Brian Minning
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Talented leader well-versed in accounting principles.. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 25 + years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Triumph Energy, Inc
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced financial reporting by implementing efficient processes and streamlining internal controls.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial statements, supporting company growth and decision making.
Controller
Penn Station, Inc.
09.2016 - 02.2024
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed budgets, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
Financial Analyst
Penn Station, Inc.
09.2016 - 01.2023
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
- Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
Software Support Specialist
Thinkware, Inc,
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
Senior Accountant
Apple Sauce, Inc.
03.1996 - 08.2015
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for 70 + locations.
Construction Accountant
Apple Sauce, Inc.
03.1996 - 08.2015
- Handled day-to-day construction accounting processes like job costs and loan draw requests.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Cost Analyst
Apple Sauce, Inc.
03.1996 - 08.2015
- Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
- Developed manual used in training new employees,
- Analyze costs for new items and provide recommendations to senior team.
- Compare costs of suppliers to ensure the best value is secured.
Education
MBA -
Thomas More University
BBA -
Thomas More University
Skills
- Account Reconciliation
- Staff Management
- Financial Statements Expertise
- Budget Preparation
- Balance Sheet Management
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Financial Controls Implementation
- Pricing and Costing
- Peachtree
- Quickbooks
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Triumph Energy, Inc
02.2024 - Current
Controller
Penn Station, Inc.
09.2016 - 02.2024
Financial Analyst
Penn Station, Inc.
09.2016 - 01.2023
Software Support Specialist
Thinkware, Inc,
10.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Accountant
Apple Sauce, Inc.
03.1996 - 08.2015
Construction Accountant
Apple Sauce, Inc.
03.1996 - 08.2015
Cost Analyst
Apple Sauce, Inc.
03.1996 - 08.2015
MBA -
Thomas More University
BBA -
Thomas More University
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