Karyn Nguyen
Fayetteville
Summary
Experienced with financial analysis, team leadership, and strategic planning. Utilizes data-driven insights to optimize budgeting and financial reporting processes. Strong understanding of fostering collaborative environments to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst Supervisor
United States Army
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Identified areas for process improvement and implemented best practices to enhance overall departmental efficiency.
- Streamlined and prepared month-end detailed financial reports, analyses, and presentations; enabling timely delivery of accurate financial statements to upper management.
- Ensured compliance with military financial regulations, policies, and procedures, assisting with internal audits and audits from external agencies.
- Increased financial accuracy by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing advanced forecasting techniques.
Disbursing Manager
United States Army Pacific
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Manages the distribution of funds for payroll, operations, contracts, and other financial obligations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all transactions.
- Tracks and manages the flow of cash and funds to ensure that accounts are properly funded and disbursements are aligned with budgetary constraints.
- Ensures that all disbursements follow legal, regulatory, and organizational guidelines, maintaining accountability and transparency.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Military Pay Auditor
United States Army
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
Financial Management Specialist
United States Army
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Implemented internal controls and complied with Defense Finance and Accounting Service regulations for financial management.
- Handled payments and disbursements for 38,000 military customers.
- Established strong relationships with external partners such as banks and vendors, optimizing financing options.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Educated clients on financial topics and best practices; informed clients of strategies for reducing debt and maximizing savings.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX12-2019
High School Diploma -
Clear Lake Christian School
Houston, TX05-2017
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting
- Financial and operational reporting
- Data inputting
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
- Certified Department of Defense Financial Management Level 2
- General Fund Enterprise Business System Training - 2020
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Full Professional
Timeline
Financial Analyst Supervisor
United States Army
06.2024 - 12.2025
Disbursing Manager
United States Army Pacific
10.2022 - 06.2024
Military Pay Auditor
United States Army
10.2020 - 10.2022
Financial Management Specialist
United States Army
12.2019 - 10.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
San Jacinto College
High School Diploma -
Clear Lake Christian School
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