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Michele Seibert

Birdsboro,PA

Summary

Seasoned team leader with over 24 years of experience at the Department of Defense, specializing in auditing and supervising audits for a major Defense manufacturing contractor. Expert in analyzing overhead and G&A rates, as well as comparing budgets to historical actuals. Skilled in overseeing system audits, particularly the Material Management and Accounting System, to pinpoint critical issues in manufacturing planning and production processes. Dedicated to fostering team collaboration, continuous learning, and a supportive work culture.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisory Auditor

Defense Contract Audit Agency
01.2018 - Current
  • Experienced audit supervisor managing a team of auditors performing audits at a major manufacturing defense contractor with $2 billion in sales. Proficient in conducting various types of audits including major program proposals, forward pricing, incurred cost, systems, and progress payments.
  • Supervised the Material Management and Accounting System Audit by analyzing the contractor’s manufacturing planning and production. Reviewed contractor’s policies and procedures and held demonstrations of warehouse and system. Used innovative audit techniques to evaluate compliance of MPS and BOM Accuracy. Analyzed key trends regarding materials on hand, material receipt by need by date, and material consumption. Reviewed inventory and cycle count process and determined inconsistencies among sites. Issued multiple significant deficiencies and the Divisional Administrative Contracting Officer (DACO) supported these by issuing a Level II Corrective Action Request (CAR).
  • Supervised a variety of major defense proposal audits and evaluated the contractor’s bill of materials, purchase orders, degree of competition, cost or price analysis and labor hours to determine reasonableness. Provided an exceptional level of support as the team prepared the negotiation objective. Led weekly meetings with the US Government pricing team to review the audit report and findings. Provided additional assistance as questions arose during the process.
  • Supervised and evaluated the contractor’s Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) buildup for overhead and G&A rates. Used data analytic techniques to compare the FPRP to prior budgeted rates and historical actuals to analyze significant variances. Evaluated expenses by cost center and determined any variances that needed additional support. Discussed business base with contractor to understand the vehicle workload for future and incorporated any changes. Maintained continuous communication with the contractor and customer throughout the audit process.
  • Supervised Incurred Cost Audits by evaluating the claimed direct and indirect expenses to determine if they were allowable, allocable and reasonable.
  • Supervised the accounting system audit to comply with DFARS and determine segregation of costs and job order cost accounting system.
  • Strong communicator, effectively interacting with DCMA, buying commands, and contractor representatives throughout the audit process.
  • In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and Business Systems. Ensured compliance with GAGAS standards, timely issuance of assignments that often identified multiple deficiencies or noncompliances.
  • Fostered teamwork, innovation, learning and a positive office atmosphere.
  • During April 2023 through July 2023, performed as the Acting Resident Auditor, managing a staff of over 40. Conducted 13 pre-issuance reviews to ensure GAGAS compliance and provided feedback to supervisory auditors regarding the audit reports prior to final issuance. Attended customer meetings to discuss audit efforts and future pricing.

FAO Assistant for Quality and Supervisory Auditor

Defense Contract Audit Agency
12.2010 - 01.2018
  • Identified audit issues affecting Quality and informed Supervisors and Manager.
  • Created a process for FAQ position, including risk assessments and final review to ensure GAGAS compliance, technical accuracy, and completeness.
  • Researched FAR, DFARS, and CAS audit questions, and provided training to office staff.
  • Oversaw a team of auditors, reviewed and approved risk assessments, fieldwork, and reports for various audits.
  • Aided in the technical and personal development of the team through training, guidance, and assistance with workpapers.

Field Auditor

Defense Contract Audit Agency
06.2000 - 12.2010
  • Independently performed a variety of audit assignments at non-major contractors in the Northern Virginia area.
  • Prepared audit working papers in accordance with GAGAS and Agency policy, ensuring the working papers contained sufficient evidential matter to adequately support the audit findings and conclusions.
  • Drafted reports of audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations, ensuring any costs questioned, unsupported, or unresolved were clear and well-supported.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA
05.2000

Skills

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Overhead and G&A Rates
  • Product assembly documentation
  • Cost Accounting
  • Conducting system audits
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Report preparation
  • Audit reporting
  • Decision-making
  • Compliance standards
  • Contract compliance

Certification

  • DAWAI Level 3
  • FM Certification Level 2

Timeline

Supervisory Auditor

Defense Contract Audit Agency
01.2018 - Current

FAO Assistant for Quality and Supervisory Auditor

Defense Contract Audit Agency
12.2010 - 01.2018

Field Auditor

Defense Contract Audit Agency
06.2000 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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