1. CHARLES D. LEADINGHAM
71 Beech tree Rd. ♦ Whitehall, OH 43213
D: 614-745-2566 / E: 614-745-2566 ♦ leadinghamd@AOL.com
FINANCE MANAGER
Senior Accounting Professional with 9+ years’ experience leading and supporting accounting systems,
transactions and audits for large government customers. Successful identifying and resolving accounting
system errors to ensure integrity and reliability across accounting functions. Proven ability to analyze and
reconcile accounting transactions to minimize discrepancies and identify trends supporting financial /
operational decision-making. Solid interpersonal communication skills and knowledge in accounting
methodologies.
CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Internal Financial Controls • Monthly Account Reconciliations • Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Transaction Processing • Regulatory & Audit Compliance • Customer Service Oriented
• Training Development • Accounting Policies & Procedures • Contract Accounting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS)
STAFF ACCOUNTANT, COLUMBUS, OH / DAYTON, OH (1999 – 2014)
Manage accounting systems and reporting for the Air National Guard Headquarters and various major military
commands across the world. Maintain accounting records and ledgers for multiple customers via automated and non-
automated systems. Recommend solutions for identifying and resolving system accounting errors. Prepare draft
memoranda or letters responding to customers on transaction inquiries of a non-routine nature.
Selected Highlights
• Tracked, validated, and managed payment transactions regarding C, D, F, M, and P contracts and blanket purchase
agreements, ensuring compliance with Government regulations.
• Maintained integrity electronic interfaces for an Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS) that included
reconciling subsidiary ledgers to control / summary accounts.
• Analyzed and processed payment transactions based on valid supporting documentation and appropriate
accounting methodologies.
• Researched, summarized and provided detailed explanations for account variances based actual and historical
transaction information key to identifying trends and discrepancies.
• Trained and educated subordinate Accounting Technicians on proper processes and procedures critical to
correcting potential accounting errors.
• Prepared and reviewed monthly reconciliations between general and subsidiary accounts within systems to
computerized / manual reports.
• Researched, analyzed, and reconciled contracts with negative balances to ensure discrepancies were properly
identified and resolved as part of determining actual contract value.
AUDITOR, DAYTON, OH (2001)
Provided audit support for Government contracts including cost, cost-plus fixed fee, and firm fixed price contracts.
Evaluated risks and scopes for small government contractors, collecting and reviewing their financial information to
determine if billing for goods and/or services is allowable, allocable, and reasonable according to government
regulations (FAR/CAS/CAM). Issued audit reports on findings.
EDUCATION
• B.S. in Accounting, Miami University, Oxford, OH
• Certification: Certified Financial Professional
• Training: Contract Briefing Contracts / Adequacy of Proposals / Cost Principles - Far Subpart 31.2 / Technical

2. • Leader In Motion (LIM} Leadership Program at DOD