Jeffrey Williams
Reston
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 20 years in implementation and administration of IBM Cognos and Deltek products, including Costpoint and GovWin IQ. Skilled in managing financial systems and delivering solutions through automation and data integration. Expertise in Costpoint administration and advanced reporting to optimize decision-making.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Systems Manager
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
Alexandria
05.2024 - Current
- Managed design, development, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems.
- Collaborated with external vendors on enhancements and projects related to financial systems.
- Trained staff on financial systems and data management best practices.
- Implemented best practices to optimize usage of financial systems.
- Supported integration of five acquisitions into Costpoint environment.
- Led a team focused on automation process improvements and data governance.
- Executed transition to Costpoint CAP while maintaining over 320 financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
Financial Systems Manager
ECS Federal
Fairfax
03.2019 - 05.2024
- Developed Oracle analytic dashboards for executive operations and accounting teams, adding over 200 users.
- Collaborated with consultants to implement extensibility workflows and robotic process automation.
- Led integration of recently acquired companies into financial systems using pre-processors, Cognos reports, and back-end scripts.
- Built autonomous data warehouse connecting six databases while creating executive financial and operational dashboards.
- Supported back-office teams on system improvements for accounts payable, billing, and general ledger.
- Facilitated implementation of subcontractor module to enhance project management efficiency.
- Updated Costpoint system from version 7.1 to 8.0 and subsequently to 8.1.
- Assisted in business process optimization and automation initiatives.
Financial Systems Manager
Gryphon Technologies
Arlington
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Developed current system configuration to enhance process automation and efficiency.
- Created over 100 key financial and FP&A reports while improving Cognos environment and KPI reporting.
- Maintained project manager and executive dashboards for effective performance tracking.
- Implemented expense roll-out, including system configuration and staff training within Deltek Time & Expense.
- Configured and redesigned GovWin environment, generating reports to track opportunities.
- Conducted brownbag training sessions on Deltek applications for improved user proficiency.
- Led project to upgrade Costpoint from version 7.0.1 to 7.1.1 and Cognos from version 10.1 to 11.
- Troubleshot and resolved helpdesk tickets, ensuring timely support for users.
Financial Systems Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers
McLean
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Secured and maintained seven applications, addressing technical and system issues effectively.
- Enforced system controls to ensure compliance and security standards.
- Led initiatives to adopt best practices, optimizing interface efficiency and user experience.
- Developed and published Cognos reports for enhanced data visibility.
- Maintained and deployed Framework Manager models to support reporting needs.
- Managed and trained staff of system and help desk engineers, enhancing team capabilities.
Costpoint Administrator
CNA Corporation
Arlington
10.2011 - 04.2017
- Upgraded Cognos from version 8 to 10.2, enhancing reporting functionality for 65 reports.
- Implemented security protocols for folders and portal pages, ensuring secure access for 300 new users and 10 groups.
- Trained end users on Cognos tools, including Report Studio and Query Studio, improving user proficiency.
- Created new models and packages with Framework Manager to enhance reporting capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Strayer University
Alexandria, VA05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Finance
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VASkills
- Financial systems management
- Financial reporting
- Costpoint administration
- Dashboard development
- Data integration
- Robotic process automation
- Extensibility
Timeline
Financial Systems Manager
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
05.2024 - Current
Financial Systems Manager
ECS Federal
03.2019 - 05.2024
Financial Systems Manager
Gryphon Technologies
04.2017 - 03.2019
Financial Systems Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.2016 - 04.2017
Costpoint Administrator
CNA Corporation
10.2011 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Strayer University
Some College (No Degree) - Finance
College of William And Mary