Eileen Owen

About Eileen Owen

A business-focused accounting leader and strategic partner, who is all about unlocking organizational potential, my focus on enhancing processes and Big 4 background, combined with extensive experience in corporate accounting and finance, has equipped me to prepare companies for scalable growth and regulatory compliance. I\'m often seen as the \"calm in the storm,” not just in terms of presence—but in providing clarity, direction, and reassurance, guiding teams and stakeholders through change. This is how I create value across an organization, ensuring not just the success of financial processes but also the growth and development of its people.Managing upwards, laterally, and across organizations, I have guided major initiatives. In my last role, as Director of Accounting at DLH Corporation, I have established end-to-end data flows, reduced the financial close process and contributed to better financial understanding and decision-making across departments. include: Extensive experience in corporate accounting functions, including technical accounting, reporting, and consolidations, ensuring SOX, GAAP, and SEC compliance. Guides company-wide change efforts through business, market, and regulatory transformations including SOX compliance implementation, M&A integration, financial close process optimization, and ERP system deployment. Known for improving software utilization, and identified hidden resources such as underutilized financial tools and data analytics a leader, I am committed to empowering teams by promoting diversity of thought and encouraging innovative problem-solving. Whether optimizing financial processes or exploring the great outdoors with my family and dogs, I bring passion, precision, and a fresh perspective to everything I do. Let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Corporate Controller

   HITT Contracting Inc.

   Oct 2024 — Present · DC, US

Education

• Northern Virginia Community College

  Associate in Science, Business Administration

  2007 — 2009

• George Mason University

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  2009 — 2011

• George Mason University

  Master of Science in Accounting, Accounting

  2011 — 2012

Skills

• Quickbooks
• Managerial Finance
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Internal Audit
• Budgets
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Analysis
• Us Gaap
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Government
• Gaap
• Tax
• Microsoft Office
• Cpa
• Financial Accounting
• Audit
• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Microsoft Word
• Internal Controls
• Auditing
• External Audit