Gary Davis
Pleasant Grove,AL
Summary
Skilled financial leader knowledgeable about accounting practices, principles, and requirements. Successfully maintains compliant, accurate and cost-effective financial operations in Healthcare and Banking Industry. Over Twenty-Seven years in field with stellar record of achievement. Purposeful. Accomplished in improving financial operations by introducing robust internal controls, processes, and standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
CBRE
02.2023 - Current
- Oversee financial reporting, account management and budgets for $40M annual client.
- Performed accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, monthly financial reporting for client and corporate P&L
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce billing risk or deficiencies in payroll.
- Developed and distributed operational reports to management.
- Performed month-end closing process, prepared financial statements for client and corporate.
- Prepared variance analyses, supporting and documenting all accounting activities.
- Monitored accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Finance Manager
CBRE
06.2009 - 01.2023
- Oversee financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets
- Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending
- Implemented innovative billing software for A/P department to enable Utility Payment improvements and enhance accuracy
- Managed accounts payable department
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget
- Developed and distributed operational reports to management and stakeholders
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations
- Prepared variance analyses, supporting and documenting all accounting activities
- Monitored accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities.
AP Manager
CBRE
03.1995 - 05.2009
- Eliminated inaccuracies in accounts payable payments by verifying information prior to generating checks and electronic payment transfers
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance
- Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
- Expedited payments by verifying accuracy of vendor information
- Charged expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice and expense reports
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management, and vendors
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy
- Gathered information to produce accounts payable reports for review
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records
- Trained twenty-five new clerks on varying A/P task, checking for thorough comprehension for excellent work
- Minimized late fees by enhancing accounts payable processes
- Trained new team members on company policies and accounting systems to keep team operations productive and efficient
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures and correct problems with physical and digital files
- Compiled budget documents and monitored costs to maintain control systems
- Processed check requests and invoices for 1,600 locations every daily
- Verified accuracy of information and resolved discrepancies with vendors before entering invoices for payment
- Kept detailed records of accounts payable by creating reports and updating vendor balance sheets
- Coordinated budget information by assessing estimated income and expenses as well as historical budgets
- Implemented a Check List program to illuminate mistakes during electronic loading of invoices into the A/P System
- Managed over 36 GL accounts with accuracy in ensuring invoices posted correctly
- Switched from using Excel Spreadsheets to a Database, modernizing processes for Risk Management averaging over three hundred claims a year
- Verified vendor accounts by reviewing documentation, rectifying issues, and contacting account holders
- Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives
- Managed high-volume invoice processing for Facility Management operation
- Performed accurate and fully compliant monthly closing processes, accruals, and journal entries
- Facilitated payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
Education
Associate of Science -
Herzing University
Birmingham 05.2001 -
Skills
AVIDXCHANGE
Financial forecasting
Balance sheet management
SOFTWARE
JDE
PeopleSoft
CoStar
AVIDXCHANGE
Timeline
Finance Manager
CBRE
02.2023 - Current
Finance Manager
CBRE
06.2009 - 01.2023
Associate of Science -
Herzing University
05.2001 -
AP Manager
CBRE
03.1995 - 05.2009