De'Veronette White
Houston
Summary
Results-driven financial professional with progressive experience in municipal government finance, budgeting, fund accounting, and financial reporting. Expertise in SAP, ERP systems, and advanced Excel modeling to support data-driven decision-making. Strong background in variance analysis, cost allocation, internal controls, and GAAP compliance. Trusted partner to leadership for improving fiscal accountability and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst III
City of Houston
12.2024 - Current
- Manage financial reporting and analysis for employee benefits programs supporting 8,000+ active employees and retirees with an annual operating budget of approximately $400M+.
- Prepare and analyze Monthly Operating Financial Reports covering $10M–$15M in monthly expenditures across healthcare, retirement, and wellness programs.
- Perform detailed variance analysis on a $120M+ benefits fund, identifying cost drivers and expenditure trends impacting long-term sustainability.
- Reconcile and validate $12M+ in monthly vendor payments and internal cost allocations within SAP.
- Support annual budget development and quarterly forecasting processes for multi-million-dollar benefits programs.
Accounting Analyst Contract
Zions Bancorporation
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed account reconciliations for 200+ general ledger accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving variances exceeding $5K.
- Assisted in month-end and year-end close processes, processing 50–100 journal entries per month.
- Maintained and update financial databases, dashboards, and reporting tools to ensure data integrity and efficiency.
- Participated in audit preparation and compliance reviews, supporting regulatory and internal requirements.
Financial Analyst Contract
Comcast
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared and analyze financial reports for 20–30 active construction projects and 50+ vendors, ensuring spending aligns with approved budgets.
- Monitored project budgets of $100K–$10M per project, track expenditures, and flag variances exceeding 5% of budget.
- Assisted in creating forecasts and variance analyses, identifying trends to maintain budget adherence across all capital initiatives.
- Maintained and update financial databases, dashboards, and models, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Recommend corrective actions to prevent overspending, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Jr Financial Analyst Contract
Horne
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Reviewed federal, state, and local grant and funding applications for eligibility and compliance.
- Assisted in managing funding for $10M+ in grants and donations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and donor requirements.
- Maintained and update financial databases, tracking 50+ active grants or funding programs.
- Reconciled funding accounts, ensuring timely allocation of resources and accurate reporting of expenditures.
- Developed dashboards and reports for stakeholders to monitor fund utilization and compliance.
Banker
BBVA Compass
11.2016 - 05.2020
- Delivered personalized banking solutions to retail and small business clients, including checking/savings accounts, consumer loans, credit products, and digital banking services.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships by conducting financial needs assessments and recommending appropriate banking products.
- Opened and serviced deposit accounts, processed transactions, and ensured compliance with bank policies and federal regulations.
- Achieved sales and referral goals through proactive client outreach and cross-selling financial products.
- Educated clients on online banking tools, fraud prevention, and financial literacy to enhance customer experience and retention.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory requirements including BSA/AML, KYC, and internal risk controls.
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
SAP PeopleSoft Oracle Salesforce
Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Financial Models)
Financial Reporting & Dashboard Development
CORE COMPETENCIES
Budget Development & Administration | Fund Accounting | Government Finance
Financial Reporting | Variance & Trend Analysis | Forecasting
Cost Allocation | Internal Controls | GAAP Compliance
SAP & ERP Systems | Advanced Excel Modeling | Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Financial Analyst III
City of Houston
12.2024 - Current
Accounting Analyst Contract
Zions Bancorporation
03.2023 - 08.2024
Financial Analyst Contract
Comcast
02.2022 - 03.2023
Jr Financial Analyst Contract
Horne
06.2020 - 06.2021
Banker
BBVA Compass
11.2016 - 05.2020
BBA - Finance
University of Houston