Melanie O’Neil
Edgewater
Summary
Dynamic business management, and financial professional with a proven track record in financial analysis, project supervision, and contract cost control. Exceptional leadership and dedication to achieving organizational objectives through outstanding customer service, teamwork, and effective communication. Relentless initiative and ability to identify needs, executing tasks independently with precision and efficiency. Thrives in challenging environments with a results-oriented mindset, embracing continuous learning and adaptability to evolving demands while maintaining excellent organizational and communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Principal Program Finance Specialist 1
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Annapolis Junction, MD
08.2018 - Current
- Ensure timely and accurate charges to contracts/programs based on contractual terms and conditions
- Achieved accurate tracking of expenditures to facilitate budget management. Delivered comprehensive expenditure projections to inform financial planning. Secured additional funding through timely and strategic requests.
- Achieved timely approval of invoices through effective review processes. Enhanced customer relations by addressing invoice inquiries efficiently. Resolved invoicing issues to maintain operational efficiency.
- Monitored and evaluated compliance with ASC 606 regulations, facilitating accurate revenue recognition and earnings rate assessments.
- Led proposal activities by analyzing potential financial results. Developed comprehensive rationale for proposal estimates to enhance decision-making.
- Achieved effective cost management through the establishment of robust control systems for contracts. Delivered projects on schedule by implementing rigorous monitoring of costs and timelines. Drove successful outcomes by maintaining validated cost and schedule control systems.
- Facilitated financial management in collaboration with program management, focusing on optimizing cash flow and increasing profitability.
- Coordinated and completed month-end close activities, ensuring compliance and accuracy for specific business segments.
- Compiled and communicated comprehensive financial reports on assigned programs, detailing orders, funding, sales, profit, and cash flow actuals and forecasts.
- Oversaw management and monitoring of accounts receivable and cash contributions to ensure timely billing preparation and cash collection.
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of financial performance to highlight potential risks and funding discrepancies.
Programmatic SETA
Ops Consulting
Greenbelt, MD
06.2016 - Current
- Provide programmatic, administrative, and financial support to Program Managers on R&D programs; conduct programmatic tracking activities, including assessing contract performance, risks, deliverables, milestones, deadlines, acquisition budget needs, and other programmatic tasks.
Business Manager 3
Northrop Grumman
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Manage a portfolio of over 30 programs in the Health IT Operating Unit/OU, estimated at over $75M in revenue; manage and develop a team of 8 Program Control/Financial Analysts.
Business Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
07.2010 - 09.2014
- Performed all tasks described above in the Business Manager 3 position for the Defense Solutions Operating Unit with estimated revenue of over $200M and over 60 programs.
Program Cost & Control Analyst IV
Northrop Grumman
09.2009 - 07.2010
- Analyzed monthly financial data on a program with approximately $300M in annual revenue; supported customer deliverables, ad hoc requests, and reporting requirements.
Lead Analyst
Honeywell Technology Solutions
09.2007 - 09.2009
- Performed monthly and ad hoc financial reports and analysis for Director of Mission/Space Operations; monitored financials for up to 15 programs.
Accountant/Analyst III
Honeywell Technology Solutions
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Provided weekly and monthly customer financial deliverables for NASA programs; worked closely with internal and external customers to provide financial support and guidance.
Senior Business Analyst
ARINC (Currently Rockwell Collins)
08.2004 - 02.2007
- Performed monthly P&L analysis and reporting; identified and proposed solutions to possible P&L and project concerns.
Senior Accountant
Shelter Properties, LLC
06.2003 - 08.2004
- Performed monthly account reconciliations for 15 properties; prepared journal entries and accruals.
Finance Accountant/Network Administrator
Fusion Sales Partners, Inc.
04.2002 - 05.2003
- Performed monthly reconciliations for Balance Sheet accounts; assembled financial reports and analyzed P&L fluctuations.
Staff Accountant
E.SPIRE Communications
06.2000 - 04.2002
- Performed account reconciliations; prepared journal entries; recorded cash receipts.
Accountant
Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust (now PNC)
01.1999 - 06.2000
- Performed bank account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Analyzed and resolved account discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
- Generated comprehensive monthly financial reports to support affiliate banking operations.
- Performed detailed yearly escheatment reconciliation, verifying unclaimed property records and transactions.
Education
MBA - General Business/Finance
University of Baltimore
05-2003
BS - Business Management
Loyola College of MD
05-1996
Skills
- Financial performance analysis
- Organizational growth strategies
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strong oral communication skills
- Annual budget administration
- Financial variance analysis
- Cash flow management
- Proposal preparation & pricing analysis
Additionalworkexperience
- E.SPIRE Communications, Staff Accountant, Performed account reconciliations., Prepared journal entries., 1999, 2002
- Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust (now PNC), Accountant, Reconciled bank accounts for numerous branches., Researched account discrepancies., 1999, 2002
Timeline
Senior Principal Program Finance Specialist 1
General Dynamics Mission Systems
08.2018 - Current
Programmatic SETA
Ops Consulting
06.2016 - Current
Business Manager 3
Northrop Grumman
09.2014 - 06.2016
Business Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
07.2010 - 09.2014
Program Cost & Control Analyst IV
Northrop Grumman
09.2009 - 07.2010
Lead Analyst
Honeywell Technology Solutions
09.2007 - 09.2009
Accountant/Analyst III
Honeywell Technology Solutions
02.2007 - 09.2007
Senior Business Analyst
ARINC (Currently Rockwell Collins)
08.2004 - 02.2007
Senior Accountant
Shelter Properties, LLC
06.2003 - 08.2004
Finance Accountant/Network Administrator
Fusion Sales Partners, Inc.
04.2002 - 05.2003
Staff Accountant
E.SPIRE Communications
06.2000 - 04.2002
Accountant
Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust (now PNC)
01.1999 - 06.2000
MBA - General Business/Finance
University of Baltimore
BS - Business Management
Loyola College of MD