Craig Brink
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 20+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Controller
Xorail Inc.
01.2010 - Current
- Promoted to Assistant Controller in 2021 and currently responsible for managing the daily operations of the company’s accounting department, including all functions within the accounts payable and accounts receivables department
- Oversee the month-end closing process, including reviewing, and approving all monthly reconciliations and journal entries
- Collaborate with both internal and external auditors throughout the year to ensure all internal controls are effective
- Manage over 500 fixed assets including monthly depreciation calculations and yearly physical confirmations
- Handle all compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies as it relates to all relevant taxes and business licenses
- Develop standard cost labor and equipment rates and analyze cost variances monthly, quarterly, and on a yearly basis
- Successfully account for multiple $20m+ engineering and construction POC projects located throughout North America
- Reconcile all monthly, quarterly, and yearly financials for international divisions located in India and Brazil
- Support the quotes and proposals department with financial bids for new domestic and international projects
- Oversaw the company's accounting migration from QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions to Oracle E-Business Suite
- Assist Controller on a monthly and yearly basis with the development and analysis of the company’s forecasts and budgets
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports to executive leadership, offering insights into current progress and metrics, comparing performance to the prior year and against the current budget.
Staff Accountant
LCI Financial
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Recruited as a Financial Analyst to analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual performance of the various departments within the company and ensure financial information has been recorded accurately
- Moved into a Staff Accountant position to assist the Accounting Manager with daily accounting functions
- Assisted in the implementation of an accounting information system that cut operational costs and increased net revenue.
Financial Services Representative
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Designated to support major account corporate executives with exclusive retirement accounts, including pensions
- Accurately process financial transactions including stock and money market trades, withdrawals, and other client requests
- Managed, supervised, and trained new employees on job requirements and corporate policies.
Accounting Clerk I
Atlantic Beach & Tennis Club, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Managed the payments on account receivables and account payables daily
- Developed various accounting statements and financial reports for the owner of the company.
Education
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL04.2018
BBA - Banking And Finance
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Month-End Close
- Cost Accounting
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit Coordination
- General Ledger Accounting
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Project Accounting
- Fixed Asset Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- GAAP Knowledge
Certification
- NASD Series 7 General Securities Representative Certificate, 2008-01-01
- NASD Series 66 Investment Advisor Certificate, 2008-01-01
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Xorail Inc.
01.2010 - Current
Staff Accountant
LCI Financial
01.2006 - 01.2010
Financial Services Representative
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Accounting Clerk I
Atlantic Beach & Tennis Club, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2004
Master of Accountancy - Accounting
University of North Florida
BBA - Banking And Finance
University of North Florida