Laura Reeder

govconcfo@gmail.com

EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

·              Legal/contractual compliance – Government Contracting (FAR, SCA, etc.) and HR (FLSA, ACA, etc.)

·              Financial analysis, recommendations and strategies (experienced CFO instrumental in more than tripling company’s revenue and profitability)

·              Operational excellence (coaching/mentoring, quality of deliverables, process improvement, technology/automation, etc.)

·              Pricing strategy, preparation, and analysis

·              Discernment/judgment (problem solver, personnel selection/management, strategic/business advisor/acumen, etc.)

·              Deeply committed to continuous personal growth and improvement/life-long learner (books, podcasts, professional associations/literature, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

CURRENT EMPLOYER CONFIDENTIAL April 2009 - Present

 

Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

·              Collaborate with company’s owners to ensure excellent services are provided under federal and state government contracts primarily in support of the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and related state agencies in their mission to oversee and evaluate the quality of services delivered by healthcare providers.

·              Work with the owners to set goals, monitor work, and evaluate results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements are met and are in line with the needs and mission of the organization. Meet regularly with the owners and assigned Program Managers (PMs) to keep informed and offer direction.

·              Manage Accounting/Finance, HR, Proposal and Contract Management functions/staff for a government contractor with over 200 employees and over $25M in annual revenue

·              Manage all aspects of business/financial operations, maximize revenue and profitability, evaluate/minimize risk, and execute effective business strategies.

·              Review/correct/approve invoices; Review/correct/approve contracts with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.

·              Ensure contractual, legal, tax and regulatory compliance.

 

Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc.  January 2008 – April 2009

Bridgeport, WV 

Senior Associate Contracts Specialist

 

·              Provide Counsel, Controller, Operations and Senior Management of a large, primarily commercial, aircraft engine manufacturer with expert advice  and support for proposal preparation, contract negotiations and FAR/DFAR compliance for government contracts, some valued in excess of $350M.

·              Research, review, interpret and prepare response to RFPs including FAR/DFAR requirements ensuring only those regulations applicable to contracts and subcontracts for “Commercial Items” are included in contracts.

·              Review, analyze, and interpret contract provisions including prices, discounts, contract modifications, and estimates and advise Customer Account Manager preparing estimates and invoices.

·              Compute annual price escalations per contract formula, update contracts and database with new prices, notify customers and account managers of latest pricing schedules.

·              Negotiate and draft complex sales and supplier contracts ensuring risks are analyzed and minimized through appropriate contract language.

·              Aid customers in problem resolution including pricing and invoice issues, expediting response to AOG, and obtaining assistance from the appropriate technical expert.

Engineering Services Network, Inc.  June 2006 – January 2008

Arlington, VA 

Director of Contracts

 

·              Advise senior corporate management of SDVO with 165 employees on company’s contractual rights and obligations.

·              Interpret language and requirements for all existing contracts.

·              Review, interpret and resolve contract issues that affect company compliance/financial performance.

·              Negotiate and sign contracts.

·              Ensure that all contractual legal requirements are satisfied.

·              Write, negotiate and sign subcontracts, consulting and teaming agreements.

·              Advise V-P/COO regarding computation of Overhead and G&A rates, pools and associated budgets and respond to DCAA pre-award rate audits.

·              Monitor contract profitability and compliance by approving all job postings, new hires, transfers and pay increases.

·              Advise Program Managers on measures to maximize revenues, fee and profits and minimize cost.

·              Analyze and present financial/compliance reports at quarterly program review meetings.

·              Negotiate with GSA for Option Period 1 Catalog rates.

·              Review RFP requirements and manage preparation of compliant Cost/Business Volumes including Pricing, Cost Narratives, and Professional Employee Compensation Plan.

·              Supervise Contracts Administration staff.

 

EG&G Technical Services, Inc.    August 2004 – June 2006

Arlington, VA 

Contracts and Finance Manager

 

·              Managed more than 50 contracts and subcontracts with Federal, State and Local Governments, prime government contractors and affiliated corporations.

·              Wrote/signed all correspondence related to contracts, subcontracts and consulting agreements for Homeland Security/Transportation Port Security Division.

·              Monitored contract performance to ensure obligations were met.

·              Reviewed/corrected invoices; followed-up with customers regarding overdue invoices.

·              Prepared or reviewed and corrected monthly financial reports to NASA, DHS and prime contractors.

