)
•Assigned audit work to auditors. (10+ years)
•Determined appropriate statistical sampling data. (10+ years)
•Adjusted the methodology when necessary. (10+ years)
•Incorporated analytical procedures and methods. (10+ years)
•Documenting results of audit field work completed. (10+ years)
•Compliance Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). (10+ years)
•Risk Assessment. (10+ years)
•Researched the applicable laws, regulations, or performance benchmarks. (10+ years)
•Determined the resources available to the program or operation. (10+ years)
•Identified & analyzed problems; distinguished between relevant and irrelevant information to make rational decisions. (10+ years)
•Developed policies, regulations, procedures, and plans for meeting the organization's goals and objectives. (10+ years)
•Interpreted and applied statutes and regulations to resolve problems and issues. (10+ years)
•Developed comprehensive material for reports, briefings, and meetings of senior management officials on issues. (10+ years)
•Demonstrated experience in identifying & analyzing problems, making logical decisions, and providing solutions. (10+ years)
•Interacted effectively in situations where frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events arose that caused shifts in priorities, timetables, or work assignments. (10+ years)
•Provided direction, guidance, and instruction to professional staff. (10+ years)
•Persuaded others to adopt new methods, procedures, or techniques to improve operations. (10+ years)
•Discussed performance plans/expectations and evaluations with lower grade professional staff. (10+ years)
•I prepared written forms of communication to ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): (1) audit findings and recommendations; (2) audit reports; (3) co-workers’ evaluations; (4) contract proposals; (5) government proposed legislation and regulations; (6) policy and procedure manuals; (7) purchase acquisitions; (8) records of inventory; and (9) summaries of work performed. (10+ years)
•Prepare written forms of communication. (10+ years)
Additional Responsibilities/Duties
•Prepare and examine expenditure reports, financial statements, and reports of historical trends for program managers, management, and state agencies (10+ years).
•Reviews general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and complete journal entries.
•Perform monthly and year-end analyses, reconciliations, and financial reporting for either the College or Foundation.
•Performs grant-related post-award functions including grant closeout, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, and labor distribution changes.
•Approves/denies invoices, expense reimbursements, working fund, petty cash, Hackerman loan reimbursements, and interagency payments.
•Maintains and updates the open, pending, and paid accounts payable invoice file.
•Assists in the compliance of the Corporate Credit Card (CPC) including reviewing transactions and supporting documentation, reviewing application paperwork, preparing new paperwork, downloading statements and reports from the US Bank system (or other vendor if the vendor changes). Sends out statements and forms to cardholders each month.
•Follows up with employees for incomplete or missing documentation.
•Reviews, corrects and processes BCCC travel expenses reimbursements according to the State’s travel regulations and BCCC guidelines.
•Assists in monthly and statutory year-end closing, annual audit, and cyclical legislative audits, including analysis of trial balances and preparation of schedules.
•Performs various reconciliation including Property and Tuition Receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts, Grants receivables, and non-student accounts receivables.
•Work closely with the Grants department to reconcile ledgers and student accounts for Pell, SEOG, Federal Work Study and other student financial assistance programs.
•Prepare cash, inventory, and distribution reports for various College’s activities or functions such as Bookstore of Foundation.
•Prepare interdepartmental journals for liquidation of department charges.
•Reviews, maintains, and reconciles accounts, making-adjustments, corrections, and journal entries as appropriate.
•Maintains files of disbursement and receipts.
•Maintains paper and electronic copies of bank and investment statements and secures storage of all financial documents.
•Works closely with the College to disburse funds from restricted accounts, including grants and scholarships.
•Prepares annual operational budget for the Foundation in conjunction with the Vice President(s) and Controller.
•Maintain records of fundraising revenues and expenses for the Foundation.
•Complies and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries to account for the Foundation.
•Complies and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries to account such as general ledger accounts and documenting transactions.
•Develop and maintain timely reconciliation for balance sheet accounts, interpret federal, state, and local regulations to ensure compliance with requirements.
•Prepare year-end audit schedules, accruals, prepare expenses and assists, inventory, cash position and adjusting journal entries.
•Prepares journal entries for month-end, daily recording of entries from subsystems and participates in month-end closing of records and preparation of related reports.
•Other related duties as assigned.
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