LINDA BROWN, MBA, CGAP, CGFM
5211 Clover Hill Drive  Portsmouth, VA 23703  (757) 672-0392  LNBROWN@YMAIL.COM
Complete online portfolio is available at www.LindaB.me
Profile _______________________________________________________________________________________________
I have over a decade of professional work experience in Financial Management, Accounting, IT, and
Human Resource Management. I am eager to utilize my expertise at your organization.
Education ________________________________________________________
MBA - MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – Concentration in Accounting Information Systems
STRAYER UNIVERSITY – NEWPORT NEWS, VA
09/2007
BSBA - BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION –Majors: Accounting and Finance
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY – NORFOLK, VA 12/2003
ADVANCED STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA – CHURCHLAND HIGH SCHOOL – PORTSMOUTH, VA 06/2000
Professional Experience________________________________________________________________________
DIRECTOR, 10/2014 – Present
(757) 903-0340
LNB Solutions – Chesapeake, VA
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Services Provided: Freelance Accountant, Accounting Software Solutions, Consulting, Compliance &
Performance Audits, Accounting Services, Grants Accounting & Management, FAR Program Support
ACCOUNTING MANAGER, 10/2005 – 09/2008; 01/2015 – Present
(757) 405-1800 Supervisor: Jackie Scott
City of Portsmouth, Department of Social Services – Portsmouth, VA
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Areas of Responsibility: Finance, Financial Reporting, Federal Grants Management, OMB Compliance,
Budget, Accounts Payable, Program Support, Administration, Personnel
Employees Supervised: 6 Accountants
FINANCIAL MANAGER, 09/2008 – 10/2014 (757) 514-7450 Supervisor: Azeez Felder
City of Suffolk, Department of Social Services – Suffolk, VA
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Areas of Responsibility: Finance, Information Technology, Administration, Personnel, Program Support,
Customer Service, Payroll, Purchasing, Federal Grants Management, OMB Compliance, Budget, Financial
Reporting, Mail, Fleet
Employees Supervised: 4 Accountants, 1 Clerical Supervisor, and 11 Clerks
PROJECT CONTROL ANALYST, 04/2005-10/2005
(757) 896-5211
Supervisor: Sabrina Bailey
AMSEC, Newport News, VA
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Areas of Responsibility: Project Management, Financial Reporting, Budget
BUDGET & FISCAL MANAGER, 8/2004-04/2005
(757) 683-4424 Supervisor: Karen Medina
Old Dominion University, English Language Center - Norfolk, VA
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Areas of Responsibility: Budgeting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Program Support
ACCOUNT MANAGER, 06/2002-08/2004
(757) 446-2000
Supervisor: Calynda Washington
Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, VA
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Areas of Responsibility: Accounts Receivable, Call Center, Customer Service
LINDA B ROWN , MBA,CGAP,CGFM
Certifications ________________________________________________________________________
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CPA Candidate - Certification Currently Pending with VBOA, Expected Completion December 2015
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CGFM - Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified March 2012
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CGAP – Certified Government Auditing Professional, Certified March 2013
Memberships _______________________________________________________________________
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AGA – Association of Government Accountants, Peninsula Chapter; GFOA – Government Finance Officers
Association; IIA – Institute of Internal Auditors ; VGFOA – Virginia Government Finance Officers Association
Professional Experience _____________________________________
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE
 Extensive work experience in Fund Accounting, General Ledger, GSA Travel policies, Payroll, Accounts
Payable, and State Procurement Standards.
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Applied knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as GASB Standards
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Oversee Month-end process and preparation of Financial Statements.
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Guide in the preparations of financial reports and other required monthly, quarterly, annual, and special
accounting reports.
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Advanced ability to gather and analyze financial and statistical data and present data to department
heads.
GRANTS ACCOUNTING
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Initiate financial accounting for grants and contracts including documentation, compliance, reporting, and
reconciling.
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Allocate grant revenues and expenditures in accordance with funding guidelines and recognized cost
principles. Reconcile grant revenue from Federal and State aid.
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Prepare ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports needed for grants by compiling,
researching, and analyzing data regarding the expenditures and revenues of the grants, which requires
detailed collaboration with grant program managers to prepare and submit required financial and
program reports and deliverables.
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Complete grant reports which include performance data, measures and outcomes, time and effort
reporting, indirect cost allocations, and direct costs.
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Coordinate the OMB Circular A-133 single audit with external auditors.
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Prepare the Schedule of Federal Awards (SEFA).
BUDGET
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Annually prepare departmental budgets and present the budget to City Council for approval.
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Analyze current and historical financial data of yearly obligations, expenditures, agency and activity
funding needs, surpluses and shortages, and financial trends.
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Analyze the impact of significant budgetary and accounting events on fund accounts.
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Interpret local, state, and federal legislative impacts on current and future funding.
Linda N. Brown, 5211 Clover Hill Drive  Portsmouth, VA 23703  (757)672-0392  lnbrown@ymail.com
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LINDA B ROWN , MBA,CGAP,CGFM
INTERNAL CONTROLS
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Enforce the Code of Conduct and consistently, timely, and equitable address and resolve violations in
order to sustain ethical behavior and safe guard assets.
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Continuously review procedures, policies, and organizational structure to evaluate the effectiveness of
both financial and non-financial internal controls.
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Coordinate the yearend audit and work with external auditors.
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Internally audit disbursements to ensure they are reasonable, necessary, and in compliance with OMB
Circular A-87.
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Thorough knowledge of the COSO integrated internal control framework
OPERATIONS
 Improved organization efficiency and use of resources by implementing Standards of Operations which
allowed job rotation and crossing training among staff.
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Assisted in the City of Suffolk’s “Going Paperless” program by developing a web based program which
provided a bar code scanning application allowing seamless document imaging, electronic signatures, file
organization, and electronic storage of records.
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Developed a SQL database for Accounting Staff which automated data for use in Managerial Accounting
Reports.
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Improved organization efficiency by providing customer kiosks in lobby areas to improve customer
service, wait times, and effective use of front line staff.
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Continuously provide recommendations to strategically enhance performance and opportunities.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
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Proficient in Oracle, MUNIS, New World Payment System, Crystal Reports, Thomas Brothers, LASER,
PeopleSoft, AS400, Adobe
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of vlookup, macros, pivot tables, goal seek, and
scenario analysis.
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Took lead finance role in many ERP systems implementation such as New World Systems, MUNIS, and
Thomas Brothers
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Web Development skills using Wordpress or Joomla
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Database development and design using Microsoft Access
Professional References_____________________________________________________________
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Azeez Felder, Director of Social Services - City of Suffolk (757) 514-7333
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Joice Whitehorn, Assistant Director of Social Services - City of Suffolk (757) 514-7334
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Mary Gamble, Accounting Administrator – City of Portsmouth (757) 393-8691
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Calynda Washington, Circulation Manager – Virginian Pilot (757) 446-2515
Linda N. Brown, 5211 Clover Hill Drive  Portsmouth, VA 23703  (757)672-0392  lnbrown@ymail.com
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