Judith Whaley
About Judith Whaley
Judith Whaley serves as the Controller at Penn Machine Company, bringing extensive experience in federal government contracting and financial reporting. She previously held various financial roles at Leonardo DRS and LPI Technical Services, demonstrating a strong background in compliance and financial management.
Work at Penn Machine Company
Judith Whaley currently serves as the Controller at Penn Machine Company, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her work is critical in supporting the company's financial objectives and strategic initiatives. Penn Machine Company operates in Blairsville and Johnstown, PA, where Whaley applies her extensive experience in financial management.
Previous Experience at Leonardo DRS
Judith Whaley has a significant history with Leonardo DRS, where she worked in various roles from 2006 to 2021. She began her tenure as Manager of Contracts and Compliance, serving for nine years in Chesapeake, Virginia. She then advanced to the position of Director of Program Finance for two years in Johnstown, PA, before becoming the Controller from 2017 to 2021. Her roles involved complex financial reporting and compliance with federal government contracting regulations.
Education and Expertise
Judith Whaley earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Strayer University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background laid the foundation for her extensive expertise in federal government contracting and complex financial reporting. Whaley possesses in-depth knowledge of various regulatory frameworks, including FAR Part 31, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and IFRS, which are essential for her roles in financial management.
Background in Finance and Contracts
Before her time at Leonardo DRS, Judith Whaley worked at LPI Technical Services, Inc. as Manager of Contracts and Finance from 1997 to 2006. This nine-year experience contributed to her understanding of financial operations and contract management. Throughout her career, she has partnered with senior management to implement organizational and operating plans aimed at achieving financial objectives.