Eric Symons
Grand Rapids,MI
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst (Consultant)
Deloitte
10.2024 - Current
- Develop and manage comprehensive budgets and financial forecasts to effectively project, analyze, and track key financial metrics, including revenue, margins, and expenses, driving strategic decision-making and financial performance
- Monitor project performance and determine improvement areas by developing key performance indicators and frequently communicate with the project team, finance department, and other project stakeholders to keep projects on track
- Collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders to present detailed analyses, deliver actionable recommendations, and provide expert financial guidance on projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and driving informed decision-making
Accounting Manager - Real Estate Development
East West Partners
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Led cross-functional teams in the successful implementation of NetSuite ERP system, overseeing all aspects of the project including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and training; led design a custom built invoicing system, increasing AP productivity by 70%
- Individually completed accounting processes for up to 12 subsidiaries monthly, encompassing all stages of the accounting cycle from data entry to financial reporting and analysis
- Prepared multi-million draw funding requests, budgets, and financials for construction lenders and investment partners each month
Financial Analyst (Analyst)
Deloitte
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintain compliance with clients' policies, perform internal financial analysis including budgeting, forecasting, and cost variance analysis, and help manage projects' billing and receivables process
- Monitor project performance and determine improvement areas by developing key performance indicators and frequently communicate with the project team, finance department, and other project stakeholders to keep projects on track
- Develop and implement standards and processes for engagement financial management, quality management, and risk management
Audit and Assurance Staff
Plante Moran
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Reviewed and performed analytical procedures on key areas of financial statements, from clients of diverse industries and sizes
- Prepared analytics comparing multiple years on clients accounting activities including revenue recognition, cash, AP/AR procedures, balance sheet account reconciliations, and property and equipment
- Develop and implement standards and processes for engagement financial management, quality management, and risk management
- Issued timely financial statements, performed various financial analysis, and performed account reconciliations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Accounting
Hope College
Holland, MI05.2021
Timeline
Financial Analyst (Consultant)
Deloitte
10.2024 - Current
Accounting Manager - Real Estate Development
East West Partners
02.2023 - 10.2024
Financial Analyst (Analyst)
Deloitte
01.2022 - 02.2023
Audit and Assurance Staff
Plante Moran
08.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Accounting
Hope College