·              Reviewed/corrected weekly financial report prepared for internal customers.

·              Prepared or reviewed pricing for complex government contracts.

·              Supervised contracts and finance staff of 5.

·              Manager of Cost/Business Volume for more than twenty proposals, including a $25M Department of Transportation proposal.

·              Prepared Cost/Business Volume narratives, pricing, and “sealed packages”.

·              Advised senior management on costs and pricing for various contract types.

·              Received Business Development Award and bonus for exceptional support to the National Exercise Program proposal effort.

·              Recognized at the EG&G Procurement Management conference for excellence in contracts and procurement management for Homeland Security/Transportation Port Security Division.

Bombardier Services America Corp.          May 1997 – July 2004

Bridgeport, WV 

Finance Supervisor and Corporate Secretary/Treasurer

 

·              Prepared monthly Financial Statements, Financial Statement Forecasts and annual Budgets for submission to Corporate Headquarters in Canada.

·              Prepared government contract billings for various contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP).

·              Provided Finance/Contracts Management for Contract Logistics Support Contract for Army National Guard aircraft and Unmanned Air Vehicle Demonstration contracts.

·              Provided financial analysis for Program Reviews and quarterly updates of Estimates at Completion for long-term fixed price contracts.

·              Developed pricing for and provided contract administration for 5 year FFP aircraft maintenance contract (44 aircraft at 10 military bases).

·              Supervised or prepared payroll; prepared/filed various payroll reports, and sales and use tax forms.

·              Contractual/financial management of CPFF Unmanned Air Vehicle demonstration contract from pre-award audit through final incurred cost proposal and contract close-out (including Pricing, Reporting and Contracts Administration).

·              Computed overhead/G&A rates; provided detailed support for indirect rates to Defense Contract Audit Agency auditors for bidding, billing and final indirect incurred costs.

·              Managed Accounting, Contracts and Human Resources Departments.

·              Responsibilities and duties of the Corporation Secretary/Treasurer.

·              Empowered Official for Import/Export compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

·              Led proposal team in developing Cost and Pricing Volume for $33M (not including cost reimbursement portion), 5 year FFP aircraft maintenance contract (winning proposal).

·              Negotiated rates and administered IDIQ T&M Engineering/Technical Services contract (5 year contract awarded).

·              Provided financial analysis and detailed support for Assets, Liabilities, and Financial Forecasts during Ernst and Young audit for business unit sale by Bombardier Aerospace to L-3 Communications.

Rare Earth Minerals and Jack’s Furniture         May 1995 – June 1997

Clarksburg, WV 

Accountant

 

·              Reorganized and improved accounting systems of five closely-held corporations in retail sales, oil and gas operations, and property management.

·              Installed and implemented new accounting software for G/L, A/P and A/R for furniture store and property management businesses.

·              Corrected and brought current accounting records and tax filings two years overdue.

·              Prepared Financial Statements, payrolls and tax returns.

·              Networked office computers and served as network administrator.

·              Supervised accounting and clerical staff.

Toothman Rice PLLC        December 1991 – March 1994

Clarksburg, WV

Paraprofessional Accountant

 

·              Assisted with preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, reviews and compilations.

·              Prepared payrolls and payroll tax returns.

·              Prepared B&O, consumer sales, property and severance tax returns.

·              Assisted in preparation of individual, partnership and corporate tax returns.

·              Summarized clients’ financial records and reconciled corporate bank accounts.

·              Adjusted clients’ general ledger for financial statement and tax return preparation.

·              Proofread correspondence and financial statements.

Salem College Personal Care Center, Inc.      May 1989 – December 1991

Salem, WV         March 1994 – Sept. 1994

Office Manager/Bookkeeper, Assistant Administrator (May 1989 – December 1991)

Administrator (March 1994 – September 1994)

 

·              Bookkeeping, General Ledger, A/P, A/R, and Payroll

·              Prepared monthly financial statements

·              Managed 104-bed non-profit assisted living facility (Administrator)

·              Replaced manual ledgers with automated accounting system

EDUCATION

University of Virginia

Master Level Auditing class

Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV

Regents BA, Accounting and Human Resources

Fairmont State College, Fairmont, WV

AS, Accounting

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

 

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

Northern West Virginia NCMA - Treasurer

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

NCWV SHRM (local chapter)

 

 

 

 

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