Sheila Conley
Kensington,MD
Summary
Federal Senior Executive recognized as a driving force for implementing the CFOs Act and strengthening financial accountability over taxpayer funds: first as a policy-maker at OMB, and then as a practitioner at 2 Cabinet-level agencies. Strategic leader with proven track record for delivering impactful results to implement new laws, adapt to changing policy and business priorities, and manage risk to meet mission.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Assistant Secretary & Deputy CFO
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
01.2006 - 02.2024
Responsible for the financial stewardship of over $1.5 trillion in HHS annual budgetary resources, or roughly a quarter of the Federal budget. Results include:
- Obtained "clean" audit opinions and submitted HHS financial statements on-time for 18 consecutive years.
- Received AGA's prestigious "CEAR" Award for excellence in financial and performance reporting for 10 consecutive years.
- Launched and led the Department’s best-in-class Enterprise Risk Management program since 2015.
- Delivered one of the largest Federal financial system modernization efforts on-budget ($120m) and 1 year ahead of schedule.
Managing Director, Financial Policy and Reporting
U.S. Department of State
10.2003 - 12.2005
Charged with preparing the Department's annual financial statements, coordinating the independent audit process, and strengthening internal controls and policies.
Branch Chief, Financial Standards and Reporting
U.S. Office of Management and Budget
02.1992 - 10.2003
Responsible for implementing the CFOs Act of 1990, landmark reform legislation to bring more accountability and business-like practices to the Federal government.
Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance
KPMG US
09.1981 - 01.1992
Provided financial audit and consulting services to a range of clients including government agencies, nonprofit organizations and financial institutions.
Education
BBA - Accounting Major, Economics Minor
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VACertification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), District of Columbia
- Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), AICPA
Affiliations
- Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration
- Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty, Johns Hopkins University
Timeline
Deputy Assistant Secretary & Deputy CFO
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
01.2006 - 02.2024
Managing Director, Financial Policy and Reporting
U.S. Department of State
10.2003 - 12.2005
Branch Chief, Financial Standards and Reporting
U.S. Office of Management and Budget
02.1992 - 10.2003
Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance
KPMG US
09.1981 - 01.1992
BBA - Accounting Major, Economics Minor
James Madison University
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