MURIEL BOWSER April 4, 2022
MAYOR
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 ofthe Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law
2-142; D.C. Official Code 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code 47-2853.06(b), I am
pleased to nominate the following person:
Ms. Bridgett Gagn
MStreet, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(Ward 6)
for reappointment as a licensed certified public accountant who, at the time of appointment, has
been engaged in the practiceofpublic accountancy as a certified public accountant in the District
for a periodofnot less than 5 years member of the Boardof Accountancy, for a term to
end January 14, 2025.
Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing Ms. Gagns experience, together with
a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council's earliest considerationof this nomination for confirmation.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayors Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Singgrely,
Mayor
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airman Phil Mendelson
at the requestof the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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14 To confirm the reappointment of Ms. Bridgett Gagn to the Boardof Accountancy.
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16 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
17 resolution may be cited as the Board of Accountancy Bridgett Gagn Confirmation Resolution
18 of 2022.
19 Sec. 2. The Councilofthe District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
20 Ms. Bridgett Gagn
21 MStreet, SE
22 Washington, DC 20003
23 (Ward 6)
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25 as a licensed certified public accountant who, at the time of appointment, has been engaged in
26 the practice of public accountancy as a certified public accountant in the District for a period of
27 not less than 5 years member of the Board of Accountancy, pursuant to D.C. Official Code 47-
28 2853.06(b), for a term to end January 14, 2025.
29 Sec. 3. The Councilofthe District of Columbia shall transmit a copyofthis resolution,
30 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Officeofthe Mayor.
31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 BRIDGETT GAGNE, CPA, MBA
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SUMMARY
Finance/Accounting professional with over 20 yearsof progressive experience, Areas ofexpertise include:
* Business Development Audit
Financial&Operational ComplianceReviews _* Business Process Improvement
CFO Level Accounting Support + Financial Management Governance
Business Consulting/ Strategic Planning
Perform roles of Chief Financial Officer for small and medium size busin on an interim and outsourced
basis, Assist businesses in securing debt financing for either start-up or expansion. Prepare business plans with
a focus on developing comprehensive set of projected financial statements with corresponding detailed written
assumptions. Manage client relationships with financial institutions.
Perform roles of Controller for small and medium size businesses on an interim and outsourced basis. Set up,
implement, and manage accounting systems. Develop and implement monthly closing procedures as well prepare
periodic financial statements for third parties as well as for review by CPA firm. Manage and t rai n teams of
associates and accountants. Prepare detailed financial and industry analysis for clients seeking long-term growth
financing. Prepare detailed analysis of companies historic cash flow, liquidity, and capitalization, Create custom
projection models using multiple software packages. Generate financing proposals for publicly traded as well as,
privately held middle market companies.
As CPA for 20+ years, have intimate familiarity with needs of clients and political acumen to help businesses
develop programs to achieve financial objectives. Serve on business teams that structure development deals
for the city of Atlanta's Empowerment Zone Corporation, Facilitated building relationships among the general
public, financial institutions, and government entities for various business development projects.
Management
Ensure superiors and clients informed of relevant financial activitiesof the business. Prepare and present periodic
financial information to owners, executives, and decision makers.
Review and analyze operations procedures and develop strategies for improvements. Organize accounting
department and establish office procedures. Develop and write policies and procedure manuals based onstaff input
and business needs for internal use. Establish and implement intemal controls.
Manage and train teamofassociates, accountants, and administrative staff. Overseestaff activities to ensure proper
recording and classificationofaccounting entries. Hands-off/ open door policy management style,
Build and manage relationships. Host and attend various professional (seminars/training) and social (golf
tournaments/happy hours) events as venues for relationship building. Hold periodic staff meetings to ensure
dissemination of relevant current business events.
Accounting
Controller for small to medium size businesses. Facilitate the full range of accounting functions for all modules of
accounting system, posting monthly entries, including cash receipts and disbursements as well as maintenance of
fixed asset depreciation schedules. Close accounting system monthly, including preparation and variance analysis
of monthly financial statements in accordance with owner specifications. Reconstruct multiple years of financial
records from receipt and bank records for compliance with regulatory agencies. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and
annual account reconciliations as well as budgets and forecasts. Manage human resource function for full- time
employees, 1099 contractors, and seasonal staff; ensuring companyin compliance with governing agencies,
Tracked and monitored client billings as well as vendorpayments.
Analyze inter-company accounts with balances in excess of $3 million, Systematically review monthly activity to
ensure proper classificationof activity between companies. Record journal entries to correct or reverse entries.
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Analyze budget versus actual variances for over 20 cost centers. Systematically review monthly activity to assess
unusual or incorrectly recorded entries for actual activity. Research actual activity to determine any known
discrepancies to budget. Prepare detail written analysis for significant overall variances for each cost center.
* Plan and analyze accounting strategies for existing businesses. Review current accounting system and perform
analysisoffinancial statements. Discuss management financial reporting needs to tailor system for thatentity.
EMPLOYMENTHISTORY
Managing Partner Gagn Associates CPAs PLLC, Washington, DC (2009-present)
Responsible for managing the strategic plan and governance of the firm; ensuring regulatory complianceofthe firm,
members, and staff. Provide business strategy guidance and implementation.
Selected Accomplishments
Serve as lead partner for various engagements including: NNPA, The ELOCEN Group, Inc.; DC Volunteer
Lawyers Project; US Black Chambers, Inc. City First Enterprises, Inc.; Paul Laurence Dunbar Residence
Association; Solutions Marketing Group, Inc.; Whitfield Bryson & Mason LLP; Scope of service includes
controllership, business advisory, accounting and bookkeeping, accounting system set-up; and extemal audit
coordination.
