Reginald Mitchell

 

Reginald W. Mitchell is the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and was responsible for the oversight of the accounting and financial reporting activities of the Agency. His responsibilities included the oversight and development of USAID worldwide financial management policies, programs, and systems in support of the Agency’s development activities. In carrying out his fiduciary responsivities, Mr. Mitchell directed the daily operations of the CFO organization and provided technical financial guidance and leadership for the USAID worldwide controller network and for Washington operating units in executing the financial activities of the Agency’s approximately 9,000 employees and $40 billion-dollar financial portfolio.

Prior to his appointment as USAID Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Mitchell served 26 years with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission where he held several SES-level positions from Budget Director, Controller, and Assistant for Operations. Mr. Mitchell served on nuclear submarines during his military service.  Mr. Mitchell received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from National- Louis University and his Master of Public Administration from American University. He is a long-standing member of the International Consortium on Governmental Financial Management, Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and Senior Executive Association.