Brett Chisholm
About Brett Chisholm
Brett Chisholm is an Accounting Director with extensive experience in supporting DCAA and DCMA audits related to US Government Project Accounting. He has held various accounting roles at DynCorp International and Amentum, demonstrating proficiency in financial planning and analysis.
Current Role at Amentum
Brett Chisholm serves as the Accounting Director at Amentum, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. His expertise includes managing various US Government contract types and supporting audits conducted by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
Previous Experience at DynCorp International
Brett Chisholm has a significant history with DynCorp International, where he worked from 2007 to 2020. His roles included Accounting Supervisor, Principal Accountant, and Sr Accountant from 2007 to 2013, followed by Accounting Manager from 2013 to 2016, and Sr Accounting Manager from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at DynCorp International spanned 13 years, during which he developed extensive experience in project accounting and financial management.
Education and Qualifications
Brett Chisholm earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from the University of North Texas. His academic journey lasted from 1992 to 1999, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in accounting and finance.
Financial Expertise and Skills
Brett Chisholm possesses a strong proficiency in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and closing processes. He is experienced in handling various US Government contract types, such as Time & Materials, Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price, and Fixed Unit Price. Additionally, he is skilled in using financial software tools, including Microsoft Excel, Costpoint, Cognos, and has prior experience with SAP.
Early Career at Electronic Data Systems
Before joining DynCorp International, Brett Chisholm worked at Electronic Data Systems as a Financial Analyst from 2000 to 2007. His role involved financial analysis and reporting, contributing to his development in the field of accounting and finance over a seven-year period.