Vytenis Peter Vilkas CPA

Santa Clarita CA 91350

Home: (661) 254-5593 - Cell: (661) 992-8769 - v.vilkas@prodigy.net

Summary
Financial professional manager with extensive Aerospace and manufacturing industry experience. Team player with focus on
efficiency of Accounting, preparing budgets and forecasting at division and contract levels. Maintain an active CPA certification
to be current on accounting issues.

Highlights
Strategic and financial planning expert
Staff leadership and development
Proficient in Costpoint

FAR/CAS Compliance
GAAP/GAAS expertise
Continuing Process improvement

Accomplishments

Reduced Business Unit cost up to 20%

Successful dual role of Director and Contracts Manager
Led successful ERP system upgrade project
Awarded CFO Awards for Sarbanes Oxley project and Audit integration.

Experience
Director Business Management
July 2006 to May 2015
Northrop Grumman - Astro Aerospace - Carpinteria, CA
Proactive management of Accounting and Business operations of this independent strategic business unit, reporting to
General Manager
Developed positive customer relationships managing small and large government and commercial contracts
Created executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential risks and profit opportunities.
Prepared detailed annual operating plans and long range strategic plans driving business results
Developed weekly department coverage reports to target and reduce risk areas
Contributed to successful proposal development and profit negotiation
Developed and supervised 2-6 professionals because legacy building is important to me
Analyzed, accounting, revenue and government issues for results and compliance
Analyzed and monitored overhead and forward pricing rates to minimize rates
Successful coordination with internal and government auditors (DCAA and DCMA).
Worked information systems upgrades for process improvement because I have a passion for staying cutting edge
Compliance Manager
October 2001 to July 2006
Northrop Grumman Space Technology - Redondo Beach, CA
Added to success of four profitble operating divisions
Addressed complex accounting, compliance, and ethics issues to optimize resolution
Supported transition from TRW to NG after acquisition
Worked successful Sarbanes Oxley implementation (CFO award)
Prepared and conducted informative management training sessions
Accounting Policy and Practice Manager
July 2000 to October 2001
TRW Telecommunication Programs Div./Electronics & Technology Div - Redondo Beach, CA
Shared service function supporting two large profitable divisions
Supervised two professionals because I am a leader who doesnt need to micromanage
Researched, analyzed, approved proposal, IR&D, capital and indirect cost documents
Researched data in support of Legal Department on litigation issue
Controller for the innovative Center of Automotive Technology

Vytenis Peter Vilkas CPA

Compliance Manager
February 1999 to June 2000
TRW Systems & Information Technology Group - Redondo Beach, CA
Shared Service Accounting,Policy and Cost Settlements dept. proactive support of two groups
Developed comprehensive annual compliance plans
Conducted timely quarterly reviews and led selected Controller manual revisions
Assisted Group staffs and Divisions with unique accounting and policy issues
Manager Internal Audit
January 1989 to January 1999
TRW Inc - Manhatten Beach, CA
Planned and supervised government contract compliance, financial and information systems audits of the Space,
Defense & Information Systems businesses of TRW
Audits resulted in cost savings and risk reduction because I am always focused on the bottom line
Wrote timely reports, developed audit programs and current continuing education
Assisted in successful administration of the Internal Audit function
Innovative coordination with government and independent auditors
Participated on due diligence reviews and special projects key to company decisions
Supervised up to 15 staff members including preparing CPA candidates
Audit Manager
September 1979 to January 1989
Deloitte Haskins and Sells - Los Angeles , CA
Progressed from junior auditor to senior manager
Served numerous clients from government contractors, commercial manufacturers to not-for-profits
Developed and consulted on internal control reviews, data processing reviews and special investigative audits
Supervised up to 20 staff members
Taught continuing education classes

Education
Professional Designation in Government Contract Management, 1992
University of California Los Angeles Extension
Bachelor of Science : Business Administration-Accounting, May 1979
California State University Northridge
Business Administration-Accounting Summa cum Laude

Clearance
DOD secret and SSBI

Certifications
Chartered Global Management Accountant, August 2012
Certified Public Accountant in California, since 1981

Professional Affiliations
California Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Beta Gamma
Sigma; COMMUNITY: Lithuanian World Community Magazine, Treasurer, Lithuanian Scouts Association, LA
Academic chapter Chairman

Skills
Accounting GAAP, Business operations, contract management, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost
Accounting Standards (CAS), Auditing (GAAS), financial analysis, data processing, due diligence, ERP, Process
improvement, proposal support, report writing,forecasting and budgeting,internal controls,supervision and development,
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.