* Conduct financial compliance reviews for grant awardeesof the United States Agency for Intemational
Development (USAID). Provide financial technical assistance on issues and concerns surroundingcompliance
and implementation ofgovernment regulations and on federal grant compliance subject matter. Extensive
experience with the following OMB Circulars:
A-I10Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions
Of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations, and
A-122Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations.
Conduct triennial reviews and Title VI compliance reviews for grant awardeesof the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA). Provide technical assistance on issues and concems surrounding complianceand
implementation of government regulations and on federal grant compliance subjectmatter.
Professor (Full-Time and Adjunct) Howard University - School of Business, Washington, DC (2006-2007)
Instructed three Principles ofAccounting I and three Principles of Accounting II courses, consisting of over 250 students
combined during the Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters. Also, instructed Hospitality Managerial Accounting course with
9 students,
Sr. Manager, The DMP Group, LLC, Washington, DC 972003-9/2009
Certified public accounting and consulting firm. Responsible for managing various accounting activities. Served as lead
on the following client projects:
USAID Cuba Program
Federal Transit Agency variouscompliance reviews
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Jair Lynch Companies
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Various high profile tax clients
Controller & Accounting Manager Cosmetic Physicians, PLLC, Washington, DC (2002-2006)
Responsible for the development of accounting department. Focused on setting up basic accounting functions including
proper classification of sales activity, accounts payable, and manage human resource matters as well as prepared financial
reports.
Controller (Interim) - R Flowers Associates, LLC, Houston, TX (2001 - 2002)
Revamped accounting functionofthis ten-year old event management company. Established new accounting system and
controls to ensure efficient operations. Managed and trained team of accountants to handle daily accounting activity.
Administered production control, purchasing and personnel. Resigned after one yearto bring in full timeController.
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Self-Employed- The Gagn Group, Atlanta, GA (1995 - 2001)
Specialized in helping business owners achievetheir objectives and goals through business planning and development.
Re-engineered many clients accounting departments. Provided pro-active advisory services for businesses with revenues
ranging from $1 million to $10 million annually. Dissolved The Gagne Group in the first quarter of2001 to move to
Houston to take care ofailing parent.
Jr. Accountant - Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line, Houston, TX (1988 - 1991)
Ensured proper classification and recording of general accounting activities of this publicly traded natural gas pipeline.
Performed inter-company account analysis as well as budget to variance analysis of multi-million dollar accounts.
PUBLIC ANDCOMMUNITYSERVICE
District ofColumbia, Boardof Accountancy
Member
US Black Chambers
Treasurer
Greater Washington Society of CPAs - Women to Watch 2013
Nominee
Hannah House, Inc.
Former Chair of Board, Board Member
Progressive Consultation, Inc.
Former Chairman of Board
Civic Endeavors:
Thurgood Marshall Center Trust (Former Board Member ~ Finance Committee)
The Exchange - Organizer (Business Mastermind Group)
Grace Covenant Church (Instructor and Finance Committee Member)
Womens Economic Development Agency Instructor (How to Finance Your Business)
EDUCATION
Babson College Schoolof Business Administration (Boston, MA) Certificate, Sept ~ Nov 2014
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program Scholar
Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth (Palisades, NY) Certificate, October 2013
Tuck -WBENC Executive Program Dorothy B. Brothers Scholar
University of Texas SchoolofBusiness Administration (Austin, TX) MBA. Finance, 1991 ~ 1993
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellow
Universityof Texas Collegeof Business Administration (Austin, TX) B.B.A. Accounting, 1984-1988
George M. Kozmetsky Endowed Presidential Scholarship
PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in the District of Columbia and Texas
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Greater Washington Society of CPAs
US Black Chambers, Inc.
NABA/DOF - member
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Bridgett Gagn
Bridgett Gagn is a current memberofthe Board of Accountancy
and the Managing Partner for Gagn Associated CPAs PLLC,
where she provides business strategy guidance and
implementation, ensures regulatory compliance of the firm, and
oversees managementofthe strategic plan and governanceofthe
firm.
Ms. Gagn is a finance and accounting professional with over 20
years of progressive experience in business development and
process improvement, financial and operational compliance
reviews, auditing, Chief Financial Officer level accounting
support, and financial management governance. Ms. Gagn has
conducted financial compliance reviews for grant awardees of the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) and has extensive experience with several U.S. Office of
Management and Budget circulars. Ms. Gagn is a former Howard University Professor and The
DMP Group, LLC Senior Manager where she served as lead on the USAID Cuba program, Jair
Lynch Companies, and numerous high profile tax clients.
Ms. Gagn is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the District of Columbia and Texas. She is
a professionally affiliated with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Greater
Washington Society of CPAs. Ms. Gagn has served as U.S. Black Chambers Treasurer and former
Chair of the Hannah House, Inc. She was also nominated to the Greater Washington Society of
CPAs 2013s Women to Watch.
A Ward6 resident, Ms. Gagn received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and
a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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WE ARE
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Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
DC
Bryan Hum, Steve Walker
Betsy Cavendish
March 24, 2022
Legal sufficiency reviewofResolution nominating Bridgett Gagn as a member
of the Board ofAccountancy
This is to Certiffy that this office has reviewed the above-referenced legislation and
found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Officeofthe Mayor, at
202-724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681
Legerer- Gplendock:
Elizabeth Cavendish
The JohnA. Wikon Bulking 1350Pennsylvania Avenve, NW + Suite300 + Washingion, D.C. 20008 Office (202) 724-7681