Brandon Thompson

About Brandon Thompson

Hello all, I’m Brandon Thompson I’m a recent graduate of Fayetteville State University Class of 2019 with a bachelor of science in Finance. Looking for opportunities in Accounting, Finance, Government Finance,Auditing, Cyber Security,Software. Quick effective mathematical skillsAbility to take on multiple projects with short deadlinesAbility to make quick and effective decisionsMastered skills in Balance sheets,Income statements,Cash flow statements, & Annual reportsGained excellent analytical ability and interpersonal skills, and a sharp understanding of industry technology. As someone who manages money, an organization\'s most important commodity, financial professionals bear a great deal of responsibility

Experience

1. Financial Data Analyst Ii

   GovCIO

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Partner with Division VP and program team to provide analysis and guidance that supports informed decision-making and opportunities to improve financial performance across the organization. Identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the portfolio of programs and recommend actions based on sound analysis. Responsible for working with key stakeholder in creating the Division annual budget. Maintain and monitor program forecasts, highlight drivers, expose risks and opportunities to achieving or exceed financial targets. Support all aspects of program financial management and reporting, interfacing with Program Management, Contracts, Accounting and Project Setup teams to ensure projects are within negotiated parameters and funded levels. Understand and explain key drivers of actual results against Budget and Forecast for various contract types (FFP, T&M, LOE and Cost type) Prepare Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis and corporate submission. Support Monthly Accounting Close activities to include cost accruals, revenue and profit review and analysis, and indirect expense review. Identify corrective actions needed and work with Accounting staff to ensure business unit Profit & Loss accurately reflect financial performance. Monitor business unit A/R (invoicing and aged receivables) and work with PMs and Billing to minimize Days Sales Outstanding. Support Finance Manager/Director in other ad hoc reporting requirements.• 2 years of experience using practices of DTS & DAI principles.• Designed automated ETL pipelines using Python and SQL for DoD finance systems, ensuring compliance with data handling policies outlined in FAR/DFARS and OMB guidelines. • Supported pre- and post-award contract compliance reporting, collaborating with legal and procurement teams to validate data alignment with federal acquisition regulations. • Maintained cloud data environments on AWS SWTechnologies Used: Invoice Tracker, Cost Point, Microsoft Excel, DTS, DAI

Education

• Fayetteville Technical Community College

  Associate's degree, Criminal Justice Technology

  2013 — 2015

• South View High School

  High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  2011 — 2015

• Fayetteville State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Financial Mathematics

  2015 — 2019