MARIO GILES
Alexandria
Summary
Government finance professional with extensive experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, ACFR support, reconciliations, audits, grant management, and MUNIS ERP. Proven track record ensuring GAAP/GASB compliance, improving internal controls, and delivering accurate, timely fiscal reporting for City of Alexandria operations. Skilled in leading financial processes, resolving discrepancies, and supporting year-end close with audit-ready documentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiscal Officer I
City of Alexandria – Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS)
12.2023 - Current
- Manage multimillion-dollar operating and grant budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple DCHS programs.
- Perform month-end and year-end close including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis.
- Prepare audit-ready workpapers and schedules for ACFR, Single Audit, and external audit procedures.
- Review and validate financial transactions to maintain GAAP/GASB compliance and correct discrepancies.
- Serve as a MUNIS subject-matter expert, assisting staff with reporting functionality and proper account coding.
- Enhance internal controls through review of P-Card activity, vendor payments, petty cash, and program submissions.
- Collaborate with City Finance on reconciliations, reporting needs, and year-end requirements.
- Develop standardized reconciliation templates and financial tracking tools to improve accuracy and transparency.
- Respond to internal and external requests with accurate fiscal data supporting management decisions.
Fiscal Analyst
City of Alexandria – Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS)
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Directed accounting activities requiring interpretation of State and City policies while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Managed ARPA grant financials ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting of multimillion-dollar allocations.
- Reconciled revenue activity and expenditures across multiple funding sources to maintain financial accuracy.
- Supported budget development and monitoring by analyzing cost trends and program expenditure data.
- Prepared financial reports for grant programs to support cash flow optimization.
- Coordinated with program directors on grant applications, spending compliance, and financial documentation.
Portfolio Analyst
Burke & Herbert Bank
05.2015 - 12.2021
- Performed portfolio performance reviews, assessing risk exposure and investment strategy alignment.
- Identified budget variances and recommended corrective actions to maintain strong cash positions.
- Researched fixed-income alternatives to improve diversification and reduce portfolio volatility.
- Collaborated with account executives to refine investment strategies and interpret financial results.
- Evaluated financial data including payroll, capital projects, and operating expenses to support budgeting decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Potomac State College
Keyser, WVSkills
- Governmental Fund Accounting
- Financial Reporting & ACFR Support
- GAAP/GASB Compliance
- MUNIS ERP (Advanced)
- Year-End & Month-End Close
- Grant & ARPA Accounting
- Audit Preparation (Single Audit, External)
- Complex Reconciliations
- Internal Controls
- Variance & Trend Analysis
- Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
- Cross-Department Collaboration
Timeline
Fiscal Officer I
City of Alexandria – Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS)
12.2023 - Current
Fiscal Analyst
City of Alexandria – Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS)
12.2021 - 12.2023
Portfolio Analyst
Burke & Herbert Bank
05.2015 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Potomac State College