Phyllis Mitchell, Cpa, Cfcm, Ea
About Phyllis Mitchell, Cpa, Cfcm, Ea
Phyllis Mitchell is a CPA, CFCM, and EA currently serving as the APS-5 Budget Manager at Amentum in Fort Worth, TX. With extensive experience in financial management across various roles at AECOM and a strong educational background in accounting, she oversees significant budgetary responsibilities for Department of the Army contracts.
Work at Amentum
Phyllis Mitchell has served as the APS-5 Budget Manager at Amentum since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for monitoring the program's monthly financial performance through an Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) process. Her work ensures that the program remains within its funding levels. She supports a significant Department of the Army contract valued at $500 million, which involves over 2,800 multinational personnel across three Middle Eastern countries. Additionally, she submitted the annual financial plan for the APS-5 Program and Direct Project Oversight Allocation pool for FY2020.
Previous Experience at AECOM
Prior to her current position, Phyllis Mitchell held various roles at AECOM. She worked as the APS-5 Business Manager for URS Federal Services from 2017 to 2019 in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Before that, she served as an Audit Manager for LNO from 2015 to 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. Additionally, she was the Business Manager for Afghan Integrated Support Services (AISS) from 2013 to 2015 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her experience at AECOM spanned multiple years and locations, contributing to her expertise in budget management and financial oversight.
Financial Management and Mentorship
In her current role, Phyllis Mitchell has taken on mentorship responsibilities, guiding a Budget Analyst in identifying discrepancies in financial and operational data points. This mentorship reflects her commitment to developing talent within the organization and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Her extensive experience in financial management has equipped her with the skills necessary to oversee complex budgets and support large-scale contracts.
Education and Credentials
Phyllis Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Jackson State University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), and an Enrolled Agent (EA). These credentials underscore her expertise in financial management and compliance within government contracting and budgeting.
Security Clearance
Phyllis Mitchell possesses an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. This clearance is essential for her role in managing sensitive financial information and overseeing contracts related to defense operations.