Brenna Douglas
Memphis,TN
Summary
Accounting professional with a strong track record of ownership, accountability, and leadership within a corporate reporting environment. Recognized as a leader on the Financial Reporting team for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant reporting, taking initiative on complex disclosures, and improving supporting analyses to strengthen consistency across earnings materials. Known for navigating large, complex data sets, collaborating across accounting and finance teams, and driving critical reporting work to completion under tight deadlines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Reporting Advisor
FedEx
Memphis, Tennessee
05.2023 - Current
- Led the enterprise-wide non-GAAP review process, developing standardized templates, and independently researching, presenting, and resolving complex review items for management and executive leadership.
- Served as a primary preparer for SEC filings, owning the balance sheet, income statement, rounding checks, and MD&A disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K, including Workiva-based automation.
- Led earnings and investor reporting, coordinating with Investor Relations, and performing end-to-end tie-outs across earnings releases, scripts, and presentations.
- Demonstrated team leadership and ownership, training and onboarding new hires, delegating work during major system implementations, supporting SOX compliance, and leading multi-million-dollar reclassification entries.
Senior Accountant
FedEx
Memphis, TN
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared and posted multimillion dollar general ledger entries monthly.
- Reviewed and communicated user account discrepancies with cross-functional teams.
- Improved antiquated processes utilizing automation applications and advanced excel techniques.
- Maintained oversight of data for over 4,000 internal shipping accounts for multiple operating companies.
Accountant
FedEx
Memphis, TN
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue forecasts.
- Performed tasks of data collection, verification and interpretation, as instructed by the external auditors.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Reconciled and reviewed general ledger accounts.
Associate Accountant
FedEx
Memphis , TN
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify billing anomalies and operational issues.
- Prepared financial reports and analysis for upper management to assess business performance.
Accounting Intern
FedEx
Memphis, TN
05.2017 - 05.2018
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05.2017
Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2020
Skills
- SEC Reporting (10-Q, 10-K) & MD&A
- Earnings Releases & Investor Reporting
- Financial Statement Preparation & Tie-Outs
- Process Ownership & Automation
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Executive Communication
- SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
- Training & Team Development
Timeline
Financial Reporting Advisor
FedEx
05.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
FedEx
09.2021 - 05.2023
Accountant
FedEx
11.2019 - 09.2021
Associate Accountant
FedEx
05.2018 - 11.2019
Accounting Intern
FedEx
05.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics
University of Memphis