Susan Holcomb

About Susan Holcomb

Strong Financial Leader with Large Public and Small Private Goverment Contractor experience. Customer and line focused with attention to internal controls, ethics and cost control. Solution oriented problem solver with experience in strategic financial planning, cash/inventory management, P&L analysis/management as well as change leadership. Strong communication skills with focus on team buidling and employee management.Active TS Clearance

Experience

1. VP for Finance, Bu Controller

   Leidos

   Sep 2006 — Present · Reston, VA, US

   Integrated Systems Group, high end Cybersecurity, C2 and infrastructure protection for government/commercial customers.$1.2B/+3,500 employees - presentCyber Security Group, high end cyber solutions to government/commercial customers.$350M/+900 employees; includes 6 mo as Acting General Manager - 2013Logistics & Engineering Solutions Business Unit (LESBU), a $1.2B unit providing solutions to government and commercial employees – 20••••12Key strategic partner in fast paced environment working to drive business growth. Focus on value add reporting/analytics/processes to drive strategic understanding and balance risk. Leader in planning/forecasting accuracy. Experience leading FP & A, AR, AP, Accounting, Audit/Compliance and Cash Management. Strong competency in indirect cost planning/management. Complex financial environment with multiple business models including wholly owned subsidiaries, commercial entities, inventory management and oversight of multiple financial systems.Key Achievements• Full responsibility for all finance functions with focus on value add reporting and analytics. Includes indirect overhead rates planning/management and accounting/management of $70M+ in ongoing inventory value (producing $700M in annual revenue).• Developed and implementing complex management/financial solution to key subsidiary resulting in a restructured, lean organization positioned for future success - 2013• Served 6 months as acting GM with responsibility for operational performance – 2013• Developed and executed plan to increase accounting accuracy and subsequent audit results.• Oversaw successful conversion to Costpoint Financials – Chairman’s Award for Achievement.• Decreased day’s working capital by 30% during period of 100% revenue growth.• Awarded Corporate CFO Award for outstanding financial leadership – 2012.• Participated in multiple invitations only Key Leadership Trainings for Executives.

Education

• California State University, Fresno

  BS, Accounting

  1977 — 1981

Skills

• Executive Management
• Pricing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Mergers
• Management
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Forecasting
• Auditing
• Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• General Ledger
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Government Accounting
• Proposal Writing
• Finance
• Cost Benefit
• Internal Audit
• Change Management
• Costpoint
• Defense
• Internal Controls
• Impromptu
• Government
• Mergers & Acquisitions