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Clifton Grant

Woodbridge

Summary

A seasoned financial leader with over 15 years of experience in the Department of Defense, specializing in military pay systems, budget execution, and internal controls. Proven track record in supervising travel and pay audits, developing strategic spend plans, and delivering accurate financial reporting that supports mission-critical operations. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision-making.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel & Military Pay Supervisor

10.2023 - Current
  • Led audits of travel vouchers, procurement records, and pay documents to identify discrepancies and strengthen internal controls.
  • Partnered with departments to uphold fiscal accountability and reduce risk exposure.
  • Enhanced compliance and transparency across financial operations.

Budget Advisor

04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Designed and executed spend plans aligned with operational goals.
  • Produced financial reports that highlighted risk management and budget performance.
  • Supported strategic planning through accurate forecasting and analysis.

Financial Manager

DoD
07.2011 - 06.2015
  • Oversaw classification and evaluation of financial data for accurate reporting.
  • Conducted transaction sampling to ensure expenditure is appropriate.
  • Identified trends and problem areas to inform future budget strategies.

Finance Technician

DoD
01.2007 - 04.2011
  • Processed military pay transactions including allowances and debt collection.
  • Resolved discrepancies and provided direct support to service members.
  • Maintained accuracy and compliance in financial documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2021

Skills

  • Budget Planning & Execution
  • Financial Auditing & Risk Analysis
  • Military Pay Systems
  • Procurement Oversight
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Staff management
  • Customer service
  • Training and mentoring
  • Attention to detail
  • Employee motivation
  • Goal oriented

Affiliations

American Society of Military Comptrollers

Certification

Society of Defense Financial Managers

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Travel & Military Pay Supervisor

10.2023 - Current

Budget Advisor

04.2022 - 09.2023

Financial Manager

DoD
07.2011 - 06.2015

Finance Technician

DoD
01.2007 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
Clifton Grant