Brandon Talley
Owenton,KY
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 3 years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Services Coordinator
Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter
03.2023 - Current
- Supervisor: Responsible for managing and directing and serving 20 plus staff members ensuring all are performing their daily responsibilities
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through resource allocation optimization, leading to significant budget reductions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Contributed to business growth by identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Oversaw scheduling tasks efficiently, ensuring optimal staff coverage during peak times without sacrificing quality of service delivery or exceeding budget constraints.
- Resolved conflicts swiftly among team members through effective mediation techniques, fostering an amicable working environment conducive to collaboration.
- Monitored performance metrics consistently and implemented corrective actions when needed, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
Seasonal Culinary Support Specialist
Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Inventory Management: Responsible for performing weekly cycle counts
- Logistics: Responsible for delivering supplies and food to all culinary venues within the park
- Customer Service: Assisting guests in answering questions related to the park and the events going on during the day.
Accounting Manager
Dri-Design
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
- Implemented efficient budgeting processes to forecast expenses and monitor actual performance against projections.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop departmental budgets for optimal resource allocation and cost control.
- Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory levels, and working capital requirements.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
- Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes.
- Assisted executive management in making informed business decisions with accurate ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Proactively identified potential issues affecting company''s finances by conducting risk assessments on existing processes or proposed projects.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
- Inventory Management: Responsible for over $42M of inventory over multiple locations
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Stenger & Stenger
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Reviewed customer interactions and activity reports to identify and address concerns
- Successfully led key projects which resulted in greater efficiencies.
- Enhanced overall efficiency of the quality assurance process by streamlining workflows and documentation.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines for quality management systems.
- Conducted regular audits to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased customer satisfaction levels.
Audit Associate I
REDW Inc.
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative auditing techniques.
- Assisted clients in improving internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated financial statements, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations for corrective action.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete audits within established deadlines.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed tailored audit plans to address identified risks.
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings and presenting recommendations for improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, ensuring accurate and compliant audits.
- Provided exceptional client service by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns effectively.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through effective expense analysis during audits.
- Performed thorough reviews of internal controls, assessing effectiveness in mitigating risks.
- Managed multiple simultaneous audit engagements while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statement disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Conducted walkthroughs with process owners to gain a thorough understanding of business operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting priorities as needed due to changing client needs or project scope changes.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
Phoenix, AZ04.2014
Skills
- Software: Engagement, Caseware, Great Plains, Quickbooks, Smartsheet, Avalera
- Resource Allocation
- Staff Supervision
- Financial Management
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Planning
- Accounts reconciliation
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- MS Office
- Inventory Management
- Performance Management
- Employee Supervision
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
Timeline
Culinary Services Coordinator
Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter
03.2023 - Current
Seasonal Culinary Support Specialist
Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter
03.2022 - 08.2022
Accounting Manager
Dri-Design
07.2020 - 02.2022
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Stenger & Stenger
10.2019 - 02.2020
Audit Associate I
REDW Inc.
12.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
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