Gena Kutlubay

About Gena Kutlubay

Results-Driven Accounting and Finance Professional with Over 25 Years of International Experience Accomplished CPA candidate (U.S.) with extensive expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, accounting, and payroll across government, non-profit, and corporate sectors. Proven success in optimizing financial processes, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making. Skilled in leveraging advanced financial systems and ensuring compliance with complex regulatory standards, including GAAP, IFRS, and 2 CFR 200. Senior Accountant: Directed financial reporting, reconciliations, and monthly close processes for multi-departmental organizations, achieving 100% compliance with GAAP and IFRS. Spearheaded preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, reducing reporting timelines by 20%. Property Accountant: Managed financial operations for commercial real estate portfolios, including budgeting, forecasting, and lease administration, improving variance analysis accuracy by 15%. Construction Accountant: Oversaw cost tracking, job costing, and project financials for multimillion-dollar construction projects, streamlining overhead allocations and cutting discrepancies by 10%. U.S. Government Contracting: Led government contract accounting for non-profits, managing cash reconciliations, unfunded liability reports, and federal grant reporting (SF425, SOD, CBJ, OMBJ), ensuring audit-ready compliance. Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in VENA Solutions FP & A, SAP, CostPoint, Cognos, QuickBooks, Sage, Oracle ERP, Power BI, and Excel for budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting. Regulatory Knowledge: Expert in GAAP, IFRS, 2 CFR 200, and federal grant management, delivering accurate financial statements and general ledger reconciliations. Education & Certifications: MBA in Leadership in Finance & Accounting; CPA certification in progress (passed FAR & REG; AUD & TCP targeted for June 2025).

Experience

1. Budget Manager

   Middle East Broadcasting Networks

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Develop and manage budgets, program plans, and Ad Hoc reports, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and federal regulations.• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports (internal and external), including detailed grant reports, driving transparency and accountability.• Collaborate with business managers to design budget strategies, monitor departmental spending, and provide variance analysis to optimize financial performance.• Review, analyze, edit, and consolidate budget submissions for federal government approval, ensuring compliance with 2 CFR 200 standards.• Lead grant closeout processes, repurposing purchase orders and funds in coordination with federal guidelines.• Leveraged Vena Solutions to automate financial planning and analysis (FP & A), enhancing reporting efficiency by 50%.• Mentor and manage a team of budget analysts, fostering professional development and maintaining high performance standards.• Generate CostPoint Cognos reports for revenues, expenses, CAPex, OPex, salaries, benefits, and assets, delivering actionable insights to leadership.• Supported preparation of internal and external budget reports, including grant-specific documentation, meeting tight deadlines with accuracy.• Monitored departmental spending trends and provided regular updates to management, identifying cost-saving opportunities.• Assisted in reviewing and consolidating federal budget submissions, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.• Contributed to grant closeout processes, streamlining fund repurposing and purchase order adjustments.

Education

• Istanbul Aydın University Masters (MBA)

  Business Administration and Management, General

  2013 — 2014

• Camosun College

  Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration,Accounting Option

  2015 — 2017

• SAKARYA UNIVERSITY

  Economic and Managerial Sciences Faculty, Labour Economics

  1999 — 2003

• Istanbul University

  School of Social Sciences: Banking, Turkish

  1997 — 1999