Strategic Financial Leadership |
Defense Sector Expertise |
Veteran Insight
Leveraging compliance, cost optimization, and transformation for sustained growth.
Value Proposition
A Senior Finance Executive with extensive experience optimizing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring high-performing teams. Drawing on a strong background in defense, manufacturing, and government contracting, he has led initiatives that transform revenue recognition processes, secure large-scale contracts, and streamline financial frameworks within complex regulatory environments.
His active Top Secret Security Clearance reflects the diligence and integrity required to manage highly sensitive financial matters. Through a collaborative and results-oriented approach, Brandon consistently aims to enhance efficiency, profitability, and transparency for the organizations he supports.
skills & expertise
Core Competencies
Brandon applies advanced finance methodologies and strategic leadership principles to deliver measurable business outcomes across diverse industries. From driving revenue growth and optimizing costs to ensuring robust compliance with complex regulations, these capabilities enable sustainable success in both commercial and government contracting environments.
FP&A
Budgeting & forecasting for
strategic growth.
strategic growth.
Compliance
DCAA, DCMA, FAR, DFARS, CAS audits.
ASC 606
Revenue recognition optimization.
Process Improvement
Lean Six Sigma & Earned Value Management.
Cost Optimization
Boost EBITDA & control expenditures.
Strategic Planning
Long-term roadmaps for sustainable success.
Team Leadership
Guiding cross-functional, high-impact teams.
DCAA-Compliant Systems
Building from the ground up.
journey
Professional Experience
With a robust track record across multiple industries, Brandon’s career highlights a series of strategic roles that have driven financial transformation and operational excellence. From leading financial operations in defense manufacturing to building scalable cost-accounting systems for government contractors, the professional journey underscores a commitment to innovation, compliance, and sustainable growth.
Director of Finance – Circor International
Led financial operations and compliance for a multi-site defense manufacturing business, increasing EBITDA through robust budgeting and earned value management.
Senior Financial Controller – Pole Star Defense
Built a DCAA-compliant cost accounting system from scratch, enabling competitive proposals and contract success.
Chief Financial Officer – Universal Strategy Group, Inc.
Oversaw corporate finance and risk management; secured $33M+ in contract awards and maintained zero DCAA deficiencies.
Financial Controller – Marine Raider Regiment
Managed $38M+ in DoD funding, implementing advanced forecasting and budget-control measures to support global special operations missions.
testimonials
Recommendations
Brandon was instrumental in helping us pass a critical DCMA audit with zero deficiencies. His expertise in compliance and financial oversight gave us the confidence and structure we needed to move forward. He’s incredibly sharp and dependable.
Sarah Donnelly
Director of Operations
We were facing major financial forecasting issues, and Brandon came in and completely turned things around. Thanks to his leadership, we saw a significant increase in EBITDA and gained better visibility into our operations. He’s one of the best I’ve worked with.
Marcus Rivera
Chief Financial Officer
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Ready to transform your financial operations and drive measurable results?
With decades of leadership in government contracting, compliance, and strategic finance, Brandon Shull brings clarity, structure, and performance to every engagement. Whether you’re scaling, restructuring, or preparing for your next audit—Brandon is the partner you need.