RUSSELL ATTA-SAFOH
13216 Water Fowl Way Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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240-605-8724 (cell)
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rattasafoh@yahoo.com
SKILLS
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Financial analysis, modeling & management
• Budget formulation, analysis & execution
Business/risk analysis
• Business development
Experience with and understanding of GAAP
• Experience in governmental accounting
Project management
• Proposal review/preparation
Auditing
• Analyzing and interpreting legal documents
Proficient in Bloomberg PC, Construction Loan Control System (CLCS), Siebel CRM, Trade Entry, CDDS,
Strategy, Access, MS Office (advanced Excel), SPSS, Ritz, Computerized Contract Database (CCDB),
PATS2010, Corporate Work Plan (CWP), PRISM, Financial Management System (FMS), Delphi Financial
System, REGIS Financial System, SPIRE, Resource Planning Document (RPD), Business Plan Builder (BPB).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MORI Associates (Contractor to Federal Aviation Administration), Washington, DC
Sr. Financial Analyst-Lead
December 2009 - Present
Formulate, compile and review budgets for the Power Services Group (PSG) using actual performance, previous
budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other data to control funds and provide for proper financial
administration. Perform multiple financial cost analyses functions, including cost allocation, setting up cost control
systems, collecting data, controlling costs and preparing reports that maintain the company's cost accounting system.
Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Maintain and oversee
the control of accounts and records in the areas of disbursements and expenses. Assist the business manager in the
preparation of internal and external financial reporting.
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Formulate & review annual budget for PSG for Office of Secretary of Transportation (OST) budget
submission and eventual Office of Management and Budget (OMB). PSG’s annual budget has averaged
$95 million for the last 2 fiscal years and is increasing annually. Lead and participate in meetings with
management to provide expert financial advice and guidance on broad projects and programs with
national impact to determine allocation levels, out year budgets and programmatic goals.
Lead six financial analysts in providing accurate accounting, budgeting and financial acumen to maintain
PSG’s accounting. This included interviewing and training the analysts in all FAA procedures and systems.
Wrote PSG’s Financial Standard Operating Procedures (over 40 procedures) to for documented financial
policies and procedures to standardize business processes.
Work with IT for the successful development and integration of PATS2010, the new financial system that
combined funding requests with the general ledger for accurate accounting and cuff reporting. Conduct
beta testing and end user acceptance testing. Develop multiple financial reports.
Manage the AES, DCBUS and PS3 Programs (all multi-million dollar national programs) for accurate
tracking and timely expenditure of funds, procurement request (PR) processing and budget reconciliation.
Reconciled and co-managed the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Grant Program budget
of $50 million for accurate reporting and timely expenditure of funds.
Trained 20 colleagues in budget plan (Excel document) formulation/modification.
Trained over 50 colleagues in using the new financial system, PATS2010 for budget execution and ad hoc
financial report creation.
FANNIE MAE, Washington, DC
Business Manager
May 2004- January 2009
Structured debt deals for various governmental borrowers including municipalities, housing authorities, and housing
finance agencies to assist them with their housing and real estate needs. Regularly partnered with a cross-functional
team including HUD’s Public and Indian Housing team, Credit, Portfolio Administration, Legal and Asset
Management to facilitate loan structuring, closing and servicing through the life of the loan. Marketed debt
products to potential borrowers by attending industry conferences, symposiums and conducting marketing tours.
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Underwrote 14 transactions totaling. Analysis included financial trend analysis, management (business &
financial), debt analysis over $50 million in investments, financial modeling and cash flow analysis.
Structured over 10 debt deals ranging from $2 million – $10 million for borrowers.
Supervised the revision of construction budgets (projected & actual) of 10 potential borrowers in, and
other financial plans to ensure a viable loan for both parties.
Prepared ad hoc reports and analyses for upper management.
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Participated in business process redesign team using Six Sigma process. Successfully reduced Community
Lending Business’ process timeline, eliminated inefficiencies, input Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls,
resulting in maximizing the business potential of the division.
Trained 7 regional colleagues on the business structuring and financial analysis process to increase their
financial analytical skills.
Asset Manager
Applied technical skills in the area of debt transactions, single-family, multifamily, mixed-use projects, and real
estate due diligence to carry out, control and authorized transaction closings and monitor loans throughout the loan
life. Guided internal and external parties to the successful and timely completion of various debt transactions.
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Managed a portfolio consisting of over 40 various Fannie Mae debt products totaling $72.5 million to
ensure that all accounts were current and in accordance with their prospective loan agreements.
Project Lead - Managed the transitions of complex debt deals to a new accounting system.
Investment Analyst
Obtained all required documentation to close mortgage revenue bonds (MRBs) purchases. Worked with external
counsel, bond counsel housing finance agencies (HFAs), trustees, and others to obtain proper documentation and
resolve issues prior to closing.
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Project Lead - Conducted market and other research analysis on developing the Section 8 Homeownership
Program to expand Public Entity’s business with Public Housing Authorities.
Closed over $1.2 billion in municipal bond purchases in 2004.
Project Lead - Audited Public Entity’s complete book of business, consisting of over 4,000 single family
and multifamily municipal bonds to portray accurate accounting information. This initial audit led to
various projects and team formalization such as Municipal Asset Advisory Team and further counterparty
risk analysis.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS, Landover, MD
October 2001-May 2004
Financial Analyst/ Ticketing Services Supervisor
Assisted in bank reconciliation reports to reflect accurate organizational and banking deposit records. Prepared and
updated spreadsheets containing accurate information for organizational sales reports such as daily/monthly
summary of deposit. I developed daily accounting reports showing revenue and balance from the various sources
for financial analysis.
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Accurately processed all incoming payments related to game day and special events at FedEx Field with
annual revenue totaling more than $100 million.
Project Lead - Audited over 1500 premium contracts for accurate organizational revenue information for
tax purposes.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
National Development Council:
Certified Economic Development and Finance Professional
EDUCATION
Robert H. Smith Business School at University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Masters in Business Administration, Concentration: Finance
December 2007
Expected Graduation May 2016
College of Kinesiological Sciences at University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Concentration: Business Administration and Marketing
December 2001
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Excellence Award
June 2010, October 2010, December 2011
Award given in recognition of efforts to reconcile PSG’s financial books as well as being the employee of the month.
“FM+”
February 2008
Highest rating that can be given to a professional in Fannie Mae for an annual review (received by only 5% of staff).
Cool Reward
July 2005, December 2004
Given in recognition for the complete analysis/cleanup of Fannie Mae’s Public Entities’ single family bond and multifamily bond portfolio.