Mashiana Sutton, CPA
Chief Financial Officer / Director, Resource Management / Comptroller
Professional Overview
Mashiana Sutton is an accomplished financial executive with over 12 years of experience in the healthcare and military sectors. As the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Resource Management, and Comptroller at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, she oversees all financial operations, resource allocation, and compliance for the facility. Sutton's expertise spans budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic resource planning.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Resource Management, and Comptroller at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, Sutton is responsible for the oversight and management of a $300 million annual budget. She leads a team of 25 finance professionals in ensuring effective resource allocation, financial reporting, and compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. Under her leadership, the finance department has achieved a 100% on-time budget submission rate and maintained a clean audit record.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Sutton served as the Comptroller and Director of Resource Management at the US Naval Hospital Rota, where she managed a $200 million budget and led the successful implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Earlier in her career, she held positions as a Budget Analyst at the US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Comptroller at the Navy Medicine Operational Training Command, and Managers Internal Control Program Coordinator at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Academic Background
Sutton holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She has also completed the Helen Rodriguez-Trias Women's Health Leadership Program at the National Women's Health Network and the Service Excellence Internship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial management and reporting
- Budgeting and resource allocation
- Internal controls and compliance
- Strategic planning and resource optimization
- Healthcare finance and operations
- Military finance and accounting
- Team leadership and staff development
Professional Impact
Under Sutton's leadership, the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune has achieved consistent budget execution rates of over 98% and received multiple awards for financial management excellence, including the Navy Medicine Resource Management Award. She is actively involved in professional organizations, such as the American Society of Military Comptrollers, and frequently serves as a subject matter expert for industry conferences and training events.
Conclusion
Mashiana Sutton is a highly respected financial leader with a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, ensuring financial compliance, and contributing to the success of the healthcare and military organizations she has served. Her strategic vision, technical expertise, and strong leadership skills make her a valuable asset to the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune and the communities it serves.