Comptroller, Finance & Accounting Officer

Posted on: 2006-01-05

DIANA R. RANDALL 2407 Island Club Way, Orlando, FL 32822 407-482-2745 day // 407-963-7748 cell // [email protected] Qualifications for Financial Positions: Possesses 15+ years of experience applying proactive approaches to secure deliverables within time and budget constraints. Resolves complex financial problems, recognized as an expert in policy and procedures development regarding payroll and budgeting procedures. Achieved a successful track record of advancing to positions of authority. Consistently exceeds expectations, applying “big picture” thinking while coordinating with diverse disciplines/departments to complete objectives. Maintains DOD Secret security clearance. Areas of Expertise: *Policy Interpretation & Writing *Total Quality Management *Internal Review & Auditing *Records Management *Account & Budget Management *Project Management *Problem-Solving *Customer Service *Personnel Supervision *Telecommunications *Compliance Regulations *Training & Development Selected Highlights: Management -Created standard operating procedures on payroll processing and delivered PowerPoint presentations to give personnel the appropriate training and tools for managing payments. -Garnered $1M in funding for supplies and equipment required for hurricane relief in the Virgin Islands, producing valid orders for nearly 200 soldiers deployed; passed the annual budget spending audit. -Tracked expenditures and wrote additional funding requests when necessary to secure 99.9% execution to balance the government funds to budget, allocating amounts between $6-140 Million. -Trained personnel across 27 units on payroll and travel request processing, implementing an automated travel/duty order system. Strategic Planning -Developed a payment system for IRR soldiers performing duty one to three times per year, working with a staff of five personnel supporting over 14,000 soldiers worldwide; decreased complaints 50%. -Directed a government credit card issuance process, decreasing the delinquent payment percentage from 24% monthly to 6% monthly by notifying and working with chains of command. -Coordinated the installation of civilian payroll and military payroll computers into a Local Area Network (LAN), improving processing workflow while reducing payroll issues 40%. -Analyzed current budget allocations and identified errors, correcting the official STANFINS accounting computer system to ensure data for $170M in funding was executed successfully. Professional Synopsis: U.S. ARMY, FINANCE OFFICER CORPS Comptroller/Finance & Accounting Officer, 143D Transportation Command 2000-Present Acts as financial advisor on all major training exercises, chairs the Working Program Advisory Committee, and advises the Commanding General during Executive Program Budget Advisory Committee meetings. Managed fiscal issues, payment administration, legality of fund dispositions, military interdepartmental purchase requests, and a request for orders system supporting 5,000 reserve soldiers and 200 staff members. --Analyzes cost factors and trends, providing statistics and forecasting. Conducted payroll training across 12 locations, reducing Inspector General investigations over 65% from prior year. Chief, Finance & Pay Support, Army Reserve Personnel Command 1996-2000 Directed $170M in budget allocations, executing direct reimbursable OMA funds, and appropriated , OMAR, OPA, and RPA funds. Provided in-depth financial reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Assisted a budget officer with identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans. Acted as project officer during the conversion of DCPS batch processing to an online payment system supporting 700 civilians. --Cleared all outstanding travel advances for two fiscal years over a 6-month period for AGR soldiers throughout the world, tracked documentation for advances previously collected. Budget Officer, 65th Army Reserve Command 1993-1996 Supported fund managers via documenting, recommending, and preparing financial goals. Provided trending analysis to identify potential issues, initiating corrective action plans. Monitored data input into a Defense Commitment and Accounting System. Provided budgetary expertise, managing a budget over $10.2M. Maintained an internal management control program and executed budgeting decisions from the Working Program Advisory Committee and Program Budget Advisory Committee. --Received sole signature authority for $500K in supplies and equipment for a hurricane disaster relief operation. Passed fund audit 10 months after mission completion, executing budgeting 99.9%. Budget Officer, 95th Division Training 1990-1993 Provided financial resource management, as well as interpreted regulations and guidance governing financial procedures. Created policy memorandums for 27 units across several states. Coordinated schedules for a Program Budget Activity Committee. Liaisoned between program managers, staff, and major subordinate commanders. --Executed budget for over $10.2M, completed with a 99.9% execution rate. Education: Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Business Administration -University of Nebraska-Kearney Additional Training: 14th Comptrollers Accreditation Course -The Judge Advocate General\'s School Enhanced Defense Financial Management Training -Graduate School, USDA Internal Review Training Symposium -Scottsdale, AZ Command & General Staff College PH4 -Fort Leavenworth, KS Command & General Staff College PH2 -Fort Leavenworth, KS MUSARC Budget -Fort McCoy, WI Budget Management Course -Fort McCoy, WI OMAR Financial Management Course -Fort McCoy, WI Battalion Commanders Course -Fort Buchanan, PR U.S. Army Finance officer Basic Course -Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN Awards: -Meritorious Service Medal (3) -Army Commendation Medal (6) -National Defense Service Medal(2) -Humanitarian Service Medal -Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2) -Army Achievement Medal -Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal -USAR Components Overseas Training Ribbon -Army Service Ribbon -Overseas Service Ribbon -Global War on Terrorism