Kristi Brown
About Kristi Brown
Kristi Brown is a Senior Government Pricing Analyst with extensive experience in financial analysis and accounting. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Wichita State University and has worked in various roles within the government pricing and auditing sectors since the late 1990s.
Current Role at Allison Transmission
Kristi Brown serves as a Senior Government Pricing Analyst at Allison Transmission, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for preparing and submitting cost of money rates to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) bi-annually. She also develops and submits engineering proposals and provisional rates to the DCAA. Kristi communicates directly with executive-level management to provide financial updates for various programs, ensuring that all financial aspects align with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Allison Transmission
Before her current role, Kristi worked at Allison Transmission as a Government Billing Analyst from 2017 to 2019. During this time, she focused on billing processes related to government contracts. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her subsequent promotion to Senior Government Pricing Analyst, where she continues to contribute to the company's financial operations.
Professional Background in Accounting
Kristi Brown has a diverse background in accounting and finance. She worked as a Senior Staff Accountant at PINNACLE HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, she served as an Interim Accounting Manager at FedSys, Inc. in 2009. Her earlier experience includes a role as a Senior Internal Auditor at Sedgwick from 1996 to 1999. This extensive experience in various accounting roles has equipped her with a strong foundation in financial analysis and reporting.
Education and Qualifications
Kristi Brown earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Wichita State University. This educational background has provided her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her roles within the accounting and finance sectors. Her academic achievements complement her extensive professional experience, enabling her to effectively manage complex financial tasks.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In her current role, Kristi prepares detailed explanations and analyses for internal and external auditors on a quarterly and annual basis. She performs month-end close analysis, revenue performance assessments, and budget forecasts for senior management and the board of directors. Additionally, she calculates indirect manufacturing labor rates for annual submission to the DCAA and creates incurred cost submissions based on prior year actual results.