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Gerald R.
Skaw

Controller

Precision-driven financial management and accounting operations for complex organizational infrastructures.

MBA • Comptrollership 30+ Years Experience US Army (Ret.) GAAP / GASB Compliance
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Gerald R. Skaw
30+ Years of Experience
$2B Budget Oversight
MBA Comptrollership, Syracuse
Army Field Grade Officer (Ret.)

About Gerald

Gerald R. Skaw is a highly accomplished financial expert and retired U.S. Army Field Grade Officer with over 30 years of experience in financial performance, reporting, and administration. Holding an MBA in Comptrollership from Syracuse University, he specializes in rigorous GAAP/GASB compliance, month-end closing, and complex variance analysis.

Gerald has a proven track record of optimizing financial operations, having successfully overseen budget planning, execution, and management for operating budgets reaching $2 billion for the Installation Management Command. His expertise extends to comprehensive payroll management, accounts payable oversight, and the IT integration of complex enterprise financial systems. Known for driving process efficiency, he consistently leverages organizational resources to ensure sustainability, audit readiness, and strict regulatory compliance.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Reporting & Compliance
GAAP/GASB-compliant reporting, month-end closing procedures, and rigorous variance analysis.
Budget Planning & Execution
Strategic oversight of large-scale operating budgets, including $2B portfolio management for IMCOM.
Payroll & Accounts Payable
End-to-end payroll management and accounts payable oversight for complex organizational structures.
Enterprise Financial Systems
IT integration of enterprise-grade financial platforms, driving process automation and audit readiness.

Leadership Scope

01
Financial Performance & Reporting
Leading period-end closings, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis to ensure organizational transparency and regulatory compliance.
02
Budget Oversight & Resource Management
Directing multi-million-dollar budget planning and execution cycles, ensuring fiscal sustainability and strategic resource allocation.
03
Audit Readiness & Regulatory Compliance
Maintaining rigorous internal controls and GAAP/GASB-aligned processes to uphold audit readiness and strict regulatory standards.
04
Enterprise Systems Integration
Overseeing the IT integration of complex financial systems, streamlining accounting operations, payroll, and accounts payable workflows.