Clyde T. Willis
Arlington
Summary
Pro-active and performance oriented with broad experience in all aspects of accounting, auditing and taxation. Hands-on in the development of and implementation of the overall audit plan to ensure effective and efficient execution and timely completion of the audit plan, including the realization on the job. Solid organizational skills in coordinating all aspects of each project from inception through completion with over seven years of experience in Federal accounting and/or audit, review, or accounting of Federal contracts or grants.
Diligent [Desired Position] with strong background in financial accounting. Proven track record of managing complex financial statements and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Demonstrated ability to perform detailed financial analysis and provide actionable insights for business growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Federal Financial Accountant
The Judge Group
12.2019 - Current
- Clyde T. Willis is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of government auditing and accounting experience specializing in federal, state and local governments including the Department of Defense (DoD). Clyde currently works as a sub-contractor with AOC Solutions with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Property Plant and Equipment accounting and financial reporting project. His responsibility includes preparation of monthly Government wide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance System (GTAS) ATB, SF 133 Report on Budget Execution and Budgetary Resources, monthly Status of Fund report, monthly de-obligations analysis, daily account balance analysis supporting the financial statements preparation, and bi-weekly expenditure report quality control review.
Senior Associate
St. Michaels, Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Clyde worked directly supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Audit Readiness project. His responsibilities included identifying and evaluating indicators related documenting financial controls, evaluating process controls, auditing and reconciliations, and supporting the client in preparation of Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) Statement of Assurance(SOA
Senior Consultant
Insight Global
06.2017 - 12.2017
- OIG follow-up project, supporting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) OMB A-123 Audit Remediation Audit Readiness project, reviewing the financial management system, JFAS, of a major federal agency’s compliance with their accounting for their grant management and inter-agency’s requirements related to unliquidated obligations financial accounting and reporting and compliance with applicable F.A.R. requirements
Senior Consultant
Infrastructure Resources
06.2016 - 10.2016
- A -123 Audit Remediation Audit Readiness project reviewing the financial management system, FMMI, of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) compliance with their accounting for their grant management and inter-agency’s requirements related to unliquidated obligations financial accounting and reporting
Senior Manager
Destiny Management Services
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Review financial management system of federal grantees, large metropolitan transit agencies, for compliance with FTA guidelines and assessment of the internal controls Review and evaluate indirect cost allocation plans of FTA grantees for compliance with FTA guidelines.
Senior Manager
KGS
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Documenting DoD agency, the Defense Logistics Agency, business processes and internal controls, including those performed by other entities, making applicable recommendations for improved processes and controls, and assisting with implementing and institutionalizing related policies and procedures.
Audit Manager
Independent Consultant
04.2009 - 11.2012
- Served as audit manager, as a subcontractor to Lani Eko & Co. CPAs, for CFO Act financial statement audits of the Office of Thrift Supervision and Defense Facilities Nuclear Safety Board
Audit Manager
Cherry Bekaert & Holland LLP
06.2007 - 02.2009
- Supervised financial consulting engagements, primarily internal control reviews and evaluations of various clients within the firm's Government Services Sector, with engagement teams of up to four professionals. These engagements normally required approximately 900 hours and involved travel to transit agencies located across the U.S.
Audit Manager
Mitchell & Titus, LLP
01.2006 - 06.2007
- Directed external financial and compliance audits pursuant to OMB Circular A-133 of the firm's Not-For-Profit sector, with engagement teams of up to four professionals normally requiring between 200-400-man hours.
Audit/Tax Manager
Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P.A.
01.1991 - 01.2005
- Oversaw external financial and compliance audits pursuant to OMB Circular A-133 in the firm's Government & Not-For-Profit sector, with engagement teams of three to eight professionals. These engagements represented over 90% of chargeable hours. These engagements normally required between 200 to up to 2000 hours.
Education
MBA Accounting with Honors - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08-2003
Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors - undefined
Florida International University
01-1978
B.S. Accounting - undefined
Hampton University
01-1975
Skills
- Oracle BI, Teammate
- Pro-systems Engagement
- CaseWare
Financial reporting
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Financial planning
Account reconciliation
Generally accepted accounting principles
Auditing
Internal controls
Internal auditing
ERP systems
ERP software
Tax preparation
General ledger management
Payroll processing
Payroll support
Expense tracking
Certification
Certified Public Accountant – Virginia
Timeline
Senior Federal Financial Accountant
The Judge Group
12.2019 - Current
Senior Associate
St. Michaels, Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Consultant
Insight Global
06.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Consultant
Infrastructure Resources
06.2016 - 10.2016
Senior Manager
Destiny Management Services
05.2013 - 07.2016
Senior Manager
KGS
11.2012 - 05.2013
Audit Manager
Independent Consultant
04.2009 - 11.2012
Audit Manager
Cherry Bekaert & Holland LLP
06.2007 - 02.2009
Audit Manager
Mitchell & Titus, LLP
01.2006 - 06.2007
Audit/Tax Manager
Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P.A.
01.1991 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors - undefined
Florida International University
B.S. Accounting - undefined
Hampton University
MBA Accounting with Honors - Accounting
University of Phoenix