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Cody Rice

Nashville,TN

Summary

Accomplished Senior Accountant with a proven track record, skilled in General Ledger management and financial reporting. Adept in leadership and training teams for optimal performance, while bringing critical thinking and financial analysis to drive strategic decisions

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Outback Presents
07.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in accurate, timely, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages
  • Led implementation of Sage Intacct, improving data accuracy and accessibility
  • Work with Venue, Co-Promoter, and Artist Representatives to fully settle over 3,600 shows
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced close time
  • Prepared variance analyses enabling tracking of actuals vs budget vs forecasted figures
  • Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business and interdepartmental decisions
  • Facilitated accounting staff development through regular training sessions
  • Developed financial models to support management in scenario analysis

Financial Manager

Vanderbilt University
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Helped implement Oracle ERP accounting and finance system within financial unit
  • Established budgets and financial management by from industry trends and historical records
  • Forecasted operating and capital costs across departments within unit
  • Developed annual budgets in collaboration with Chief Business Officer
  • Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting, creating more accurate predictions of revenue and expenses
  • Managed annual operating budget of $4M and CapEx of $40M

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
05.2017

Master of Science - Sport Administration (Finance Concentration)

Belmont University
Nashville, TN
05.2019

Skills

  • General Ledger Management
  • Variance Analysis
  • Project Accounting
  • Full-Cycle Experience
  • Expertise in Sage Intacct
  • External Relations

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Outback Presents
07.2021 - Current

Financial Manager

Vanderbilt University
01.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Dayton

Master of Science - Sport Administration (Finance Concentration)

Belmont University
Cody Rice