Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. 20 years of finance and accounting experience with 16 years in Telecom
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Alaska Communications
06.2021 - Current
See below
Sr. Financial Analyst
Alaska Communications
01.2019 - 06.2021
Created, maintain, and forecast 5 year financial models of the P&L and Balance Sheet
Deliver financial oversight and advice to corporate stakeholders to improve strategic planning
Able to manage workload within established timeframes
Move between financial detail and larger financial concepts
Effectively collaborate and foster a sense of teamwork between departments
Learn and incorporate new systems to streamline workflow processes.
Review statistical information to determine financial trends for use in investment planning & Merger and Acquisitions
Analyze financial statements against forecasts to prepare detailed and high-level variance analysis.
Train new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
Finance Manager
SYSCO Food Services
11.2016 - 10.2018
Oversaw month end close procedures, submitted journal entries, and expense reclasses
Preformed GL reconciliations on all balance sheet accounts
Prepared ad hoc reporting and analysis related to revenue, expenses, and cost of goods sold for senior management
Assisted with annual SOX self-assessment audit and acted as liaison with outside auditors
Assisted management with the finalization of annual expense plans.
Manager, Finance & Administration
General Communications Inc.
08.2014 - 10.2016
Prepared and maintained forecast, budgets, and 5 year plans. Experience with GCI consumer product line: Cable, Internet, LD, Local, Wireless
Management skills including goal setting, feedback, scoring and coaching finance team members
Variance analysis of budget to forecast on all consumer product lines
Reviewed monthly close, prepared accruals and re-classes
Prepared and filed Lifeline, Highcost, and FCC government filings resulting in over $370 million in subsidies.
Prepared and reviewed internal SOX controls
Prepared capital requests; manage business case development, cost benefit analysis, and capital forecasts.
Competitive analysis, benchmarking, ad hoc what if analysis
Subscriber metrics and analytics
Education
BBA - Finance
University Of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
2005
BBA - Accounting
University Of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
2003
Skills
Model building: complex, multi-variable, multi-year