Angela Strayer
Lebanon,PA
Summary
Dynamic program and project leader with strong focus on driving cross-functional initiatives in complex environments. Proven track record in managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, engaging executive stakeholders, and spearheading operational transformations, financial strategies, and process improvements. Recently relocated to Pennsylvania and actively pursuing opportunities in project management, PMO, and business operations to leverage extensive expertise in delivering impactful results. Committed to fostering collaboration and innovation to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Management Analyst (Program Lead)
United States Marine Corps, Department of the Navy
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - 02.2026
- Led $200 million enterprise-level projects from start to finish, defining scope, objectives, success metrics, and risk mitigation strategies, aligning them with organizational goals.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets performed variance analysis in Excel and kept spend within 3% of target to secure timely operational funding.
- Developed automated reporting tools and dashboards using Excel, improving data visibility and reducing manual reporting time by up to 30%.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify inefficiencies and implemented process improvements that resulted in measurable cost savings and cycle-time reductions.
- Coordinated operations, procurement, logistics, and IT teams to deliver strategic business solutions.
- Established project governance frameworks, which aligned projects to timeline, scope, and organizational standards.
- Presented project metrics and performance insights to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Supported change management initiatives, including system implementations and process redesigns, ensuring seamless transitions and stakeholder adoption.
Senior Accountant
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services
Oceanside, CA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw financial reporting for $3.9 million+ in general ledger accounts during month-end close and forecasting cycles, ensuring reporting accuracy and timely financial analysis.
- Delivered insights to senior leadership by analyzing trends across multiple business entities and preparing actionable forecasts.
- Supported acquisition integration by reconciling accounts across 75,000+ service locations, streamlining data consolidation.
- Utilized Workday and Epicor to extract financial data, prepare reports, and deliver insights that identified trends, informed strategic decisions, and improved operational efficiency.
Accountant
Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Lebanon, PA
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Managed the full accounting cycle for more than $10 million in annual federal transactions, ensuring compliance with VA financial policies, GAAP, and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with Medical Center executive leadership to formulate and monitor budget execution, providing financial analyses that informed strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Supported financial planning and analysis activities, including budget development, variance analysis, and forecasting.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced internal controls and reduced reconciliation discrepancies.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed standardized reporting templates and tools, increasing efficiency and consistency across departments.
- Served as a trusted financial advisor to service chiefs and program managers, delivering variance analyses and forecasting insights that enhanced operational and fiscal decision-making.
- Conducted trend and cost analyses to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements, enhancing fiscal stewardship and operational effectiveness.
- Prepared and delivered executive-level financial briefings to senior leadership, clearly communicating financial performance, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Civilian Payroll Technician
Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Lebanon, PA
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Oversaw and optimized payroll administration for an average of 500 to 800 employees, achieving a 99% accuracy rate in data transfer and prompt responses to employee inquiries.
- Executed comprehensive audits of fifteen timekeepers, implemented corrective action plans based on audit results, and managed internal audit programs to ensure compliance and process improvements.
- Facilitated payroll onboarding sessions for new hires, explaining payroll processes, distributing and reviewing required documentation, resolving employee inquiries, and maintaining compliance with onboarding requirements.
- Managed procurement and contract administration, including invoice review and SharePoint administration, resulting in cost savings of 10% within 90 days.
Patient Services Assistant
Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Lebanon, PA
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Supported daily operations by setting up workstations, maintaining SharePoint libraries, and coordinating communications to ensure smooth office openings.
- Enhanced service delivery by training 4 staff members in best practices and call management, supporting an average of ~50 daily patient interactions via in-person visits and phone, and resolving client complaints through corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by scheduling appointments, managing patient flow, and maintaining accurate patient records, resulting in an average of 25 patient interactions daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
07-2020
Skills
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Project Delivery & Implementation
- KPI Tracking
- Project Planning
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
- Change Management
- Workflow Optimization and Automation
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Federal Financial Management
- Reporting & Analytics
- Workday
- Advanced Excel
- SQL
- Power BI
Websites
Certification
- Project Management Professional Certification, in progress, Q4 2026
- DoD Financial Management Certification, 2027
- Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level 1, including contract creation and management
- Leadership Programs, including Lean and Mentor Development
- Root Cause Analysis Team, including analysis, research, and executive presentation
Timeline
Financial Management Analyst (Program Lead)
United States Marine Corps, Department of the Navy
05.2022 - 02.2026
Senior Accountant
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services
10.2021 - 05.2022
Accountant
Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2017 - 10.2021
Civilian Payroll Technician
Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center
07.2016 - 09.2017
Patient Services Assistant
Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University