Don Cofer
Dallas
Summary
Seasoned finance professional with 21 years of overall experience, including 17 years in finance and accounting and the last 4 years dedicated to finance transformation. Expertise in driving large-scale financial process optimizations, implementing automation strategies, and leading change management initiatives within corporate finance functions. Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax laws, and compliance requirements. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to enhance financial efficiency and operational effectiveness while fostering collaboration across global finance teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst - Finance TMO (Transformation Management Office), Lead Change Manager
Uber
Dallas
11.2021 - Current
- Lead change management initiatives within the Finance Transformation Office to optimize financial processes and reporting efficiency
- Develop and implement strategies to improve financial operations and drive cost-saving initiatives across global finance teams
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to design and execute transformation roadmaps that align with Uber’s long-term financial goals
- Oversee execution of process automation, system upgrades, and workflow enhancements to streamline financial operations
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops to ensure seamless adoption of new financial tools and methodologies across departments
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal audit requirements
- Manage risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for financial process improvements
Financial Analyst III
CAE Simuflite
Dallas
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.Prepared financial statements working closely with business and Finance leaders to ensure accuracy and consistency in global accounting and reporting
- Partnered with corporate accounting teams to ensure compliance with standard processes and policies
- Led all internal and external audits, owned governance procedures, and managed implementations of audit actions to ensure proper controls
- Proactively identified areas of improvement, streamlined processes, and quickly implemented action items
- Managed a team of 10 across three global regions and provided financial insights for operational changes
Senior Accountant
Cornerstone Healthcare Group
Dallas
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Prepared and maintained monthly and annual financial reports for six long-term acute care facilities
- Managed all account reconciliations and analyzed financial variances
- Designed quarterly forecasting models and annual budgets for each facility
- Led a team of 10 during corporate restructuring, achieving $5 million in cost savings
- Created workflow management tools, reducing financial reporting timelines from 10 to 5 business days
- Conducted five internal corporate audits for acquisition planning over four years
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX05-2004
Skills
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Tableau Analytics Expertise
- Fleet Management System
- Oracle Software Expertise
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Tools
- Experienced in Peachtree Financial Management Solutions
- Great Plains Application Knowledge
- Proficient in MS Dynamics
- QuickBooks Expertise
- SAP Application Knowledge
- Glovia Application Knowledge
- Deltek Project Management Expertise
- Healthcare Management Software
- CPSI Qualified Expert
Websites
Certification
- Six Sigma- Greenbelt
Timeline
Senior Analyst - Finance TMO (Transformation Management Office), Lead Change Manager
Uber
11.2021 - Current
Financial Analyst III
CAE Simuflite
01.2019 - 11.2021
Senior Accountant
Cornerstone Healthcare Group
01.2011 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Paul Quinn College
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