COURTNEY BROWN
Sackets Harbor
Summary
Finance professional equipped to drive financial integrity and operational efficiency. Known for supporting organizational goals through accurate financial reporting and analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and trusted for reliability. Adept in financial reporting, analysis, and strategic planning, with results-driven approach that ensures organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
New York Air Brake
11.2022 - Current
- Prepares budget including business plan, headcount, burden rates, and cost reductions, Defines, implements and maintains internal control processes, Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with IFRS accounting policies (IA15 – POC Reporting) to ensure project(s) efficiency and profitability, Participates as an integral part of the plant management team through leadership meetings, planning, and communication meetings, Analysis of plant metrics (KPI’s) and trends, plant reporting, physical inventory and plant safety initiatives, Prepares monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic planning, Communicates monthly plant results to management including performance comparisons to plan and forecast, Prepare/design various monthly presentation packages for management and/or executive level reviews, Leads the local finance team and ensures their training and development, supports year end and tax audits, Partners with the PMO team to ensure the completion of special projects, Interface/liaison between Product Groups, plant operations, global customers and/or other stakeholders.
Financial Analyst II
New York Air Brake
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Liaison with and provide financial support for the Logistics & Supply Chain Team, Prepare & Reconcile HC reports with HR and/or Payroll for month end reporting, Prepare and review monthly analysis of results and request GL JE’s if necessary to ensure the overall financials are properly reflected in management reports, Analyze, identify, and communicate risks and opportunities in a timely manner, Provide structured and ad hoc reporting and support to various groups including, FP&A, business units, the SLC/BLT and KB headquarters, Assist in identifying, evaluating, and implementing process improvements as needed, Preparation, coordination and review of financial forecasts and various monthly presentation packages for management reviews, Support annual and mid-year budgeting processes, Interface with General Accounting to support various activities related to Month/Quarter/Year-end closing, Financial Admin/Approver for SAP Concur T&E expense Processing
Accounts Payable Supervisor
New York Air Brake
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Execute monthly, weekly, or daily third party and foreign supplier payments and ensure invoice clearings are posted in SAP, provide support for monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, Proactive management of current payables, ensure proper authorization and accurate data by reviewing statements from suppliers, Primary interface for all A/P processing as direct communicator with purchasing, receiving, and suppliers to resolve issues while maintaining an acceptable level of backlog, Support internal and external audit requests, Develop and maintain procedures, coordinate training/activities for Accounts Payable Team to ensure compliance and appropriate processes are in place, Responsible for bi-annual employee performance reviews (4 direct reports) and goal setting. Schedule vacations of staff as not to interrupt workflow.
Accounts Receivable Lead
New York Air Brake
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Interpret customer financial information, credit reports, and bank and trade references to determine credit worthiness, advising on payment terms and credit limits. Periodically review and adjust credit limits as needed, prepare monthly A/R reports, and communicate any collections issues with senior management, Resolution of past due accounts, including calling on customers, working with Sales & Marketing to resolve customer account issues with purchase orders, invoices, returned materials, etc., Implementing and maintaining controls to ensure overdue customer accounts are kept to a minimum.
Accounts Payable Clerk
New York Air Brake
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Process invoices via 3-way matching to PO, review accruals for past due items, and prepared routine reports, correspondence, and/or statistics to evaluate and support relevant KPI’s. Analysis and reconciliation of vendor statements and accounts. Performed specialized administration tasks in accounting, entered data into computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, or specialized software packages.
Employment and Training Executive Assistant
Jefferson County Department of Employment and Training, The WorkPlace
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Accounts Payable/Billing, Payroll processing, Data entry, database management/analyses, Analyze, review, and prepare reports, Supervise and train interns, work study students and youth participants, create schedules, Create, modify, and update forms/packets, power point presentations, assist with writing & editing regional & local plans, Plan and/or participate in special projects/events.
Clinic Office Support
Samaritan Family Health Center
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Patient Registration, Insurance verification, chart reviews, post hospital charges, transmit labs, generate referrals and prior authorizations, prepare end of day deposits, gather and direct patient records, train all new clinic staff, ad-hoc requests from doctors/nurses.
Hospitality/Operations Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2008 - 05.2010
- Extensive cash handling and management, Responsible for scheduling 20+ employees, Monitoring and tracking inventory daily and weekly, Invoice processing, Cost control and audits, P&L reconciliations, Budget planning and execution, Interviewing, hiring, and orientating new employees, Developing and utilizing training programs, consistently meet daily/weekly/yearly sales goals, Build vendor/customer/community relationships.
Education
Bachelor (B.S.) - Business Administration
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY12.2021
Associate (A.S.) - Business Administration
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY12.2004
Skills
- Financial forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Internal control management
- Risk management
- General ledger management
- Intercompany (Fx) transactions
- ERP system expertise (SAP, Axiom)
- GAAP and IFRS
- Audit management
- Team oversight
- Cash flow and revenue recognition
Timeline
Assistant Controller
New York Air Brake
11.2022 - Current
Financial Analyst II
New York Air Brake
02.2021 - 11.2022
Accounts Payable Supervisor
New York Air Brake
10.2017 - 02.2021
Accounts Receivable Lead
New York Air Brake
10.2016 - 10.2017
Accounts Payable Clerk
New York Air Brake
10.2015 - 10.2016
Employment and Training Executive Assistant
Jefferson County Department of Employment and Training, The WorkPlace
09.2014 - 10.2015
Clinic Office Support
Samaritan Family Health Center
08.2012 - 09.2014
Hospitality/Operations Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2008 - 05.2010
Associate (A.S.) - Business Administration
Jefferson Community College
Bachelor (B.S.) - Business Administration
SUNY Potsdam
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