Benjamin Baker
Columbus,OH
Summary
Goal-driven chief financial officer with over 16 years of experience in finance and accounting ranging from small business start-up to corporate-level oversight. Specializing in accounting, financial reporting, fiscal oversight and management, audit preparation, and long-term financial planning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Pure Dental
Gahanna, Ohio
04.2016 - Current
- Oversaw accounting and financial activities to ensure compliance and accuracy. Led long-term financial planning and budgeting, tax planning and preparation, and capital expenditures. Generated monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements for management and owner review, facilitating informed decision-making.
Business Manager – University Housing
The Ohio State University Office of Student Life
Columbus, OH
07.2013 - 10.2018
- Planning and oversight of annual budget for the Housing Department which was $11.4M for fiscal year 2018. Created all financial reports for the department and for director review. Managed and reconciled all subsidiary ledgers for account receivable and security deposit accounts on over 12,000 student-residents. Responsible for the approval and tracking of all procurement including travel expenditures for the department.
Fiscal Officer – University Residences and Dining Services
The Ohio State University Office of Student Life
Columbus, OH
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Daily accounting and ledger management for Housing and Dining departments. Implemented new daily tracking and processing procedures for credit card payments that the housing department receives via online payment processing software. Managed the purchasing card operations for all three department credit cards.
Accountant – Student Life Fiscal Support Services
The Ohio State University Office of Student Life
Columbus, OH
12.2009 - 05.2011
- Processed daily deposits and journal entries into the University's general ledger to support multiple Student Life departments. Created financial reports for the Office of Student Life department managers and directors. Trained student employees on University financial software, including PeopleSoft.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08-2004
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Financial analysis
- Financial forecasting
- Tax strategy
- Capital budgeting
- Account reconciliation
- Accounting principles
Training
- Completed Advanced Microsoft Excel training through Office of Continuing Education
- Cost Accounting – Fred Pryor Seminars
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Pure Dental
04.2016 - Current
Business Manager – University Housing
The Ohio State University Office of Student Life
07.2013 - 10.2018
Fiscal Officer – University Residences and Dining Services
The Ohio State University Office of Student Life
05.2011 - 07.2013
Accountant – Student Life Fiscal Support Services
The Ohio State University Office of Student Life
12.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
The Ohio State University